The friendship of a little red hen and a homeless dog whoappoints himself her protector is treated by the author withdelicacy and strength in lovely and lucid prose.
Mark Moffett finds frogs. And when he finds frogs, he findsadventure. He describes a close encounter with the deadliest of allthe poison dart frogs in Colombia, South America. One accidentalbrush up against the frog could mean death. 'I had to lie on theground with my camera only two inches away from the terribilis frogto take her picture. Compared to most frogs, she was curious,showing little fear. If you are deadly, you don't have much to befrightened of. Sometimes she hopped toward me, but I couldn't allowher to touch my skin. It was strange to be scared of such a prettyfrog'. In the wide world of frogs, some are fearsome and some arefriendly. Mark Moffett knows them all. Frogs are amphibians whomust spend much of their lives in water. So how can some frogssurvive in the desert? Frogs hatch from eggs as tadpoles. How dothey grow into full-fledged frogs? From metamorphosis to diet, fromhabitat to distinctive features, Mark Moffett offers this excitingand informative glimpse into the world of frogs. T
WHEN ARTHUR AND D.W. travel to New York City with their parents, they visit the Statue of Liberty, a museum, and they even see a Broadway show But D.W. is most excited about visiting Mary Moo-Cow Palace with her Mary Moo-Cow doll. When D.W. doesn't follow her parents' rule and goes off by herself, the family must find her. Luckily, Arthur knows just where to find D.W.--Mary Moo-Cow Palace, of course
The classic Easter story, Here Comes Peter Cottontail, is retold in a Step 2 Step into Reading. Based on the perennial holiday TV special from Rankin-Bass, this reader makes the perfect Easter gift for boys and girls ages 3-7!
In the first Warriors manga, The Lost Warrior, Graystripe,deputy leader of ThunderClan, was taken from his home by Twolegs(humans). With the help of his new love, kittypet Millie, he workedto escape and return to the Clans. In Warrior’s Refuge, Graystripeand Millie are faced with a series of obstacles that seeminsurmountable on their journey to find ThunderClan—that threatento break the travellers apart for good! This is the exciting thirdbook in the MANGA trilogy—a brand-new format for the Warriorsbrand, and one that will tantalize fans of the very popularJapanese comic book format, drawing new Warriors readers whilepleasing the long-time fans that have made Warriors a #1 nationallybest-selling serie
Is it really possible to invent a machine that does the job ofa writer? What is it about a landlady's house that makes it so hardfor her guests to leave? Does Sir Basil Turton value most his wifeor one of his priceless sculptures? Here are thirteen of RoaldDahl's most unexpected tales, offering young readers the perfectintroduction to the adult writing of a storytelling genius. Fromthe sensitivity of stories such as "Katina" to the surprisingcreepiness of "Taste", these stories are full of all the fun,excitement and wonder of Roald Dahl's writing, offeringoriginality, ingenuity, horror, unexpected twists and turns, atouch of the macabre - and much more besides.
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Birdie Boyer was a Florida Cracker. She belonged to a large"strawberry family," who lived on a flatwoods farm in the lakesection of the state. They raised strawberries for a living.Throughall the hazards of the uncertain crop -- battling against dryweather and grass fires, the roving hogs and cattle of theirneighbors -- Birdie dreamed of an education that would includeplaying the organ. In the end she won not only the title of"strawberry girl," but book learning as well.This is a storyfu.
Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to Englishlanguage learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely publishedauthor of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted herfamous detective novels for English language learners. These
0in 0in 0pt" “To help mother”: that was the goal of eachand every one of the five Pepper children. Yet even as “Mamsie”struggles hard to feed and educate her brood, she still manages tofill the house with joy. The adventures of this poor but lovingfamily—Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and the adored youngest,Phronsie—have charmed young readers for more than a century.overflowing with warmth, suspense, and many delightful surprises,this classic remains as compelling as ever.
In the second book in the New York Times bestselling series,Nicholas, Sophie, Josh, and Scatty emerge in Paris, the City ofLight, home to Nicholas Flamel. Only this homecoming is anythingbut sweet. Niccolò Machiavelli, immortal author and celebrated artcollector, lives in Paris and is working for Dr. John Dee. He’s inhot pursuit, and time is running out for Nicholas and Perenell.Josh and Sophie Newman are the world’s only hope. . . . If theydon’t turn on each other first.
