Nicola Barber

The adventure continues in this third book of the epic multiplatform fantasy series.Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each have this gift-and the grave responsibility that comes with it.But the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They're swallowing whole cities in their rush for power - including Meilin's home. Fed up with waiting and

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Describes where people live-in houses in the suburbs, in apartment buildings, in shanty towns, and more. Detailed photography shows what their homes are made from, what they look like inside, and how buildings can be affected by extreme temperatures, earthquakes, and hurricanes.--From publisher description.

Includes such topics as computer-aided design, new methods of building, new ways to use glass, green buildings, building for leisure and pleasure, floating worlds, and cities for the next century.

Surveys the activities of the explorers and pirates who went in search of gold and describes the unsolved mysteries of lost treasures of the world.

Describes all kinds of sunken treasures from all over the world, discussing shipwrecks, the salvaging of treasure, and unsolved mysteries.

Explores the history, people, daily life, and future of Tokyo.

Explores the history of World War I, including the important players, battles, and consequences.