All his life, Charles Darwin hated controversy. Yet he takes his place among the Giants of Science for what remains an immensely controversial subject: the theory of evolution. Darwin began piecing together his explanation for how all living things change or adapt during his five-year voyage on HMS Beagle. But it took him twenty years to go public, for fear of the backlash his theory would cause. Once again, Kathleen Krull delivers a witty and astute picture of one of history's greatest scientists.
With simple text and photo stills from the movie on every page, this I Can Read! book is the perfect choice for young fans of THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER.
Featuring Frog and Toad and seven other beloved I Can Read characters together, this collection of favorite easy-to-read I Can Read stories is full of familiar faces and comes with a free poster starring our most popular characters! This Level Two slipcase is perfect for children who read on their own but still need a little help.
This 128-page doodle book includes activities based many of Roald Dahl’s most famous stories, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and features the iconic artwork of Quentin Blake.
Thirteen is when a Beaumont?s savvy hits?and with one brother who causes hurricanes and another who creates electricity, Mibs Beaumont is eager to see what she gets. But just before the big day, Poppa is in a terrible accident. And now all Mibs wants is a savvy that will save him. In fact, Mibs is so sure she?ll get a powerful savvy that she sneaks a ride to the hospital on a rickety bus with her sibling and the preacher?s kids in tow. After this extraordinary adventure?full of talking tattoos and a kidnapping?not a soul on board will ever be the same.
Trust the bestselling science series of all time to get down to the facts on global warming, so kids can understand the crisis --and how they can help solve it. Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic that will affect the younger generation more than anyone. So why not turn to the teacher kids love most, Ms. Frizzle Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way. With trademark simplicity and wit, Joanna Cole explains why the earth is getting warmer, and Bruce Degen's bright, action-filled illustrations make the science easy to understand and fun to learn. This team brings a new, improved understanding to climate change, engaging kids and empowering all. Teachers will cheer
In the fifth installment of this bestselling series, the twinsof prophesy have been divided, and the end is finallybeginning. With Scatty, Joan of Arc, Saint Germain, Palamedes, andShakespeare all in Danu Talis, Sophie is on her own with theever-weakening Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel. She must depend onNiten to help her find an immortal to teach her Earth Magic. Thesurprise is that she will find her teacher in the most ordinary ofplaces.
When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn't the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they'll have to figure out a way to CHANGE IT BACK.
BOY,Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography,is full of hilarious anecdotes about his childhood and school days.With fabulous new line drawings by Quentin Blake. An autobiography is a book a person writes about his own life and it is usually full of all sorts of boring details.This is not an autobiography' - Roald Dahl.This reissue includes 30 delightful new line drawings by the inimitable Quentin Blake. Throughout his young days at school and just afterwards,a number of things happened to Roald Dahl,which made such a tremendous impression he never forgot them.Boy is the remarkable story of Roald Dahl's childhood; tales of exciting and strange things - some funny,some frightening,all true. Roald Dahl,the best-loved of children's writers,was born in Wales of Norwegian parents.His books continue to be bestsellers,despite his death in 1990,and worldwide sales are over 100 million! Quentin Blake is one of the best-known and best-loved children's illustrators and it's impossible now to
In the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken legs and moves her house around—much like the fairy tale figure of Baba Yaga. Graba takes in stray children, and Rownie is the youngest boy in her household. Rownie’s only real relative is his older brother Rowan, who is an actor. But acting is outlawed in Zombay, and Rowan has disappeared. Desperate to find him, Rownie joins up with a troupe of goblins who skirt the law to put on plays. But their plays are not only for entertainment, and the masks they use are for more than make-believe. The goblins also want to find Rowan—because Rowan might be the only person who can save the town from being flooded by a mighty river. This accessible, atmospheric fantasy takes a gentle look at love, loss, and family while delivering a fast-paced adventure that is sure to satisfy.
In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friendcan woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn't repayShylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh.When Antonio's ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insistson the gruesome payment...With Notes on Shakespeare and the GlobeTheatre and Love, Hate and Mercy in The Merchant of Venice.
Harold's trek through the alphabet is now in board book format! Go on an alphabet adventure from A to Z with Harold and his purple crayon! This story of letters and imagination is now available as a board book—just the right size for little ones who are learning their ABCs! This beloved classic makes a perfect edition for home or classroom libraries who already own the Harold and the Purple Crayon board book or any of Harold's other timeless stories.
With a sophisticated cool new cover,this series is perfect for older teen readers who like the darker side of Dahl.Thirteen of Roald Dahl's most unexpected tales.Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job of a writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hard for her guests to leave? What does Sir Basil Turton value most,his wife or one of his priceless sculptures? From the sensitivity of 'Katina' to the surprising creepiness of 'Taste',these stories offer older children the perfect introduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius. Once these bizarre and unexpected tales have been devoured,you can read further short stories in Skin and Henry Sugar. Roald Dahl,the best-loved of children's writers,was born in Wales of Norwegian parents.With the outbreak of World War II,he became an RAF fighter pilot.Despite his death in 1990,he is still the best selling children's writer of all time.
出版社: Scholastic US 平装: 208页 读者对象: 8 - 12 岁 语种: 英语 商品尺寸: 2.5 x 12.7 x 17.8 cm 商品重量: 363 g
Albert Einstein. His name has become a synonym for genius. His wild case of bedhead and playful sense of humor made him a media superstar—the first, maybe only, scientist-celebrity. He wasn't much for lab work; in fact he had a tendency to blow up experiments. What he liked to do was think, not in words but in "thought experiments". What was the result of all his thinking? Nothing less than the overturning of Newtonian physics. Once again, Kathleen Krull delivers a witty and astute look at one of the true Giants of Science and the turbulent times in which he lived.
Norm is just plain normal until he finds himself in a new school where all his classmates are monsters! When his school hosts a sleepover, Norm is nervous that he'll be too scared to fall asleep. But it's not the monsters that he's scared of—it's sleeping away from home! Join Norm in this wacky, easy-to-read I Can Read story about learning to fit in. Reluctant readers, boy readers, girl readers, monster readers—any beginning readers—will enjoy the wonderfully silly story and the fun illustrations. This is a level two I Can Read! book geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
Norm is just plain normal until he finds himself in a new school where all his classmates are monsters! When his school hosts a sleepover, Norm is nervous that he'll be too scared to fall asleep. But it's not the monsters that he's scared of it's sleeping away from home! Join Norm in this wacky, easy-to-read I Can Read story about learning to fit in. Reluctant readers, boy readers, girl readers, monster readers any beginning readers will enjoy the wonderfully silly story and the fun illustrations. This is a level two I Can Read! book geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.