Documents the dramatic 1897 flight of a visionary Swedish explorer who attempted to discover the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon, describing the formidable environmental conditions that challenged hi
The ever-adventurous author of Louise in Love looks to the visual arts for inspiration with this astonishing fourth collection. The poems in The Eye Like a Strange Balloon find their seed in paintings
Five hundred people saw the murder but no one knows who did it! - The entire audience at the George Theatre saw Charlotte Devaraux stab William Kirkpatrick with a fake dagger. But how did the murderer
When Charlie is getting beaten up by bullies, his ex-best-friend Jake pulls up in a bright red '67 Mustang--the principal's car--and tells him to get in. It's a choice between a broken nose and the ri
Takes readers back to David Niven's childhood days, his humiliating expulsion from school and to his army years and wartime service. After the war, he returned to America and there came his Hollywood
Reissue of this bestselling autobiography from one of Britain's best known actors.Takes readers back to David Niven's childhood days, his humiliating expulsion from school and to his army years and wa
All new, easy-to-read riddles by Jean Marzollo are paired with fun photographs culled from previously published I Spy books to create this I Spy easy reader that's perfect for spring! With rhythm, rhy
Each book in the My Science Fun series includes a simple experiment for the earliest readers. This book features step-by-step instructions on inflating a balloon while encouraging further exploration
“This tightly paced narrative soars.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Owl has a balloon. Monkey does not. What will happen next? Hint: this is not a book about sharing.Owl has a red
A scholar and explorer, Dr. Samuel Fergusson, accompanied by his manservant Joe and his friend professional hunter Richard "Dick" Kennedy, sets out to travel across the African continent — still
