Titres dans Exploration et découverte

As adventurers from around the world raced to reach the South Pole and achieve other polar firsts in the early 1900s, outsider Ernest Shackleton and his motley expeditions would outshine even the British navy, becoming icons of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. Known for prizing loyalty, leadership, and skill without regard for rank or social class—and for bringing men back alive—Shackleton completed three death-defying Antarctic journeys.

Discover the fun facts about the world and become a master of geography with this interactive trivia book from Jeopardy! champ and New York Times bestselling author Ken Jennings.

In this one-of-a-kind kids’ documentary series, let local kids be your guides as two kids from each country take you and your family on an unforgettable private guided tour of their lives via cultural traditions, food, clothes, history, economy, music, beautiful landscapes, animals, plants, and more!

Myths! Lies! Secrets! Uncover the hidden truth about Christopher Columbus, and learn all about the Taino people. Perfect for fans of the I Survived books and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales. In 1492, Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America. Right? WRONG! Columbus...

Wisst ihr eigentlich, wie Pyramiden aussehen und wo sie zu finden sind? Diese Frage kannst du sicherlich schon beantworten: Na klar, dass sind diese großen, dreieckigen Bauten in der Wüste von Ägypten! Vermutlich hast du auch schon davon gehört, dass sie tausende von Jahren alt sind, man dort mit etwas Glück noch immer eine Mumie finden kann und die Pyramiden heutzutage jedes Jahr von Touristen besucht werden. Natürlich ist das nicht alles: Das alte Ägypten war eine der größten und mächtigsten Kulturen der Antike.

This book is a true story of a most amazing kitten that was swept away during a hurricane and found her way back home six weeks later to teach her family about hope, spirituality, and the true spirit of survival.

A bored and curious little girl, Jamie Malone wishes for a bit of sunshine on a cloudy day. But a friendly balloon soon whisks her off for an adventure in the sky, where she can float into the clouds and soon meets her new nature friends in the sky. How do clouds float? Or carry the rain? Where do they go when they disappear? Are there clouds on other planets? Do they have memories? Have they ever seen a girl like her?

This book covers fascinating origin stories of 55 everyday items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this book reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade. (Seriously, pink lemonade was made by accident—listen to the story inside.) Each story is written to encourage kids and adults to be curious and be inspired to create.

Journey to Avonlea and meet Anne Shirley -- the imaginative and bold star of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series -- in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series. Author L. M. Montgomery first brought Anne Shirley onto the page in 1908, and this independent and inspiring...

Do your fantasy-loving kids find history class too serious or boring? Do they wonder if maybe some really awesome stories from the past never made it into their library books? What about tales of daring acts, strange behavior, or unbelievable happenings that many people don’t know about? Could these stories be out there, just waiting to be discovered? Absolutely! And you’re about to discover them right now. Get ready to unlock hours of engaging listening for your young one with this new collection of amazing stories.

Bailey and Daddy wake up one morning and get ready for their morning walk. It seems like a normal day until Bailey and Daddy see a dog that looks a bit lost. When they see the lost dog alone in the park later that morning, they realize that it needs help. Daddy wants to help, but the lost dog has other plans. The lost dog feels scared and runs away from Bailey and Daddy. Daddy asks some other people in the park for help and tries to catch the dog and return her to her owner. But will they catch the lost dog in time?

Born To Explore Get outside with this interactive boom that shows how explorers have found their way around the planet for thousands of years. Read about the ancient Polynesians who tracked the stars and waves to sail precise paths through the ocean. Or the Age of European Exploration navigators...

What do you want to be? Will you have friends? Will you like working hard? Will your boss be nice? Listen to the book and find out!

Do you love dinosaurs? Want to find out all about them and learn some awesome facts? Join us for a trip back in time to see what the dinosaurs were really like when they roamed the Earth. From ferocious carnivores to peaceful herbivores, you'll meet them all on our guided tour.

La Balsa es un relato imaginario del naufragio de la Corbeta francesa Felicidad (Félicité). Esta historia nos anima a mantener el sentido de propósito y fe que debe siempre acompañarnos en cada proyecto de vida que nos tracemos, para poder hacer frente a cualquier adversidad y salir fortalecidos ante cada situación que se nos presente. Después de cada tormenta viene la calma y este cuento te invita a ver brillar la luz del sol después de navegar en las turbulentas aguas de sus narraciones y diálogos.

Are you searching for a way to get your kid interested in science? Here I am with a contemporary kids' book on the human body! The audiobook will help your kid explore the human body with the aid of Smarty Bee and Charlie! We will venture into all corners of the human body, discovering anatomy, the five senses, the body systems, and much more! Your child will learn many new concepts, receiving the answers to a thousand whys about the cells, the digestive, respiratory, circulatory systems, and many others, finding how we are...inside!

Join Meg and her friends as they compete in a 10-day scavenger hunt across the state of Virginia. Their journey includes hiking to Devil’s Bathtub, sliding down a natural water slide in Shenandoah National Park, discovering shark teeth at Fossil Beach, and kayaking through the Great Dismal Swamp. The competition heats up when they encounter two bullies who try to throw them off their game. Along the way, Meg and her friends explore several regional treasures and visit the gravesites of all seven US presidents buried in Virginia.

A ship was more to a pirate than just a place to make a living. Ships often provided more freedom than pirates could get in most places. Come aboard to see how pirates lived, worked, and fought on their ships.

From cramped quarters and salty, rotten food to bloody battles and deadly storms at sea, life aboard a pirate ship was downright unpleasant. Get ready to explore the nasty side of pirate life.

Would you choose…to fall into quicksand or through thin ice? You must pick one or the other! Test your decision-making skills with these nail-biting survival questions. Then try them on your friends!