Until the mid-1800s, no-one really knew what a dinosaur was -let alone what one looked like. So when Victorian artist WaterhouseHawkins built the first life-size models he dazzled the world withhis awe-inspiring creations. For ages 6+.
The archipelago of Earthsea is in turmoil. The dragons arebreaking old truces, and even the dead threaten to return from theafterlife, using the sorcerer Alder's dreams as a conduit. Alderseeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. It's decided that the threatcan only be confronted on the holy isle of Roke. In thismagnificent grand finale to the Earthsea Cycle, Le Guin ties upmany loose ends from her previous novels and brings back favoritecharacters to the delight of her fans.
Flower delivery! Featuring five amazing pop-up bouquets, Paper Blossoms brings floral cheer to any room. Display any of the bouquetsa garland of roses, a tropical arrangement, a lotus watergarden, a springtime bouquet, or a vase of liliesas a beautiful centerpiece or room accent. A triumph of pop-up artistry and a sure conversation-starter, these bouquets burst forth with color, joy, and lasting beauty.
Teen witch Tiffany Aching returns for a new Discworldadventure -- along with her ever-present allies, the Nac MacFeegle. Tiffany Aching, the young witch from The Wee Free Men, A Hat Fullof Sky and Wintersmith is back in a new adventure featuringDiscworld characters both familiar to fans (like Granny Weatherwax)and new (meet Wee Mad Arthur, the Nac Mac Feegle on the CityWatch). Oh, and there's a shambles, a twist through time, a CunningMan -- and a Giant Man of chalk.--From the Hardcover edition.
Millions of readers of Hatchet, The River, Brian’s Winter , and Brian’s Return know that Brian Robeson is at home in the Canadian wilderness. He has stood up to the challenge of surviving alone in the woods. He prefers being on his own in the natural world to civilization. When Brian finds a dog one night, a dog that is wounded and whimpering, he senses danger. The dog is badly hurt, and as Brian cares for it, he worries about his Cree friends who live north of his camp. His instincts tell him to head north, quickly. With his new companion at his side, and with a terrible, growing sense of unease, he sets out to learn what happened. He sets out on the hunt. From the Hardcover edition.
When you're with me, Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabu-mouse adventure Sally Ratmousen broke some shocking news: "The Rodent's Gazette" was out of money and in danger of closing. Then Grandfather William broke even worse news to me: I needed to sell my comfy, cozy house in order to save our paper How terrible But could I sell it -- and find a new home -- in time to help
Geronimo is on the hunt in this special edition adventure! Grandfather William was throwing me, Geronimo Stilton, a party -- it had been 10 years since I published my first book! He wanted me to write a new book especially for the occasion. Then my laptop was stolen right from under my snout. Cheese niblets, how terrible! Could my friends and I find my computer and print my book all in time for the party? BONUS! After the story, read an extra Mini Mystery adventure: THE LAKE MONSTER. When a mysterious monster is sighted in a lake on Mouse Island, Geronimo is called in to investigate! But can he figure out this creature's secret? PLUS jokes galore!
和老鼠记者Geronimo一起穿梭时空,边冒险边学世界史! Geronimo Stiliton(老鼠记者系列)以老鼠Geronimo Stiliton为主人公讲述了一系列惊险刺激、扣人心弦而又妙趣横生的旅行历险故事。 Geronimo Stiliton系列曾获出版创意奖、安徒生奖、儿童电子书奖等多项殊荣,是一套畅销8600万册的优秀儿童文学桥梁书。 书中的主人公Geronimo Stiliton经营着一家畅销报社,他有着出版人的博学睿智,却因过分的重视原则性而显得古板憨厚。在众多伙伴的陪伴下,Geronimo一次又一次地陷入或神秘或恐怖或疯狂的旅行探险中,而每次旅行都能让小读者学到许多有趣的人文、科学知识。 在这个老鼠记者时光穿梭世界史的系列故事中,小读者将有机会和Geronimo一起乘坐时光机,穿越回熟悉而又陌生的过去,开启新的时空之旅! 你将有机会领略侏罗纪时代的恐龙、冰河时代的猛犸巨象;玛雅、
When the four Stanley children meet Amanda, their new stepsister, they're amazed to learn that she studies witchcraft. They're stunned to see her dressed in a strange costume, carrying a pet crow and surrounded by a pile of books about the supernatural. It's not long before Amanda promises to give witchcraft lessons to David, Jamie and the twins. But that's when strange things start happening in their old house. David suspects Amanda of causing mischief, until they learn that the house really was haunted long ago.
本书是美国“动物奇幻小说女王”凯瑟琳·拉丝基的*力作,它以被弃小狼——福狼的传奇故事为线索,将狼族生活与文学想象巧妙融合,编织成一套磨难成就传奇的神奇小说。从狼的生存,到狼的等级,从狼的情感,到狼的战争——狼族生活在本系列中被展现得淋漓尽致;从深沉的母爱,到坚定的信念,从温暖的友情,到超常的智慧——福狼与伙伴们不屈不挠的冒险经历被描写得细腻真切。 《星梯的召唤》是该系列的第四部。 今年的夏天有点奇怪——原本热烈、丰富的大自然在一场怪异暴风雪的席卷下瞬间消失,狼族赖以生存的*和麋鹿也都消失踪影,大饥荒瞬间笼罩了整个森林。面对死亡威胁,狼群之间的约定开始土崩瓦解。流言四起。一头自称是先知的狼带着成千上万绝望的同胞走向死亡之地。小福狼与伙伴们准备击败先知。但在这孤立无援的旅
Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship While Violet is taking an art class in the Netherlands, her friend's father mysteriously disappears The missing mouse is a renowned botanist -- and his disappearance is linked to the rare black tulip. The Thea Sisters are eager to help find him. It's an adventure through the windmills, flowers, and canals of Holland
Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past.
Introducing the third book of the newly designed Narnia classics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on The Chronicles of NarniaThe Horse and his Boy is a stirring and dramatic fantasy story that finds a young boy named Shasta on the run from his homeland with the talking horse, Bree. When the pair discover a deadly plot by the Calormen people to conquer the land of Narnia, the race is on to warn the inhabitants of the impending danger and to rescue them all from certain death.
HarperCollins is proud to present a celebration of C.S. Lewis’timeless classic, Prince Caspian, lovingly brought to life in theoriginal design and with the original illustrations.Prince Caspianis now a major Disney movie!“Look sharp!” shouted Edmund. “Allcatch hands and keep together. This is magic – I can tell by thefeeling!”Prince Caspian is in terrible danger when his wickeduncle, King Miraz, decides to get rid of the young heir to thethrone. In desperation, Caspian blows the magic horn, calling onPeter, Susan, Lucy and Edmund in Narnia’s hour of need.This is thefourth adventure in the exciting Chronicles of Narnia.