How Many Sharks in the Bath? takes a fresh approach to teaching numbers, reflecting the very latest in educational research. Packed with fun activities and clear, lively, colorful illustrations, this
When Miss Fox--Class Two's wonderful new teacher--takes the class on a long and lonely nature walk, only strong-minded Lily Lamb suspects that Miss Fox is up to no good.
The fall of Troy, the wanderings of Aeneas, the descent into the underworld — these phrases from Virgil’s seminal story continue to resonate more than 2,000 years after he wrote it, and P
New in paperback, The Typography Workbook provides an at-a-glance reference book for designers on all aspects of type.The book is part of Rockport's popular Workbook series of practical and inspiratio
”This is Chimp. This is Zee. Point to everything you see.” So say the impish twin monkeys who star in Laurence and Catherine Anholt's best-selling books. Previous adventures have found the lovable ani
There’s a fly buzzing by — “Snap!” Fly is eaten by Frog. Following the food chain, each creature plays its part. Frog is eaten by Duckling, and Duckling is eaten by Pike. Soon Fisherman is polishing o
Ginger is fed up with life on dry land. One morning, Charlotte and Tim wake to find a note saying he’s run away to the high seas. They set off to find him, but with no money, the only way they can do
Tim arrives home after a long holiday only to find his parents have vanished. The courageous Tim is determined to search the whole wide world, if necessary, to find them. Many people offer to help, bu
It’s visiting night for kitties at the art gallery, and cats have come from all over town. They like paintings, but most of all, they like paintings with cats in them. Alas, there are very few. Then t
A little Nigerian girl describes her village and the way it is divided into ogbos, or age groups. Each ogbo is assigned to a different task, from that of her brother’s, which helps sweep the vi
Tom can't sleep, so his father suggests he try “counting sheep.” He agrees, but soon finds the sheep leading him, and his trusty stuffed-rabbit companion, into a wild woodland that’s anything but rest
Sam’s big brother Ben is going away on a school trip for an entire week and Sam is thrilled: for one whole week he can play with all the toys and have the whole bedroom to himself. What's more, he cer
This heavily illustrated manual provides a timely, in-depth review of the art of sniping in war and anti-terrorist environments. Drawing on a vast, firsthand knowledge of sniper skills, former B
What began as a solution for transportation has evolved into a desire for speed, luxury, personal expression, and freedom. For many, the thrill of the drive has eclipsed the pure utility of the automo
Jorn Utzon is best known as the architect of the Sydney Opera House, probably the world's most famous modern building and arguably the 20th-century's boldest, most important and impressive work of arc
Mary Anning, born in England in 1799, made an astounding discovery at age 12 when she unearthed the first full skeleton of a giant ichthyosaur in the cliffs above her home in Lyme Regis. This incident
Troubled Waters charts a course through the whaling boom of the 18th and 19th centuries, the tragic implications of commercial fishing and noise pollution, the controversial keeping of dolphins in cap
Whether you are an armchair whale watcher or preparing to see these extraordinary animals in the wild, this illustrated guide will help you get the most out of your whale-watching experience. Whale Wa
Seven year-old Prita has come to India for the first time, with her parents and her elder sister, to visit their many relatives. She is fascinated by everything, from the Taj Mahal to the village shr
