Marfe Ferguson Delano — новинки

This paperback addition to our Photobiography series, "Inventing the Future", documents the life of Thomas Edison. This prolific American is recognized as one of history's greatest inventors. His 1,093 patented inventions include the light bulb, the phonograph, and the microphone.
Young readers learn why Edison believed that "genius is one per cent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration." An inspiring lesson in the rewards of dogged perseverance, "Inventing the Future" illustrates how Edison's greatest legacy is the research laboratory, where constant experimentation remains the necessary prelude to discovery.

Sweet, tender, and inspirational prompts help parents fill out a memory/scrapbook for their children that goes far beyond first tooth or first steps, but misses none of those key milestones. This book connects their child to a world full of beauty, promise, and hope, just what every parent wants for a child. Touching quotes, poems, nursery rhymes, and awe-inspiring facts that connect the birth of the new child to the beauty of the world he/she is entering. Each spread is a celebration of the parent/baby bond, from first sunset to a parent's deepest dreams for a child. Its richness makes it a book parents will love to share with their children throughout childhood, and one that children will treasure into adulthood. The power of images to inspire emotion are put to good use here, drawing deeper thoughts than pastel bunnies, ducks, and chicks. The spirit of welcome for new life pervades the pages with deep joy.

Earth in the Hot Seat is a stunning, magazine-like presentation that celebrates the Earth and clearly explains the dangers and challenges of global warning. This beautiful volume is also a showcase for National Geographic Society’s environmental mission programs. Librarians and teachers will appreciate a book that explains the science of this global threat succinctly and visually, and is a call-to-arms to help the Earth. Readers will enjoy many fun features, from climate connections in global hotspots, to amazing before and after snapshots, to questionnaires answered by climate scientists and celebrities.The look of Earth in the Hot Seat is modeled on National Geographic Magazine design, with superb photography taking the reader to the heart of the matter. The "Bulletins" format offers easy-to-read reports from scientific and environmental frontiers. Global warming is defined in a manageable way, evidence is examined, and consequences are projected. The text explores both global and local approaches to climate change, with personal accounts and real-life stories. The book also includes a quiz and tips on how to calculate and reduce your personal carbon footprint.Award-winning author Marfé Ferguson Delano combines beautiful writing, scientific explanation, and long experience of the National Geographic Society to produce an outstanding environmental book for children. This is a landmark work to educate, entertain, and most of all, inspire the next generation of the Earth’s custodians.