Alien Books

Explore the history and traditions of Thanksgiving with wonderful and diverse books such as On the Mayflower, Squanto's Journey, The First Thanksgiving, A Plump and Perky Turkey , Gracias, the Thanksg

Kiki Smith: Prints, Books, and Things is the most complete survey yet of Smith's printed art. Published to accompany an exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, in the winter of 2003-4, it c

Now Available in a box set-the first four Dark Tower Books -- with new material from the author!The GunslingerThe Drawing of the ThreeThe Waste LandsWizard and Glass In this brilliant series, Stephen

When huge alien spiders or ocean-dwelling mutant dinosaurs hell-bent on destruction decide to pay a visit to humankind, they always seem to stop in Japan first. So Crazy Japanese Toys! showcases a cas

Curious George is one of the most beloved of all children’s book characters. Now, in these four board books, toddlers can learn about basic concepts—including the alphabet, opposites, emotions, and co

Earth and its society have been changed irrevocably in the aftermath of Ender Wiggin's victory over the Formics. The unity forced upon the warring nations by an alien enemy has shattered. Nations are

A unique, updated resource for parents and teachers contains more than six hundred annotated listings of a variety of books for girls, from toddlers to adolescents, that feature female protagonists wh

Books 1-8 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series plus an interview with Mary Pope Osborne! Meet Jack and Annie! Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids. But when

Because women read books differently than guys do...Every woman knows ... books are more than a way to kill time on the bus — they're therapy that fits in our bag. Whether we're wallowing in a sullen

Looking for facts about the characters, starships, weaponry, droids, alien species, and historic battles in the most amazing adventure of them all? From airspeeders to starfighters, Coruscant to Tato

Many light-years away from the safety of the Federation, the Starship Enterprise™ stands guard over an alien world whose unique natural resources could change the balance of power throughout the

After watching a cataclysmic battle between UFOs and the U.S. navy, pleasure boater Richard Ashton picks up a downed alien pilot who looks just like a beautiful human woman. Original.

HumanturnedPredator Machiko Noguchi finds her loyalties confounded when she stumbles upon a trio of humans who are stranded on a planet seeded with Alien eggs, and Predators who intend to hunt the hat

After thousands of years searching, humans stand on the verge of first contact with an alien race. Two human groups: the Qeng Ho, a culture of free traders, and the Emergents, a ruthless society base

Easy-to-use art lessons with award-winning books.

Long before the Babylon 5 space station brought Humans face-to-facewith alien races, they discovered an extraordinary breed among their very own . . .The year is 2115. Shock waves follow in the wake o

Culled from the late author's collection of unpublished materials and papers, this volume offers twenty-four essays on such subjects as the miracle of language and the magic of books, readers, and wri

At one magical instant in your early childhood, the page of a book?that string of confused, alien ciphers?shivered into meaning. Words spoke to you, gave up their secrets; at that moment, whole univer

"Marines, we have just become a low-tech deep recon patrol . . ."Stranded in a hellish alien desert, stripped of their strategic systems, quick reaction force, and supporting arms, a

Writing with Pictures is a step-by-step guide to creating children’s books. It offers advice covering a book's preliminary stages through publication, and describes how to tell a story visually, devel

Luke Skywalker dreamed of advantues out among the stars and alien worlds. But when he intercepted a message from a beautiful captive princess, he got more than he had bargained for--and that was how t

At Home with Books is a visual delight, a helpful resource, and an inspiration for every bibliophile with a growing home library. Includes professional advice on editing and categorizing your library;

During a brutally hot summer, New York Police detectives Rasche and Shaefer come across the murderous work of an alien predator and soon receive a sinister warning from the military to mind their own

In the aftermath of his terrible war, Ender Wiggin disappeared, and a powerful voice arose: The Speaker for the Dead, who told the true story of the Bugger War.Now, long years later, a second alien ra

Winner of the Hugo and Nebula AwardsIn order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant yo

Wilks was a space marine with a near-fatal flaw:??he had a heart.??Billie was a child, the only survivor of a far-flung colony outpost.??Thrown together in the last hellish night of an alien invasion,

