Most Popular Books by Keltie Thomas

Meet people from around the world who''re working to ensure a future for bears.

People around the world are familiar with the Swedish storybook character Pippi Longstocking and the musical group ABBA. Explore Sweden''s other contributions to literature and music, as well as the country''s rich cultural traditions in architecture, art, and film.

The science of baseball -- the physics of pitching, running and batting, how statistics are compiled, training tips, legendary players, and history. Written in an informative and humorous style, and well illustrated.

From early Viking explorers to reindeer herders and busy city-dwellers, the people of Sweden have an exciting history. Find out more about the daily life of Swedish people, including their favorite foods, pastimes, sports, and family traditions.

Whether readers are fresh on the hoops scene or pounding the hardwood for a pro career, How Basketball Works, part of the How Sports Work series, will inspire anyone''s game. Text that is as exciting to read as the sport is to play looks at what makes a basketball the shooting, passing, and slam dunking tool that it is; the parts of the court and how each affects a player''s game; the science behind refining your skills; and how height became a dominating force on the court. How Basketball Works brings together dynamic maneuvers, fast-paced athletic grace, and an especially sleek style for a comprehensive look at a sporting event loved the world over.

Learn the facts about snowboards, skateboards, blades, and scooters.

An Internet guide for kids.

"Legendary tales, facts, tips and scientific information cover hockey from every exciting angle. Illustrations and photos throughout" Cf. Our choice, 2003.

"Gives a view of what the Earth might look like under the rising and falling water levels of climate change."--Provided by publisher.

An examination of the players, the plays, the legends and the science behind American football brings kids face to face with some of the most intriguing, sensational and flat-out cool aspects of this popular sport. Simultaneous.

An exploration of the ways in which animals--from dogs to dolphins, sheep to silkworms--have changed the course of human history.

Examines the science behind the sport of figure skating and explores its history, development, most famous competitors, and other related topics.

An overview of the game of soccer introduces famous players; presents the history of the game, including changes to the ball and cleats; discusses gear and how the field and weather can affect the game; and explores different kinds of players and moves.

Nature shockers is your source for bizarre facts about the world around you.

Humorously illustrated and accompanied by exciting photographs, Inside Hockey! explores the facts, adventures, and one-of-a-kind anecdotes that make hockey one of North America''s most popular sports. This highly energetic book gives kids an inside look at the facts about male and female hockey superstars, inventions, rules that changed the game, and some of the dazzling science behind the sport. Perfect for diehard hockey fans and those new to the game, Inside Hockey! has something for everyone. Readers of all ages will discover the stories behind the greatest goal scorers, crazy goalies, practical jokers and hijinks, superstitions, the most ferocious fights, players overcoming obstacles, and the obsession with that Cup called Stanley. In what other sport could you find a player who would rather fight than score, and one who used to sleep in his uniform so he wouldn''t miss a second of ice time in the morning? Or a goalie who sewed an elastic mesh net (like a spider web) between his legs to catch the puck, and one who talked to the goalposts like they were his old friends? With insider information about the game and behind the scenes profiles on players and their incredible experiences, Hockey Night will never look the same way again.

Presents believe-it-or-not stories and facts about biology, nature, history, technology, and popular culture in the form of tabloid headlines.

Amazing questions and answers about freshwater lakes and the critters that live there.

A wise, hip look at how to earn, spend, and save money.

Dans une présentation dynamique abondamment illustrée de dessins et de photographies, l''ouvrage propose des explications scientifiques sur tous les aspects du hockey: la qualité d''une patinoire, la conception d''un patin et d''un bâton, la vitesse sur glace, l''équipement, la performance, les techniques de jeu, etc. Ces explications sont accompagnées de trucs, de conseils, d''anecdotes, de questions et réponses amusantes. Les règles du jeu et un bon lexique complètent l''ouvrage. [SDM].

Presents believe-it-or-not stories and facts about biology, nature, history, technology, and popular culture in the form of tabloid headlines.

Follow this travel guide to Dinosaur Provincial Park and the Royal Tyrell Museum in Alberta.

L''ouvrage tourne autour des prouesses et lubies humaines: la momification, les inventions, la communication, etc. Le tout est ponctué d''encarts intitulés ##Détecteurs de canulars## qui testent les capacités du lecteur à détecter les faussetés, de capsules intitulées ##On nous a bien eus!## qui révèlent la vérité qui se cache derrière certains mythes et canulars ainsi que de récits intitulés ##Fiction ou réalité## qui opposent l''imagination du lecteur à des faits réels. Les notions, scientifiques ou non, sont rapportées sur un ton humoristique et sont présentées sous forme d''extraits de journaux, de blagues, de jeux-questionnaires et d''illustrations de synthèse humoristiques. Le tout est livré dans une mise en page éclatée, voire surchargée. [SDM].