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Embark on a series of action-packed adventures with Ripley's Bureau of Investigation(12/03/2010)
Ripley’s Bureau of Investigation (RBI) are a group of teen agents with special gifts, who embark on a series of action-packed adventures, investigating extraordinary tales and events in a bid to separate fact from fiction. The characters: Li Yong, Age 15 Skill: Musical prodigy with pitch-perfect hearing and the ability to mimic any sound Notes: Li grew up in a wealthy family in Beijing, China, and joined Ripley High later than the other RBI agents. She has a highly developed sense of hea... [more]
Young people are highly aware of climate change and determined to do something about it(23/12/2009)
According to a survey of over one thousand 6 to 12 year olds, young people are highly aware of climate change and determined to do something about it. An overwhelming 83% of children surveyed say they regularly do things to save the planet; 8 out of 10 recycle, three quarters switch lights off when they leave a room and most do other things like turning off the tap when they brush their teeth, pick up litter and try to limit using plastic bags. The survey also found a genuine worry amongst yo... [more]
Heart-warming stories of zoo and wild animals and the vets who care for them(04/11/2009)
The hippo with toothache compiles heart-warming stories of zoo and wild animals and the vets who care for them. Meet Mohan, a rhino with painfully sore feet. And Patch, a falcon with a broken wishbone. And Kachina, a bear cub with brittle bones. Not to mention Alfredito, a hippo suffering from a sever bout of toothache. All these animals owe their lives to the dedicated zoo and wild animal vets who employ boundless ingenuity and expertise to care for them and who, in this beguiling book, tell... [more]
Heart-warming stories of zoo and wild animals and the vets who care for them(04/11/2009)
The hippo with toothache compiles heart-warming stories of zoo and wild animals and the vets who care for them. Meet Mohan, a rhino with painfully sore feet. And Patch, a falcon with a broken wishbone. And Kachina, a bear cub with brittle bones. Not to mention Alfredito, a hippo suffering from a sever bout of toothache. All these animals owe their lives to the dedicated zoo and wild animal vets who employ boundless ingenuity and expertise to care for them and who, in this beguiling book, tell... [more]
Ripley Twists children's reference books offers serious information on core reference subjects in an irreverent and highly entertaining way(27/10/2009)
Random House books has launching Ripley Twists, a series of children’s reference books with a Ripley twist. It will offer serious information on core reference subjects, such as the human body, space and the natural world but they will also be very irreverent and highly entertaining. Each title blends stunning full-colour photographs and illustrations with clear explanations and extraordinary facts that are guaranteed to amaze, amuse - and inform. Each title also has a full-colour pull-out p... [more]
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