Illus. in full color. "A fresh and moving story of a mother's dedication to acquire a coat for her daughter in post-World War II hard times. Anna's mother decides to trade the few valuables she has left for wool and for the services of a spinner, a weaver, and a tailor. Lobel's pictures do a tremendous job of evoking the period. Insightful and informative, this may make children consider how pr…
This work is suitable for children aged 7-14. Teeming with life, the world's tropical oceans are fascinating habitats! This book takes kids beneath the surface of these clear, warm waters to explore the diversity of animals, their food chains, and how tropical oceans are interconnected with other seas and oceans. Stunning photos and vivid text also bring to life and talks about: the colourful, …
If tiresome travel has put you off authentic Africa, you'll be delighted to discover that the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Southern Africa's 4th largest National Park, is but a mere ninety minute drive from Johannesburg.
Rabbit loves adventure stories, Hedgehog adores happy endings, and Mouse and Fox enjoy reading together. So when the friends discover a mysterious house full of books, it’s a dream come true! But – uh-oh! – these books belong to a very grumpy bear! Bear’s House of Books is a new book with a classic feel – perfect for bookworms big and small! Featuring beautiful and heart-warming ill…
Mercer Mayer's Little Critter Series. Join the little critter and her mom as they set off on an adventure all their own.
Birt and Etho are best friends, they play on Sudden Hill, making marvellous contraptions out of cardboard boxes. But then a new boy, Shu, wants to join in too. Birt isn't sure that he wants Shu to join them. Eaten up with jealousy, he goes home and refuses to come out to play. Until Etho and Shu come to his house with the most marvellous cardboard contraption so far... A compelling, poignant…
Since Franklin's friend Otter moved away, nothing seems to go right --- until Franklin figures out a way he and Otter can stay friends. Another Franklin Classic Storybook to delight young readers.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have to battle Shredder, the Kraang, and many other bad guys before they wreck the city. Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo must defeat super-villains and maybe grab a slice of pizza or show off their awesome skateboard moves along the way. This book is special because: Look and Find play encourages focus and exploration Connecting words with …
In PLAGUES, we get to know the critters behind history's worst diseases. We delve into the biology and mechanisms of infections, diseases, and immunity, and also the incredible effect that technology and medical science have had on humanity's ability to contain and treat disease. Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the …
Mrs Kapoor and a whole host of animals and friends give chase to a cheeky chapatti in this hilarious modern take on the runaway pancake story. Follow the trail of the chapatti as it bounces and bursts through the book -- where will its adventure end?