14 Fun Facts About the Sahara
14 Fun Facts About the Sahara

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2018-12-29

Total Pages: 34

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The Sahara is a land of extremes. It is the largest hot desert on Earth where the sand can reach a whopping 176 degrees Fahrenheit (80 degrees Celsius). It is also a land of mountains, plains – and snow. It is a constantly changing landscape with winds that blast dust halfway around the planet. Here are some interesting facts we have discovered about the Sahara. Do you know: What is the difference between a hot desert and a cold desert? Are there volcanoes in the Sahara? How many countries does the Sahara cover? How does the Sahara Desert help the Amazon rainforest? Does it snow in the Sahara Desert? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 6.9 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About Antarctica
14 Fun Facts About Antarctica

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2020-03-04

Total Pages: 35

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Antarctica is a frozen continent at the southernmost point of our planet. Where the land meets the ocean, huge ice shelves and icebergs flow onto the sea. Antarctica is so cold that the snow never melts. It has built up over thousands of years to create ice sheets that are over 2.5 miles (four kilometres) thick, burying an active volcanic land that was once roamed by dinosaurs. Do you know: How many seasons does Antarctica have? What country or countries claim ownership of Antarctica? Does Antarctica get more or less rain than the Sahara Desert? How many ice shelves does Antarctica have? Is Antarctica the coldest place on Earth? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. Reading Level: 7.1 Learning Island believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

14 Fun Facts About the Nile
14 Fun Facts About the Nile

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 32

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The Nile River has amazed people for thousands of years. It runs opposite from most river systems. It floods for miles, pushing back the desert and providing farming lands for civilizations to thrive. It fills a massive swamp and has canyons and waterfalls that are as spectacular as anywhere in the world. Most of its course is through the desert, yet it never runs dry. How much do you know about the Nile River? Can you answer these questions: Is the Nile River the longest river in the world? Most rivers grow in size until they reach the sea. When does the Nile River loose 50% of its water before it reaches the ocean? What two colors does the Nile River come in? How much of the water that flows into the Mediterranean Sea comes from the Nile? What happened to many ancient Egyptian temples when the Aswan High Dam was built? Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts. Ages 8 and up. All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

20 Fun Facts About Desert Habitats
20 Fun Facts About Desert Habitats

Author: Jill Keppeler

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2021-07-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1538264404

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You might think that dry, dusty deserts would be empty of plants or animals, but you'd be incorrect. Young readers will learn fascinating facts about Earth's sprawling desert habitats and the creatures that call them home. From the chilly Gobi in Asia to the blazing Sahara in Africa, this book will bust misconceptions about Earth's deserts and show off their unique beauty in full-color photographs. Informative maps show how each of Earth's continents has deserts, and fun details about unique desert creatures will intrigue curious readers.

Yacouba Sawadogo: The Man Who Conquered the Desert
Yacouba Sawadogo: The Man Who Conquered the Desert

Author: Cullen Gwin

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2017-07-28

Total Pages: 16

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Yacouba Sawadogo was the village idiot. At least that was what everyone in his small province of Yatenga in Burkina Faso thought. After all, everyone knew that you broke up the hard ground and planted your crops during the rainy season. Without rain, the crops would never grow.And who planted trees in this arid region near the edge of the Sahara Desert. People didn't need trees, they needed food. After all, the older people had chopped down the trees in order to make the land ripe for farming. Who would plant a tree in the middle of their crops? Everyone knew the trees stole the water, and they took away valuable farm land.More than that, Yacouba was hacking down termite nests and planting them next to the trees. Didn't termites eat trees? They were the enemy of trees!Yes, Yacouba must be an idiot. Even the local chieftains said so.Soon they all found that they were wrong. Find out more about this man who discovered how to turn the Sahara Desert into a forest in this short 15-minute children's biography. Ages 10 and up.Reading Level: 6.5 LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