本书用诗歌一般的语言和真实精彩的画面描述了大自然中动物的伪装术以及如何发现这些伪装…… Ten creatures await, camouflaged in artful, full-pagephotographs, while playful poems offer clues about each animal'sidentity and whereabouts. Think you've spotted one? Lift one of tengatefolds to find out. A full page of fascinating informationaccompanies each animal so readers can learn how nature'scamouflage serves hunter and hunted alike. Why do fawns have spotsduring their first year of life? How did killdeer birds get theirname? What makes a crab spider so good at ambushing its prey?
When Ms. Frizzle drives the Magic School Bus full speed aheadinto the ocean, the class takes a submarine expedition that'sanything but ordinary. With a well-meaning lifeguard in tow, theclass takes a deep breath and learns about hot water vents, coralreefs, plant and animal life on the ocean floor, and more!
Book Three in the New York Times bestsellingseries. Nicholas Flamel's heart almost broke as he watched his belovedParis crumble before him. The city was destroyed by Dee andMachiavelli, but Flamel played his own role in the destruction.Sophie and Josh Newman show every sign of being the twins ofprophecy, and Flamel had to protect them and the pages from theDark Elders. But Nicholas grows weaker with each passing day. Perenelle is stilltrapped in Alcatraz, and now that Scatty has gone missing, thegroup is without protection. Except for Clarent—the twin sword toExcalibur. But Clarent’s power is unthinkable, its evil making itnearly impossible to use without its darkness seeping into the soulof whoever wields it. If he hopes to defeat Dee, Nicholas must find an Elder who canteach Josh and Sophie the third elemental magic—Water Magic. Theproblem? The only one who can do that is Gilgamesh, and he isquite, quite insane. From the Hardcover edition.
0in 0in 0pt" Now every child can celebrate the 100thanniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s ever-popular story! Firstintroduced in Anne of Green Gables as a young orphan, Montgomery’sfeisty and imaginative heroine is now 16 years old and embarking ona new adventure: becoming a teacher in her old Avonlea school. It’san exciting year as Anne struggles to win over all her students,welcomes two new members to her family, and feels the firststirrings of love.
The charming tale of a witch's cat who would rather be a kitchen cat. Gobbolino has one white paw and blue eyes and isn't wicked at all, so his mother doesn't like him. He escapes to look for a kitchen home but is distrusted everywhere he goes and blamed for mysterious happenings, such as the farmer's milk turning sour and the orphanage children's gruel turning into chocolate. 这是一个有关巫婆的猫的奇妙故事。Gobbolino是一只有着白色爪子和蓝眼睛的猫，它的样子一点也不奇怪，但是他的妈妈不喜欢它。它从家中逃跑后，寻找一个新家。但是，它所到之处经常会有神奇的事情发生，比如农夫的牛奶变质，孤儿院孩子们的粥变成了巧克力。 A perfect story for A Puffin Book with charming black and white illustrations by the author, Ursula Moray Williams. 本书中的插画均为作者Moray Williams亲自完成。
埃德加·德加 Edgar Degas是法国著名的印象派画家，因擅长运用线条和色彩，绘画女舞蹈演员，而被称为”舞女画家“。 他本人认为女舞蹈演员是他表现美丽的纺织品和舞蹈动作的媒介物。他一生坚持古典造型与印象派的色彩结合，据说他曾委托别人在他的墓碑上铭刻：终身热爱素描（线条）。 Witha clear, accessible format, the Smart About Art series kicks offwith Edgar Degas: Paintings that Dance by Maryann Cocca-Leffler;Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies by True Kelley; and Vincentvan Gogh: Sunflowers and Swirly Stars by Joan Holub. Each presentsfactual information about each artist in the style of a schoolreport, interjecting the narrative with the voice of a childwriter. In Degas, for instance, "author" Kristin pastes in aphotograph of herself in fourth position (aping one of Degas'ssketches of a ballet dancer); in Monet, the narrator compares twopaintings of the same scene, one by Renoir an
This new format, crafted specifically for younger readers,features the original Tintin graphic novel plus brand-new content.Go "behind the scenes" with the true story about people, places andantiquities that Hergé drew from, filled with fun facts, lots ofpictures, and easy-to-read text! In this adventure: Tintin tries totake a vacation, but while on his cruise ship a mystery unfolds! Hemeets Dr. Sarcophagus who leads him to the undiscovered tomb of thePharaoh Kih-Oskh.
