Who is Beatrice, the woman to whom Mr. Snicket dedicates everybook? There is no question more often asked by fans of LemonySnicket. Now this captivating collection of letters between LemonySnicket and Beatrice provides answers to that question, as well asother, more upsetting ones, such as "What was Count Olaf like as aboy?" and "What are the ingredients in a really good root beerfloat?" Readers looking for clues to The Series of UnfortunateEvents, which culminates this season with the publication of Bookthe ... Show more Who is Beatrice, the woman to whom Mr. Snicketdedicates every book? There is no question more often asked by fansof Lemony Snicket. Now this captivating collection of lettersbetween Lemony Snicket and Beatrice provides answers to thatquestion, as well as other, more upsetting ones, such as "What wasCount Olaf like as a boy?" and "What are the ingredients in areally good root beer float?" Readers looking for clues to TheSeries of Unfortunate Events, which culminates this season with th
《象脉学》是形而上脉象学内涵，作者潜心研究，反复梳理，终成该作。内容有症状脉学（传统脉）研究，脏器及其疾病脉学研究，六淫七情脉象研究，流年脉学研究，风水脉象研究，改脉治病研究等内容。意在为脉象研究者或脉学爱好者放飞思想、拓展眼界。书中有关脉中象学的理念抖露了象脉学原理，洞切了气口这一信息窗口的海市蜃楼。 笔者一生勤奋，年似将撕开寸口秘密的窗纸，为人类以脉诊病、察脉治病的原生态医疗不惜苦涩自我，褒贬一生。其对人类医学的贡献虽然淹没在浮躁的今天，但时间将是检验真理的标准。目前笔者致力于该项技艺在世界范围内传播，坚信人类脱离过度医疗的沉荷已经小荷初尖。广大同仁若能慧心顿悟、天机典藏则神奇无限复制。 观其治病：三指轻弹如医院理化仪器，小针若兵，脉气挪移，大病顽疾改象病愈，这是何等的造
How do fish breathe underwater? Do all birds fly? Why do some animals have fur? Children will learn the answers to these and other questions as they explore, with Pooh, the worlds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, sea creatures, and insects and spiders! The 30 beautifully illustrated Discovery Cards in this set provide a unique educational experience, featuring stunning real-life images and fascinating facts for curious young minds.
在线阅读本书 Amazon.com Junie B. Jones's kindergarten teacher has some strange ideas aboutfield day: "Field Day is a day to run around in the fresh air andenjoy the sunshine. We came out here to have fun and get someexercise. And we're not going to care one little bit about who winsor who loses." Only what's so fun about losing? That's what JunieB. wants to know. In the great contest between room 8 and room 9,somehow, room 8 keeps winning all the events. As Captain Field Dayof room 9, Junie B. is feeling her superpowers--and her goodsportsmanship--slipping away. Can anyone save the day? For beginning chapter-book readers, Junie B. Jones always saves theday. As in Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket, Junie B. Jonesand Some Sneaky Peeky Spying, and the many other titles in BarbaraPark's series, Junie B.'s inimitable style wins her friends andfans everywhere. Denise Brunkus's comical, expressive drawingscapture all the joys and foibles of kindergarten life. Withoccasional "big" words (like slu
Go behind the scenes with Jeff Kinney and the making of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie! If you've ever wondered how a movie gets made, you're not alone. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney didn't know either, but when his bestselling series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, was turned into a live-action movie by 20th Century Fox, he learned how a book gets adapted into a major motion picture. Complete with photographs, * pages, storyboard sketches, costume designs, and original art by Jeff Kinney, The Wimpy Kid Movie Diary is the perfect companion to the bestselling series.
Halloween and Egypt and mummies . . . oh, my! I admit it, I am a 'fraidy mouse. Halloween scares me out of my fur! But this Halloween, I was heading off on an adventure in one of my very favorite places: Egypt. I couldn't wait to see the sights and soak up some sun far away from New Mouse City. What I didn't realize was that Halloween is popular in Egypt, too -- with the mummies, that is! Oh, what's a 'fraidy mouse to do?
