Nicole Orr Bücher

The book offers an engaging educational journey into the Indian Ocean, showcasing its diverse sea creatures, unique topography, and rich vegetation through vibrant photography and informative captions. Young readers can enhance their knowledge with suggestions for further reading, website resources, and a glossary of terms to aid understanding. An index is also included for easy navigation, making it a comprehensive resource for exploring this fascinating marine environment.

Focusing on Australia's diverse wildlife, this non-fiction book delves into the territories of the continent while highlighting 25 fascinating species, including mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. It features vibrant full-color photographs of the animals in their natural habitats, enhancing the learning experience. Additionally, the book provides resources for further exploration, including a reading list, relevant websites, a glossary, and an index, making it a comprehensive guide for animal enthusiasts.

This educational exploration immerses young readers in the vibrant ecosystem of the Mediterranean Sea, showcasing its diverse sea creatures, unique topography, and vegetation through stunning photography and informative captions. The book also provides resources for further reading, website recommendations, a glossary of terms, and an index, enhancing the learning experience and encouraging deeper engagement with the subject.

Set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War, this narrative follows a courageous 16-year-old girl who rides through the night to alert her community of an imminent British attack. Sybil Ludington, daughter of a military officer, gathers the 7th Regiment of the Dutchess County Militia, showcasing her bravery and determination. The book delves into her upbringing and later life, enriched by contextual side stories and a collection of archival visuals that enhance the historical significance of her remarkable journey.

The biography explores the remarkable life of Sacagawea, a young Shoshone mother who played a crucial role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. Kidnapped at 12 and later married off to a fur trader, she joined the expedition with her infant son, serving as a translator and guide. The narrative blends historical facts with speculated accounts of her life and legacy, examining her enduring image as a symbol of female strength. Accompanied by archival visuals, the book provides context through side stories about key figures and events in her journey.

Exploring the diverse wildlife of Asia, this non-fiction book highlights 23 fascinating species, including mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. Readers will discover the countries that form the continent and enjoy full-color photographs showcasing animals in their natural habitats. Additional resources include a list for further reading, websites for exploration, a glossary, and an index, making it an informative guide for animal enthusiasts.

Ida B. Wells, born to enslaved parents in 1862, evolved from a teacher to a prominent civil rights activist after a pivotal incident on a segregated train in 1883. Her relentless advocacy for African American rights and her powerful writings against lynching shaped her legacy until her death in 1931. The book includes contextual side stories, enriching the narrative with key details and perspectives, while archival photographs and illustrations chronologically enhance the visual understanding of her impactful life and career.

Actor Tom Holland seemed destined to play Spider-Man. As a kid, he wore a Spider-Man costume to parties. He also used his Spider-Man moves on his brothers and practiced his stunts on the trampoline in his backyard. After just a few years in film, Holland landed his dream role. After months of training in martial arts, gymnastics, and boxing, he has become the perfect young man to embody Spider-Man's alter ego, Peter Parker. Fans are delighted. The producers at Marvel are delighted, too-but there is no one more delighted than Tom Holland himself! Book jacket.