This beautiful boxed set of five Little Golden Books includes a springy mix of titles featuring bunnies, baby animals, two gardening children, and more, at the value Golden Books is known for: Home fo
From the mysteries and wonders of the natural world to man-made marvels in science, technology, and innovation, planet Earth is full of fun and fascinating things to discover at any age. Although most
From the mysteries and wonders of the natural world to man-made marvels in science, technology, and innovation, planet Earth is full of fun and fascinating things to discover at any age. Although most
From the mysteries and wonders of the natural world to man-made marvels in science, technology, and innovation, planet Earth is full of fun and fascinating things to discover at any age. Although most knowledge can be obtained online today, there is nothing quite like the charm of learning from a book packed with witty writing and illustrations like Diarmuid Ó Catháin’s compelling series on Little-known Facts. 9789887972600 Animals 動物The Animals edition presents some of the most intriguing details about the creatures that inhabit our land, air, and sea using clever rhymes and visuals that make for an enjoyable and eye-opening reading experience.9789887972648 The Human Body 人體奧秘Brimming with character, The Human Body edition presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore the extraordinary and unexpected traits and biology of people in an easy-to-remember and visually delightful way.
A twist on the well-known "Five Little Ducks" rhyme. The simple refrain encourages children to join in, and Lara Ede's bright illustrations provide plenty to look at on each page. The sturdy board pag
Night, Night, Sleep Tight storybooks are a brilliant new set of fairytale bedtime books. The charming illustrations and well-known fairy tales are the perfect way to encourage children to sleep. With
The classic, well-loved story of The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. Three little pigs get busy to work - they must come up with new houses that will keep the big, BAD wolf away. Will it be a house of hay? A house of wood? Or a house of bricks? Join these three little clever pigs as they outwit the wicked wolf! A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little handsPart of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic.Watch out for Golidlocks and the Three Bears publishing simultaneously Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture book Kind A guaranteed classic, to sit on children's bookshelves and be cherished for years to come
Boom! Bang! Guns fire! Cannons roar! George Washington is fighting in the American Revolution. He sees a dog lost on the battlefield. Whose dog is it? How will it find its master? Early readers will be surprised to find out what happens in this little-known true story about America’s first president.
Gregor learns of his role in another Underland prophecy, yet he swears he will never return to that place. But his vow crumbles when his little sister, Boots, is snatched. Gregor knows it is a ploy to lure him to the subterranean world, but he gives in and heads back underground, where he is reunited with his bat, Ares, the princess Luxa, and new allies. Together, they descend into the deadly Waterway in search of an ominous rat known as Bane. But Gregor must face the possibility of his greatest loss yet, and make life and death choices that will determine the future of the Underland.
The classic, much-loved story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, masterfully brought to life by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo and Zog. When Goldilocks stumbles across a little house in the woods, she finds an array of treats await her inside... the perfect little chair to sit on, the perfect bowl of porridge, not to mention the perfect place for a nap - Baby Bear's bed.And when the three bears arrive home, who will be more surprised at what they find... Goldilocks or the bears?! A well-known children's fairy tale story illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler Hardback pocket-size format is perfect for little handsPart of a new series of fairy tale stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic. Watch out for The Three Little Pigs publishing simultaneously Translated by Alison Green, author of bestselling picture book Kind A guaranteed classic, to sit on children's bookshelves and be cherished for years to come
Newbery Award WinnerWinner of the 2013 Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller, this stirring and unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendships. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated novel is told from the point-of-view of Ivan himself.Having spent 27 years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes.In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. An author's note dep
A rare study that transforms our understanding of why youth die by suicide, why youth suicide clusters happen, and how to stop them Youth suicide clusters have deeply unsettled communities in recent years. While clusters have been widely documented in the media, too little is known about why youth die by suicide, why youth suicide clusters happen, and how to stop them both. In Life under Pressure, Anna S. Mueller and Seth Abrutyn investigate the social roots of youth suicide and why certain places weather disproportionate incidents of adolescent suicides and suicide clusters. Through close examination of kids' lives in a community repeatedly rocked by youth suicide clusters, Mueller and Abrutyn reveal how the social worlds that youth inhabit and the various messages they learn in those spaces--about who they are supposed to be, mental illness, and help-seeking--shape their feelings about themselves and in turn their risk of suicide. With great empathy, Mueller and Abrutyn also identify
