For centuries, sailors have handed down stories of the giant squid. They say this mysterious monster of the deep chases ships and battles whales. They say it can weigh up to 1,000 pounds and that its eyes can be as big as a human head! Are these stories fact or fantasy? Find out in this exciting beginning reader.
For centuries, sailors have handed down stories of the giant squid. They say this mysterious monster of the deep chases ships and battles whales. They...
This amazing true adventure story about the discovery of the Lascaux Cave will have young readers feeling that they've discovered something pretty special, too
In 1940, four teenage boys and a dog dropped themselves into a hole in the forest floor. Using a flaming grease gun as a torch, they ventured deep underground, eventually coming to a huge cave, the walls of which were covered with life-size paintings of animals. Whole herds of horses Deer with horns as big as tree branches Giant bison The boys were amazed by their discovery. They'd stumbled upon the world's finest...
This amazing true adventure story about the discovery of the Lascaux Cave will have young readers feeling that they've discovered something pretty ...
Tess, a dog lover, decides to have a contest for the best-dressed dog. From all over the world come dogs in every conceivable form of transportation, dressed in unique and outlandish costumes representing their breed or country. Which is the best-dressed dog? This children's book, with humor, humanity, and beautiful illustrations, shows how the contest is decided and by whom. A book to be enjoyed by both adults and children, for dog lovers, for astronomers and for anyone who likes stories that touch the heart.
Tess, a dog lover, decides to have a contest for the best-dressed dog. From all over the world come dogs in every conceivable form of transportation, ...
"An engrossing introduction for young adult readers to the chillingly topical subject of man vs. microbe." --The Wall Street Journal Did the Black Death destroy medieval Europe? Did cholera pave the way for modern Manhattan? Did yellow fever help end the slave trade? Remarkably, the answer to all of these questions is yes. Time and again, diseases have impacted the course of human history in surprisingly powerful ways. From influenza to smallpox, from tuberculosis to yellow fever, Bryn Barnard describes the symptoms and paths of the world's worst diseases--and how the epidemics...
"An engrossing introduction for young adult readers to the chillingly topical subject of man vs. microbe." --The Wall Street Journal Did t...