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An introduction to African music, including its instruments, rhythms, and history.

Learn about atoms and elements, the Periodic Table and more.

How Can We Save Our World looks at how the idea of sustainable development is having an increasing influence on a wide range of human activities. The books examine the environmental costs and unsustainable nature of modern life, and discuss ways in which society can progress toward a more sustainable future. Sustainable Tourism describes the development of tourism from Roman times to the multi-million dollar industry of today. It discusses: € The waste, over-consumption, and pollution that make tourism unsustainable € Eco-friendly holidays that bring benefits to a region and help people learn about the importance of conservation € Greenwashing-the abuse of ecotourism by profit-chasing businesses € What we can do as tourists to conserve resources, benefit local people, and minimize our impact on the environment.

Describes how rock changes due to the pressures and forces it undergoes as part of the Earth's crust.

Why were castles built and how were they defended? How would an enemy attempt to takeover a castle? Find out in this title filled with facts and charts.

Have you ever wondered about space travel? This exciting book explores space and describes the types of exploration achievements that humans have made in the past and hope to make in the future. Detailed facts and photos help to answer your questions about the stars and beyond.

Against the background of a schooner sailing from England, describes what makes wind and its patterns around the world and how air pressure and clouds signify weather.

Discusses The Food Chain And How It Includes A Description Of Terms Like Energy, Producers, Consumers, Decomposers, And How It All Fits Together.

Discusses different types of wars, changes in the way wars are fought, and weapons, and explains how to create and interpret the charts, tables, and graphs used to display different types of information about war and conflict.

This series shows the relevance of the science that students study to our everyday lives and the areas of research that are being pursued by academics and industry. Each book explores how real scientists are undertaking oractical research and investigations. It also looks at the difficult decisions that have to be made, the ethical issues surrounding many scientific topics, and the cutting edge of scientific inquiry.