Most people have a healthy respect for snakes. The fact that the majority of species are harmless, does not make people less wary. In most of the world's countries there are snakes that can kill, and they do kiU. The Wor|d Health Organization estimates that 100 people die from snakebites every day- that is around one every 15 minutes.Yet, despite their fearsome reputation, snakes have a fascinating beauty, an aura few other creatures possess. Discover how snakes capture and ki[[ their prey. Marvel at their incredible variety, from tiny creatures no bigger than an earthworm to giants that weigh more than three men. Learn the secrets of how snakes track down and target their victims, and the sense that lets some snakes 'see' prey in the dark. Beautifully illustrated throughout with stunning co[our photographs, this book is packed with fascinating information about these awesome reptiles that brings their hidden world to [ife.
The cultural resilience of fairy tales is incontestable. Surviving over the centuries and thriving in a variety of media, fairy tales continue to enrich our imaginations and shape our lives. This Norton Critical Edition of The Classic Fairy Tales examines the genre, its cultural implications--and its critical history. The editor has gathered fairy tales from around the world to reveal the range and play of these stories over time. The Classic Fairy Tales focuses on six different tale types: "Little Red Riding Hood,' "Beauty and the Beast," "Snow White," "Cinderella," "Bluebeard," and "Hansel and Gretel." It includes multicultural variants of these tales, along with sophisticated literary re*ings. Each tale type is preceded by an introduction, and annotations are provided throughout. Also included in this collection of over forty stories are tales by Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde. "Criticism" collects twelve essays that interrogate different aspects of fairy tales by exploring their social origins, h
This four-story collection includes: Dragon of the Red Dawn Merlin the magician will not eator sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? Theenchantress Morgan knows who to ask for help: young Jack and Annieof Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! Monday with a Mad Genius They know they have to search forone of the four secrets of happiness to help Merlin the magicianfind joy in his life again. And so they head off in the magic treehouse for Florence, Italy, in the early 1500s to spend the day withone of the greatest artists and inventors of all time–Leonardo daVinci! Dark Day in the Deep Sea Jack and Annie have to find oneof the four secrets of happiness to help save Merlin the magician.But when the magic tree house whisks them off to a misty island inthe middle of nowhere, they wonder how they will find anything. Asthe fog lifts, they see a huge three-masted ship–could it be apirate ship? Eve of the Emperor Penguin Jack and Annie continue theirquest for the secrets of happiness–secrets th
Geronimo Stilton gets caught up in the World Karate Championships, thanks to the efforts of Bruce Hyena and Piccolo Tao, Bruce's super-sporty cousin. Geronimo only has a week to become real champion material! Will Geronimo manage to overcome his fears in order to win the competition?
All-new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create the seventh I Spy reader. With rhythm, rhyme, and picture clues, this book is written to support the newest reader.
The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle-inspired by an archeological dig-craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the class back millions of years to an adventure where they learn about dinosaurs, their habitats and diets, and even a Maiasaura nesting ground.
The second of four deluxe coloring books for older kids, featuring sophisticated black & white line art, stencils and Harry Potter stickers. Older children will love coloring and tracing its intricate illustrations!
Kids will love reading all about the panda Mei Lan, born at the Atlanta Zoo in September 2006. Through her story, they’ll learn about what newborn pandas are like (they’re the size of a stick of butter!), about their development, and about what life is like for pandas in the wild. This book also touches on efforts to protect this endangered species.
A series of popular, traditional tales written in a simple way for children who are learning to read. LEVEL 2 for beginner readers who can read short simple sentences with help The Gingerbread Man The Three Little Pigs Town Mouse and Country Mouse Chicken Licken Little Red Riding Hood Sly Fox and Red Hen.
