In this eighth edition of Travel+Leisure's annual compendium, the editors of the world's leading travel magazine highlight the year's newest and best places to stay around the globe. The World's Great
Food & Wine magazine selected wines from the top five hundred wineries in the world for their indispensable Wine Guide 2013. The fifteenth edition of this perennial best seller, researched and wri
The artist Pablo Picasso's cat Minou influences him to discontinue his Blue Period style of painting to begin creating works that will sell more quickly, in a story that includes brief notes on Picass
Chronicles the life of Vinnie Ream from her arrival in Washington, D.C. at the start of the Civil War through her apprenticeship with a famous sculptor where, after Abraham Lincoln's assassination, Vi
Describes the life cycle of the garden spider, from its emergence in the spring from a sac created in the late fall, to a move to surrounding areas carried by the wind, to life during the summer catch
A young African American girl is sold away from her mother as a slave, and then later is sold to a Cherokee Indian, but eventually she is bought by a white man who not only sets her free, but adopts h
Enzo, a bumbling young magicians apprentice, is called upon to help the village shoemaker create twelve identical pairs of shoes from only one piece of leather. With help from his friends (and some lu
Struggling to play their instruments in tune in order to win a music contest, Pythagoras and his cousins discover the mathematical relationship between musical notes that sound pleasant together, in a
Explores the history and traditions of the Christmas tree, from its ancient origins to its first tree lights and decorations, and includes information about how these special evergreens are grown. Sim
Welcome to a delectable alphabet adventure. While on your way to "Z is for Zatar," relish the savory Mustard, the aromatic Spearmint, and the spicy Wasabi. You'll also want to try the Kola, the Vanill
Informative text and scratchboard illustrations celebrate America, its ideals, and beliefs through a review of the historical figures, special places, and notable events, from the past and present, th
When Sir Cumference and Lady Di of Ameter invite two bakers to compete for the honor of baking the annual Harvest Sweet, the bakers must figure out a way to chart whose treats are the favorites.
A new, interactive approach to storytime, The Whole Book Approach was developed in conjunction with the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art and expert author Megan Dowd Lambert's graduate work in ch
Young children love the responses they get when they stick out their tongues at parents, teachers, schoolmates, and siblings. Now, prepare for giggles and smirks, ooohs and ahhhhs, and uncontrollable
Explores the different types of animal eggs, from insects to reptiles, fish, and birds, and describes how different adult animals care for their eggs and the strange places they place them.
In a fantastical journey that introduces young readers to subway travel and underscores how travel and cultural connections create community, five children pay the fare, pass through the gates, and zi
In a cozy celebration of books and the people who love them, Lola is excited because it is Tuesday, and that means Lola and her mommy are headed to the library today.
Marisol celebrates the different people who come to sing, dance, and make music at her father's music store, including Samuel who plays samba music, Mr. and Mrs. Mayer who dance the tango, and Profess
After World War II the United States and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin and to lift the spirits of the children who were suffering there, USAF Lieutenant Gail H
Discusses several plants and animals that live on the prairie in Badlands National Park, including the pronghorns, meadowlarks, rattlesnakes, and prairie dogs.
Introduces the characteristics and activities of insects and spiders from one zebra butterfly to twenty-six army ants, one for each letter of the alphabet
Reproducible activities develop medieval math connections as students use fractions, measure perimeter and area, and more. A companion activity guide to the Sir Cumference series of math adventures.
FOOD & WINE, America's leading culinary talent scout, shares recipes from America's next food superstars: the ten men and women chefs, professional cooks and bakers we're proud to have discovered.
Shares the lesser-known story of Winston Churchill's devoted bond with his miniature poodle throughout World War II and beyond, providing character-illuminating quotes and depictions of the prime mini
Leonard Bernstein---composer of West Side Story and Chichester Psalms, conductor of the New York Philharmonic, and accomplished concert pianist---always knew his life would be about music.But his fat
