Of places like Stonehenge, the Pyramids, Inca and Mayan Temples, Nazca lines, it’s the Hawaiian Heiau, which yields the most knowledge from their study. The Archaeoastronomy found on O’Ahu is spectacular. “To describe the beauty in the symmetry of O‘Ahu’s Heiau Template and how the site experts, the Kahuna Kuhi Kuhi Puuone, who designed the system is like trying to describe the Big Chip in the celestial heavens. The one God used in His computer to design the Earth.” The Secret of the Heiau...

After two decades, data processing has finally, and probably forever, found its niche among civil engineering and construction (CEC) professionnals, through word processors, digitizing tables, management software, and increasingly via drawing software and computer-aided design (CAD), recently, robots have even started invading work sites. What are the main trends of CAD and robotics in the field of architecture and civil enginee ring? What type of R&D effort do university and industrial la...

Read all about the fascinating world of sharks. There are over 500 species of sharks, and there is a great deal of diversity among them. Sharks include the world's largest fish, the Whale Shark, as well as some as small as a few inches. Most are predators, but a few filter plankton from the seawater.

Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber.The dolphin's mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth. They are made for tearing off pieces of meat.Dolphins come in different colors. Most of them are gray, but there are also dolphins that are black and white. There are even some that are all white.Find out what a dolphin looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and som...

What does a whale's skin feel like?How many miles can a whale travel in a year?What is baleen? How do whales eat with it?What is the biggest animal in the world? Is it even bigger than a football field?Learn the answers to these questions, and more.Find out what a whale looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All measurements in American and metric.LearningIsland.com believes in the...

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #28: High Tide in Hawaii, they had lots of questions. What causes tsunamis? Who studies earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? What should people do if an avalanche hits? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date infor...

Did you know that most sharks have an excellent sense of hearing? Or that fear of sharks is known as galeophobia? This fantastic quick-read eBook features over one hundred facts split into categories such as shark attacks, conservation, myths, record breakers and many more. So if you want to know how long a whale shark can live for, or what the Aztecs used to ward off sharks, then this is the book for you! Find the information you want, fast.

They are one of the fiercest animals in the ocean, feared and hated by many people. How much do you know about sharks? Do you know:Do sharks like to eat people?What does a shark's dorsal fin help him to do?How fast can a shark go through a set of teeth?Do sharks have bones?What does a shark's skin feel like?Find out what a shark looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and other fun facts.All measuremen...

December 26, 2004 will always be remembered by the devastation caused by one of the largest earthquakes known to man. The Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami is revisited in captivating, understandable detail with illustrations. The impact of the tsunami on the environment and economy (fishing and tourism) and recovery are discussed.

Bestselling author John Davidson presents "Sharks - For Kids – Amazing Animal Books For Young Readers". Beautiful Pictures and easy reading format will help children fall in love with sharks. This is one of over 30 books in the Amazing Animal Books for Young Readers Series.The series is known as one of the most beautiful on the tablets. The pictures look great even in black and white and are excellent on the full color tablets.Lots of facts and photos will help your children...

Laos is a wonderful, peaceful country in South-East Asia. I enjoyed my time here immensely. There is great beauty in the land, and as a backpacker it’s a very interested if laid-back place to venture. I loved my time in Luang Prabang, in the north of the country, where I took a boat on the Mekong River, visited a bear sanctuary and swam beneath a waterfall with shades of paradise. The atmosphere of the town was great, and there were some good places to eat as well. Join me as I travel furt...

Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat is a beluga whale?How do beluga whales act?Where did beluga whales come from?The history of beluga whales and humansBeluga whales and conservationBeluga whales and cultureConclusionAuthor BioPublisherIntroductionThe beluga whale, also known as the white whale, is a favorite of many people. It's intelligent and cute, not unlike a larger dolphin. What really draws a lot of...