How do fish breathe underwater? Do all birds fly? Why do some animals have fur? Children will learn the answers to these and other questions as they explore, with Pooh, the worlds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, sea creatures, and insects and spiders! The 30 beautifully illustrated Discovery Cards in this set provide a unique educational experience, featuring stunning real-life images and fascinating facts for curious young minds.
Spend "A Day on the farm" with new friends. Join the happy menagerie of animals as they frolic on the farm from sourise to sunset. Watch their antics come to life in this colourfully illustrated pop-up book.
Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god. I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher. That's when things started really going wrong. Now I spend my time fighting with swords, battling monsters with my friends and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea...
Mr Wonka might be a genius with chocolate, but Charlie and his family don’t trust his flying skills one bit. Especially when the thing he’s flying is a glass elevator and it’s zooming out of control into the stratosphere. But life is never dull with Mr Wonka as he gets them into some terrible scrapes，he's sure to be able to get them out……isn't he？
This new facsimile reprint of the very first adventure of one of the world’s most beloved cartoon characters shows Tintin’s creator，the famed Belgian cartoonist Herge，just beginning to learn his craft。 The story was originally created in 1929 for a children’s supplement in the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle。 Readers meet Tintin，intrepid red-headed boy reporter，along with his dog，for the first time as they set off to Russia to investigate the evil doings of the Soviets。 Herg later apologized for the heavy-handed anti-Soviet satire on almost every page。 The Soviets are generally portrayed as corn-stealing murderous scum； among other things，Tintin is tortured by thoroughly caricatured Chinese employees of the Soviet secret police。 These stereotypes and others like them are a part of that time period，although they’ve been cited as evidence of Herge’s racism。 Setting aside the political context，the book is a valuable documentation of the rough and underdeveloped work
Gharlie Bucket loves chocolate. And Mr Willy Wonka, the most wondrous inventor in the world, is openingthe gates of his amazing chocolate factory to five lucky children. It's the prize of a lifetime! Gobstoppers, wriggle sweets and a river of melled chocolate delight await -Charlic needs just one Golden Ticket and these delicious treats could all be his.
Honestly, blowing up another school was the last thing I wantedto do. As the son of a Greek god, I've had my share of near-deathdisaster. This summer, I didn't choose to battle the cheerleadingsquad, but when two hissing she-devils with fangs are headingstraight for you, what's a half-blood meant to do? That was justthe beginning. This is the one where my arch-enemy, Luke, islooking for a way to invade our camp via an ancient labyrinth. Ifhe succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. Soit's goodbye sunshine, hello darkness as four of us descend intothe terrifying underground and beyond.
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It’s hard to fall in love with an earnest，appealing young hero like Harry Potter and then to watch helplessly as he steps into terrible danger！ And in J。K.Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets，the much anticipated sequel to the award-winning Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone，he is in terrible danger indeed。As if it’s not bad enough that after a long summer with the horrid Dursleys he is thwarted in his attempts to hop the train to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his second year。But when his only transportation option is a magical flying car，it is just his luck to crash into a valuable （but clearly vexed） Whomping Willow。Still，all this seems like a day in the park compared to what happens that fall within the haunted halls of Hogwarts。 Chilling，malevolent voices whisper from the walls only to Harry， and it seems certain that his classmate Draco Malfoy is out to get him。 Soon it’s not just Harry who is worried about surviva
The Children's PLANET EARTH Encyclopedia is a clear and comprechensive guide to our wonderful world. It is full of fascinating facts and intriguing information.Discover the answers to questions such as:what is Earth made of?why does the Weather change?what makes volcanoes eurpt?which creatures live in hot deserts?……and many,many more.
Little Rabbit likes living in the city. There are so many things to see and do! But at night, when she is all alone, she looks up at the moon and begins to wonder. Could there be someone out there? Another little rabbit just like her? Then one night Little Rabbit meets Brown Rabbit in the park, and he's just the friend she's been wishing for. He likes to play music and she likes to tell stories: together they make the perfect team. But how long before the bright lights are calling Little Rabbit back to the city? This is an unforgettable story with stunning illustrations throughout.
As a tiny green caterpillar eats his way through the book, he is transformed into a beautiful butterfly, in a board book edition of the classic picture book.
