| Iqbal
| When young Iqbal is sold into slavery at a carpet factory, his arrival changes everything for the other overworked and abused chidren there. It is Iqbal who explains to them that despite their master's promises, he plans on keeping them as his slaves indefinetely. But it is also Iqbal who inspires the other children to look to a future free from toil...and is brave enough to show them how to get there. This moving fictionalized account of the real Iqbal Masih is told through the voice of Fatima...More
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| The Water Horse
| When eight-year-old Kirstie and her family go beach coming near their home in Scotland, she finds something that looks like a giant fish egg, and is just too interesting to leave on the beach. So she brings it home and sneaks it into the bathtub overnight. The next morning, she is surprised to find that the egg has hatched, but the newborn is unlike anything anyone has seen before. With a long neck, head like a horse, skin like a toad's, flippers like a turtle, and a tail like a crocodile, her b...More
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| Space (Eye Wonder)
| Enter a world of discovery with DK Eyewonder. Rocket into space and explore the wonders of the universe. From counting Saturn's rings to living in space stations, Eyewonder Space will take you on an amazing journey through the cosmos and beyond.
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| A River Ran Wild (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Recounts the history of the Nashua River in New England, from its crystal clear beginnings, to its death by pollution, to its amazing recovery, in order to present one of the most remarkable environmental success stories of our time.
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| Eyewitness Jungle (Eyewitness Guides)
| Help your child learn all about the jungle using the new edition of this fact-packed guide with a giant wall chart, interactive clip-art CD and dedicated website. From how a gecko can get airborne to the way a cobra uses poisonous venom to kill its prey; let your child learn all about the jungle's incredible ecosystem. They'll find out more by downloading 100s of amazing images from the clip-art CD. Then use the giant pull-out wall chart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun...More
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| America Is...
| What is America? It is fifty states from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific Ocean and beyond. It is a flag of stars and stripes. It is farmers, miners, factory workers, bakers, and bankers. It is Niagara Falls and the Grand Canyon, swamps and desert. It is the stories of all of us, told together.
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| Good Queen Bess: The Story of Elizabeth I of England
| "This biography of Queen Elizabeth I does an excellent job of describing the context of her life so that reasons for many of her actions become clear . . . The resulting depth . . . will give the book a wide audience."--Booklist, starred review. Bibliography included. 1990 Notable Children's Book in the Field of Social Studies.
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| Cloud Dance
| Look up. Have you ever wondered about the clouds that roam the skies?Cloud Dance takes readers on a journey up to the heavens, through thick cumulus clouds that bring snow, wispy cirrus clouds that flutter in the wind, and wide stratus clouds that blanket the sky. Basic scientific information sheds light on the altitude, shape, and color of clouds, and Thomas Locker's luminous paintings and poetic text create an inspiring and enlightening book for everyone to enjoy.
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| The Tarantula In My Purse (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A collection of autobiographical stories about raising a houseful of children and wild pets including crows, skunks, and raccoons.
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| Our Earth
| From frozen polar ice caps to steamy tropical rain forests, the earth is home to all kinds of plants and animals. Earth has steep mountains, green valleys, rushing rivers, and deep canyons. It has dark caves, sandy deserts, and brilliant coral reefs. Gentle, rhythmic text introduces earth science concepts, while bright illustrations transport readers to exotic natural habitats.
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| Salmon Forest
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| Weather
| Feel the warmth of a summer day; look at falling snow; listen to distant thunder. Weather is all around us, always changing all the time. Dazzling photos enhance this clear introduction to the many faces of this powerful force of nature.
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| Reptiles (Look Closer)
| Look Closer Reptiles introduces a variety of common and exotic lizards, snakes, and tortoises, giving children the basic information on habitat, diet, and size, as well as fun facts.
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| Sharks!: Strange and Wonderful
| From the tiny cookiecutter to the great white, the world's oceans are home to hundreds of species of marvelous and mysterious sharks. There's the giant whale shark - longer than two school buses but gentle enough to swim with humans; and the swell shark, which can wedge itself into a hideout and then swell so that it cannot be pulled out. There are sharks that lay eggs and sharks that have live babies. Some are small enough to fit into the palm of your hand, and some have teeth bigger than your ...More
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| Desperate Deserts (Horrible Geography)
| This title contains geography with the gritty bits left in. Where in the world can you: Spot sand dunes that bury whole villages? Discover some deadly desert wildlife? Follow in the footsteps of daring desert explorers?
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| Sea Clocks: The Story of Longitude
| "For hundreds of years ships had been sailing to places far and near without really knowing where they were!" Sailors knew how to measure latitude, their location north or south of the equator, but they could not measure longitude, their location east or west of their home port. Because of this, many lives were lost worldwide. The key to solving this problem lay in devising a clock that could keep absolutely accurate time while at sea, unaltered by rough water or weather conditio...More
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| Elephant (Watch Me Grow)
| I start life as a little calf, but how do I grow into a huge elephant? Turn the pages and watch me grow! A fantastic introduction to life cycles to share with your child. Have fun following the progress of the majestic elephant from his birth and playtime, until he grows up into independence. Entertaining and colourful fact boxes invite further reading and will encourage your child to learn about animal behaviour. Supports the Foundation level of the National Curriculum.
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| Caring for Cheetahs: My African Adventure
| Of all endangered species, the cheetah is among those most in need of help. Humans are taking over cheetah habitat, changing it into farms and settlements. Afraid that cheetahs will take their livestock, farmers shoot or poison cheetahs. The number of cheetahs is so small that people are now working to save them one by one. Caring for Cheetahs tells of the author's visit at a nature reserve run by the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). At one time or another, each cheetah at the reserve was...More
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| Save Energy (Save the Planet)
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| Japan (Country Topics)
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