The Captain Underpants series, by Dav Pilkey, is a series of American children's books about two 4th graders, George Beard and Harold Hutchins, and the aptly-named superhero they accidentally created, who is their principal, Mr. Benny Krupp. Fans of Dav Pilkey1s Captain Underpants series will have tons o1 fun with this activity book featuring George, Harold, Captain Underpants and the bad guys from the first four books. Readers can test their knowledge with puzzles, games, cool comics, drawing tips, trivia, and more! They can also create their own comic strips, just like Dav Pilkey does. And of course there are plenty of cheesy jokes, guaranteeing lots-o-laffs!
The course of true love never did run smooth...A magicalretelling of Hermia, Helen, Demetrius and Lysander's classic story- and of the impish fairy Puck, who meddles in their tangled web oflove with hilarious consequences...With notes on Shakespeare andthe Globe Theatre, and Love and Magic in A Midsummer Night'sDream.
Dactyls. Flying Dragons. Pterodactylus. Whatever you call them, they are simply wonderful! Renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert T. Bakker explains how scientists observe fossils and living animals to determine how dactyls flew, walked, climbed, fed, and thought. Also included for the first time ever is his latest, still-unnamed discovery–an unusual dactyl with sharp-edged, backwards curved teeth, nicknamed "Snaggle Tooth."
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch ofits children's classic novels (240,000 books in print todate),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts . The stories areabridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats theworld's beloved tales (and children) with the respect theydeserve--all at an incomparable price. Pirates, buried treasure, and action aplenty--that's what'sserved up in this fine story, mates, and kids will eat it up. AfterJim Hawkins finds the map to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail insearch of the fortune. Little does he realize he's boarded a pirateship, and that surprises and danger await him...including a meetingwith the inforgettable Long John Silver
在线阅读本书 Publisher Comments: Junie B. Jones has a pet day problem! There's going to be a pet dayat school, only guess what? No dogs allowed! And that's the onlykind of pet Junie B. has! If Mother and Daddy won't buy her a newpet, Junie B. will just have to find one on her own. Like maybe ajar of ants. Or a wiggly worm. Or--could it be--something evenbetter? Review: "Park is truly a funny writer. Although Junie B. is akindergartner, she's sure to make middle graders laugh outloud." — School Library Journal Book Dimension Height (mm) 194 Width (mm) 132
A comprehensive and delightful look at Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, The Burrow, Azkaban prison and all of the memorable places, both loved and feared, that brought the Harry Potter movies to life—a keepsake treasury bound in a debossed leatherette case and featuring a removable poster and interactive booklet. Grand in its design and package, Harry Potter: Magical Places from the Films: Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Beyond offers an unprecedented look at the creative process that transformed the magical locations of the wizarding world from the page to the big screen. Inside, readers will discover the many challenges the studio faced to build the fantastical sites depicted in Rowling’s books, from Hogwarts castle and its many classrooms and dormitories, to Diagon Alley and the Ministry of Magic. Organized by film appearance, Harry Potter: Magical Places from the Films: Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Beyond takes readers on a behind-the-scenes visual journey through all eight of the Harry Potter fil
Travel back to ancient times and learn all about the amazing history of mummies with this Level 4 DK Reader. Secrets of the Mummies is a level 4 DK Reader that takes you back in time. Egyptian mummies, Inca mummies, did you know there are even mummies today? Discover their secrets if you dare. Stunning DK photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging stories to really bring this spooky subject to life. Level 4 DK Readers feature fascinating subjects that will capture the interest of the increasingly proficient reader. Side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating facts bring these stories to life. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Secrets of the Mummies will delight young bookworms who are enjoying their reading and looking to improve.
Helicopters are amazing machines that go places and do thingsthat other vehicles cannot. Readers will love learning about themany daring jobs and rescues they undertake every day. Chock fullof exciting color photographs, too! Susan E. Goodman is a writer and journalist. Michael Doolittle isa photographer and photo editor. Together they have collaborated onmany children’s books, including beginning readers and the UltimateField Trip series. Susan lives in Boston; Michael lives inConnecticut.
Winner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. This paperback edition includes an author's note highlighting th
Mollie and Morgie are twins. Moffie is10 minutes older. Shelikes to be the boss.But now it is Morgie's turn!