This phonics book and CD pack helps with:reading spelling pronunication of new words. A great introduction to phonics for children who are learning to read Listen to the CD and point to the words as you listen when the narrator tells you,liisten to each line and repeat it Play the games and make the sounds yourself Keep a pencil and paper handy to practise writing
My First Dinosaur Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the amazing world of the dinosaurs。Read about the many different species of dinosaur，discover other prehistoric creatures and find out all about the very different world the dinosaurs lived in。This is the perfect reference tool for young readers who are hungry for dinosaur knowledge。 ·Up—to—date information and facts。 ·Stunning illustrations and attractive，clearly designed pages。 ·Bite—sized information’~deal for goung readers。 ·Includes a list of useful words and an eas9一to—use index。
The ghastly Grinch refuses to be moved by the Christmas spiritin this must-have paperback version of Dr Seuss's classic tale,with an accompanying audio CD. When he spies the citizens ofWho-ville enjoying their Christmas preparations, the Grinch comesdown from his cave and makes a dastardly attempt to take all thejoy out of the occasion by actually stealing Christmas. Withhilarious rhymes and distinctive, original illustrations, thisclassic seasonal story has become a favourite for good reason andteaches readers the true meaning of Christmas. This title is thethird classic Dr. Seuss paperback picture book and CD. Featuringspecially composed music, wacky sound effects and the inimitablevoice of Rik Mayall of The Young Ones fame, it is guaranteed tomake learning to read fun!
Explore the magnificent world of birds，from ducks and finches to eagles and ostriches Discover how they build nests，find food and care for their youn9．Illustrated in detail，this book is crammed with facts about birds habitats，anatomy and behaviour，as wel、l as how they ca n be identified Bulletpoints of information Accurate iliUstrations and photographs Amazing fact panels
Fans of Polacco's (Thundercake; Pink and Say) work know well her talent for weaving her colorful family history throughout her picture books. Here Polacco shares her childhood triumph over dyslexia and discovery of reading in an inspiring if slightly formulaic story. Young Trisha is eager to taste the "sweetness of knowledge" that her grandfather has always revered (here symbolized by drizzling honey onto a book and tasting it, which harkens back to Polacco's earlier The Bee Tree). But when she looks at words and numbers, everything is a jumble. Trisha endures the cruel taunts of classmates who call her "dumb," and falls behind in her studies. But finally the encouragement and efforts of a new fifth grade teacher, Mr. Falker, trigger a monumental turning point in Trisha's life. She begins to blossom and develop all of her talents, including reading. Polacco's tale is all the more heartfelt because of its personal nature. Young readers struggling with learning difficulties will identify with Trisha's situation
Virginia Vincent Folsum, better known as Ginger, is a very elegant lady. An accomplished pianist, socially active—and what style! “You are what you wear” is her motto. But Ginger’s greatest passion is her pet pig, Petunia, whom she pampers endlessly. When Ginger is called out of town for a performance, Petunia is left on her own. Donning Ginger’s stunning gowns, Petunia poses as Ginger and conducts business as usual, with no one the wiser. Hilarity ensues as Petunia becomes the toast of the town, proving Ginger’s motto that you really are what you wear.
The Children's HUMAN BODY Encyclopedia is a clear and comprehensive guide to how our omazing bodies work. It is foil of fascinating focts ond intriguing informotion.
"THE WISEST AND MOST CAPTIVATING NOVEL TAN HAS WRITTEN." --The Boston Sunday Globe "TRULY MAGICAL . . . UNFORGETTABLE . . . The first-person narrator is Olivia Laguni, and her unrelenting nemesis from childhood on is her half-sister, Kwan Li. . . . It is Kwan's haunting predictions, her implementation of the secret senses, and her linking of the present with the past that cause this novel to shimmer with meaning--and to leave it in the readers mind when the book has long been finished." --The San Diego Tribune "HER MOST POLISHED WORK . . . Tan is a wonderful storyteller, and the story's many strands--Olivia's childhood, her courtship and marriage, Kwan's ghost stories and village tales--propel the work to its climactic but bittersweet end." --USA Today "TAN HAS ONCE MORE PRODUCED A NOVEL WONDERFULLY LIKE A HOLOGRAM: turn it this way and find Chinese
