Get the inside scoop on the world's most explosivemountains! Meet a volcanologist Discover why volcanoes erupt Visit the world's hot spots Learn more than forty fun facts about volcanoes
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the mosttrusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and theSmithsonian Institution.
Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton are alike in appearance,different in character and in love with the same woman. In themidst of the French Revolution, Darnay, who has fled to London toescape the cruelty of the French nobility, must return to Paris torescue his servant from death. But he endangers his own life and iscaptured. Carton may be able to help, but will his resemblance beenough to save Darnay's life? This title provides an enticingintroduction by bestselling author, Roddy Doyle.
There are 20,000 different kinds of butterflies in the world.Many have brightly colored wings. But butterflies don't start lifeas beauties. Every butterfly begins as a tiny egg that hatches intoa caterpillar. Then an amazing change takes place. The caterpillarturns into a fluttering butterfly!
This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers,features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content.Go "behind the scenes" with the true story about people, places andantiquities that Hergé drew from, filled with fun facts, lots ofpictures, and easy-to-read text! In this adventure: Tintin tries totake a vacation, but while on his cruise ship a mystery unfolds! Hemeets Dr. Sarcophagus who leads him to the undiscovered tomb of thePharaoh Kih-Oskh.
Four brand new stories in which Horrid Henry makes his ownscary movie -- The Undead Demon Monster Who Would Not Die,persuades Peter to hand over his stash of Grump Cards (as abrilliant scheme to get him out of the punishments his parents givehim) and spends a weekend at Aunt Ruby's where he has to share abedroom with his two arch-enemies, Stuck-Up Steve and Bossy Bill.Then when Henry's school decides to have a mini-Olympics, he setsup his own Holympics, with medals for crisp-eating, TV watching,and Burping to the Beat.
Large, dramatic photographs of a variety of ants and a brieffact–filled text will fascinate developing readers. Level 2 includes longer sentences with richer vocabulary, type setline to line to aid readability, varied photographic treatments,and brief chapters with simple illustrated diagrams and aglossary. Special features include How Big?, Take a Close Look, Did YouKnow?, Words to Know, Fun Facts and full color photographs, as wellas a full page, simply labeled diagram showing body parts.
A visit to the Natural History Museum turns into anadventure for Katie when she steps back in time to the world of thedinosaurs! Katie helps a baby dinosaur find his family, rides onthe back of a Brontosaurus, and has a picnic with a Triceratops!But just what will she feed a very hungry Tyrannosaurus Rex?
Splat the Cat is off for a day at the beach in Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale by Rob Scotton. Splat is excited because his grandfather told Splat that you can hear the sea if you put a seashell up to your ear.Splat is determined to discover a shell like that to bring back for his grandfather.But as hard as he looks on the beach,all he can find is broken shells.Until he gets some help from a new friend—a whale. Splat the Cat: A Whale of a Tale is an I Can Read Level 1 book.It is perfect for kids who are beginning to sound out words and sentences.
Bella of Brockhall, a badger, tells the story of how Martin the Warrior, a mouse, saved the Woodlanders from the harsh rule of Verdauga Greeneyes and his daughter, Tsarmina, back in the time before Redwall Abbey was built. “红城王国”系列是集合冒险、成长、勇气、正义等多种主题的动物故事，塑造了众多性格迥异的动物形象：机智英勇的老鼠，好吃风趣的野兔，急躁爽直的麻雀，嗜血暴戾的耗子，狡猾阴险的狐狸，两眼发出幽幽魔光的巨蛇等。这些动物演出了一场场充满悬念，又饱含智慧和幽默的故事。 《红城勇士》 红城修道院的动物们沉浸在晚玫瑰之夏的静谧安宁中，全然不知危险已悄悄降临。恶魔之鞭克鲁尼就要来了！这只邪恶粗野的独眼耗子准备挑起战争，占领红城！心怀勇士梦想，却邋里邋遢、常常犯错的小老鼠马赛厄斯能否和红城的动物们一起，守住他们美好的家园呢？
This is a book about 'real witches' - the ones that absolutelyloathe children and are always plotting to get rid of them. Itfeatures a great new Quentin Blake cover as well as a whole newexciting end section about Roald Dahl and his world.
This title presents "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and"Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator" together in a single bumpervolume, with a great new Quentin Blake cover and a new end sectionabout Roald Dahl.
Pa Ingalls decides to sell the little log house, and thefamily sets out for Indian country! They travel from Wisconsin toKansas, and there, finally, Pa builds their little house on theprairie. Sometimes farm life is difficult, even dangerous, butLaura and her family are kept busy and happy with the promise oftheir new life on the prairie.
出版社: Scholastic Trade (2014年8月26日) 丛书名: Captain Underpants 精装: 220页 读者对象: 8 - 12 岁 语种： 英语 商品尺寸: 1.3 x 14.6 x 21.6 cm 商品重量: 544 g
This series starts offf where the last series ends, and there's a recap at the start. George and Harold had doubled themselves and are now called Yesterday George and Yesterday Harold. The teachers are still at the insane asylum wearing their underpants. But this time Mr Meaner, the PE teacher, drinks a special potion of smart juice that makes him supersmart, and the silly antics start all over again The graphics are juvenile but the text is written in font so that the story is easy to read. It's a fast-paced story with lots of twists and giggles. It may be a bit rude for parents and teachers, but this is written from a child's perspective. 出版社: Scholastic Trade (2015年8月25日) 丛书名: Captain Underpants 精装: 205页 读者对象: 8 - 12 岁 语种： 英语 商品尺寸: 14.2 x 1.5 x 21.1 cm
The new book of stories about a bestselling character.Unabridged - so you can read along with the CD Hugely popularseries - over 500,000 audio copies sold in various formats. 'themusic and sound effects only add to the enjoyment and MirandaRichardson's narration remains of the highest order' Bookseller
CHERUB exists for the simplest of reasons: even a mastercriminal doesn't suspect that the kid next door is a spy. WhenCHERUB uncovers a link between eco-terrorist group Help Earth and awealthy religious cult known as The Survivors, James Adams is sentto Australia on an infiltration mission. It's his toughest job sofar. The Survivors' outback headquarters are completely isolated,and the cult's brainwashing techniques mean James is under massivepressure to conform. This time he's not just fighting terrorists.He's got to battle to keep control of his own mind.
The dinosaur thinks he’s much too tall. It’s not easy being different! Danny decides to cheer his friend up, and together they discover that being too tall might not be so bad after all. Readers first fell in love with Danny and his prehistoric pal in the I Can Read classic Danny and the Dinosaur, created by Syd Hoff in 1958. Now the popular pair are together again in a hilarious I Can Read adventure sure to win over a new generation of beginning readers. This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Build word power with these 24 ready-to-reproduce, 3-pagelessons. Each lesson includes research-based activities that tapstudents' prior knowledge for greater understanding and give themmultiple encounters with new words so they really remember them.Lesson topics include synonyms, antonyms, compound words,homophones, root words, prefixes and suffixes, and much more. Watchreading skills soar! For use with Grade 4.
“Some pig.” These are the words in Charlotte’s web, high inthe barn. Her spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pignamed Wilbur, as well as the feelings of a little girl namedFern...who loves Wilbur, too. Their love has been shared bymillions of reade
