Author: Willy Puchner
Publisher: NorthSouth Books
ISBN: 073584383X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Book Description
The world is full of surprises! Willy Puchner opens his treasure chest for us. With his unique outlook, this book awakens the curious and inspires the imagination. Some wonders are huge, such as dinosaurs, some are so small they hardly catch your eye ... From shimmering beetles and birds getting married to cats strolling down red carpets—Puchner’s photographs, illustrations, and little gems of text will find their way into your heart.
Author: Carole Marsh
Publisher: Gallopade International
ISBN: 9780635063359
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Ms. Bogus' fourth grade class sets off on a wild and crazy fantasy adventure to visit the seven wonders of the world... plus one extra wonder!
Author: Roma Waldron
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1483641406
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 98
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Book Description
The Author Roma Waldron was born in 1941 Newcastle NSW The daughter of John Cameron and Pavline nee Clark I am a genealogist and have written 3 volumes of The Pioneers of NSW containing details of 3500 families. I am a very keen writer of poetry about broken hearts but my greatest love is writing about a cockroach named Willy and his adventures and short stories for children.
Author: Jared S. Buss
Publisher: University Press of Florida
ISBN: 0813059860
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 298
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"Beautifully written. Reveals the vicissitudes of an extraordinarily interesting life."--Michael J. Neufeld, author of Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War "Willy Ley has been a mystery among spaceflight historians for many years. His role as science writer, advocate, and popularizer is known to many but understood by few. This book unpacks that story."--Roger D. Launius, associate director of collections and curatorial affairs, National Air and Space Museum "Ley lit the fire of interplanetary enthusiasm in the hearts of generations of young space cadets. Long overdue, this biography establishes the details and the ups and downs of his career."--Tom D. Crouch, author of Lighter Than Air: An Illustrated History of Balloons and Airships "Beyond recovering the fascinating and many contradictory aspects of Ley's extraordinary life, Buss has provided a valuable case study of the complex relationship between science popularization, mass media, and scientific advocacy in the twentieth century."--Asif A. Siddiqi, author of The Red Rockets' Glare: Spaceflight and the Soviet Imagination, 1857-1957 Willy Ley inspired young rocket scientists and would-be astronauts around the world to imagine a future of interplanetary travel long before space shuttles existed. This is the first biography of the science writer and rocketeer who predicted and boosted the rise of the Space Age. Born in Germany, Ley became involved in amateur rocketry until the field was taken over by the Nazis. He fled to America, where he forged a new life as a weapons expert and journalist during World War II and as a rocket researcher after the war. As America's foremost authority on rockets, missiles, and space travel, he authored books and scientific articles, while also regularly writing for science fiction pulp magazines and publishing what he termed romantic zoology--a blend of zoology, cryptozoology, history, and mythology. He even consulted for television's Tom Corbett, Space Cadet and the Disney program Man in Space, thrilling audiences with a romanticized view of what spaceflight would be like. Yet as astronauts took center stage and scientific intellectuals such as Wernher von Braun became influential during the space race, Ley lost his celebrity status. With an old-fashioned style of popular writing and eccentric perspectives influenced by romanticism and science fiction, he was ignored by younger historians. This book returns Willy Ley to his rightful place as the energizer of an era--a time when scientists and science popularizers mixed ranks and shared the spotlight so that our far-fetched, fantastic dreams could turn into the reality of tomorrow.
Author: Donald H. Sullivan
Publisher: Donald H Sullivan
ISBN: 0557042143
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
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Eight tales of fantasy, a world of elves, space aliens, magic gone awry, mysterious beasts, a death curse, a stolen unicorn, a dream world, and a wand that belonged to Merlin
Author: Scott W. Gilbert
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477296700
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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This is the second book of Willy the Worm adventures featuring some new characters of a new song that I think the children will love... I think they’ll have a lot of fun singing it and enjoying this story of adventure and friendship.
Author: Roald Dahl
Publisher: Puffin
ISBN: 9780141328874
Category : Bucket, Charlie (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Charlie Bucket loves CHOCOLATE. And Mr Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, is opening the gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five lucky children. It's the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melted chocolate delight await - Charlie needs just one Golden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his. Explore Willy Wonka's AMAZING world with this unique pop-up edition of Roald Dahl's much loved story.
Author: Azhar ul Haque Sario
Publisher: tredition
ISBN: 3384252780
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 174
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Fasten your seatbelts, dear reader, for a mind-bending odyssey through the labyrinth of "Unexplained World Wonders." This isn't just a book; it's a passport to the edges of human understanding, a backstage pass to the universe's most bewildering mysteries. Ever wondered what drove an entire medieval town to an uncontrollable dance frenzy? Or what secrets lurk in the eyes of animals locked in mortal combat? We'll unravel these enigmas and more, venturing into the twilight zone where history, science, and the paranormal collide. Brace yourself for heartbreaking stories of lost innocence, as we revisit the Children's Crusades and their tragic aftermath. We'll also explore the sweet temptations that shaped our world, from the humble honeybee to the candy empires that tantalize our taste buds. But this journey isn't just about the past. We'll delve into the brave new world of artificial intelligence, where lines blur between human and machine, and where the future of our species hangs in the balance. From secret societies whispered about in hushed tones to the eerie glow of unexplained aerial phenomena, prepare to question everything you thought you knew. We'll even delve into spine-chilling tales of ghostly encounters and paranormal activity that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. But the adventure doesn't end there. We'll uncover hidden chapters of history, medical marvels that defy logic, and natural disasters that humbled entire civilizations. We'll even explore the perplexing realm of disappearances, where people, ships, and even entire islands vanish without a trace. Ever heard of forgotten rituals that send chills down your spine? Or enigmatic figures who shaped history from the shadows? We'll unveil their secrets, along with bizarre animal behavior, archaeological oddities, and forgotten political plots that could rival the wildest fiction. And what about those lost cities and buried treasures that spark our imaginations? We'll chase after these elusive dreams, forever seeking answers to the riddles that have haunted humanity for generations. So, are you ready to embrace the unknown? To question the boundaries of reality? Then step inside the pages of "Unexplained World Wonders" and prepare to have your mind blown. This is a journey you won't soon forget, a testament to the enduring power of human curiosity and the insatiable thirst for knowledge. The truth is out there, waiting to be discovered.
Author: Quinnett, Paul
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
ISBN: 1449440851
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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DIVFifty million Americans go fishing every year. But why? Pavlov's Trout answers that question and many more as it examines the mysteries of the sport of fishing through the microscope of modern psychology. Eminent psychologist and veteran fisherman Paul Quinnett, Ph.D., explores the many, often mysterious. motivations that attract millions to the sport of fishing. In this lighthearted and insightful book, Quinnett postulates that people fish to satisfy primitive instinct, connect to the wilderness, relieve stress, and to experience the optimism, freedom, and excitement of the pursuit. Pavlov's Trout is truly a fishing book like no other -- a venturing into the world of the psyche of the angler, a world where it is better to fish hopefully than to catch fish./div
Author: Peter Lalonde
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1418556386
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
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Thorold Stone is a wanted man. A couterterrorism expert for the One Nation Earth (O.N.E.) government, Stone has long been troubled by the sudden and unexplainable disappearance of his wife, a devout Christian, and their two young daughters. Now he has dared to question the man who most of the world calls the Messiah. That man is Franco Macalousso. Macalousso has miraculously brought the world into a period of unprecedented peace and prosperity. But something sinister lurks beneather the apparent benevolence of Macalousso and his O.N.E. organization, and Thorold Stone is about to discover just how sinister that something is.
