Maglos and his High Priest father control the access to the sacred site of Stonehenge where the worlds of the living and the dead meet twice a year. But times are, and when Maglos' father dies in suspicious circumstances, his uncle makes Maglos his slave. Soon after two strangers arrive from distant lands. They teach Maglos the secrets of of a new, strong metal which will soon be all important …
The orphanage in London is cold and hard and horrible, so when the priest promises the Barker brothers a better life in Australia, they jump at the chance. But it's not better, it's hard work, separation and no one caring whether or not they live or die. Then the war breaks out and the brothers are finally united, in an environment even worse than anything they've known before. A stunning…
Join a wacky animal trio on a terrific journey by train as they whizz along the track, slow down for a level crossing, rumble through a tunnel and pull up finally at the station in this picture story book for the youngest of readers.
Fun animal farmers show readers how their crops are planted and harvested using tractors, trailers, plows, and other farm machines.
When a turn-of-the-century scientist travels into the distant future in his time machine, he expects to find progress and superior people. But instead he discovers a world in decay. "Time is only a kind of Space"
Vocabulary knowledge plays a huge role in the academic success of middle school students. But which words do students need to know to master the content in their textbooks, and how can they be learned? This book has the practical answers educators need.
Flora the Fairy enjoys school. But one day, her teacher tells them they will be tested on their magic skills the next day. They have to change the class dragon, Smoky, into something else, and back again. All the children start practising but, try as she might, Flora can't remember the words of the spell. She keeps getting it wrong! Even her friend Harry can do it right – what will Flora's mu…
Flora the fairy loves going to visit Nana and Grandpop. But she is scared of their cat Rufus. He stares at her and silently follows her around. When Rufus has to stay outside because of her, Flora feels bad. What is she going to do? Luckily Nana and Grandpop have a plan to show Flora that Rufus only wants to be friends – with the help of a little fairy magic!