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This comprehensive foreign-language reference volumes features 100,000 entries with translations, making it an ideal reference book for schools, libraries, businesses, and the home bookshelf. Its manageable size and reasonable price also makes it a practical learning tool for students taking a foreign-language course. In the pages of German-English, readers will find:American-style English to German and translations from German to American-style EnglishEach headword is listed with its translation, part of speech, and pronunciationPhrases follow each definition using headwords in standard contextsSeparate bilingual lists present numerals, abbreviations, and moreThe addition of new words for computers, the Internet, and information technologyFree downloadable bilingual electronic dictionary available for your PC or MacThis all-inclusive dictionary also features full-color, atlas-style maps, concise grammar guides, regular verb conjugation lists, and more language learning aids. Complete,

From New York City to Tokyo and Berlin to Sydney, the streets of the 15 cities included in this book are filled with a fascinating showcase of local landmarks and awesome attractions. How will you get from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park in New York City? Or find your way to Topkapi Palace in Istanbul? Each spread is an engaging and challenging journey, and maze solvers have to look out for things or people that block their paths, like manga in Kyoto, dog walkers in San Francisco, and even bobbies in London! A great way to explore different cities, with a helpful answer key at the back of the book.

Molang loves lots of things... like dressing up in silly costumes and watching movies and taking pictures and, of course, going to parties! Today Molang and Piu Piu are going to a party at a friend's house, but Piu Piu is having a bad feather day! Looks like it's up to Molang to cheer Piu Piu up. Because if there's one thing Molang loves more than anything, it's Piu Piu.Don't miss this beautiful storybook, which comes with a sheet of shiny foil stickers!

Part of the experience of being alive in the twenty-first century is the feeling that your attention span is collapsing, along with those of everyone around you - including your children. Why have we lost our ability to focus? What are the causes? And - most importantly - how do we get it back? In Stolen Focus, internationally bestselling author Johann Hari sets out on a global investigative journey into our shortening attention spans. He tells us what he learned from spending three months off the internet, reveals the inside story of the war to grab our attention that is waged every day, and explores why those prescribing mood stimulants to 10% of children in schools are getting it so wrong.Drawing on more than two hundred interviews with the world's leading experts on attention problems, Stolen Focus moves beyond individual solutions towards a collective understanding of a problem facing us all. Only by first solving the attention crisis, Hari argues, can we turn to fixing the issues

Randy likes space, robots, and baseball, but he can't ace everything . . . or can he? Chris Van Dusen knocks one out of the park with a comical ode to ingenuity.Randy Riley loves two things: science and baseball. When it comes to the solar system, the constellations, and all things robot, Randy is a genius. But on the baseball diamond? Not so much. He tries . . . but whiffs every time. Then, one night, Randy sees something shocking through his Space Boy telescope: it's a fireball, and it's headed right for his town! Randy does the math, summons all of his science smarts, and devises a plan that will save the day in a spectacular way. Once again, Chris Van Dusen winds up his visual humor, dizzying perspectives, perfect pacing, and rollicking rhyme and delivers a hit to make readers stand up and cheer.

Heisuke works hard at a factory job to provide for his wife, Naoko, and young daughter, Monami. He takes pleasure from the small things, like breakfast with both of them after a night shift. His placid life is rocked when, looking up from his microwave dinner one evenings, he realizes that the TV news that he wasn't paying attention to is reporting a catastrophic bus accident and the names of his loved ones.When Monami finally wakes up from a coma, she seems to think she's Naoko, who has died protecting her daughter. More disturbingly, the girl knows things only Naoko could know. The family life that resumes between the modest man and a companion who looks like his daughter but seems like his dead wife is ticklish-funny until it begins hurtling toward a soul-shattering end.

Learn through play with TinkerActive Early Skills Workbooks―an exciting expansion of the groundbreaking TinkerActive workbook series, with format innovations perfect for learners ages 3 and up!TinkerActive Early Skills workbooks are curriculum-based hands-on fun, perfect for your littlest learners! Each Early Skills workbook is:Created with AWARD-WINNING TEACHERSPacked with STEM ACTIVITIESFilled with TINKERING, CRAFTING, & ENGINEERING projectsLoaded with STICKERS and a FOLD-OUT REWARD POSTERComplete with a WRITE-AND-WIPE game board and activities, so kids can PRACTICE AND PLAY AGAIN AND AGAIN.And even includes EASY AND PRACTICAL TIPS on how to engage your little tinkerer in learning.For ages 3 and up, this workbook covers: Same & Different, Living Things, Plant & Animal Life, Habitats, Life Cycles, Human Body, The Earth, The Sky, Weather & Seasons

