Illus. in full color. Filled with suspense, romance, and historical details, here's a very young biography of the Powhatan Indian princess who played a vital role in early Colonial and Native American relations.
In his 4th sidesplitting adventure, Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III must rescue his best friend, Fishlegs, from the deadly disease Vorpentitis. The only cure is rare and almost impossible to find...a potato. But where will Hiccup find such a thing? He'll have to dodge the terrible Sharkworms, battle Doomfangs, and outwit crazy Hooligans if he's going to be a Hero...again. A fast paced plot, slapstick humor, witty dialogue and imaginative black and white illustrations enhance this exciting tale.
Grade 2-5-Joe,Sam,and Fred didn't mean to open Joe's magic book again,but while they were wrestling,they bumped into the bookcase and now they are back in the golden age of Rome,trying to do as the Romans do,as gladiators.Will their moves,culled from hours of watching WWF,impress in the Coliseum,or are they history?Fear not-the boys triumph in the arena,using their cleverness and ingenuity against tridents and swords.Scieszka has an ear for the fast-paced language and sense of humor of school-aged kids and this book continues to illustrate his talents.McCauley's black-and-white cartoons are a perfect match for the action-packed text.This is an excellent addition to the series and fans of the"Time Warp Trio"will shout"thumbs up"for these three would-be gladiators.