Mary Shelley began writing Frankenstein when she was only eighteen. At once a Gothic thriller, a passionate romance, and a cautionary tale about the dangers of science, Frankenstein tells the story of committed science student Victor Frankenstein. Obsessed with discovering the cause of generation and life and bestowing animation upon lifeless matter, Frankenstein assembles a human being from st…
Little ones will love the funny adventures of the bright colorful fish in these big, shaped board books which include angelfish, clownfish, parrotfish, & pufferfish.
Travel back in time with this visual guide to the history of human conflict, tracing the evolution of technology and tactics from the ancient world to the American Civil War! Combining beautiful nineteenth century engravings, artwork, and diagrams with an engaging and informative modern text, The History of Warfare narrates humankind's timeless capacity for devising new ways of waging war on…
A picture book which combines story with information helps curious young minds learn about the waterbed antics of the eel. It features an accompanying CD with fun facts, songs, sound effects and a story reading by TV actor Stephen Tompkinson.