Títulos em Ciência e Tecnologia

Embark on a breathtaking journey deep into the heart of the Amazon rainforest. In this captivating exploration, discover the extraordinary lives of the "Amazing Animals of the Amazon Rainforest," a rich tapestry of diverse species that call this lush, vibrant ecosystem their home. Through vivid storytelling and stunning imagery, this book unveils the untold stories of the rainforest's inhabitants.

In 2002, a young orca was discovered near Seattle - lost, alone, and 300 miles away from home. Six months later she was rescued, rehabilitated and reunited with her family on the north end of Vancouver Island. Today Springer is thriving, with two calves of her own. It's the only successful orca reunion in history!

Bridget and Tom travel to Butterälp to stay with Vivienne Velvete – the world’s finest chocolatier. But a horrifying monster is terrorising the villagers and the chocolate festival has been shut down. What's more, Le Choc - the world's most perfect bar of chocolate, kept in an alarmed, triple-locked room – has been chomped! Bridget and Tom must trace a track of confuddling clues and unravel their most fiendish plot yet.

We can't see the wind, but we can feel it. Strong, gentle, warm, or cold, windy days can cause many changes. In this introductory book, listeners will discover how the wind affects our world and the way people can use the wind.

Space holds some of the universe's biggest mysteries. Blast off into the unknown with stunning photographs and gentle introductions to new vocabulary. Readers will discover incredible facts about moon missions, planets, stars, and more in this entertaining, high-interest book.

Earth's weather is constantly changing. Fascinating phenomena occur every day in the air around us because of these changes. Listeners will discover incredible facts about lightning, heat waves, blizzards, and more in this fun, high-interest book.

Earth is nearly 70 percent water. Most of this water is frozen in the form of glaciers. As our planet warms, glaciers are melting faster than usual. Sea levels rise, and water washes over coastal areas. Homes are destroyed. Habitats are lost.

Fungi are found around the globe, yet we know very little about them. Scientists even have a hard time defining what they are because they're so contradictory. Author Gaia Stella gives young listeners a playful and informative introduction to the fascinating world of fungi!

At one time, red wolves roamed the US from southern New York to as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas. But as European settlers moved in, these wolves began losing their home range and were hunted as a threat. Red wolves became so rare by 1973 that they were given protection under the US Endangered Species Act. Then scientists came up with a daring plan: round up all remaining red wolves, launch a captive breeding program, and once the captive population was large enough, release red wolves to roam free in protected areas.

Climate change is hurting the planet. It creates problems for people, plants, and animals. Protecting the environment is important for our future. Climate activists work to get laws passed. They share information about how to help. And they speak up to encourage others to do their part.

There are many different tools that help us measure and predict the weather. Scientists, engineers, and news stations all work together to bring people information and keep them safe.

Being forced from home is something no one wants to experience. But climate change is causing flooding, new weather patterns, and destruction to houses and cities. It can make resources such as food or clean water hard to come by. It can even wipe out entire communities.

Time is running out. But there are actions humans can take to fight climate change. Find out more about animal conservation and what people are doing to prevent animal extinctions. Then, learn what you can do to demand action and save the animals.

Sunny days are beautiful days. They are filled with sunshine, blue skies, and sometimes even ice cream.

Minecraft is one of the world's hottest games, with millions of active players globally. Multiple modes give players freedom to choose how they want to play the game and interact with their surroundings. Hear about the game's most dangerous enemies, its rarest ores, and more in this one-stop collection of fun facts!

If you think poems about nature are all pretty flowers and rainbow sunsets, this book is not for you. If you can’t handle giant whale farts, turn back right now. If you don’t want to know how lobsters pee, do not read one word further. Seriously, if you open this book, you’re going to find out the disgusting truth about where honey comes from!

Forests create the air we need to breathe. They provide shade and homes for people and animals. They give us wood for fuel and for building materials. And they are beautiful spaces! But deforestation means humans are destroying more forests every day.

Since the 1800s, people have studied the effects of burning fossil fuels. This process puts gases in the air that contribute to climate change. Examine how fossil fuels have been used and the effect they have on our planet's climate.

In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to found the very first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The initial settlement—called the Lane colony—failed due to extremely low supplies and a hostile relationship with the Native American people who were already living on the land. Despite this miserable first attempt, Raleigh decided to establish another settlement. Over one hundred people agreed to join this new colony on Roanoke Island, just off the coast of what is now North Carolina.

Learn about snow and how it affects people.