Jack climbs the great beanstalk thet grows from the bean he boght and confrnts a giant at the top. A vese versions of Jack and the beanstalk, originally titled the history of Mother Twaddle and the marvelous achievements of her son Jack, written by B.A.T and published in 1807 by J. Harris, London.
This title is suitable for children aged 7 years and up. Nothing's more magical than going down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass with Alice. There, in worlds unlike any other ever created, conventional logic is turned upside down and wrong-way round to enchanting effect. Children will love reading Carroll's many humorous nonsense verses and meeting such unforgettable characters as …
Slip on the 3-D glasses and prepare yourself to see things like never before! 3-D Thrillers are packed with facts that kids want to know about some of their favorite creatures, along with amazing images that leap right off the page!
Look around to see what uses oil—cars, airplanes, boats, factories, and countless other machines. The world is dependent on oil as its main source of energy. Although oil is plentiful right now, the supply will eventually run out, and even worse, burning oil is very damaging to the environment. What alternatives can help us use less oil and how can we protect the environment? Read and find out!
The Gingerbread Boy eludes the hungry grasp of everyone he meets until he happens upon a fox more clever than he.
In the third installment of A Dog and His Girl Mysteries, things are going to the cats! Dodge and Cassie can't visit the senior center or take a walk without landing in a mystery or two. Something's up with the vitamins some people in town are taking--and something doesn't seem right about an eccentric neighbor's mysterious "fall" that leaves thirteen pets in need of homes. The former K-9 an…
Dinosaurs of every shape and size race, roar, and stomp through this colorful book of opposites. And where are all these silly-looking creatures off to? A dinosaur picnic, of course! These prehistoric pranksters and the simple, playful rhymes that accompany them will delight children everywhere. Dinosaur Roar! is an entertaining way to introduce preschoolers to the concept of opposites.
Rabbit and Hedgehog have been best friends for a very long time, but they never celebrated their birthdays. In fact, they aren't quite sure "when" their birthdays are. So Hedgehog suggests they celebrate their birthdays together-- the very next day. " But they might not be tomorrow, " Rabbit worries. " But they might be, " Hedgehog replies. " It would be a shame to miss them if they are." Havin…
This is one of the most classic books of Japanese history and still the preeminent work on the history of Japan. Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a fascinating look at the nation of Japan throughout history. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold W…
Meet Tamika Sykes--Mik to her friends (if she had any). She's hearing impaired and way too smart for her West Bronx high school. She copes by reading lips and selling homework answers, and looks forward to the time each day when she can be alone in her room drawing. She's a tough girl who never gets close to anyone, until she meets Fatima, a teenage refugee who sells newspapers on Mik's block. …