Winner of the Hugo and Nebula AwardsIn order to develop a secure defense against a hostile alien race's next attack, government agencies breed child geniuses and train them as soldiers. A brilliant yo

In the aftermath of his terrible war, Ender Wiggin disappeared, and a powerful voice arose: The Speaker for the Dead, who told the true story of the Bugger War.Now, long years later, a second alien ra

It is every mother's nightmare. An ex-husband abducts her children and spirits them abroad, far from the reach of U.S. law to an alien culture, where a mother may not even have the right to custody of

Newspapers (E. Taylor, et al.). Magazines (M. Vignelli, et al.). Books (J. Tschichold, et al.). Technical Appendix. Glossary of Computer Terminology. Acknowledgments. Bibliography. Index.

Books 1-8 of the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series plus an interview with Mary Pope Osborne!Meet Jack and Annie!Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids. But when the

How big is big? In this large board book from award-winning creator Xavier Deneux, children learn how different animals compare in size: from the tall turkey to the enormous blue whale. The turkey is a big bird, but a bear is bigger. A walrus is big, but a hippo is even bigger! The bold attention-grabbing visuals provide a close-up of the animals' large sizes and the added facts about what they eat--plus flaps, die-cuts and more--make this book a delightful introduction to the world of animals.- A captivating animal-themed book- Bold, eye-catching illustrations- interactive elements- Durable board book format Big, Big Animals is perfect for very young animal fans!- Fun family read-aloud books- Books for children aged 0-3- Books for toddlers and preschoolers

A Wolfson History Prize FinalistA Sunday Times Book of the Year "If you care about books, and if you believe we must all stand up to the destruction of knowledge and cultural heritage, this is a brilliant read--both powerful and prescient."--Elif Shafak "Wonderful...full of good stories and burning with passion."--Sunday Times "Timely and authoritative...Touches not only high politics but also information technology and life-and-death drama...I enjoyed it immensely."--Philip Pullman "The sound of a warning vibrates through this book."--The Guardian "Essential reading for anyone concerned with libraries and what Ovenden outlines as their role in 'the support of democracy, the rule of law and open society.'"--Wall Street Journal "Ovenden emphasizes that attacks on books, archives and recorded information are the usual practice of authoritarian regimes."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post Libraries have been ransacked since ancient times but the deliberate destruction of knowledge has increa

Zack isn't convinced that books are for him - they're too long, they're boring and he would rather watch TV. But thanks to his friend Ro's stubborn efforts, Zack falls for books hook, line and sinker,

Celebrate the festive season with this collection of twenty-four individually-wrapped mini books from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, packaged together in a beautiful hardback slipcase with ribbon

The world of Fablehaven returns with this collectible boxed set featuring the first three books in the New York Times bestselling sequel series from Brandon Mull.In the long-awaited sequel to Fablehav

One of . . .Good Housekeeping's ';35 Best Books to Add to Your Reading List ASAP' *; Travel + Leisure's ';';The 20 Most Anticipated Books of Summer 2020'In the latest thriller fromNew York Timesbestse

A the New York Times and Wall Street Journal Bestseller'Few books are as well-matched to the moment of their publication' - Dan Hopkins, The Washington Post'Powerful [and] intelligent' - Fareed Zakari

Ivy and Bean meets Alien in my Pocket in this chapter book series about Frankie Sparks, a third grader who uses her love for science and math to help her solve problems she comes across in her daily life.Meet Frankie Sparks! As the self-proclaimed best inventor in third-grade, Frankie uses her knack for invention, and love for STEM/STEAM to problem-solve a variety of issues, both in and out of the classroom.This boxed set includes:Frankie Sparks and the Class PetFrankie Sparks and the Talent Show TrickFrankie Sparks and the Big Sled ChallengeFrankie Sparks and the Lucky Charm

Handpicked by Amazon kids’ books editor, Seira Wilson, for Prime Book Box – a children’s subscription that inspires a love of reading.An instant New York Times bestseller!"A Harry Potter-esque adventu