הספרים של הוצאת KidHaven Press
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In the 1980s scientists made a frightening discovery-forests, lakes, and rivers all over the world were dying at an alarming rate. Then they found the reason: acid rain. For decades, the burning of fossil fuels had built up nitrogen and sulphur oxides in the atmosphere. When these gases joined with ...
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They call her Nessie, the beast of Loch Ness. Does she really exist? Some people say she is nothing more than a myth-but for those who claim to have seen her, she is enormous, dinosaur-like, and very, very real. The Loch Ness Monster tells Nessie's story, including where she allegedly lives, how peo...
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Many Mexican dishes represent the country's unique mix of Indian and European cuisine. Packed with interesting and informative facts, this colorful volume gives readers a taste of Mexican history, culture and folklore, as well as food origins. Simple recipes tied to the text make this book a multi-s...
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Written in appealing, fact-filled prose, this resource explores the ways that Greece's landscape, geography, history, folklore and traditions are all tied to its food. Kid friendly recipes add to the hands-on appeal and are just one of the many features of this colorful, cultural study of Greek cuis...
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Explore Vietnamese cooking and learn about this fascinating country's history, geography, landscape, economics, and folklore. This fun, fact-filled book introduces reader to the unique foods of Vietnam. Interesting sidebars entertain and instruct, and kid-friendly recipes give young cooks a real tas...
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AIDS is a deadly disease that claims millions of lives each year, but it is a disease that can be prevented and treated. This book explores the realities of this disease, from symptoms to treatments, and discusses how new therapies, education programs, and research are changing the challenges posed...
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This fun and interesting book lets readers get a flavor for Japanese life, culture, geography, and history through its unique foods. Staples, favorite dishes, snacks and holiday foods are all investigated. Among the many qualities highlighted are the simplicity and elegance of many Japanese dishes, ...
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Come and visit this ancient country. Learn how its beautiful and fragrant cuisine influenced the rest of the world. Find out how Iranian cooking unites us all. At the same time, have fun mixing geography, history, religion, and folktales with a hands-on cooking experience....
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This book takes readers on an expedition high into the Andes Mountains to discover the amazing ruins of Machu Picchu, built by the Incas more than 500 years ago. Readers will learn about the advanced skills and technologies the Incas used to build Machu Picchu, what Machu Picchu was once used for, a...
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When a house or business or wilderness area is on fire, these men and women risk their lives to save the lives and property of others. The challenges, risks, and rewards of this career are vividly described....
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Global urbanization booms as the world's population continues to rise, but the earth can only support so much development. This title explores sustainable city development, highlighting the problems of inefficient cities and the advantages of eco-friendly urban centers....
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Alzheimer's Disease (AD) affects more than four million people in the United States. First identified in 1901, Alzheimer's is a kind of dementia that gradually takes away a person's memory. This book explains what AD is, how it is diagnosed, and what is done to care for sufferers of the disease....
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The story of Italian cuisine comes alive in this colorful resource. By focusing on Italy's important staples, favorite foods, snacks, desserts and holiday dishes, this rich volume invites young readers to explore Italian life. Interesting facts about food origins and food in relation to Italian hist...
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Rattling chains, heavy footsteps, slamming doors and moaning cries. Those are sounds many people associate with ghosts. Readers will find out who and what ghosts are as they take a trip into the supernatural, and encounter true ghost stories, with this intriguing book....
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Touches by unseen hands, phantom footsteps, and icy cold blasts, those are just a few things that can be encountered in a haunted house. In this exciting book, readers explore a supernatural world with spooky true life tales from inside the walls of haunted houses....
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Some things in the world remain mysterious. These things are called phenomenon. They puzzle and fascinate us. Crop circles are one of these mysterious things. (20030401)...
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