Join Rainbow and all her magical friends, including the popular unicorn, dragon and mermaid, in the colourful My Magical Rainbow!With a sparkly foil cover and push, pull and turn mechanisms and a sparkly foil cover wheel, little ones will have lots of fun joining the magical creatures' colourful day. Yujin Shin's beautiful illustrations are paired with gentle rhyming text to create a perfect magical world, with bright, sparkling detail and things to spot in four magical scenes. My Magical Rainbow is another exciting addition to the My Magical series, based on the popular Busy Book format.Perfect for little fingers and inquisitive minds, enjoy more magical adventures with My Magical Unicorn, My Magical Dragon, and My Magical Fairy.

The LEGO Princess series brings eight Disney Princesses together in one amazing castle, filled with magic and friendship. Their second adventure happens during a slumber party at the castle and our princesses are eager to invite a new guest! But when things don't go exactly to plan, they'll have to tap into their bravery and creative energy to save the castle ? and themselves ? from the mayhem that follows. Join the princesses as they discover the value of kindness and the power of friendship.

Discover the many faces of the Moon Knight! Mercenary. Werewolfhunter. Super hero. Millionaire playboy. Cab driver. Ghost? Moon Knight is many things to many people, with the multiple personalities to match! Follow the Fist of Khonshu as he battles to find his place in the Marvel Universe in this collection of his earliest appearances. From his startling debut as a nemesis of Werewolf by Night to an unlikely stint with the Defenders.COLLECTING: WEREWOLF BY NIGHT 32-33; MARVEL SPOTLIGHT 28-29; DEFENDERS 47-50; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN 22-23; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE 52; MOON KNIGHT 1-4; MATERIAL FROM HULK MAGAZINE 11-15, 17-18, 20; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL PREVIEW 21 (MOON KNIGHT EPIC COLLECTION VOL. 1)

If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!Ghostbusters—starring Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy—glides into theaters on July 15, 2016 with a hilarious paranormal adventure!Strange things have been happening in New York City. Mysterious ectoplasm has been oozing down walls, haunted figures are bursting out of locked rooms, and—rumor has it—a supernatural superfan wreaked havoc at a recent rock concert! Luckily there’s a group that’s ready to take the lead and rid the city of its ghostly infestation—the Ghostbusters! Grab your proton packs and join the Ghostbusters in this hilarious, action-packed retelling of the all-new movie that features an eight-page, full-color, glossy insert with images from the film!

Slough House is a dumping ground for British intelligence agents who’ve screwed up a case in any number of ways—by leaving a secret file on a train or blowing a surveillance. River Carter, one such “slow horse,” is bitter about his failure and about his tedious assignment transcribing cell phone conversations. When a young man is abducted and his kidnappers threaten to broadcast his beheading live on the Internet, River sees an opportunity to redeem himself. Is the victim who he first appears to be? And what’s the kidnappers’ connection with a disgraced journalist? As the clock ticks on the execution, River finds that everyone has his own agenda.

Ever pictured your own funeral? You won?t be able to help it when you read some of the stories in this nightmarish collection, where things are never what they appear. Funerals are just the beginning. How about a day at the beach that ends in a mischievous murder? Or a cell phone that has a direct dial to . . . the dead?From the creator of the blockbuster Alex Rider Adventures and The Diamond Brothers Mysteries comes eight more fantastically frightening tales. Whatever you do, don?t take this book to bed with you!

Explore our wonderful world in this big book of exciting information, fascinating photographs, and colourful illustrations. Help your child learn all about the world with My First Encyclopedia by Priddy Books.Priddy Learning: My First Encyclopedia will provide hours of fun reading for curious children. It is divided into eight subject chapters: Earth, Living World, Animals, History, Science, Things That Go, Human Body and People & Culture. Approved by subject specialists, every page is packed full of interesting information written in accessible language for children. The specially commissioned illustrations and stunning photographs help children understand each topic.

A picture book about the importance of home and family from the fantastic illustrator Chelsea O'Byrne. Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and he can't even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him.'If I were a king, I would be in charge! No more eggs and toast for breakfast, I'd eat CAKE! I would read books all day long, and wear a glittering gold crown that I'd never take off.' But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Living in the castle are all the other children who had the same wish. Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn't seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother. This is a heartwarming story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home.

