One day at her dad’s house, a young girl finds two old potatoes in the cupboard. “Gross.” But before she can throw them away, her dad suggests they try to grow new potatoes from the old ones, which ha
Is there a Goffin in your attic? Meet the Goffins in this brand new series from a beloved award-winning author!George's grandma is ill, so he and his mum and dad have moved into her house to look afte
To claim his throne, Jason together with his Argonauts must fight Harpies, wild bulls, Scylla, a fierce monster, and cross Charybdis, a dangerous whirlpool, in order to capture the Golden Fleece and r
Compass Publishing brings Jane Austen’s delightfully engaging novel to its line of Compass Classic Readers. English language learners of all ages will enjoy developing their vocabulary and reading flu
London's most notorious rogue—decadent, depraved, forbidden The ladies of the ton won't stop whispering about deliciously wicked Jack Dodger—once a thieving street urchin, now the wealthy owner of L
It is the 1930 and the fire of the freedom movement from distant Bengal and Delhi is warming the bones of the small town in Mysore, where Kaveri and Setu grow up. Theirs is a liberal, prosperous house
In this story, the world is dark and King Lion wants someone to go to the King of the Sky and ask for light. After many animals try and fail, Anansi the spider offers to go. In this timeless story fro
Kate Chopin was one of the most individual and adventurous of nineteenth-century American writers, whose fiction explored new and often startling territory. When her most famous story, The Awakening
Folklorist Rosa Medina investigates a purported government agency that is cloning monsters--a combination of Chupacabras and aliens--intended to take over the world.
Cosmo the witch-cat is back, and he's got his paws full with his new brothers and sisters. Especially when the kittens accidentally fall under the kindly Frog-Witch’s spell and are turned into frogs t
Stroke, tickle and touch the textures together with your baby and help them discover all about playtime. Let their little hands roam and feel how cuddly the teddies are but how shiny and smooth the to
Eighth grader Scarlett is boy crazy -- and not just a little boy crazy. We're talking seriously, utterly, completely, 100-percent boy crazy! So much so that her mother, in an effort to curb Scarlett's
An original and witty take on a classic theme—being afraid of the dark In this warm-hearted tale, Emily and Stanley find a "Thing" crying outside their window. They embark on a series of adventures
Raymond Carver called Anton Chekhov "the greatest short story writer who has ever lived." This unequivocal verdict on Chekhov's genius has been echoed many times by writers as diverse as Katherine Ma
TIE ME UP! TURN ME ON!If the scent of well-oiled leather and the crack of a whip get you hot, you've come to the right place. In the kinkiest collection ever, Letters to Penthouse's most adventurous
As Senator Braddock's only daughter Shondra Braddock seemed to have it all: brains, beauty and the bank account of an heiress. But she didn't have answers. Determined to discover the connection betwe
Winter Ashburn was once the toast of the ton, but now she skirts the margins of high society by stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Her latest mark is none other than Rory Jameson, the rake wh
Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. She won't touch her squishy soft-boiled egg. She trades away her chicken-salad sandwich at lunch. She turns up her nose at
[star] “This potent synthesis of art and prose conveys a child’s first awareness of the changing seasons with reverence and wonder.”—School Library Journal (starred review)When the leaves on Fletcher’s favorite tree turn brown and start to fall, Fletcher worries. What is happening to his tree? As this charming, elegant story unfolds, an inquisitive young fox learns that things change-and that change can be absolutely magical.[burst] Features an ice-covered tree decorated with silver glitter!
The voices gathered in this book represent critical and personal responses to Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. They are a second volley following the immediate journalism, and suggest the kind of
The Bloodiest Battle in World HistoryAt Stalingrad 3.2 million men and women will die. Those fighting include:Captain Jack Towers of the US Army Air Corps—who will learn duty, courage and . . .
It takes a dog to smell danger!Before Rosie could stop him, Bone Breath shot out from behind the car where she and Kayo hid and began barking at the vandals who were destroying the school statue. Reck
"This newly revised book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of New York and the habitats in which they live. You'll find information about where and how plant
Presents an introduction to electricity, discussing the principles of currents, conduction, circuits, and voltage, along with instructions for simple experiments that demonstrate these principles.
Presents an introduction to the basic food groups, describing how they contribute to a healthy body and providing recipes for preparing dishes from each group.
Gidaado the Fourth and his albino camel are working for a famous General in his campaign to win the state elections. General Crêpe-Sombo is everyone's hero, but Sophie reckons there is something fishy
Often mistaken for a boy because of her haircut and name, Alex Morningside is an inquisitive girl of ten-and-a-half who attends the prestigious Wigpowder-Steele Academy. Unfortunately, though she love
Bringing together six of Turgenev's best known stories in volume, this collection includes "First Love," "Asya," "Mumu," "The Diary of a Superfluous Man," "Song of Triumphant Love," and "King Lear of
Curious babies will love this new Baby Einstein board book, featuring stunning full-color photos ofneighborhood animals with touch and feel panels. Babies will be introduced to animals that live in t
The watercolor collages and simple poetic text within the sturdy pages and padded cover feature teach children about the roles that red, yellow, and blue play in their everyday lives.
