First published in 1887, Fences, Gates, and Bridges is an instructional guide to thebest ways to build a variety of fences, gates, hedges, bridges, and culverts. Thesection on fences boasts a wealth
More adventures of the irrepressible Iggy as told by her sister Flo, by Jenny Valentine, winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for her debut novel, Finding Violet Park. This is the third out
One book is never enough to explore the wide range of synonyms! The crazy and zany cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of synonyms to make writing superb or terrific. Bri
Describes the onset of puberty, discussing male and female anatomy and the physical changes that occur during this time period, along with advice on sexual activity and on making social and emotional
Rag, Theme and Variations is a short fun tune for cornet and piano that is ideal at the end of a concert or as an encore. Presented here is a rag in its traditional, literal form that concludes and
Small Knight and George the Dragon are off on quest?to rescue the world's biggest chocolate cake that's been stolen in the night by some daring robber-brigands. But will the wild and hungry robber-bri
Science and religion are compatible, declares the famous physicist. In these essays, Einstein views science as the basis for a "cosmic" religion, embraced by all who share a sense of wonder in the rat
One book is never enough to explore the wide range of verbs! The crazy cats deliver loads of additional examples to illustrate the power of both action verbs and linking verbs. Brian P. Cleary's playf
In Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, J.M. Barrie first created Peter Pan as a baby, living a wild and secret life with birds and fairies in the middle of London. Later Barrie let this remarkable chil
The great American storyteller combines wit and tenderness in this "he said/she said" narrative of life among the first humans. Additional stories include "The $30,000 Bequest," "Was It Heaven? Or Hel
In this riveting and adventure-packed follow-up to Peter and the Starcatchers, we discover Peter leaving the relative safety of Mollusk Island--along with his trusted companion Tinker Bell--for the co
These three classics of Greek literature ? often called extended poems ? helped bridge the oral and written traditions of Greek civilization. Like his contemporary, Homer, Hesiod artfully recounts the
Step-by-step guide for 16 projects shows how to turn inexpensive materials into a wide range of attractive, functional objects. Instructions are provided for creating table lamps, a dining room dome,
This new edition combines Tolstoy’s most famous short tale, The Death of Ivan Ilyich, with a less well known but equally brilliant gem, Master and Man, both newly translated by Ann Pasternak Slater. B
Now kids can learn all about this delicious fruit-from grafting young apple trees to the transformation from apple blossom to full-grown apple! With clear, simple text and bright, charming artwork, th
These two short, influential books represent the earliest authoritative statement of Dewey's revolutionary emphasis on education as an experimental, child-centered process. He declares that we must m
Pinky really wants to be an actor and is sure he'll get the lead in the school play. Rex, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with being on stage. She's afraid she'll forget her lines -- or worse. Everything changes when Pinky convinces Rex to go with him to the tryouts. Will Pinky and Rex still be best friends when the show is over?
Henry and his 180-pound dog Mudge are best friends forever. And in this fourteenth book of their adventures they celebrate Henry's birthday with bright balloons, potato-sack races, and presents.
A modern classic that no child should miss. Since it was first published in 1939, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel has delighted generations of children. Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne,
One of the handiest and most widely used identification aids. Fruit key covers 120 deciduous and evergreen species; twig key covers 160 deciduous species. Easily used. Over 300 photographs.
