Knihy autora Sargent Brian

From planets to animals to sunken treasure, things are discovered every day. This reader shows the ways in which people and explorers can find things they missed - or never ...viac o knihe

Mummies, coffins, tombs, elaborate funerals with fireworks . . . explore the many ways people deal with death

One of the most heavily populated cities in the world, Mumbai is the center of India's culture and technology. This reader takes you through a day in the life of an average ...viac o knihe

Would you live in space? How about in a cave? Would you mind living below a volcano? Explore the many dangerous and unusual places people can live all over (and outside of!) ...viac o knihe

Can thinking happy thoughts help people overcome their fears? This reader examines the phenomenon of the -placebo effect- in helping people cope with health problems ...viac o knihe

Gold is valued by many cultures for its beauty and durability, but things can get ugly when gold is involved. This reader examines the long and troubled history of gold in ...viac o knihe

People can lose battles, money, games, and even themselves. Read extraordinary stories about how loss challenges and changes us, from King Xerxes to the Bermuda Triangle ...viac o knihe

How do we decide where a country ends and begins? Come examine the ideas of borders and territory, on Earth and beyond

Why do we do good things for one another? Do we still do good things if we get nothing in return? This reader explores the science, impulses, and reasons behind altruism in ...viac o knihe