Compiled by the award-winning poet and author of children's books, Donald Hall, this delightful anthology follows in the tradition of Iona and Peter Opie's classic Oxford Book of Children's Verse. Hal
Eric Carle well-known creator of many beloved picture books for small readers and listeners, including such classics as Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me, The Tiny Seed, Rooster's Off to See the World
A panorama of life in the Middle Ages in 42 realistically detailed drawings ranging from scenes of everyday life in castle, village, monastery, and countryside, to dramatic and colorful portrayals of
Does a curve ball really curve? Why does a golf ball have dimples? Find answers to these and hundreds of other questions in this entertaining discussion of the scientific principles underlying sports.
This easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. "Simple, attractive, informative....The most accessible history of the Constitution to date."--School
Honest, frank and straight to the point, youth experts Josh McDowell and Bill Jones jump into the middle of over 230 questions common among teenagers. From "How can I get along with my parents?&q
Fifty-one accurately detailed, royalty-free renderings include national bird (eagle) and flower (rose) plus 50 state birds and flowers — among them the mockingbird and apple blossom (Arkansas), cardin
Open or close, front or back, empty or full? Take a look at opposites you might notice walking city streets, biking by the sea, or even relaxing in your own backyard, and decide for yourself.
The switch goes up -- the light goes on,The switch goes down -- the light goes off.It seems like magic! It's not -- it's electricity. But how does a light actually work? In this clear and simple book learn all about electricity, how it's produced, and how it can be used. At the end you'll learn how to conduct fun experiments that will let you generate electricity yourself!
Thirty-six of the most memorable scenes from the E. T. A. Hoffmann story ? Christmas Eve at the Stahlbaum house, the arrival of Godpapa Drosselmeier, the presentation of the Nutcracker, the battle bet
Originally published in 1990, this stunningly illustrated collection is now a classic. Tomie dePaola lovingly brings to life thirty-seven well-known Bible stories and Psalms, featuring some of the mo
What is God? is an eloquent introduction to the ideas behind God and religion, and brings forward complex ideas in a way children will understand. It is written with a simple clarity and beautifully