《Things That Go Away》是插畫家 Beatrice Alemagna 以詩意筆觸，描繪生活中那些來去無常的小事：落葉、眼淚、音樂、泡泡……全都會消失不見。但有一樣東西，永遠不會離開，那就是親子之間的愛。簡單卻充滿哲思，適合親子共讀，陪伴孩子理解「失去」與「存在」的意義。細膩的畫風與柔和的色彩，讓人感受到溫暖與安定，是一本值得反覆翻閱的心靈繪本。The picture book Things That Go Away is a playful ode to things that come and go in life—and the one special bond that never fades.There are many things that go away: Leaves fall, tears dry, music lasts only for a few moments, and bubbles pop, vanishing without a trace. Everything in life passes, moves on, or transforms—except one thing that never fades.With her signature warmth, playfulness, and beautiful illustrations, Beatrice Alemagna reminds us that in a changing world, the love between parent and child remains constant.“Simple, beautiful . . . A readaloud that introduces a rich field of big questions.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)“This wise, creative book will be returned to with anticipation and shared frequently.” —School Library Journal (Starred Review)

An exciting new workbook series that includes traditional exercises, hands-on activities, and a magnetic merit badge you can unbox!With TinkerActive Workbooks, learning leaps off the page and into the real world. Start with interactive and entertaining exercises that cover the essential pre-k math skills. Then apply what you've learned with exciting hands-on tinkering, making, and engineering activities and common household materials. A charming cast of characters guide kids through every new concept with cheer and humor. Once you've completed the workbook, unbox a collectible magnet badge hidden in the back cover.Created in consultation with award-winning educators, TinkerActive Workbooks are designed so kids can learn through play! They build your child's fundamental math skills AND inspire them to try new things, discover new skills, and imagine new possibilities.This workbook covers: Same & Different, Sorting, Counting to 20, Quantities, Writing Numbers, Addition & Subtract

Matt is being punished for a crime he saw, but didn't commit. Instead of being locked up, he is being sent to the middle of nowhere to live with a new foster mom, as part of a government scheme called The Leaf Project. But Matt's new home provides anything but peace and quiet. His new guardian is involved in very sinister things . . . and the whole town seems to be on her side. Everybody who tries to help Matt winds up disappearing . . . or dead. The truth is much bigger than Matt or the town -- but Matt is the only person who can stop the ultimate evil from being unleashed.

This deluxe course has everything you need to learn German from scratch or to revive the German that you learned years ago. Ultimate German combines conversation and culture in an easy-to-follow, enjoyable, and effective format. It’s the perfect way to learn German for school, for travel, for work, or for personal enrichment. In this book you’ll find:‧ 40 lessons with lively dialogues including the most common and useful idiomatic expressions.‧ English translations and explanations of German grammar and usage, pronunciation, vocabulary, and culture notes.‧ Quizzes and review sections to check your progress.‧ A complete summary of German grammar, and verb charts covering all major tenses.‧ A section on letter writing for business or social occasions.‧ An extensive two-way glossary.‧ Up-to-date computer and Internet vocabulary, information on euros, and more!

Join the toughest crew of Autobots around on a pair of missions where they'll face seemingly insurmountable odds and things are guaranteed to end badly.First, the Wreckers and their leader, Springer, are sent to investigate Garrus-9, a prison that fell to the Decepticons three years ago, with no communications in or out since. Who's really behind the prison siege, and what dark secret awaits Springer inside? The answers to those questions will send this mission to the razor's edge!Then, Prowl has been kidnapped. Worse for him, it seems like no one really cares, thanks to his history of messing with people's lives. The only person he trusts to rescue him is Springer of the Wreckers. Traitors are revealed, secrets come to light, and it may all be more than even the baddest crew of Autobots can handle. Collects Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers #1-5, named the #1 Transformers series by IGN, and Transformers: Sins of the Wreckers #1-5.

Something extraordinary is about to happen to Charlotte Mielswetzski. It's not the very cute kitten that appears out of nowhere. It's not the arrival of her cousin Zee, who believes he's the cause of a mysterious sickness that has struck his friends back in England. And it's not the white-faced, yellow-eyed men in tuxedos who follow Charlotte everywhere. What's so extraordinary is not any one of these things. It's all of them. When Charlotte's friends start to get sick, Charlotte and Zee set out to find a cure. Their quest leads them to a not-so-mythical Underworld, where they face Harpies that love to rhyme, gods with personnel problems, and ghosts with a thirst for blood. Charlotte and Zee learn that in a world overrun by Nightmares, Pain, and Death, the really dangerous character is a guy named Phil. And then they discover that the fate of every person -- living and dead -- is in their hands.

