How did the camel get his hump? Why won't cats do as they are told? How did an inquisitive little elephant change the lives of elephants everywhere? Kipling's imagined answers to such questions draw o
The story of the wooden puppet who learns goodness and becomes a real boy is famous the world over, and has been familiar in English for over a century. From the moment Joseph the carpenter carves a
On the Origin of Species, published in 1858, transformed our view of the world and made Charles Darwin one of the most controversial figures in science. This biography begins much earlier with his lo
All of the influential people, the historic sites, and the notable events are here. Daniel Schroeter's fascinating history includes the foundation of the ancient Kingdom of Israel, the development of
Mexican Americans have a unique relationship with the United States. Because of the proximity of the neighboring countries, the old traditions of Mexico remain ever close to their hearts even as they
Dominoes are perfect for reading practice and language skills development in class or during individual study.In Hamburg, Germany, Professor Otto Lidenbrock comes home with an old Icelandic book. In
● 要在冰天雪地的加拿大北方生活下去很艱困,而且也很危險。對於一匹叫作「白牙」的狼來說,生活就是為了尋找食物而不停戰鬥,而許多動物在這場戰鬥中丟了性命。● 當白牙遇見住在北方大地上的北美原住民與白人時,牠學會跟人類生活在一起必須要像狗一樣的對人類忠實。但是有些人類對待狗兒很殘酷,有些人則善待他們所飼養的狗。白牙可以在人類的世界中過得比較好嗎?●Life is hard and dangerous
This interactive series makes developing language skills exciting for primary.Stories and cross-curricular texts with full-color illustrations stimulate students' interest, while carefully graded Engl
This interactive series makes developing language skills exciting for primary.Stories and cross-curricular texts with full-color illustrations stimulate students' interest, while carefully graded Engl
When orphaned 11-year-old Pollyanna comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness brings happiness to her aunt and other members of the community.
A History of US is a 10-volume, award-winning series about the birth and development of the United States as related by master storyteller Joy Hakim. All the People, the last volume in the series, co
● 每日公報的編輯麥克阿爾德說:「你說你想要刺激和冒險,是吧?」話說完他派了年輕記者麥爾隆陪同查林傑教授前往南美洲踏上一段特殊旅程。● 查林傑教授相信在亞馬遜熱帶雨林的某處一定找得到恐龍的足跡,「失落的世界」就在其中。但這個世界處處危險、難以到達,教授和他的探險團隊到了當地,一路上遭遇許多困難與危機。他們有辦法活著回來嗎?●'You said that you wanted danger, did
Native Americans practice some of America's most spiritually profound, historically resilient, and ethically demanding religions. Joel Martin draws his narrative from folk stories, rituals, and even
Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was one of the most fascinating figures of the late 18th century. His public antagonist and personal friend John Adams believed that their times would come to be known as the
An influential justice who refused to bow to politics and devoted his keen mind to the U.S. Supreme Court until the age of 90, Oliver Wendell Holmes (1841-1935) helped formulate some of the most prog
Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) is best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories and novels, yet he considered them only a small part of his literary output. He expected to be remembered for his historic
The Vietnam War tells the story of one of the most divisive episodes in modern American history through primary sources, ranging from government documents, news reports, speeches, popular songs to mem