Books in Rough Guides series

Readers will learn about the freezing habitats of the arctic and Antarctic. Full color photographs show both the beauty and the danger of these extreme environments. Accessible text, sidebars, and fact boxes provide information about the best strategies for survival, and websites are provided for further information seeking.

Ravines and peaks are just some of the many dangers of mountains. Readers will learn essential survival techniques in this educational volume. Colorful photographs show the dangers that lurk in this unforgiving environment and accessible text explains what to do when trapped in a precarious situation.

Traces the history and modern development of the sport of gymnastics, which includes floor exercises and acrobatics on the asymmetric, parallel, and horizontal bars, the beam, rings, pommel horse, and vault.

Many dangers lurk in the desert—readers will learn about the specific dangers of these sandy expanses. Valuable skills necessary to survive such a difficult environment are thoroughly covered and websites are provided for suggested further reading. Sidebars and fact boxes add to the wealth of knowledge readers gain from the text.

Many dangers lurk in the desert—readers will learn about the specific dangers of these sandy expanses. Valuable skills necessary to survive such a difficult environment are thoroughly covered and websites are provided for suggested further reading. Sidebars and fact boxes add to the wealth of knowledge readers gain from the text.

The ocean covers 71% of Earth’s surface. This informative book uses vibrant photographs and accessible text to introduce readers to this vast environment. Readers will learn about the dangers of the ocean and how to best survive in it.

Describes different types and breeds of horses, demonstrates the basics of riding and horse care, and looks at the many ways horses are used

A brief history of military aircraft from World War I to the present.

A brief history of flags, explaining the symbolism of national flags from five continents.

Follows the history of the motorcycle, describes specific models of American, Japanese, and European motorcycles, and looks at racing, stunt riding, and future developments

Discusses the history of ballet, some famous ballets, the work of modern choreographers, the operation of a ballet company and school, and the life of a dancer.

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