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A holiday-themed celebration of Christmas as it is celebrated in various world cultures includes tributes to such traditions as Brazil's holiday fireworks, South Africa's mango tree decorating and the

Lions and tigers and panda bears--oh my! This adorable new 8x8 lets readers explore the wild world of animals across the globe. Meet cute kangaroos in Australia and fuzzy reindeer in Sweden. Plus each

It's school time around the world! From China to Australia, discover the fun and fascinating ways children around the world learn and play at school. You'll see kids leaving for school in Fra

"Full of flavor, wit, and drama." --QBRStep into the world of four married men whose vows didn't guarantee them a "happily ever after". . .Kyle runs a booming busin

What do Julius Caesar, Rosa Parks, and Vincent van Gogh all have in common? They're all fascinating figures who shaped our world! Learn about these and so many more historical VIPs in 30 People Wh

Describes the special relationship that exists between children and their pet dogs all around the world.

From orange papayas in Costa Rica, to pink tulips in the Netherlands, colors are all around the world. This adorable board book features sturdy pull-out pages that extend the image with extra, colorfu

The “unparalleled romantic adventure”* of Nalini Singh’s New York Times bestselling series continues as a new dawn begins for the Psy-Changeling world… The Psy-Changeling world has undergone a st

Children can count from one to ten with friends from around the world in this charming illustrated board book. The book has sturdy board pages and it includes all-new artwork that's

Girls on Film is the wickedly funny and risque sequel to the bestselling A-List that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. Seventeen year-old Anna ("pronou

Welcome to The A-List, a wickedly funny and risquT paperback original novel that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. Seventeen-year-old Upper East Side b

From the road to war to the long fight back, explore the seminal event that shaped the world we live in today.World War Two was the most destructive event of the twentieth century, and this small but

Back in Black is the 5th guilty pleasure in this witty series that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. It's time for the Beverly Hills High senior class

A quirky, unique look at the history of the First World War. What made the Great War stand out from all others? What incredible things—no matter how risky or bizarre—did people do to defend thei

Chief Rhino is the bravest person in Whoops-a-Daisy World, so when he sees the flicker of flames in a window, he knows he must race to the rescue. If anyone can save the day, Chief Rhino can! In this

Tall Cool One is the fourth novel in this witty and risqu series that takes readers behind the scenes of the intoxicating world of Hollywood glitterati. New York blueblood Anna Percy came to L.A. to l

The A Circuit is the top of the top when it comes to horse shows. It's a world with its own rules and superprivileged lifestyles. Teens travel the circuit all year, showing horses that cost as much as

Reformatted in a fun and fresh package, this favorite Q&A title for the 10+ crowd will tell readers everything they ever wanted to know about the prehistoric beasts that used to rule the world. In

Little ones will love the vehicles such as a gondola, a double-decker bus, and a plane featured in this book that highlights vehicles from around the world! The charming book has stu

In the Ichidian Universe where The League is law, most live in fear. We fight back. Welcome to a world where corrupt assassination politics dominate everyone. It’s kill or be killed in, Born of Night,

Get ready for your AP exam with this straightforward and easy-to-follow study guide, updated for all the latest exam changes!5 Steps to a 5: AP World History features an effective, 5-step plan to guid

Enter The World of the Trylle SWITCHED When Wendy Everly was six years old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. Eleven years later, Wendy discovers she is a changelin

【經典英語學習版】跟著美國最會說故事的校長爺爺，一起擴充你的英文字彙！全美中小學生指定讀物，西方家庭必備經典50位教育人士、讀者一致推薦，國中小學生必讀「跨領域」、「知識性」讀物◎台灣唯一，經典英語學習版，讓你從歷史故事中擴充重要的英文字彙。◎全球超過10,000,000人讀過的世界歷史，遍及美國、韓國、日本、中國◎獲選美國中小學生最佳讀物◎1924年首印後，不斷再版，至今仍然是美國卡爾維特學校的

Supporting achievement in the latest syllabus, this stretching course builds the advanced skills students will need for Cambridge assessment and for higher education. Engaging, real world applications

Telling the story of gardens from paradise gardens of the ancient world to classically-influenced Renaissance gardens, and from wartime Digging for Victory to contemporary decking, barbecues and archi

A humourous guide that explores the hard lives of Victorian servants. It offers glimpses into the strict and sometimes downright bizarre world of the Victorian upper classes.

Quirky and humourous look at the history, development and evolution of whisky, from its humble roots in the monasteries to the drinks cabinets of the world. Features fascinating facts, bizarre stories

This book explores how everyone can be good global citizens through case studies and practical suggestions. How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explores the issues of peace and conflict, including why peace is important and how we can keep the peace.It includes a profile of Leymah Gbowee and projects such as how to activate to draw a peace path and how to organise a day of peace. The I'm a Global Citizen series explores the concept of 'Global Citizenship': recognising that the world we live in is unfair and unequal, but promoting individual and collective action to challenge and change this. Each book has information, fun activities, challenges, case studies and ideas for group and individual action presented with fun illustrations.The books promote the idea that we have power as individuals: each of us can change things, and each of us has choices about how we behave. They encourage children aged 8+ to cou

The tale of the early days of Morlock Ambrosius--master of all magical makers, wandering swordsman, and son of Merlin--concludes!From beyond the northern edge of the world, the Sunkillers (undying ene

Charting the quirky past of one of the most important cities in the world, this title challenges what you thought you knew and blow your mind with things you most certainly didn't.

Wine: A Very Peculiar History? takes a sideways look at one of the oldest and most widely consumed beverages in the world. You’ll learn about the origins of the fermenting process, the vintner’s craft

John Wells may have left the CIA, but he hasn’t left the high-stakes world of espionage, where hidden battles determine the fate of nations. In Saudi Arabia, King Abdullah is losing his hold. A series

Focusing on dinosaurs less than fifteen feet in length, the author/illustrator relates their size to objects common in a child’s world: a tricycle, a refrigerator, a backpack, to name a few. “A winner by any measure!”--Booklist

Great Scots, A Very Peculiar History looks at a whole host of great (and not so great) Scots and their influence on the world. The book features a short history of each person, detailing their achieve

Taking a look at how Britain survived the bombing of its major cities, this title tells a story of blackouts, Bletchley Park and bravery during the darkest (literally) period of World War II. From Dun

She is a woman who lives between pleasure and pain—the pure, scintillating pleasure of the flesh and the kind of pain that has rocked the world and left it strewn with chaos set to a hip-hop be

Maths + history + jokes - boring bits = A Quick History of Maths. This book begins around 43,000 years ago with a notched baboon leg, the Lebombo bone (the very first mathematical object in the world)

Brystal and her friends have saved the world from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community. But in this magical series, their journey is just beginning . . .When

A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all agesHow did a land and people of such immense diversity come together under a banner of freedom and equality to form one of the most remarkable nations in the world? Everyone from young adults to grandparents will be fascinated by the answers uncovered in James West Davidson's vividly told A Little History of the United States. In 300 fast-moving pages, Davidson guides his readers through 500 years, from the first contact between the two halves of the world to the rise of America as a superpower in an era of atomic perils and diminishing resources.In short, vivid chapters the book brings to life hundreds of individuals whose stories are part of the larger American story. Pilgrim William Bradford stumbles into an Indian deer trap on his first day in America; Harriet Tubman lets loose a pair of chickens to divert attention from escaping slaves; the toddler Andrew Carnegie, later an ambi

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