0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%" “We said there was no homelike a raft. other places do seem so cramped up and smothery…butyou feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.” Saildown the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim.Twain’s beloved tale, with its folksy language, creates anindelible image of antebellum America with its sleepy river towns,con men, family feuds, and a variety of colorful characters.
Brightly colored bees are shown in engaging, full–pagephotographs, with a brief fun–filled text that will fascinateyoung, beginning readers. Level 1 includes short, simple sentences with familiar words andrepetition, large type for reading comprehension, a single strikingphotograph on every page, and basic information every child shouldknow.
Another helping of hilarity, please! Garfield, the lovable feline who never met a lunch he didn'tlike, dishes up another book full of his heavy hijinx and weightywit. Garfield's put on a few pounds over the years, but he's notjust getting fatter, he's getting better! So keep the comedy andcalories coming! Whether he's painting Odie or chowing down onJon's favorite fern, Garfield proves he's still a ton of fun
Ravenpaw has settled into life on the farm, away from theforest and Tigerstar's evil eye. He knows that leaving the warriorclans was the right choice, and he appreciates his quiet days andpeaceful nights with his best friend, Barley. But when five roguecats from Twolegplace come to the barn seeking shelter, Ravenpaw'snew life is threatened. He and Barley must try to find a way tooverpower the rogues—before they lose their home for good.
Dactyls. Flying Dragons. Pterodactylus. Whatever you call them, they are simply wonderful! Renowned paleontologist Dr. Robert T. Bakker explains how scientists observe fossils and living animals to determine how dactyls flew, walked, climbed, fed, and thought. Also included for the first time ever is his latest, still-unnamed discovery–an unusual dactyl with sharp-edged, backwards curved teeth, nicknamed "Snaggle Tooth."
This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows thegrown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys(and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, NatBlake; it is through his eyes that we first meet Plumfield’s livelyresidents and experience the cheerful confusion that reigns in thewelcoming home. Fans of the first book will happily greet thesewonderful characters?and renew their acquaintance with such oldfavorites as Laurie and Meg.
What was it like to live in ancient Greece? What gods and goddesses did Greeks believe in? How did the Olympics start? What was the winner’s prize? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie, fantastic photos and illustrations, and a guide to doing further research!
《Danny the Champion of theWorld(世界冠军丹尼)》主要内容：小男孩丹尼和父亲居住在乡间，虽然家里穷，母亲也不在了，但父子俩过得其乐融融。可是一次偶然的机会，丹尼发现自己的父亲届然有一个不可告人的秘密：他是一个家传的偷猎者!丹尼在父亲一次偷猎失败后，冒险救回了父亲，从此父子俩同仇敌忾，誓要与邪恶、霸道的林场主周旋到底。 在林场主为巴结权贵而准备的狩猎日前夜，丹尼以自己的机智和勇敢完成了一次盛大的偷猎，他和父亲两个人一夜之间居然偷猎了120只野鸡，他成为当之无愧的偷猎世界冠军。 Could you be Danny, or his dad, or even red-faced Mr VictorHazell? Danny thinks his dad is the most marvellous and excitingfather a boy could wish for. Now you can join in their daring anddevilish plots with these fun-to-perform plays adapted by DavidWood.
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’s journey to find ThunderClan has only just begun whenthe pair is faced with a series of obstacles that seeminsurmountable. Getting out of Twolegplace alive isn’t nearly assimple as expected, and Millie’s unfamiliarity with life in thewild makes it a challenge for Graystripe to keep them both movingforward. But just when a temporary refuge is in sight, conflictwith a tribe of barn cats threatens to break the travellers apartfor good! The second book in a trilogy, this is a MANGAadventure--a brand-new format for the Warriors brand, and one thatwill tantalize fans of the very popular Japanese comic book format,drawing new Warriors readers while pleasing the long-time fans thathave made Warriors a #1 nationally best-selling ser
There's no such thing as monsters. Mother and Daddy even saidso. But then why is there monster drool on Junie B.'s pillow? Oh,no! What if Paulie Allen Puffer is right -- what if she really doeshave a monster under her bed? If Junie B. goes to sleep, themonster might see her feet hanging down. And he might think herpiggy toes are yummy little wiener sausages!
The Enormous Crocodile is a horrid greedy grumptious brutewho loves to guzzle up little boys and girls. But the other animalshave had enough of his cunning tricks, so they scheme to get thebetter of this foul fiend, once and for all!
From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to theextraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes andhis assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, andingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging forthe immortal detective's unique power of deduction.
一个患病的英国小男孩被送往乡间姑婆的老宅中休养。寂静中他发现了在古宅里的一个秘密：借东西的小人。借东西的小人只有铅笔一般高，他们把家安在房子的地板下，靠从楼上的“巨人”那里“借”东西为生。他们害怕的就是被“看见”。 借东西的小女孩阿瑞埃蒂在门外草丛里被小男孩看见。好心的小男孩弄好帮助这一家小人借东西，还充当信使，为他们和住在别处的亲戚送信。但好景不长，妇管家也发现了小人一家，她关住小男孩，找来警察、猫和捕鼠专家对付小人。万分危急之际，小人一家是如何成功逃脱人类的追捕的呢？他们在后来的颠沛流离的野外生活中又发生了哪些惊险和奇遇呢？
Take a trip around our solar system, Find out how Pluto wasnamed, See amazing snapshots from space Learn more than fortyfun facts about our universe Level 2 includes longer sentences with richer vocabulary, typeset line to line to aid readability, varied photographictreatments, and brief chapters with simple illustrated diagrams anda glossary. Special features include How Big?, Take a Close Look, Did YouKnow?, Words to Know, Fun Facts and full color photographs, as wellas a full page, simply labeled diagram showing body parts. Ages 6+
They’re SSSSLITHERY! SLIPPERY! They creep us out! But get toknow them and you’ll find snakes private, quiet types who just wanta cool, shady place to call home. From the tip of their forkedtongues, to skin that sheds, to the rattles on certain tails, thesecreatures have secrets all kids will love. Cool photos and funfacts slip us inside their surprising world.
