Water Sports Adventure

This story is about water sports on the Columbia River. Cory Roeseler lives near the river and he loves water, sparts, and going fast! Roeseler also likes to make new things. What does Roeseler do with these interests? How foes he go fast?

Taiko Master

'Taiko' is a kind of Japanese drum that people hit to make music. Taiko drumming is an ancient Japanese art and it's difficult to learn. Now, many people are practicing taiko drumming in the United States. They have a very special teacher. What makes him so special?

Cheetahs in Focus

A National Geographic team in Botswana sets out to photograph one of the most beautiful creatures on Earth, the cheetah. Cheetahs are presently endangered and the team's goal is to emphasize their importance through photographs. Why is it difficult to photograph a cheetah? Will they succeed in getting the shots?

Flying Pumpkins!

Every year, a group of people in Delaware have a pumpkin throwing contest. They use machines to throw pumpkins very far. The winner is the team that throws a pumpkin farther than anyone else. How do they throw the pumpkins? Who's going to win?

DOn't Believe Your Eyes!

Camongli is a small town in Italy. People there paint in a special style called 'tromple l'oeil.' These paintings are so good, viewers think they're real things, but they're not. They're paintings! What things are real in Camongli? What things are actually paintings?

Making a Thai Boxing Champion

In Thailand, boxing is an important sport. Thai boys start training to become boxers at a very young age. They all want to win and become the best; a real champion. Thai boxing offers these boys many opportunities. Why is boxing so important? What makes a champion?

Indonesia Land, Life and Culture : The Arts

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4202-0506-2

Collation

32p; ill; col; hc

Series Title

Indonesia : Land, Life and Culture

Call Number

709.9598 SER

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