Sadie is a little girl with a big imagination. She has been a girl who lived under the sea and a boy raised by wolves. She has had adventures in wonderland and visited the world of fairytales. She whispers to the dresses in her closet and talks to birds in the treetops. She has wings that take her anywhere she wants to go, but that always bring her home again. She likes to make things -- boats out of boxes and castles out of cushions. But more than anything Sadie likes stories, because you can make them from nothing at all. For Sadie, the world is so full of wonderful possibilities ... This is Sadie, and this is her story.

In this thoroughly revised edition of his classic book, Alan Weiss shows how consulting fees are dependent on only two things: value provided in the perception of the buyer and the intent of the buyer and the consultant to act ethically. Many consultants, however, fail to understand that perceived value is the basis of the fee, or that they must translate the importance of their advice into long-term gains for the client in the client's perception. Still others fail to have the courage and the belief system that support the high value delivered to clients, thereby reducing fees to a level commensurate with the consultant's own low self-esteem. Ultimately, says Weiss, consultants, not clients, are the main cause of low consulting fees.

Learning while playing is the name of the game: Parents are forever looking for things to keep children entertained while on a road trip-whether it's a 10-minute ride to Grandma's house or a flight across the country They'll find the perfect solution in Twirl's Matching Game Books.- Four activities in one Slide the panels to find matching pairs; spot the creatures in the big picture; identify them by their characteristics; play hide-and seek with the matching pairs, or even come up with games of their own- An interactive game book that trains visual memory, increases attention to detail, and builds vocabulary too- Colorful and whimsical illustrations of a wide variety of bugs and little creaturesFans of Matching Game Book: Bugs will also enjoy the interactive learning in other books in the Matching Game Book series, including Animals, Zoom , and Colors.- Ideal for travelling and learning on the go- Books for 3-5 years old- Books for preschool and kindergarten learning

Emotions and learning how to handle them are an important part of a child’s social emotional development. Guess the Emotions invites young readers to see how the characters on each page react to feeling a certain emotion. Each full-page spread introduces a different emotion, such as feel scared because of thunder; feeling angry because a child had a toy taken away; what we look like when we feel sad; things that make us happy; and advice on how to handle different emotions. Each spread contains 7 flaps with the answer hidden beneath. Children will love to open and explore the 35 flaps throughout the book. With adorable, full-color illustrations throughout, Guess the Emotions is the perfect interactive book to introduce young children to the complex topic of emotions.

THE BRAND NEW NOVEL FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING, BOOKER PRIZE-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THE OVERSTORY'It changed how I thought about the Earth and our place in it. . .. It changed how I see things and that's always, for me, a mark of a book worth reading.' Barack Obama on The Overstory'Really, just one of the best novels, period.' Ann Patchett on The Overstory'Breathtaking.' Barbara Kingsolver on The Overstory_________________________Picked as one of the 'Best Books of 2021' in the Sunday TimesTheo Byrne is a promising young astrobiologist who has found a way to search for life on other planets dozens of light years away. He is also the widowed father of a most unusual nine-year-old.His son Robin is funny, loving, and filled with plans. He thinks and feels deeply, adores animals, and can spend hours painting elaborate pictures. He is also on the verge of being expelled from third grade, for smashing his friend's face with a metal thermos.What can a father do, when the only solution off

A fun, quirky look at the weird and wonderful side of physics, Can You Feel the Force? explores the physics of everyday things — from how balloons stretch and stick to walls, to why the sky is blue, to why stars twinkle.Designed to appeal equally to children who are intimidated by science and those who love it,Can you Feel the Force? is not just a reference book — it's interactive with fun activities to try at home. Inside the pages are age appropriate text and experiments that will determine what's the best seat on a roller coaster, why does bubble gum stretch, why do fighter pilots have to wear specially tightened underwear, and why the world looks weird when you drive a car at the speed of light. Discover the recipe for slime, the secret of piercing a balloon without bursting it, and find out how to stick objects together with nothing but the magical force of friction; plus learn the ideas and discoveries of Galileo, Newton, Franklin and other key players in the defining principles

Rachel Bright's In a Minute, Mama Bear is the first in a new series following Mama Bear and Bella Bear, from the author and illustrator of the #1 Publishers Weekly bestseller Love Monster.Mama Bear is all ready to start her busy day: there are errands to run, classes to get to, and lots more to do. Mama is raring to go! But toddler Bella is lagging behind. So Mama Bear decides to throw the to-do list out the window and spend the day playing and relaxing in the park with Bella Bear—and together they find that sometimes, when things don’t go as planned, they can still have a whole lot of fun.

