In this classic of children's literature, a child takes an idyllic journey of discovery through the natural world. Awakened by birdsong and the rays of the sun, the child listens to stories of the but
Get ready to play with Olivia! These paper dolls of Olivia, her brother Ian, and friends come with a colorful wardrobe that promises hours of imaginative fun. Dress them in a host of outfits, includin
"There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person," declared the philosopher and wit G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936).
From a great giant to a tiny child and from a wicked stepmother to a kindly granny, all of the characters in these classic folktales are African Americans. Children will delight in the timeless pleasu
After working as a stylist in Paris, Elizabeth Hawes (1903–71) launched one of the first American design houses in Depression-era New York. Hawes was an outspoken critic of the fashion industry and a
Raised by a pack of wolves, the little boy known as Mowgli forms the human heart of an animal community in the Indian wilderness. These selections fromThe Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and Many
"A very thrilling story … [with] a real surprise midway in the book, and a double-barreled shock at the end … the reader's interest is never allowed to flag." ?The New York Times.Captain Mic
According to legend, Queen Elizabeth I was so delighted with the character of Sir John Falstaff in Henry IV, Parts I and II, that she commanded Shakespeare to create a romantic comedy depicting the jo
One of the foundational texts of Western education, this treatise served as a model during the French Revolution for a new approach to teaching. Rousseau considered this tale of a young boy and his tu
In 1895 Mark Twain started out on a year-long around-the-world lecture tour that formed the basis for Following the Equator. A modern-day journalist re-creates Twain's passage through India and offers
Nearly a century ago, an African-American teenager crossed an invisible line of segregation at a Chicago beach and paid with his life. The incident set off days of violence, resulting in dozens of dea
Written by the dean of children's science books, this?colossal resource is a must-have for young scientists ages 9 and up.?The lavishly illustrated book now offers more than 2,100 entries that cover a
"A renowned artist and expert instructor shows how to depict birds of all kinds, from a baby robin to a flying osprey. Accompanied by more than 350 easy-to-follow illustrations, the nearly 60 lessons
They're as flat as flounder, but you can make these exotic fish leap right off the page! Just follow the simple coloring instructions, put on the enclosed 3-D glasses, and watch your handiwork spring
Just the right size for little hands, this charming and compact ABC stained glass coloring book is geared toward 4- to 7-year-olds. Each of the 16 illustrations matches simple words with memorable ima
This cool concept puts a wild new twist on sticker activity books! More than 60 reusable stickers of a chimp, lion, hippo, toucan, zebra, and other jungle inhabitants can be endlessly arranged on a pa
The third volume in this children's series contains more advanced songs in the key of G, introduces the key of F, and begins extended hand positions with six-note melodies. Other topics include the IV
Your new robot friends include a drink-dispensing 'bot, a bird-rescue unit, and a two-headed repair drone. With these 24 perforated picture pages, you can color their components — that is, the robot e
Discover where our tap water comes from and how can we conserve our most precious resource. Mr. Turtle conducts a lively tour of the water cycle that features 30 illustrations to color. The drawings a
Thirty simple and sweet coloring pages invite children to add color to a magical world of playful pixies. Geared toward ages 4 to 8, the endearing images depict fairies warding off a shower with daisy
Enter a land of enchantment with 16 images to color that can be assembled into four 15 x 21 stained glass posters! Each poster depicts a magical woodland world, where frolicking sprites dance and play
Easy to use and up to date, this convenient reference features all of the latest terminology. The all-in-one format presents the Italian word, its definition, a sentence in Italian to show context, an
Love it or hate it, everyone has an opinion on New York. This compact gift book is packed with more than 1,000 pithy comments, compliments, and criticisms about The City That Never Sleeps. Short quote
Something strange is going on in the Green Forest! Sticky-toes the Tree Toad, Sammy Jay, and Unc' Billy Possum are hearing voices but they can't figure out who's doing the talking. Includes original H
Colorists of all ages will delight in this winsome combination of fairies and butterflies. Each of the 16 magical creatures in this gallery sports a pair of wings inspired by the unique patterns of re
Thrill family and friends with 12 ready-to-mail postcards of the most awesome creatures to ever walk the earth! All of the iconic dinos are here in full-color illustrations of a spinosaurus, Tyrannosa
Guys will get lots of laughs as they "write" these 23 wacky letters. They can send messages to parents, friends, and teachers simply by checking the boxes next to silly or sincere phrases that finish
The 1975 Apollo-Soyuz Test Project (ASTP) was the first joint U.S.-Soviet space flight, in which teams from the two nations met in orbit to test an international docking system and conduct both colla
E. A. Seguy created some of the most admired Art Deco designs of the early 20th century. Twelve cards offer prime examples of the French artist's most beautiful work, alive with stylized fish and inse
Hiroshige excelled at sensitive depictions of people from all walks of life as well as the landscapes and natural elements at the heart of Japanese culture. This CD-ROM set features prints from some o
Preschoolers can learn the alphabet with this stained glass coloring book, which matches letters with easy words and endearing images. They'll see that G is for Goat, R is for Robot, V is for Violin,
Knitters of all skill levels will find this volume an excellent source of inspiration as well as a guide that ranges from familiar Shetland and Fair Isle patterns to charming, lesser-known styles of N
This collection of ads, ranging from the dawn of the automobile to the sleek styling of the 1930s, will be prized by car buffs, graphic art collectors, and designers. Its 120 full-color images highlig
Draw a castle for a wandering princess, add detailing to a speedy sports car, and fill a corral with galloping ponies! These 62 images are loaded with suggestions for doodling the things that most gir
Provides you with examples, from basic to complex, of compositions designed using vectors and textures from the accompanying CD. On the right-hand side of each pair of pages is an `asset panel,' in wh
Artists of all ages can make a classic come alive with this ready-to-color comic-book adaptation of Mary Shelley's Gothic horror novel about a man-made monster. Each page features multiple panels and
Scheming scientists want to find the secrets behind Norby's antigravity abilities — but they have to dismantle him to do it! The mixed-up robot and young space cadet Jeff Wells escape to Jamya, a plan
Zitkala-Sa, a Sioux woman who left her reservation at the age of 8 to attend a harsh Quaker school, struggled to find a balance between her heritage and American culture. This important collection of
From alligators to zebras, hundreds of animals have lived in the White House! Dolley Madison used to take her parrot to parties, and Calvin Coolidge gave his raccoons free run of the Oval Office. Warr
It's fun. It's chic. It's a great way to learn how to draw the coolest casual outfits around. With this easy-to-follow drawing guide and sketchpad ? packaged in a handy portfolio ? aspiring fashion il
