Des crevettes rayées qui glissent sur les pentes enneigées duKilimandjaro et des éléphants qui se nourrissent d'éponges au fondde l'océan ?! Sur la Terre comme ailleurs, les livres, parfois,c'est vraiment n'importe quoi...

Sujet : Ce matin, Loup s'est habillé pour partir se promener.Mais le voilà qui boite car ses pieds le font souffrir. Il penseque c'est de la faute des autres animaux... Commentaire : Les illustrations douces et colorées accompagnéesd'un texte répétitif destinent particulièrement cet album auxtouts-petits. Mais l'histoire manque de relief. Peu derebondissements, guère de suspense, pas de frissons, le lecteurassiste uniquement à un défilé d'animaux que le loup ne fait mêmepas mine de vouloir manger. En ce qui concerne le vocabulaire, leconstat est le même : pauvre et sans saveur. Où sont les phrasesriches en sonorités nouvelles, à la syntaxe élaborée et au lexiqueélargi auxquelles nous avait habitué le Père Castor ? ?ge: Dès 3 ans

FOR AGES 3 aND UP A note to parents: The system of colour-coded 'notes'and numbers used in this book has been adapted form conventional musical notation to make it easier for children to play songs.This system is not meant to represent standard notation.Lyrics to the verses have also been included,however the music matches the choruses only.

The original Curious George, which has been in print for morethan fifty years, is now available in an oversized format, perfectfor group sharing and reading aloud. Every child will be able tosee George's impish antics when his big picture book is used duringstorytime.

Quand ?léonore lègue à Natana?l le contenu de sa bibliothèque,le petit gar?on est loin d'imaginer que tous ces livres renfermentle plus incroyable des secrets... Bient?t Alice, Pinocchio, lecapitaine Crochet et tous les héros de ses contes préférés prennentvie autour de lui. Ils sont menacés par une terrible malédiction,et seul Natana?l peut les sauver. Commence alors pour le gar?on unefolle course contre la montre pour délivrer ses nouveaux amis.

Prenant son courage à deux mains, Pablo murmura : "Je voudraistravailler dans votre cirque. " L'homme éclata d'un rire moqueur."Vraiment? Et que crois-tu pouvoir faire ici? Nettoyer les cagesdes animaux? Nourrir les éléphants? Vendre des billets?" Ledirecteur du cirque ne veut rien entendre. Pourtant, Pablo possèdele plus incroyable des talents...

Grade 4-7-Conversations with 12 scientists including Jane Goodall and Robert Ballard. Interviews feature introductions by the subjects, explaining how they became involved in their particular field of interest, followed by a set of 10 questions, developed with the help of students. Queries include "What is the scariest thing that has ever happened in your work?" and "What was your biggest discovery?" Many of the articles conclude with a page devoted to a special project or program connected to the scientist's work complete with address or Web site information. The large, full-color photographs give readers a good idea of the on-the-job conditions of each discipline. The lack of biographical information limits the usefulness of this book for reports but the short articles and question-and-answer format will appeal to reluctant readers. While cover art that depicts younger children climbing, swimming, etc., may not attract older readers, the overall message of following your dreams is one to which all children

Capture the fun and excitement of some of your favorite Disney films with this collection of sixteen stories.With easy-to-read retellings of new films such as Monsters,Inc.,and Atlantis:The Lost Empire,and classic favorites such as The Sorcerer's Apprentice and The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh,this collection will entertain the entire family.

The familiar verses of this irresistible song are maintained,but with a few added surprises. Here, it's not just field mice thatsuffer Little Bunny Foo Foo's mischievous tricks, but woodchucks,foxes, and grizzly bears And as Little Bunny Foo Foo's subjectsgrow, so do his scooping methods, from lasso to tractor bucket tocrane. All the while, Little Bunny Foo Foo takes his naughtiness tohyperbolic heights as the Good Fairy--riotously rendered as apossum--points out the error of his wayward ways. Painted in awarm, folksy style with vibrant colors, Johnson strikes just theright balance between the joys of being bad and a tongue-in-cheeklesson in behavioral reform.

Un dictionnaire pratique et ludique pour une langueincontournable que les enfants doivent ma?triser de plus en plust?t. Un garant de leur réussite scolaire !