This second volume fills in another major gap in Star Trek lore, courtesy of these never-before reprinted comics that originally appeared in weekly British magazines in the early 1970s. There's much to love about these wonky, way-out writings and their atypical artwork. These oft-forgotten Star Trek tales represent a different era. They're lost gems with many facets and a unique perspective, an eccentric corner of Star Trek history unlike any other. These are the U.K. voyages of the Starship Enterprise—and, now, at last, fans everywhere can experience them. As a special bonus, Rich Handley provides the first half of a detailed encyclopedia of all things Star Trek from these British comics. Exploring the minutiae is half the fun of enjoying a franchise, and when it comes to Trek, there's no end of trivia to devour!

The zany characters of the STEAM Team will guide kids ages 5-7 through this engaging, fact-packed book all about the key STEAM subjects: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.This bright and cheery illustrated book for kids ages 5-7 breaks down STEAM subjects, like science and technology, into fun and easily understandable chunks. Join the STEAM Team to unravel the mysteries of the world: Find out how robots work, what a food chain is, where lightning comes from, how lungs allow you to breathe, and much more. The STEAM Team characters (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) guide the reader through the book and are always on hand with tips, fun facts, and simple explanations. With sections covering living things, the human body, space, physics, geography, math, engineering, and chemistry, this book is a perfect introduction for kids starting to learn about science at school, or those who are just developing an interest in how the world works.

An illustrated book of 100 first words in English, French, and Spanish, including 100 double-sided flash cards.The optimal time for a child to learn another language is from birth to 3 years—at the same time he or she is learning a first language—so My Very First 100 Words includes 100 everyday words in three languages. Every word is illustrated with a colorful, eye-catching photograph and on a separate double-sided flash card the word is translated into French and Spanish. Categories include At the Farm, At the Zoo, Under the Sea, Eat, and Things to Wear. With its bright colors and clear design, this essential first words book and card pack will be loved by babies and toddlers and used by parents time and again, as they encourage those all-important early language skills.

Children will find out about the universe, our solar system, observations of the starry skies, and the mind-blowing wonders of outer space.From the birth of stars to the mysteries of black holes, the Universe has been constantly studied to understand how it works. Learn about icy planets and explosive stars, far-off galaxies that powerful telescopes looking deep into space have captured, observatories and astronomy, and whole new worlds discovered by space-exploring probes in this beautifully illustrated children's book that is crammed with amazing facts about the universe. Part of the award-winning DK findout! series, this engaging book includes amazing photography and illustrations that help children understand the wonders of the universe. Written by experts in space exploration, and checked by an educational consultant, DK findout! Universe is ideal for school projects or for children who simply love to learn about all things about space.

The influence of intellectuals is not only greater than in previous eras but also takes a very different form from that envisioned by those like Machiavelli and others who have wanted to directly influence rulers. It has not been by shaping the opinions or directing the actions of the holders of power that modern intellectuals have most influenced the course of events, but by shaping public opinion in ways that affect the actions of power holders in democratic societies, whether or not those power holders accept the general vision or the particular policies favored by intellectuals. Even government leaders with disdain or contempt for intellectuals have had to bend to the climate of opinion shaped by those intellectuals.Intellectuals and Society not only examines the track record of intellectuals in the things they have advocated but also analyzes the incentives and constraints under which their views and visions have emerged. One of the most surprising aspects of this study is how oft

Hailed everywhere as a masterpiece of suspense, John le CarrAc's return to Africa is the story of Bruno Salvador (aka Salvo), the 25-year-old orphaned love child of an Irish missionary and a Congolese woman. Quickly rising to the top of his profession as an interpreter, Salvo is dispatched by British Intelligence to a top-secret meeting between Western financiers and East Congolese warlords, where he hears things not meant for his ears - and is forced to interpret matters never intended for his reawoken African conscience. By turns thriller, love story, and comic allegory of our times, THE MISSION SONGAyrecounts Salvo's heroically naA_ve journey out of the dark of Western hypocrisy and into the heart of lightness."A ragingly readable adventure tale. . . . Every issue of today is here: class warfare, race, torture, immigration, language. But THE MISSION SONG is also a tender love story, a fast-paced thriller, and a story with as many brilliant minor characters as major. Like another fav

