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
HARRY POTTER BOXED SET 1-7 includes the seven phenomenal Harry Potter hardcover books by best selling author J. K. Rowling. These books are housed in a collectible trunk-like box with sturdy handles and privacy lock. Bonus decorative stickers are included in each boxed set.
When a gang that uses parties as a cover for robberiesvictimizes a masquerade party Nancy is attending, the teen-agedetective switches identity with her girl friend to solve thecase.
Nancy is given a gold bracelet and discovers one of the horse charms is missing. When she learns the unusual story behind the jewelry, she sets out to solve the fascinating mystery. Clues lead Nancy to a circus where she meets an unhappy young aerialist who has a horse charm just like the one Nancy is missing. Nancy joins the circus in order to investigate the significance of the horse charm and ends up reuniting a mother and daughter.
小说主人公是克隆人马特——他一出生便触犯了两条天律:,他是三十六个冷冻百年的人体细胞植入母牛体内存活下来的惟一一人;第二,他是反抗他所在的鸦片王国法律、拒绝终止智力成长天条的惟一一人。全书围绕马特与“天罪”的殊死抗争展开——全书充满惊心动魄的故事情节,奇特迷人的幻想描写,人物复杂多变,性格色彩分明,故事惊心动魄,情节扣人心弦,具有暴风雨般的冲击力和震撼力。赋予当代生物遗传学领域前沿技术栩栩如生的生命,注入了令人心跳的感觉。 《蝎子之屋》是一部堪称天才的小说,它描写一个克隆人在充满敌意同时又喧嚣纷乱的世界里努力探求生存的权益和自我的价值的传奇故事,探析克隆技术给人类带来的道德与伦理的困惑,肉体与灵魂的冲突以及生命的价值和本质。《蝎子之屋》同时又是一部特色鲜明的科幻小
Cats. Jessica's never liked them. Especially not a skinny, ugly kitten that looks like a worm. Worm. Jessica wishes she'd never brought Worm home with her, because now he's making her do terrible things. She's sure she isn't imagining the evil voice coming from the cat, telling her to play mean tricks on people. But how can she explain what's happening? Witches. Jessica has read enough books to know that Worm must be a witch's cat. He's cast a spell on her, but whom can she turn to? After all, no one will believe that Worm has bewitched her...or worse!
这是一部描写家人亲情和姐妹情深的感人至深的力作,也是吐露漂泊异乡的追梦者孤独和寂寞之感的代表作。 姐姐林恩教会凯蒂说的个词是“基拉-基拉”,它在日语中是“亮晶晶”的意思。凯蒂喜欢这个词!长大一些后,她就用“亮晶晶”来形容自己喜欢的所有东西:蔚蓝的天空啊,皑皑的白雪啊,可爱的小猫小狗啊,美丽的蝴蝶啊,还有那五颜六色的餐巾纸啊,等等。 十岁那年,凯蒂全家从美国艾奥瓦搬到东南部佐治亚的一个小镇,日常生活的艰辛和周围人的对他们一家的歧视,像阴山一样笼罩在凯帝的心头,是姐姐教会了她如何勇敢地面对一切的不如意,努力去发掘和欣赏生命中各种各样美好的事物,而维系家庭成员的浓浓的亲情,更是为她增添了无比的勇气和力量。不幸的是,姐姐后来得了重病,凯蒂无微不至地照顾她,直到她生命的后一刻
Join Thea Stilton and the Thea Sisters on an adventure packed with mystery and friendship! The Thea Sisters are visiting a friend in Ecuador who has a sweet job -- he runs a chocolate factory! His factory is in the running for a major award for its environmental methods. But suddenly, chocolate production starts to malfunction. Is it sabotage? It's up to the Thea Sisters to solve this mouthwatering mystery!
Just in time for the 2012 election, a book CD edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling picture-book biography of the 44th President! Nikki Grimes’s lyrical text and Bryan Collier's distinctive collages tell the inspirational story of President Barack Obama. Raised in Jakarta and Hawaii, Obama’s election as President represented a watershed moment in our nation's history. Like JFK and Martin Luther King, Obama is a link in the long chain of people who have fought so that this country fulfills the promises upon which it was founded. Just as the baton has been passed to Obama from previous leaders, Obama is a role model for the young people who will one day assume the mantle of leadership, and this book will celebrate and inspire them. This #1 New York Times bestselling book is available for the first time as a book CD, read by author Nikki Grimes.