Whether he's trolling the high.seas for treasure or blasting off for the mooni young reporter-sleuth Tintin and his faith-ul dog, Snowy, have delighted readers everywhere for generations with their timeless adventures. Join Tintin and Snowy as they tackle the toughest mysteries around the world in Land of Black Gold, Destination Moon, and Explorers on the Moon.
From Publishers Weekly Samantha Sweeting, the 29-year-old heroine of Kinsella's latest confection (after Shopaholic Sister), is on the verge of partnership at the prestigious London law firm Carter Spink—the Holy Grail of her entire workaholic life. But when she finds she has made a terrible, costly mistake just before the partnership decision, she's terrified of being fired. In a fog, she stumbles out of the building and onto the nearest train, which drops her in the countryside, where she wanders to a stately home. The nouveau riche lady of the house mistakes her for the new housekeeper—and Samantha is too astonished to correct her. Numb and unable to face returning to London, Samantha tries to master the finer points of laundry, cooking and cleaning. She discovers that the slow life, her pompous but good-hearted employers and the attentions of the handsome gardener, Nathaniel, suit her just fine. But her past is hard to escape, and when she discovers a terrible secret about her firm—and when the medi
The family of bunnies introduced in The Bunnies' Picnic are off to meet relatives in The Bunnies' Trip by Lezlie Evans, illus. by Kay Chorao. Evans's buoyant rhymes express the excitement of the bunnies' preparations, while Chorao's spot and full-bleed illustrations humorously depict the struggles (clothes flying through the air, overstuffed suitcases, bickering children) that will be familiar to readers and their families. (Hyperion, $16.99 32p ages 3-6 ISBN 9780-7868-1898-3; Jan.) Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.
This is how it began...It is the year 2524. Harvest is a peaceful, prosperous farming colony on the very edge of human-controlled space. But we have trespassed on holy ground - strayed into the path of an aggressive alien empire known as "The Covenant." What begins as a chance encounter between an alien privateer and a human freighter catapults mankind into a struggle for its very existence. But humanity is also locked in a bitter civil war known as the "Insurrection." So the survival of Harvest's citizens falls to a squad of battle-weary UNSC Marines and their inexperienced colonial militia trainees. In this unlikely group of heroes, one stands above the rest...a young Marine staff sergeant named Avery Johnson.
Six well-loved fairy tales,can be discovered at the turn of awheel in this magtical changing-picture book from Alison Jay.
This Read It Yourseilf Dictionary contains more than 1,1000 words explained in uniquely simple language. Key features: Definitions given in language suitable for early readers. Lots of school words, e.a.phonics; grapheme Words that are useful for school projects SubJect based word lists .for easy reJ:erence and comparing. Science and technology section inctuding IT definitions and diagrams.
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
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My First Animal Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the amazing world of animals．Read about their homes，their daily lives and their babies，and find out what you can do to help them survive．This is the perfect reference tool for young readers who are hungry for knowledge． ·Up-to-date information and facts． ·Stunning illustrations and attractive。clearly designed pages． ·Bite-sized information ideal for young readers． ·Includes a section of useful words，an easy—to．use index and website suggestions for young animal fans．
The summer holidays are dragging on and Harry Potter can't wait for the start of the school year. It is his fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and there are spells to be learnt and (unluckily) Potions and Divination lessons to be attended. But Harry needs to be on his guard at all times.
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.
In nature, we often hear the sound of a bird or an animal before we can see it. Our new Hear and There Books have the same effect. After reading a short riddle, children are asked "What am I?" By pushing a color-coded button on the sound strip, they can hear the call of the bird or the animal. When they pull the tab on the right page, the animal is revealed. To find out more about the featured bird or animal, readers can lift the flap on the left-hand page for more detailed information on its habitat, its young, and its behavior. Written by a professional naturalist, these books are beautifully illustrated, fun to listen to, and filled with interesting facts! Have you ever wondered what a certain sound was outside your window at night? As children play the calls of these nocturnal creatures, they will be fascinated to read and learn about the coyote, spring peepers, great horned owl, American toad, whippoorwill, field cricket, bullfrog, and katydid.
《Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince》It is Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As Voldemort's sinister forces amass and a spirit of Gloom and fear sweeps the land, it becomes more and more clear to Harry that he will soon have to confront his destiny. But is he up to the challenges ahead of him? In her darkest and most breathtaking adventure yet, J.K.Rowling skilfully begins to unravel the complex web she has woven, as we discover more of the truth about Harry, Dumbledore, Snape and , of course, He Who Must Not Be Named... "Fast, dark, exciting and tightly plotted." Daily Mail. ‘A gripping story with its clues trailed through the text, chills, spills and some excellent, new comic characters, There is a measure of sadness too...one of the elements of Rowling's writing that I think entitles her to a seat in the pantheon.'Julian Fellowes, sunday Telegraph. ‘Everything in the series starts to come to fruition...This ingenious setting up is intriguin
This bestselling book features a collection of favorite I Spy riddles that send readers searching 12 photographs for hidden objects.
Young babies and toddlers will love recognising and naming the coluful objects in Ladybird's My First Words.
Harry Potter, along with his best friends, Ron and Hermione, is about to start his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry can't wait to get back to school after the summer holidays. But when Harry gets to Hogwarts, the atmosphere is tense.
If laughter is what you're after, you'll love this masterpiece of mirth. Garfield's tenth collection of hilarious Sunday comics showcases the feisty fat cat in all his glory-and gluttony!
A perfect introduction to the authentic sights and sounds of life on a farm. Hands-on learning: - Farm animal identification, with photographs and sounds - Facts about each farm animal's food, habitat and babies