101 Fun Facts About the World's Rivers
101 Fun Facts About the World's Rivers

Author: Jeannie Meekins

Publisher: Learning Island

Published: 2016-04-08

Total Pages: 198

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How much of America’s rainfall ends up in the Mississippi River? Which mountain range grew around the Danube River? Are there more kinds of fish in the Amazon or in the ocean? The Thames was once a tributary of what European river? What is the “Ghost City” of the Yangtze? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this group of seven 15-Minute Books. Rivers can have many fascinating facts. Surprise your friends, and even your parents with these fun facts. This compilation includes the following 15-minute books: 14 Fun Facts About the Amazon 14 Fun Facts About the Nile 14 Fun Facts About the Danube 14 Fun Facts About the Yangtze River 14 Fun Facts About the Mississippi River 14 Fun Facts About the River Thames 14 Fun Facts About Australia's Murray River Reading Level: 6.9 All measurements in American and metric. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

101 Fun Facts About Mammals
101 Fun Facts About Mammals

Author: Caitlind L. Alexander

Publisher: Learning Island

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Total Pages: 119

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How large is an anteater’s mouth? Which takes a shorter time to grow up; a female camel or a male camel? Can elephants run? What do a giant panda’s pupils look like? How much can a lion eat in one meal? What happens to a skunk when the weather turns cold? What happens to a Tasmanian devil’s ears when it gets angry? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this group of seven 15-Minute Books. Here are some interesting facts about seven fun mammals. This compilation includes the following books: 14 Fun Facts About Anteaters 14 Fun Facts About Lions 14 Fun Facts About Giant Pandas 14 Fun Facts About Skunks 14 Fun Facts About Tasmanian Devils 14 Fun Facts About Camels 14 Fun Facts About Elephants Surprise your friends, and even your parents with these fun facts. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.

20 Fun Facts About Weather
20 Fun Facts About Weather

Author: Caitie McAneney

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2017-12-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1538211955

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News of wild, unprecedented tornado systems and freaky blizzards in Texas fill the airwaves regularly. How does Earth's weather really work? Readers will love each jam-packed page of this book, filled with not only fascinating and digestible facts, but also vibrant, full-color photography that brings Earth's atmosphere and wild weather to life. The accessible text is accompanied by age-appropriate graphic organizers to make learning about this essential science topic a breeze for readers of all levels.

101 Mind-Bending Geography Fun Facts
101 Mind-Bending Geography Fun Facts

Author: B C Lester Books

Publisher:

Published: 2020-11-26

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9781913668365

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Did you know that the ocean has over 20 million tons of gold dissolved in it? And that the Sahara Desert will become a grassland? Test your understanding of the world with this fun little fact book, with 101 interesting, astonishing and mind-bending geography facts that you probably didn't know before! This fun fact-filled book covers a range of topics in the world, with facts stated within this book exposing or reiterating common misconceptions about our world, pointing out technicalities that are generally overlooked and reveal just straight-up unusual facts. Non-fiction style B&W cream paper interior with graphics throughout. Glossy softback 5.25x8 in handbook size book. Sweet and concise explanation to fun facts, around 2 facts per page. Captivating facts to talk with your child about! Get your copy now, and join other happy customers!

These Beautiful People
These Beautiful People

Author: Twila Erb

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2018-08-23

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 1525528785

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“Africa’s real beauty—her greatest treasure—is her people.” — Twila Stories are powerful. Stories tear down walls that keep us from each other. Stories set us free from the prisons we live in by suffering in silence. *** These Beautiful People is a collection of life stories and lessons from the author’s travels through East and Southern Africa. Raw and poignant, these inspiring stories explore the lives of individuals who overcame overwhelming challenges to find hope and purpose. From a prisoner of war turned foster mother to a cancer survivor raising support for medical equipment, each deeply personal story connects us to our shared humanity and to universal themes of redemption and identity. These Beautiful People takes an unflinching look at the cultural, social, and spiritual landscape of Africa through a lens of hope and the saving power of Jesus.