Austin Randolph Jamison, Ninth Duke of Bradford, met the uncanny beauty at the ball at Bradford Hall. And from that first moment, he was stunned. How could this unsophisticated female, who climbed tre
The classic mystery that introduced Miss Jane MarpleMiss Jane MarpleA's passion for gossip leads to the investigation of a local manA's murder. The victim was not liked in the least, and his death is
When Princess Riva is born, a witch predicts that she will drive away when she turns sixteen, and never return, but a wise woman says the princess will sleep and not wake unless she does so by her own
When the cries of a female dolphin in distress wake a young male dolphin from his dreams, he discovers that she is caught in coral and being menaced by a white shark. With the team effort of the othe
The last words of a murdered government agent lead Tommy and Tuppence Beresford to the Sans Souci Hotel, where they're greeted with hostile guests, a mysterious hotelier, and reports of a missing gir
"Follows the slave trade from its beginnings in the fifteenth century to its abolishment after the Civil War, and describes slavery's impact on the people bought and sold."
Describes politeness as the virtue of showing concern for others and suggests ways in which politeness can be shown such as treating others with respect and using good manners.
"Describes the role of NASA engineers, technicians, flight controllers, and other specialists who stay on the ground at the Johnson Space Center in Texas and at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida as
"An introduction to the job of a teacher that examines the tasks that they perform including teaching others and planning lessons, the tools that they use such as books and computers, and the educatio
Describes the objects that reside in the Milky Way galaxy, including stars, nebulas, clusters, and black holes, and explains what astronomers have discovered about other galaxies.
"Discusses the Iroquois Indians, focusing on their tradition of building longhouses. Includes a recipe for maple candy and instructions for making a braided raffia wristband."
A biography discussing the personal life and political career of Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, who became the third president of the United States.
"Introduces some of the characteristics of honey bees that includes information on their color, their wings, their five eyes, and how they collect pollen and nectar from flowers."
Greg Rucka has earned a devoted following for his edgy Atticus Kodiak thrillers, Finder, Keeper, and Smoker. Now, in an electrifying new suspense novel, Rucka puts us in the heart and brain of Kodiak
A biography of George Washington, the Virginia farm boy who grew up to lead the American army in the Revolutionary War and become the first president of the United States.
Annie's Uncle Marco goes on one of his mysterious trips, leaving her in charge of two sealed boxes on one condition: she must not open either one while he is away. But she is tempted...and soon she ha
Papa Papa Your baby is nourished by the special bond of a father's love Tips for reading and sharing: As you read, point to and name each animal Hold your baby close while you read
Bat you'll shriek with laughter at this fang-tastic collection of Halloween knock-knock jokes designed to tickle the funny bone. Lift the flaps and follow two trick-or-treaters through a haunted house
Do your words and actions help or hurt? In this humorous guide to good behavior, Ollie Octopus, Bucky Beaver, and their friends help point the way to good behavior. For example, when Howie Hogg is fin
