Generations of children have delighted in the nursery rhyme about Jack and his house. Starting with the familiar refrain "This is the house that Jack built. This is the malt that lay in the house that
Waffles is a relaxed feline who loves to read, and Cheeks just can't get enough to eat. These fun-loving characters are just two of the 25 dumpling-shaped crochet cats in this whimsical collection. Th
In the summer of 1910, four orphans leave their home in Wisconsin to "prove up" their claim to a parcel of land on the South Dakota prairie. Seventeen-year-old Becky Linville and her younger siblings
In this 1964 Newbery Award winner, 14-year-old Dave has the usual problems — luckily, he has an adopted stray named Cat to help him through the bumps and bruises. Recounted with humor, a remarkably re
A tale of spies and espionage rather than mystery, His Last Bow draws Sherlock Holmes out of retirement to take up his patriotic duty at the brink of World War I. This collection features seven additi
The Bay Psalm Book was printed just 20 years after the Pilgrims' arrival and remained in use for well over a century. This facsimile of the rare original includes a companion volume,The Enigma of the
I'm glad when I hug my cat, rain can make me feel gloomy, and growing flowers makes me happy! This coloring book explores a range of emotions, demonstrating that everyone feels sad or angry
Most weaves are created on two axes but the triaxial method — also known as mad weaving — is formed on three axes for a strong and distinctive fabric that lends itself well to color patterns
A populist preacher takes a tour of hell in "A series of pictures and notes of travel illustrating the adventures of a modern Dante in the Infernal Regions." Cartoonist Art&nb
A young man is bequeathed a million dollars, only to find that he can inherit seven times as much by spending the original windfall within a year. Restrictions on his purchases and
Join Olivia for a big day at school! Can the ever-confident Olivia stop daydreaming long enough to finish her classwork and get to her ballet recital on time? This lively coloring book offers plenty o
The king of Thebes is a tyrant but his young relatives, Palamon and Arcite, defend him anyway. The two noble kinsmen find their loyalty rewarded with imprisonment when they end up on the losing side o
This unique coloring book profiles the eleven most recent Holy Fathers, from Leo XIII to Francis I. A magnificent full-page image of each pontiff appears opposite his papal coat of arms and a brief bi
Two robots enter, but only one leaves — and you decide which makes it out with its circuits intact! Two double-sided mechanical combatants are ready to be upgraded for battle with more than 30 high-te
This unique sticker book offers two ways to play! There are a pair of prehistoric play scenes, one that lies flat, and another that separates into two pop-up backgrounds. Children can use more than 60
The second volume of this series for students ages 4–9 offers easy music reading with large-size notes and grand staff notation as well as hands one octave apart in "positions." Book 1 introduces eigh
Kids can learn to draw an octopus, starfish, pelican, and 27 other marine animals — four easy steps show how to combine the simple shapes that run across the top of every page. A second color highligh
This coloring book focuses on the sense of touch, offering explanations of how our bodies work and how we use our sense of touch to explore the environment. Young readers will learn how we sense heat
This big book features more than 20 cute paper dolls: Elmo, Zoe, Abby, Rosita, Snuffy, Telly Monster, and more. Kids can dress them up in a variety of colorful costumes, from a wizard to a cheerleader
Fibonacci numbers date back to an 800-year-old problem concerning the number of offspring born in a single year to a pair of rabbits. This book offers the solution and explores the occurrence of Fibon
One of the last great epic poems, this ballad tells the tale of Alfred the Great's unlikely victory ? with the assistance of the Virgin Mary ? over Gunthrum and the Danes at the Battle of Ethandune. A
We all know that Elmo loves his pet goldfish, Dorothy. But what are some of his other favorite things? This collection of six tattoos includes Elmo and Dorothy plus a pair of roller blades, a skateboa
In the first book of the Asimovs' Norby Chronicles, Norby the robot teacher is drafted to help young space cadet Jeff Wells pass his Martian Swahili exam. When Jeff and good-natured Norby are thrust i
A wave of activities awaits colorists and puzzle solvers in this pocket-sized book. Kids can solve the word-code puzzle to find the biggest creature in the aquarium, connect the dots to find a surpris
Volume I of a pair of classic texts ? and standard references for a generation ? this book is the work of an expert algebraist who taught at Yale for two decades. Volume I covers all undergraduate top
Created by the founder of modern functional analysis, this is the first text on the theory of linear operators, written in 1932 and translated into English in 1987. In addition to the basics of the al
The softball-sized Vanguard 1 satellite was launched on 17 March 1958, and still orbits, being the oldest human artifact in space, though it has not spoken--at least to Earth--since 1964. In 1969, the
Children ages 4 and up will enjoy tons of fun as they explore 24 double-page scenes filled with exciting-to-find concealed objects. From a whimsical circus setting to a backyard clean-up scene, these
Come out to play with woodlands wildlife! It can be hard to catch a glimpse of forest creatures, but with this sticker activity book, all of the animals step, scuttle, crawl, and fly into plain view.
"God is dead. God remains dead. And we have killed him.." This is the book in which Nietzsche put forth his boldest declaration. It is also his most personal, featuring some of the author's most impor
Berlioz's magnum opus is unrivaled in its grandeur, calling for huge orchestral and choral forces. From the brass fanfares of the "Day of Judgment" to the tender strains of "Agnus Dei," it is a work o
Each of these eight gem-like snowflakes are symmetrical in shape, yet amazingly different. Most have six points surrounding a center, and all they need to give off a special glow are colors from an ar
Create a flurry of easy-to-make, fun-to-do paper snowflakes. This self-contained kit has just about everything papercrafters will need, with the exception of small scissors, a sharp pencil, and 8 1/2
Blaze a trail through a juicy apple, a buzzing bee, a seagoing sailboat, and other objects. When you're finished traveling, you can color the big pictures in each of the 26 mazes, one for each letter
When little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it's time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter, he discovers the perfect spot in Farmer Brown's barn. He meets a friendly stranger there and lear
Thirty easy-to-color pictures, with captions, show how the Pilgrims made their way to the New World in a small boat, landed on the rocky shores of New England, and established a settlement at Plymouth
Take a fantastic trip across the United States with stops at 30 famous, man-made American landmarks — from the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, to Mount Rushmore
The delightful story of a little girl's love for an enchanted nutcracker comes to life with the help of a few crayons, felt-tip pens, or other coloring media. All the wonderful characters and scenes a
In this reissue of the 1902 work published by Longmans, Green and Co., New York, Belloc (1870-1953) chronicles his pilgrimage from France to Rome on foot. Going toward his goal of arriving at Saint Pe