Award-winning author Kathleen Krull zeros in on the formative first 22 years of the life of Ted Geisel. This is the first picture book biography of Dr. Seuss, written especially for his young fans who want to know what made him tick. The animals in the zoo that his father ran and his fondness for drawing them, the injustices he suffered as the child of German immigrants, and his inherent sense of humor all fed into the imagination of this boy. He was a square peg in a round hole until he found that he could make a living doing exactly what he pleased—doodling and writing funny things about the world as he saw it.The last section of the book outlines the important events in his adult life. In addition to the evocative paintings by Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher, the book is profusely decorated with art from Dr. Seuss books.From the Hardcover edition.

They say there are only two things you can count on. But that was before Death started pondering the existential. Of course,the last thing anyone needs is a squeamish Grim Reaper and soon his Discworld bosses have sent him off with best wishes anda well-earned gold watch. Now Deathis having the time of his life, findinggreener pastures where he can put hisscythe to a whole new use.But like every cutback in an importantpublic service, Death's demise soon leads to chaos and unrest—literally, for those whose time was supposed to be up, like Windle Poons. The oldest geezer in the entire faculty of Unseen University—home of magic, wizardry, and big dinners—Windle was looking forward to a wonderful afterlife,not this boring been-there-done-that routine. To get the fresh start he deserves,Windle and the rest of Ankh-Morpork's undead and underemployed set off to find Death and save the world for the living(and everybody else, of course).

Unwrap some Christmas magic with this advent calendar of 24 mini books from the iconic Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Inside each envelope, children will find stories about inspirational people from across the world, from ground-breaking musician Elton John and eco hero Steve Irwin, to freedom-fighter Martin Luther King and visionary artist Frida Kahlo. Discover the incredible lives of these bold little dreamers: Charles Dickens, Dolly Parton, Amelia Earhart, Aretha Franklin, Martin Luther King, Stephen Hawking, Jane Austen, David Bowie, Albert Einstein, Elton John, Ernest Shackleton, Malala Yousafzai, Freddie Mercury, Frida Kahlo, Astrid Lindgren, Muhammad Ali, Jane Goodall, Lewis Hamilton, Neil Armstrong, Steve Irwin, Anna Pavlova, Zaha Hadid, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists, to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things

Good things happen when you stand up for yourself! Petronius is the funniest clown in the world, but he's tired of being told what to do by the ringmaster. The animals are tired of being bossed around too. So, Petronius and his friends--Theodore the donkey, Ferdinand the horse, Gustav the lion, Luise the giraffe, and Otto the dog--leave the circus. With a little patience and creativity, the friends realize just what it would take to make them happy. They may not have a big top, but Petronius can tell his wonderful stories, the dog can run free without his collar, and the horse can nap through the waltz if he's getting sleepy. And soon the band of friends perform the show they've always dreamed of doing. This picture book classic from 1961 has been newly illustrated by award winner Torben Kuhlmann for a whole new generation to enjoy.

*Selected as One of Oprah’s Favorite Things 2021* “It’s never too early to introduce youngsters to inspiring people who have changed the world.” – As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com Meet three inspirational women from the world of science: Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart and Marie Curie! This boxed gift set of three hardback books from the internationally bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces little dreamers to the lives of these incredible women who worked in the field of science… and changed the world. In these remarkable true stories, learn how three women overcame hardship to achieve great success in science. Ada Lovelace—despite growing up without a father and becoming very sick with measles as a child—went on to become the world’s first computer programmer.Amelia Earhart challenged conventional stereotypes, showing the world how brave and adventurous a woman could be by setting aviation records and undertaking dangerous flying missions. Marie Curie was unable to go to

From the creators of There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight comes a fun fractured fairy tale about an aspiring chef who mistakenly turns story ingredients into delectable dishes. . . . Uh-oh!In the magical land of fairy tales, William doesn’t quite fit in. He’d rather poach pears than pursue princesses, and he values gnocchi over knighthood. . . . When he stumbles on a delivery of food destined for Fairy-Tale Headquarters (a pumpkin, apples, and a few measly beans), he decides to spice things up and whips the paltry ingredients into delectable dishes. But as you might have guessed, Snow White’s wicked stepmother doesn’t exactly want her magic apple baked and drizzled with caramel. The team that brought you There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight delivers a hilariously fractured, whipped, and souffléed fairy tale that is chock-full of delicious details and jokes to satisfy every appetite!