It's science with the squishy bits left in! What do slugs do with their slime? Why do flies throw up on your tea? How do insects drink your blood? Get the awful answers in "Ugly Bugs".
The ultimate reference guide to the world of dogs.Highly illustrated throughout with phototgraphs and graphics,complementing incisive and informative text. A comprehensive overview of the history and nature of the dog,and an accessible guide to all aspects of dog care. In-depth coverage of all the main dog breeds,including information on origins,appearance,and uses. Icons provide an at-a-glance overview of origins,size,breed registrations,exercise levels,and coat care for each breed,and show the most common colour variations. The essential guide for dog-lovers and dog-owners.
In Alagaeesia, a fifteen-year-old boy of unknown lineage called Eragon finds a mysterious stone that weaves his life into an intricate tapestry of destiny, magic, and power, peopled with dragons, elves, and monsters. Beautifully written and taut with suspense, Eragon is the first installment in an epic fantasy trilogy about a 15-year-old farm boy who discovers his destiny as a Dragon Rider. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
See the action from the inside in an amazing cross-section of a medieval castle, complete with drawbridge. use press-out pieces to make up your own story and read all about real life knights and their adventures.
"Collins Very First Dictionary" is the ideal introduction to alphabetic dictionaries for children aged 4 and above. A colourful illustration accompanies every headword, and definitions use simple full sentences that reflect the child's experience of the world. With a clear page design and the alphabet on every page, it's easy to learn how to look words up, find out how to spell them and what they mean. Extra language support is given with theme pages, games and essential word lists, making this colourful dictionary an invaluable companion for any child starting school.
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.
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!
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.
Oda, Eiichiro Eiichiro Oda debuted in Weekly Shonen Jump in 1997 as a comic creator and artist with ONE PIECE. One of the most popular comic artists in Japan today, Oda started out by winning the Hop Step Award (a monthly award given by Jump for amateur artists) as well as the esteemed Tezuka Award. His art style is reminiscent of Akira Toriyama, Sergio Aragones, and the movie Yellow Submarine.
Exuberantly coloured artwork and favourite animals make this rhythmic story the perfect introduction to looking and learning about colours. Each spread leads seamlessly into the next and young children will delight in Eric's colourful collage animals and simple repetitive language.
Dr. Seuss's much-loved classic, Green Eggs and Ham, is nowavailable for the first time in picture book and (the previouslypublished) CD format -- with CD read by Adrian Edmondson. WhenSam-I-am persists in pestering a grumpy grouch to eat a plate ofgreen eggs and ham, perseverance wins the day, teaching us all thatwe cannot know what we like until we have tried it! AdrianEdmondson reads a crazy classic with wild music and mad soundeffects! This is a wonderful addition to the Dr. Seuss shelves.
Mark and Caralyn Buehner’s wildly popular Snowmen at Night and Snowmen at Christmas are both New York Times Bestsellers. Now Snowmen at Night returns in a lavish pop-up format that features six action-packed, interactive spreads with multiple pop-ups, pull-tabs, and other nifty elements. It’s so much fun to play with, Santa might want to add it to his own Christmas list, yet this highly creative pop-up book will make a great gift for any occasion.
This new Wee Sing musical compilation contains new songs featuring favorite nursery rhymes from Mother Goose. Nursery rhyme favorites like Jack and Jill, Humpty Dumpty, and Simple Simon are set to music with the tried-and-true Wee Sing formula. Wee Sing Mother Goose features one hour of musical sing-along and finger play enjoyment. And best of all, parents and educators can use the suggestions in the book to join in the fun as they develop their child's imagination. No library would be complete without this treasure!
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.
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.
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。
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.
