Sand Stories

Sand Stories
Title Sand Stories PDF eBook
Author Kiran Pereira
Publisher
Pages 352
Release 2020-12-08
Genre Business & Economics
ISBN 9781838125202

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In Sand Stories, Kiran Pereira examines why sand is the most consumed commodity on the planet after water and the impacts of this seemingly insatiable demand for sand. The book offers a wealth of potential solutions and is richly illustrated.

The Sandcastle That Lola Built

The Sandcastle That Lola Built
Title The Sandcastle That Lola Built PDF eBook
Author Megan Maynor
Publisher Dragonfly Books
Pages 33
Release 2022-05-10
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0593480104

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A modern, summery spin on the classic The House That Jack Built, in which Lola's day at the beach leads to new friends and a giant sandcastle. Lola is building her dream sandcastle--one with a tall, tall tower and sea glass that sends signals to mermaids. But the beach is crowded, and soon enough, a boy steps on her castle. Not to worry! Lola recruits him to build a wall. When a toddler with a bulldozer starts digging too close the walls, Lola decides he can be in charge of digging the moat. As the sandcastle grows, so does Lola's friendly group of helpers. There's only one thing that Lola doesn't want near the sandcastle: a wave! Will the new friends be able to salvage the mermaids' castle when their hard work is washed away?

The World in a Grain

The World in a Grain
Title The World in a Grain PDF eBook
Author Vince Beiser
Publisher Penguin
Pages 306
Release 2019-08-06
Genre Science
ISBN 0399576444

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A finalist for the PEN/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award The gripping story of the most important overlooked commodity in the world--sand--and the crucial role it plays in our lives. After water and air, sand is the natural resource that we consume more than any other--even more than oil. Every concrete building and paved road on Earth, every computer screen and silicon chip, is made from sand. From Egypt's pyramids to the Hubble telescope, from the world's tallest skyscraper to the sidewalk below it, from Chartres' stained-glass windows to your iPhone, sand shelters us, empowers us, engages us, and inspires us. It's the ingredient that makes possible our cities, our science, our lives--and our future. And, incredibly, we're running out of it. The World in a Grain is the compelling true story of the hugely important and diminishing natural resource that grows more essential every day, and of the people who mine it, sell it, build with it--and sometimes, even kill for it. It's also a provocative examination of the serious human and environmental costs incurred by our dependence on sand, which has received little public attention. Not all sand is created equal: Some of the easiest sand to get to is the least useful. Award-winning journalist Vince Beiser delves deep into this world, taking readers on a journey across the globe, from the United States to remote corners of India, China, and Dubai to explain why sand is so crucial to modern life. Along the way, readers encounter world-changing innovators, island-building entrepreneurs, desert fighters, and murderous sand pirates. The result is an entertaining and eye-opening work, one that is both unexpected and involving, rippling with fascinating detail and filled with surprising characters.

The Book of Sand

The Book of Sand
Title The Book of Sand PDF eBook
Author Jorge Luis Borges
Publisher Dutton Books
Pages 136
Release 1977
Genre Fiction
ISBN

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Thirteen new stories by the celebrated writer, including two which he considers his greatest achievements to date, artfully blend elements from many literary geares.

How to Code a Sandcastle

How to Code a Sandcastle
Title How to Code a Sandcastle PDF eBook
Author Josh Funk
Publisher Penguin
Pages 45
Release 2018-05-15
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0425291987

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From the computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code comes this lively and funny story introducing kids to computer coding concepts. All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle, but out-of-control Frisbees and mischievous puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend Pascal have one last chance, and this time, they’re going to use code to get the job done. Using fundamental computer coding concepts like sequences and loops, Pearl and Pascal are able to break down their sandcastle problem into small, manageable steps. If they can create working code, this could turn out to be the best beach day ever! With renowned computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code, Josh Funk and Sara Palacios use humor, relatable situations, and bright artwork to introduce kids to the fun of coding.

Stories in the Sand

Stories in the Sand
Title Stories in the Sand PDF eBook
Author Lorri Ungaretti
Publisher
Pages 167
Release 2012
Genre San Francisco (Calif.)
ISBN 9780984001637

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Stories in the Sand tells the little-known, colorful, and often surprising history of the largest, yet least-documented, area of San Francisco. Once considered uninhabitable, the Sunset District was transformed in the twentieth century into a thriving neighborhood.

Sea, Sand, Me!

Sea, Sand, Me!
Title Sea, Sand, Me! PDF eBook
Author Patricia Hubbell
Publisher Harper Collins
Pages 40
Release 2001-05-22
Genre Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 0688173780

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Uncovering seashells... jumping in the waves... It's a perfect beach day! And what better way to spend it than with a new beach friend? Patricia Hubbell's light verse skips merrily along, while Lisa Campbell Ernst's playful scenes picture a sea that is justwaiting to be splashed in!