One of the most beloved classics in children’s literature, Kipling’s masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. Youn
From a Pulitzer Prize winner comes the story of an unforgettable moment in American history: the historic meeting between General Robert E. Lee and General Ulysses S. Grant that ended the Civil War.
TRIVIAL PURSUIT® is one of the most-loved games on the market. These clever crosswords, crafted by one of the top puzzle writers in the world, combine all the enjoyment of Hasbro’s popular
Children will delight in this unabridged version of Rudyard Kipling’s classics, Jungle Books One and Two! Not only does this attractive volume feature the beloved tales of Mowgli, the ?man cub” raised
Dracula, that compelling creature of the night, continues his neck-biting ways in a version of the novel that children will devour. Moving from Transylvania to London, the timeless vampire serves up t
It’s a bird—no, it’s a paper plane and one of the greatest ever to fly! These 18 models, named for birds, are simply breathtaking. From “Eagle” to “Swallow,”
Originally published in 1870, Verne’s amazing undersea adventure is one of the earliest science fiction novels ever written. Since that time, generations of readers have plunged below the ocean’s wave
Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has become one of the best-loved children's books ever. Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger will find y
One of the most magical concoctions in children's literature, Lewis Carroll's tale follows Alice into the upside-down, inside-out world of Wonderland where she attends the tea party of the Mad Hatter
Every book in Trip Payne's popular, inexpensive crossword series has become a bestseller. Now, this genius of crossword creation (he had his first puzzles published when he was just in junior high an
Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are abridged; the qualit
Yo, ho, ho, you're boarding Captain Silver's pirate ship, so get ready to encounter fish, mice, an octopus, a map in a bottle, and best of all, a super treasure hunt in an ancient Incan pyramid. But
Play hide-and-seek on a piece of paper! The words hide in the jumbled letters of a grid, and you seek, by looking at the lists below. It’s just a matter of noticing the words hidden in the grid
Offers a series of new puzzles based on codes, anagrams, logic, and similar elements, and featuring the characters made famous by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
What stinky fun: these entertaining verses talk about smelly stuff, like onions and skunks--and good things, such as pizza and peanut butter too. From "Whoever Sau-sage a Thing?" to "Fresh Fish," it's
Pinocchio, in Carlo Collodi's original version, is an adventure-filled, menacing fairy tale with a moral. Made by the woodcarver Geppetto, the puppet Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real child. But his
There’s a particularly funtastic extra for parents and grandparents who grew up with this story—and their children too: two big pictures of Arthur Pig from the front and the back that show where he ca
Enter a wonderful world of wackiness filled with riddles, knock-knocks, and crazy conversations. Where do baby monsters go when their parents are at work? Day Scare Centers. Customer: Waiter, does you
Tie your tongue in knots--and have loads of fun doing it with these wacky words and silly sentences! How many times can you say this in ten seconds? Matt's mismatched mittens. Can you say, Does a doub
From blastoff to splashdown, from the first dog sent flying in a rocket to the first man to walk on the moon, explore the wild world of outer space! By "traveling" with your pencil from dot-to-dot, yo
How does Sherman Oliver Holmes succeed in finding and solving every crime? It's elementary--he's the great-great-grandson of Sherlock, with the same finely honed powers of deduction! Sherman just sho
Want a winning science fair project that isn't a lot of work? Here are actual projects to use (with adaptations for different grade levels). Experiment and see whether family members have fingerprint
Any kid who forgets to make his bed, gets caught daydreaming in class, likes to eat with fingers instead of forks, or is sick of stupid questions is going to love the snappy, wacky comebacks in the Fu
All kids dream about what they'll be when they grow up—and this fun book, with its guessing game format, introduces toddlers to different professions. By listening to the clues in the text and looking
Go 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea with Sterling's Illustrated Classics series, and see Jules Verne's fantastic water-world as never before: through more than 70 stunning steampunk images illustrated by
Who spilled the milk? "I don't know," says the child. Maybe the cat did it? A monster? A robber? And--most important: who will clean up the mess? Every parent and child will smile with recognition at
Sally Cat has a cold. One, two, AH-CHOO! Mr. and Mrs. Cat have colds, too, and so does almost everyone at school. It's up to Huckle and Lowly to take care of them all—and that means some messy, sill
Mark Twain's beloved classic gets a charming easy-to-read version. Simply told and beautifully illustrated, it transports kids to the banks of the Mississippi and introduces them to Twain's irrepressi
After Jim Hawkins finds the map to a mysterious treasure, he sets sail in search of the fortune. Little does he realize he's boarded a pirate ship, and that surprises and danger await him ...including
Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her alone and penniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin, the head
“We are friends!We spend our days together having lots of fun.”Celebrate friendship! From pet parades and imaginary zoos to backyard picnics, summer swims, and running barefoot through the grass, Gyo
Shh...! Little Mouse has a secret! He's found an apple and doesn't want to share a bite. So he buries it and no matter how many of his friends ask what he's hidden, Little Mouse won't tell. But when a
Zoom, zoom: race day is here, and Huckle Cat and his friends are getting their special cars ready for the big event. But one by one, each vehicle has a problem, creating scenes of comic calamity. It'
Based on the brothers’ first volume of folk tales, Children’s and Household Tales, this collection features many of the Grimms’ most popular retellings, as well as some lesser-known ones. The tales include “The Frog Prince,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Rapunzel,” “The Fisherman and his Wife,” “Tom Thumb,” and many others.
Loads of information are packed into each title of this series about world inventors and innovative thinkers, including time lines, sidebars, a glossary, maps, rare photographs, and world-class writin
The voyages of an Englishman carry him to such places as Liliput, where the people are only six inches tall, Brobdingnag, a land of giants, and a country ruled by horses.
A young boy named Maxie has all sorts of wishes for Santa, but his mother helps bring him back to reality, even though she knows Santa will still grant at least one of his wishes.
An incredible selection of visual trick puzzles and oddities. From hidden objects and lost people to find, mazes to unravel, double meanings to decode, and impossible objects to comprehend—as well as
