This bestselling book features a collection of favorite I Spyriddles that send readers searching for hidden objects in 13photographs with a mystery theme.
If laughter is what you're after, you'll love this masterpieceof mirth. Garfield's tenth collection of hilarious Sunday comics showcasesthe feisty fat cat in all his glory--and gluttony!
School's open for I Spy fans, with a fun learning activity onevery page. Readers will find a blackboard scene with brainteasersto solve, a classification puzzle to ponder, a nature scene toexplore, and much, much more!
Dumbledore lowered his hands and surveyed Harry through hishalf-moon glasses. 'It is time,' he said, 'for me to tell you whatI should have told you five years ago, Harry. Please sit down. I amgoing to tell you everything.' Harry Potter is due to start hisfifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He isdesperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ronand Hermione have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harryis about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn hiswhole world upside down...But before he even gets to school, Harryhas an unexpected and frightening encounter with two Dementors, hasto face a court hearing at the Ministry of Magic and has beenescorted on a night-time broomstick ride to the secret headquartersof a mysterious group called 'The Order of the Phoenix'. And thatis just the start. This is a gripping and electrifying novel, fullof suspense, secrets, and - of course - magic.
1935年,自小随做帮佣的妈妈生活在大城市的女孩“小龟”,因为新雇主的排斥,被妈妈送回了故乡——佛罗里达的基维斯特。 基维斯特并不是妈妈口中的天堂,反而是个又脏又破的穷地方。小龟初对这个陌生的故乡充满了抵触,但是随着接触到越来越多的人,事情开始改变。友好的表兄弟、可爱的男孩帮、她从没见过面的爸爸、刻薄却有趣的外婆……与亲人朋友朝夕相处,经历过欺骗但也得到了更多温暖,小龟心中那如名字般坚硬的外壳终于融化,她明白了美丽的家一直就在身边,有爱你的人的地方,就是天堂。 Inspired by family stories, two-time NewberyHonor winner and "New York Times" bestselling author Jennifer L.Holm beautifully blends family lore with America's past in thischarming gem of a novel, rich in historical detail, humor, and theunique flavors of Key West. Life isn't like the movies, andeleven-year-old Turtl
Can you spy "a tortoise, a hare, a tea bag, a key/ a clock,and a flag on a house in a tree"? It's not easy--but readers of allages will have a whole lot of fun trying. With more than a dozen ISpy picture books under their belts, including I Spy GoldChallenger, the award-winning photographer/riddler team of WalterWick and Jean Marzollo are masters of their art form. And inTreasure Hunt, they've outdone themselves. Readers search forsubtly hidden objects on every beautifully composed andphotographed page. At first glance the setting seems like any otherquaint seaside town. Take a second look and discover that it's infact a very realistic model, with giant pencil erasers fillingtruck beds and gargantuan pennies nestled among the boulders of anisland. The result is stunning, a surrealistic adventure. Children will love to pursue the mystery of the pirate's hiddentreasure, narrowing their search with every delightfully clutteredpage. Looking for an additional challenge? Try the extra-creditriddles. Fo
The most Awesome Facts Records can now be found in oneterrific book! In That’s Awesome, kids will learn about a book sosmall it can fit on the tip of your nose, the world’s fastesthuman, and the world’s longest snake that is as big as a yellowschool bus! That’s Awesome also has the “gross factor” that kidswill love, such as the world’s smelliest bug, titan beetles thatcan snap pencils in half with their mandibles, and the world’slargest crab, which is equal in size to a garbage container.Kid-appealing subjects include Sports, Games, TV, Music and Movies(pop culture), Breathtaking Geography, Plants and Animals, TheHuman Body, Technology, and The Most Expensive Items in the World.Inside these chapters you will find topics such as:
Enjoy a tour of this spooky old house where a spine-tingling surprise lurks in every dark corner. Re-issued in its original full-size format, with four new pop-ups, this definitive edition brings the classic novelty to a whole new generation.
Join Aladdin on his adventure, as a sorcerer and a magic lamp change his life forever. This exhilarating retelling takes readers deep into the cave of treasures, whisks them away on a magic carpet and plunges them into battle with the sorcerer - all accompanied by dramatic sounds and Paul Hess's unforgettable illustrations.
"Vivid firsthand de*ions by persons who lived through the 1871 Chicago fire are woven into a gripping account... Absorbing and riveting reading." The Horn Book, starred review
Get ready for take off! The sky's the limit with thissoaring, swooping, looping look at the fantastic flying machinesthat made aviation history. Junior pilots will delight in buildingand flying 5 models of legendary aircraft, including the 1909Blériot monoplane and the rocket-powered Bell X-1. From the firstflight at Kitty Hawk to breaking the sound barrier, AmazingAirplanes gives kids a chance to go faster, higher and fartheras they learn all about the evolution of flight and the incredibletechnologies that enabled man to fly. Filled with excitinghistorical photos, detailed diagrams, and colorful comic strips, Amazing Airplanes also tells the stories of pioneers likeWilbur and Orville Wright and Chuck Yeager. This engaging,educational book really lets kids' imaginations soar!
TIME For Kids The Big Book of How presents kids 8-12 years oldwith answers to the kinds of intriguing questions that appeal totheir sense of curiosity. Colorful graphics, spectacular photos andclear, engaging diagrams will help answer such questions as: Howdoes a chameleon change colors?; How can a person survive in thejungle?; How do you build a teepee?; How do diamonds form?; How dolight sticks work?; How are 3-D movies made?; How do astronautstrain for a space mission?; How do we get cavities?; How does solarenergy work? Divided by subject area-from animals, the human body andtechnology to sports, food and green issues-kids will discover thebackground behind the questions through the book's photos, diagramsand art as well as its clear text. Of course, TIME For Kids goesbeyond just answering the question, and engages kids with hands-onactivities at the end of each chapter that bring life to a topic oridea they just read about. For example: If in the technologychapter kids learn how an airplanef
From the award-winning creators of An Egg Is Quiet, A Seed Is Sleepy and A Butterfly is Patient comes this gorgeous and informative look to the fascinating world of rocks. From dazzling blue Lapis to volcanic Snowflake Obsidian, and incredible variety of rocks are showcased here in all their splendor. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, this book also presents a wide array of rock facts, making it equally suited for classroom sharing and home exploration.
The history of America at sea is presented through the travelsof Seabird, a carved ivory gull.
Read the original bestselling series that inspired the hit movie sensation! How to Train Your Dragon chronicles the adventures and misadventures of reluctant Viking hero Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless. Join Hiccup and Toothless on their first three adventures in How to Train Your Dragon: The First Collection. This paperback boxed set includes: How to Train Your Dragon; How to Be a Pirate; and How to Speak Dragonese.
This bestselling book features a collection of favorite I Spyriddles that send readers searching 12 photographs for hiddenobjects.
Which one of your classmates is most like horrible Mr Twit?David Wood has created six short plays to read and perform. Withnotes on simple staging, props and costumes, the plays can beproduced with the minimum of experience and resources. Childrenwill have a phizzwizardly good time - and their friends won'tbelieve their gogglers.