Explore the remarkable world of reptiles —— how crocodiles defend their territories， how snakes“see” with their tongues， how chameleons change color， and much more！

Set in New York City, China Dolls is the irresistible story of three best friends from childhood—each an unforgettable Asian woman—tackling their late twenties over drinks, laughs, and dim sum: M.J., a sportswriter struggling to fit into her family’s traditional Chinese culture and the very white, very male world of sports Alex, an attorney fighting the submissive Asian woman stereotype and the fear of taking risks after a heartbreaking romance Lin, a stockbroker trying not to re-live her mother’s mistakes—until she falls for the office playboy. . . . Exploring life at the intersection of two worlds—one of Asian grandmothers and red envelopes, and another of career challenges and dating disasters—China Dolls is an exhilarating debut from two sensational new talents.

In this fascinating volume， today’s foremost scientists discuss their own versions and visions of Einstein： how he has influenced their worldviews， their ideas， their science， and their professional and personal lives。 These twenty-four essays are a testament to the power of scientific legacy and are essential reading for scientist and layperson alike。 Contributors include： Roger Highfield on the Einstein myth。 John Archibald Wheeler on his meetings with Einstein。 Gino C。 Segrè， Lee Smolin， and Anton Zeilinger on Einstein’s difficulties with quantum theory。 Leon M。 Lederman on the special theory of relativity。 Frank J。 Tipler on why Einstein should be seen as a scientific reactionary rather than a scientific revolutionary。 作者简介： John Brockman is a writer，an agent，and the publisher of Edge（www。edge。org），the“third culture”Web site，a forum where leading scientists and thinders s

Brrr! Spend some time in the polar circle and learn how walruses stay warm, how seal pups survivie on their own, and how some bears can sleep all winter!

The first three thrilling Alex Rider adventures, packaged together in a deluxe box set! Anthony Horowitz’s New York Times bestselling series is the gold standard for modern action-adventure novels, and these first three edge-of-your-seat novels— Stormbreaker, Point Blank, and Skeleton Key—are must-haves for every Alex Rider fan!

This is a story about a little boy with big responsibilities, an even bigger heart, and his search for something hes never had: fun. With his trusted Grand Adviser beside him, the Littlest Emperor sets out across his empire in a grand search for how to have fun. Author David Seow spins a magical tale about finding happiness in the most unexpected of places.

Pierre est un petit gar?on qui aimerait offrir à sa maman leplus beau des cadeaux, la lune ! Oui mais la lune, c'est dr?lementhaut. Il va donc demander de l'aide à tous ceux qu'il rencontre. Achacun, il en promet un petit bout. Mais y en aura-t-il assez pourtout le monde ?

Pour ces parents-là, la visite au zoo vire au cauchemar. Leurpetite fille a soudain disparu comme aussi, semble-t-il, tous lesanimaux du zoo ! Ce qu'ils n'imaginent pas, c'est qu'elle passe unmoment merveilleux avec tous les animaux évadés...

Readers incapable of running fast enough to escape Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events can breathe a sigh of relief now that the first six books of the series have been securely contained in a shrink-wrapped box disguised with exquisite Brett Helquist slip case art that will prevent this collection of woe from falling into the wrong hands.

Discover the sounds that are made by all of the most fascinating vehicles in our world with this interactive learning book! This early learning book is a fun and effective way to teach your young ones about the world of vehicles. This hands-on book includes: Lift-a-flap design that exposes additional vehicles facts and information Relevant information about the uses and functionality of each vehicle Sound bar that allows readers to hear the sound that each vehicle makes Combination of colorful illustrations and color photos And much, much more! With this book in their hands, your young vehicle enthusiast is sure to have a screeching good time!

Souvent la terre tremble, le vent souffle et il pleut à torrentsur le beau pays Bamiléké. Zékéyé part dans la montagne pourcomprendre ce qui se passe. Il découvre un géant qui n'arrête pasde faire des colères. Comment le calmer ? Zékéyé est plein deressources…

The LNCS series reports state-of-the-art results in computer science research，development，and education，at a high level and in both printed and electronic form.Enjoying tight cooperation with the R&D community，with numerous individuals，as well as with prestigious organizations and societies，LNCS has grown into the most comprehensive computer science research forum available. The scope of LNCS including its subseries LNAI spans the whole range of computer science and information technology including interdisciplinary topics in a variety of application fields.The type of material published traditionally includes. —proceedings （published in time for the respective conference） —post-proceedings （consisting of thoroughly revised final full papers） —research monographs（which may be based on outstanding PhD work，research projects，technical reports，etc.）

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