Books with title The Story of the Okapi

This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the okapi: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the okapi's life and what makes it special or different.

This series describes animals that were once thought to be myths or hoaxes. This book looks at the okapi: the first time it was reported to the Western world, the public and scientific community's reaction to it, the search for evidence, how the animal was finally recognised as a real species, and its current status today. There is also some information about the okapi's life and what makes it special or different.

We see unusual animals in the zoo or on TV, but have you ever wondered how they came to be discovered? Some of these animals were so strange and different that they were originally thought to have been invented or made up. These books tell the story of some of those animals: the reports of their first discovery and people's reactions to them, the search for evidence of their existence, and how they became recognized as real animals. The books also describe the animals themselves and what makes them special or different."

Jack Carter stars in a collection fo 4 short storiesThe Blue Diamond: Following his Uncle Spencer, Jack travels to Africa in search of the mysterious Blue Diamond. Pursued by Marcus Knight, Jack and Spencer face trouble at every turn as they fight to recover the jewel.Excelsior: Jack is the only child on an interstellar spaceship. When an alien creature is brought on board by the scientists, the whole crew is in danger, and only Jack and the brave Captain Dexter must save the crew and ship.The Shadows of the Duke: Taken for a holiday by his mother to the remote town of Goston, Jack is told the story of the Duke, and the disappearance of the townfolk. Jack must venture into the deserted castle to find his family and return the people to the village.Dragon's Tomb: Jack travels to China with his Uncle Spencer and is entrusted with finding the last resting place of the Dragon. In order to save Jack's life they, with the help of Chow, must find the tomb and kill the dragon before other men try to capture it and use its power against the world.

Jack Carter stars in a collection of 4 short stories The Blue Diamond: Following his Uncle Spencer, Jack travels to Africa in search of the mysterious Blue Diamond. Pursued by Marcus Knight, Jack and Spencer face trouble at every turn as they fight to recover the jewel. Excelsior: Jack is the only child on an interstellar spaceship. When an alien creature is brought on board by the scientists, the whole crew is in danger, and only Jack and the brave Captain Dexter must save the crew and ship. The Shadows of the Duke: Taken for a holiday by his mother to the remote town of Goston, Jack is told the story of the Duke, and the disappearance of the townfolk. Jack must venture into the deserted castle to find his family and return the people to the village. Dragon's Tomb: Jack travels to China with his Uncle Spencer and is entrusted with finding the last resting place of the Dragon. In order to save Jack's life they, with the help of Chow, must find the tomb and kill the dragon before other men try to capture it and use its power against the world.