Ten true stories of escapes range across history from ancient Rome to the modern day. From gladiators to aviators, slaves to diplomats, these are fascinating tales of ingenuity, drama, suspense, and
Animal friends are important figures in a child's life. Mi Animalito explores the fun and responsibilities of these precious relationships. Pets are loving and playful and just fun to be with. But
Playmates and siblings are important figures in a child's life. Mis Amigos explores the fun and responsibilities of these precious relationships. Some friends are older, some are younger. A friend
Bursting with sidebars, archival photographs, color maps, and illustrations, the authors of Ultra Hush-hush present, with historical accuracy and engaging storytelling, eighteen gripping stories of se
From preparing the shoot and writing the script to directing and post-production editing, an illustrated guide provides kids with easy-to-follow instructions for developing and producing a quality hom
From preparing the shoot and writing the script to directing and post-production editing, an illustrated guide provides kids with easy-to-follow instructions for developing and producing a quality hom
Enhanced with full color illustrations, an informative book provides facts about snakes, bears, owls, spiders, and other creatures that have been maligned through false, but common, expressions, such
Describes techniques and traits characteristic of science, relates them to everyday life, gives biographical examples of young people--nonscientists as well as scientists--who have used the techniques
Offers ten amazing and true stories of lost and found discoveries beneath the ocean waves, including the sunken pirate haven of Port Royal, Jamaica; Gus Grissom's space capsule; the world's first comb
A collection of essays reveals the secret lives of seven teenage girls, ranging from secrets about troubled family life to the threat of one girl's exposure of her secret self during a game of Truth o
Children in kindergarten have their own wit -- too old for nursery rhymes but not old enough for irony -- they love a special type of silliness delivered by Loris Lesynski's humor poems in Zig Zag.
A history of blue jeans, from their origins in the 19th century through their development as workpants to rebellion icon to hip designer labels. The book includes the politics of behind the fastion,
A history of blue jeans, from their origins in the 19th century through their development as workpants to rebellion icon to hip designer labels. The book includes the politics of behind the fastion,
Charmingly linked with tales of bravery, laudable activities, and details of knightly life, this guide will provide readers with all the rules, equipment needed, and "how tos" involved in becoming a k
Complete with step-by-step tips to becoming a princess, regal recipes for royal occasions, and other activities worthy of their highnesses, this guide will provide readers with all the rules and "how
Biographies the great stage magicians, beginning in the mid-1800s with Robert-Houdin, through Houdini to the modern masters like David Copperfield. After each magician's story are tricks kids can lea
The intriguing universe of robots. Robots have lived in the human imagination for generations. Remember Frankenstein's creature brought to life by an electric charge, the Tin Man who yearned to beco
An addition to an exciting series provides ten classic stories about cunning plans and daring escapades of thievery, from bank robberies, train robberies, and stolen art to bungled escapes, look-alike
