There is no group of birds more mysterious and fascinating than owls. The loudmouths of the raptor world, they peep, trill, toot, bark, growl, shriek, whistle, chittle, whoop, chuckle, boom, and buzz. Indeed, very few actually "hoot." They have become the stuff of lore and legend-from the Roman myth that an owl foot could reveal secrets to the First Nations belief that an owl feather could give a newborn better night vision. But the truth about owls is much more exciting.
Education for sustainable development (ESD) presents an intriguing challenge in developed countries. The very notion of sustainable development may appear to be at cross-purposes with the social and political aims of large industrial economies. Yet, arguably, the residents of wealthy countries may be most in need of new ways of thinking and behaving on an increasingly more fragile and crowded planet. This book presents a collection of essays that capture the depth and diversity of education for sustainable development (ESD) work in formal education in Canada and the United States.
"United States Government: Democracy in Action" reflects the most current information on the United States government, focusing on the changes that have occurred in the past years. This High School textbook offers students hands-on activities with Democracy in Action Workshops, allows students to "Revisit" real Supreme Court cases with Supreme Court Cases to Debate, involves students in debating today's hottest issues. The Issues to Debate features show students how their lives are connected to the complex political world around them. Reading age for native speakers: High School students
Intermediate student's book for the German-based "English G" series of English books. Contains texts, exercises, grammar and intercultural study materials. Suitable for learners of English from intermediate to advanced levels (3-4 years of language practice).
Topics contained herein cover the United States of America, New York city, Kansas, young people in Britain and America, British history, Wales, songs and poems. Compatible with the B4 materials of "English G". Published in 1995.
Publisher's Summary: The Zombie War came unthinkably close to eradicating humanity. Max Brooks, driven by the urgency of preserving the acid-etched first-hand experiences of the survivors from those apocalyptic years, traveled across the United States of America and throughout the world, from decimated cities that once teemed with upwards of 30 million souls, to the most remote and inhospitable areas of the planet.
