AuthorSally Morgan
NarratorRobin Houston
Duration42m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Geography
Key StageKS3
PublisherInhouse
VersionUnabridged
Ever wondered where our food comes from? This title in the Earthwatch series looks at farming, genetic engineering, livestock, fishing and how the global population affects the food supply.
Author: Sally Morgan
Author Sally Morgan
Narrator Krystyna Gajda
Duration 40m
Where do old cars go? What happens at a recycling plant? This title examines the science of waste from land fill sites to scrap heaps to nuclear power stations.
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Islam: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Malise Ruthven
Author Malise Ruthven
Narrator Malise Ruthven
Duration 3h 50m
This Very Short Introduction contains essential insights into issues such as why Islam has such major divisions between movements such as the Shi'ites, the Sunnis and the Wahabis, and the central importance of the Shar'ia (Islamic) law in Islamic life. It also offers a fresh perspective on contemporary questions such as: Why is the greatest 'Jihad'...
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Author: Tim Alborne
Author Tim Alborne
Narrator Benjamin Soames
Duration 1h 21m
For centuries, it has been the playground of big powers, from Alexander the Great to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. It has been torn by internal strife and ideological differences, yet Afghans, tribal though they may be, remain a proud nation. Here is a short history, setting the background to the current situation.
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Author: David Burnie
Author David Burnie
Narrator Paul Medlicott
Duration 1h 14m
The world is in danger! From gigantic eruptions to asteroid collisions, natural disasters have the power to devastate life on Earth. Find out why these disasters occur, what effects they have on our surroundings and how likely each disaster is to strike again. Find out what we are doing to avoid disasters in the future, and how people are learning...
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Why You Need A Passport When You're Going To Puke
Author: Mitchell Symons
Author Mitchell Symons
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 3h 57m
Did you know: Square watermelons are sold in Japan? There is a River Piddle in Dorset? And that Americans use enough toilet paper to wrap around the world nine times! Join us on a fact-finding world tour.
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Author: Sally Morgan
Author Sally Morgan
Narrator David Craik
Duration 33m
Part of the Earth Watch series which examines the science behind environmental problems and solutions, how the world is changing and what we can do to keep the balance of nature.
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Horrible Geography: Violent Volcanoes
Author: Anita Ganeri
Author Anita Ganeri
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 3h 4m
What looks like a nice normal hill - until it explodes in a supercharged spurt of boiling lava? A volcano, of course. So what are you waiting for? Let's go and visit some! Plan an explosive holiday with the volcano vacation guide. Get clued up with the spotter's guide to eruptions. Or read the terrifying diaries of volcano survivors. Warning: aband...
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Horrible Geography: Odious Oceans
Author: Anita Ganeri
Author Anita Ganeri
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 3h 25m
Horrible Geography takes you under the sea with Odious Oceans. Discover where in the world you can tuck into a poisonous pufferfish, spot some perilous pirates and explore the savage seabed! Horrible Geography is the perfect escapism from miserable maps, rotten rock piles and dire diagrams. Hold tight!
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How To Snog A Hagfish! Disgusting Things In the Sea
Author: Jonathan Eyers
Author Jonathan Eyers
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 3h
'How to Snog a Hagfish!' explores the most bizarre, the most disgusting and the most fascinating creatures that inhabit the oceans. When attacked, the hagfish (also known as the slime eel) ties itself in a knot that travels the length of its body, squeezing out mucus by the bucketful and making it impossible for a predator to keep hold. To eat, a s...
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Climate Change: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Mark Maslin
Author Mark Maslin
Narrator John French
Duration 6h 39m
Climate change is still, arguably, the most critical and controversial issue facing the world in the twenty-first century. In the third edition, Mark Maslin includes crucial updates from the last few years, including the results of the 2013 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, the effects of ocean acidification, and the impact of changes to global populat...
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