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The Squid, the Vibrio and the Moon is about a symbiotic relationship. It tells the story of the bobtail squid and the bacteria that help it glow in the moonlight. First we meet Ali, an intrepid Vibrio fischeri bacterium determined to reach safety. Then we meet Sepio, a baby bobtail squid who is still unable to glow. His dark shape is too obvious in the moonlit water and all kinds of predators lurk nearby.

How does salt go from the sea to flavoring your food? Workers pump seawater into ponds. Salt crystals form as the water dries up. See what happens step by step in the process of making salt.

From astronaut Tim Peake and best-selling author Steve Cole: exciting action-adventure rooted in cutting-edge space-age science and technology. When Danny is kidnapped by Adi - who can run through brick walls and make cars drive on water - he realises that all humans are in danger. Adi is part of a super-advanced hive mind, the Swarm, which intends to protect the Earth from the environmental catastrophe caused by the human race.

In a time when the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, the story of The Last Seedship takes us on an epic journey across the cosmos, fueled by hope, courage, and the indomitable spirit of life. As Earth lies on the brink of collapse, ravaged by pollution, war, and dwindling resources, a desperate mission is undertaken by a select few aboard The Gaia, a seedship carrying the DNA samples of every living thing and the brightest minds of a dying world. Their mission: to find a habitable exoplanet and establish a new colony, ensuring the survival of the human race and the countless other ...

In a world on the brink of ecological collapse, where pollution, climate change, and dwindling resources threaten the very fabric of life, humanity finds itself at a critical crossroads. As the planet gasps for breath, a group of visionary scientists embark on a daring experiment called Project Gaia Awakening. Their mission: to harness the power of advanced nanotechnology in an unprecedented attempt to repair the Earth's fragile ecosystem and restore the delicate balance between nature and technology. But as the project progresses, the line between the natural and the artificial begins to ...

Denne bog indeholder to historier - én om vandedderkoppen Erna og én om guldsmeden Marie. Erna er en vandedderkop. Hun lever i et vandhul, hvor hun både jager sin føde og yngler. Guldsmeden Marie fanger en guldsmedelarve og synes, det er spændende at se den vokse og blive til en guldsmed ligesom hende selv. Bogen er forsynet med et faktaafsnit om vandedderkopper og guldsmede. Bent Bo Nielsen (1949-2018) var en dansk forfatter. Han var oprindeligt uddannet folkeskolelærer og udgav over 150 børnebøger.

These are the events following the demise of civilization. A self-inflicted cataclysm known as the Fall. In a world on the brink of annihilation, one man must rise from the ashes of his shattered life to lead a ragtag team of advanced super soldiers in a desperate battle against the merciless machines threatening to eradicate humanity. Jamie awakens after a rogue mission gone horribly wrong to find himself rebuilt with cybernetic steel and forcibly inducted into the ranks of an army of super soldiers known as the Borgers. With his family murdered, he and his newborn twins are the only ...

In a world where fiction meets reality, the mythical floating island of Laputa from Swift's Gulliver's Travels is no longer just a literary creation. A team of intrepid explorers, led by the ambitious Dr. Allistair and the intuitive linguist Iris, embarks on a journey to this skyborne wonder, now a tangible enigma suspended between clouds and legend. As they set foot on Laputa's otherworldly terrain, they uncover the awe-inspiring Celestial Engines - relics of an advanced civilization that surpass even Swift's wildest imaginings. These artifacts hold the power to reshape reality itself, ...

The Princess with Rose Colored Hair is a children's book full of hope and wonder. The princess longs to marry the sweet, lowly English man from the village. Her father does not approve. She must find a way out of the castle. If only she could go in a disguise and marry her sweet, true love.

A furry dog. A scaly lizard. Your sense of touch lets you feel these things and more. But how does your sense of touch work? And how does it help you? Listen to this book to find out! Learn all about your five senses in the Your Amazing Senses series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books™ collection.

As the sun sets, night creatures awaken. In their rural backyard, a parent and child camp out, watching as fireflies flicker, bats flap, and rabbits race.

It’s just a routine pick up mission.In and out in a few hours no contact with the natives. But the beautiful world of Topaz isn’t anymore. Now Yaz and the squad must try and save an entire planet. But if that’s not enough first they have to save themselves! Buy your copy today!

Quite and out of the way JZ-21-12 was just another E-Type world not yet turned into a colony.It did make a good spot for a military base. That is until the builders started killing each other. Now the squad must rescue what’s left of the engineers and discover what happened before it happens to them! Buy your copy today!

Rebecca’s boyfriend, Ezra, has gone missing, but when she notifies the police, they seem surprisingly unconcerned. They suspect he has been playing the “stranger game”, a viral hit in which players start following others in real life. As the game spreads, however, the rules begin to change, play grows more intense and disappearances are reported across the country. Curious about the game and hoping she might be able to track down Ezra, Rebecca tries the game. In playing the game, what may lead her closer to finding Ezra may take her further and further from the life she once lived.

A chi appartengono le risorse della Terra? Gli interessi, il denaro e il potere si scontrano con l'amore per gli uomini e per la natura. Amore contro pallottole. Ragazzini contro il bracconiere più spietato del mondo. Due ragazzi, un cane, una biologa e un vecchio monaco buddista combattono senza armi una guerra per salvare dal saccheggio una smisurata ricchezza e proteggere un misterioso popolo di ombre.

8-årige Sune er på tur til stranden med sin klasse. Her finder han en underlig skarp sten, som Sunes lærer, Ole, mener, er en hajtand. Sune og mange af de andre børn bliver ellevilde, men ikke Per. Per bliver nemlig misundelig og driller Sune.
Men er det overhovedet en ægte hajtand? Og vil Per holde op med at drille Sune?

Sune-bøgerne er en letlæsningsserie for børn i indskolingen. "Sunes haj" er fyldt med spændende fakta om hajer.

"Sune er den otte-årige hovedperson i en lille letlæsningsserie.

In the year 2045, humanity stood on the brink of a transformative era. The world had witnessed rapid advancements in technology, reshaping every aspect of life from communication to transportation. At the forefront of this revolution was the Genesis Institute, a beacon of innovation nestled in the heart of New Avalon. This cutting-edge research facility attracted the brightest minds from around the globe, united by a singular goal: to push the boundaries of artificial intelligence and unlock its full potential. Leading the charge was Dr. Evelyn Grant, a visionary scientist whose ambition ...

Lakes, trees, and birds are all part of nature. Early listeners can explore ways to care for nature in this easily accessible text. Pairs with the fiction book Nature Walk.

Original, inspiring and intimate, When Poems Fall from the Sky marries science and poetry to create a tender and thoughtful love-letter to Earth promising children a riot of imagination, humour and joy – the perfect book to celebrate National Poetry Day on 6th October. The collection of poems, raps, rhymes, haiku and little plays is written by Zaro Weil, winner of the 2020 CLiPPA children's poetry prize.

This dazzling poetry collection bubbles with excitement and creativity, capturing the sheer joy of the natural world. Discover parades of beast-doodles, preposterous penguins, talking blossoms, playful birds, humble fleas and a host of other exotic and everyday creatures who jump off the page and into our hearts. Thought-provoking and delightfully original, Cherry Moon will encourage children of every age to explore the power, enchantment and wonderfulness of poetry and nature.