Money is scarce in George’s family and so at the age of nine he has to join his father underground, hewing coal in the local mine. It’s far from the dreams George had of continuing his education, and it’s also a dangerous way to earn a living that has already claimed the life of his dad’s older brother. Not long after he starts work, a summer storm leads to flooding in the mine. Trap…
You don't need a long, boring textbook to learn about history! Starting with the events that set the stage for war and finishing with its aftermath
Will Hugo heed the pleas of the fog-shrouded figure at the window and welcome him inside? A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange. Folk say the fog plays tricks – that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people’s doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is convinced the ghost he has seen at the window is no trick of…
George and Annie are off on another cosmic adventure to figure out why strange things are happening on Earth in the fourth book of the George’s Secret Key series from Stephen and Lucy Hawking. George and his best friend Annie haven’t had any space adventures for a while and they’re missing the excitement. But not for long, because seriously strange things have started happening. Ban…
Examining the two basic components of scholarship competitionessays and interviewsthis vital guidebook offers practical advice and real-life examples to guide students through the entire application process. A roundtable panel of judges and applicants supply inside information regarding the winning qualities sought after by award-giving organizations and tips for finding scholarships by usi…
Packed with information, this book takes a detailed look at the human body, from body structure and anatomy to health and medicine. Accessible bulleted facts, photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams throughout make this series a fantastic resource for school projects or homework.
God had a plan for Noah and wanted to give him a fresh start! Ride along with Noah and a big elephant on a great adventure and learn that God protects those who love him--no matter how scary the ride!