story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation. The countless lupines that bloom along the coast of Maine are the legacy of the real Miss Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who scattered lupine seeds everywhere she went. Miss Rumphius received the Ameri…
George is going to visit a new kind of zoo where the animals all roam free. Some of those animals look like a lot of fun—so much fun that a curious monkey can’t resist joining them. Giraffes and flamingos are close enough to touch, but George befriends a baby rhino who seems a little sad. Who better to lure her from her hiding place than George? And just in time for her special birthday par…
A learner's thesaurus of over 15,000 words and expressions from written and spoken British and American English with CD-ROM. The learner's thesaurus helps students distinguish between similar words and use them correctly. The 2,000 entries:- include between three and ten near synonyms, showing the differences between them in terms of meaning, grammar, register, collocations, and frequency;- hel…
It shows what a complex and magnificient world we have inherited, how it works, what bad stewards, we have been, and most important, how we can mend our ways before it is too late. It is in fact a sort of blueprint for our survival.'
This beautiful history atlas helps children learn about world history, all the way from the first humans leaving Africa right up to how the world looks now, with a modern world map. It's packed with more than 40 historical maps and fascinating nuggets of information about the past.
This is the ideal reference companion for students of physics and an essential study guide for examination candidates. Clear definitions of all the key terms and concepts. Brightly illustrated with useful diagrams. Comprehensive cross-referencing to link related areas. Detailed index to guarantee easy reference. Internet links to recommended websites.