Bøker av Lisa Owings

Most people in Pripyat never expected the day to come when theyd have to flee for their lives. The Soviet Union boasted about the safety of the nuclear city. But in 1986, one of the towns nuclear reactors exploded and released deadly radiation. This title explains the Chernobyl accident for curious readers.

Cracos historical happenings hint at a curse. The town faced a plague, then war, then earthquakes and landslides. In the end, the natural disasters dealt the final blow, causing Craco to physically collapse. In this book, young readers will discover a medieval town that eventually lost its uphill battle for survival.

Hashima, Japans sea walls give it the appearance of a ship lost at sea. This look is the reason for the Battleship Island nickname. In this title, reluctant readers will also see Battleship Island as a time capsule. Pieces from the past will point to the deserted islands coal-mining boom time.

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to microbiologists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to marine biologists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade""--

"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to aerospace engineers. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

""Engaging images accompany information about mermaids. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-Provided by publisher"--

"Engaging images accompany information about unicorns. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

""Engaging images accompany information about dragons. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-Provided by publisher"--

More than 100 years ago, a storm uncovered a fascinating discovery. The ruins of an ancient civilization had been hidden for thousands of years! This high-interest title explores the lives of the people who lived there, from how they lived to why they may have left. A narrative opening sets the tone, and features such as a map, a timeline, and fun facts add even more information.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about the Salton Riviera. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"-- Provided by publisher

Robots and artificial intelligence are all around us! We use them for everything from cleaning our homes to contacting our families. The technology continues to advance, but will it surpass the intelligence of humans? If it does, will AI be our friend or foe? In this high-interest title, discover the potential of a robot uprising to bring about the end of the world. Readers will take a look at the history of AI and machine learning as well as the possibility for singularity. Sidebars examine potential chain reactions and historical instances of out of control AI. If the day comes, can robots and humans work together? Hopefully we will never find out!

"Increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, raging wildfires, and sweeping hurricanes: climate change is happening, but what if we dont make changes to stop it? Readers will find out when climate change began, how it has progressed, and what we can do to fight it in this high-interest title. An opening narrative throws readers into what may happen as the climate continues to change for the worse in this title, while interesting facts provide additional information to the main text. Can life adapt to our climate-changed world, or will it be the end?"--

The Earth is constantly bombarded with space matter. Most burns up before it reaches the surface. But what if a giant asteroid was headed our way? In this high-interest title, the end of the world becomes a reality as a massive asteroid strikes Earth! Readers can put themselves in the line of impact with a narrative opening and discover if any asteroids are on course to collide with Earth anytime soon. Features follow the chain reaction of an asteroid impact and examine past asteroid impacts. Would we be able to save ourselves?

Reports of haunted houses go back to ancient Rome. People who claim to have witnessed hauntings tell of strange sounds, objects that move on their own, and ethereal spirits. Readers will learn about the history of hauntings, why skeptics claim they are not real, and how researchers use technology to try and find proof of these unwanted visitors in our homes!

"Engaging images accompany information about alien abductions. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--