Publisher: Gibbs Smith
Take a walk in the mountains and sing this rollicking song, whether for you it’s a beloved campfire tradition or a brand new rhyme. Little ones will love the bouncing melody and the Meyers’ adorable illustrations, and parents will love the nostalgia of simpler times and summer camp songs.
When Josefa is met by a giant mysterious warrior claiming to be an ancestral guardian spirit, everything gets chaotic. Meanwhile Jack Bucksworth, the school bully, has stolen his family's sacred tabua and to get it back, Josefa and his friend Ming must embark on a terrifying adventure involving dangerous cliffs, cheeky brothers and eerie laughter. This gripping adventure story will appeal to children aged 7 - 12 years.Show book
Did you know that although all zebras have black and white stripes each zebra is unique? Or, that lions are part of the cat family but they cannot purr? Learn interesting facts about wild animals in this book featuring real photographs! Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to photographs than to illustrations. Animals and reptiles in this book include the zebra, lion, giraffe, rhinoceros, gorilla, elephant, hippopotamus, ostrich, crocodile, and cheetah with fun facts about each. Then, play a fun game and identify the wild animal by looking at its coat or skin. This is the perfect book for an aspiring zoologist! Other books in the Read & Learn series include: Alphabet, Counting, and Farm Animals.Show book
Another fantastic adventure from the zany world of Abbie, Perdita and the ' eefil ' Dr Hubris Wildebeest Klench! - Enthusiastic and pro-active author available for in-store events - Wonderfully playful use of language - Incorporates elements of Irish history in a fun way Welcome to Remote Ken, an island with a mind of its own. A school trip to a rain-soaked island off the Irish coast is not Abbie Hartley's idea of fun ... until she hears rumours of treasure hidden by medieval monks. With her best friend Perdita she sets off to find the priceless Goblet of Dripping. But they're not alone. Hot on their heels are a vast villain, an ancient Inca emperor – and a curse that will turn their world upside down. With a grumpy Grandma, a wiggling wig and some quarrelsome classmates in tow, Abbie plunges into her wildest adventure yet. With crazy characters, wonderful wordplay and awesome adventures, kids will love this story!Show book
From a New York Times–bestselling author, a historical suspense featuring a young woman who flees to Paris seeking the man she loves and suspects is dead. When Katharine Tulman wakes in the middle of the night and accidentally foils a kidnapping attempt on her uncle, she realizes Stranwyne Keep is no longer safe for Uncle Tully and his genius inventions. She flees to Paris, where she hopes to remain undetected and also find the mysterious and handsome Lane, who is suspected to be dead. But the search for Lane is not easy, and Katharine soon finds herself embroiled in a labyrinth of political intrigue. And with unexpected enemies and allies at every turn, Katharine will have to figure out whom she can trust—if anyone—to protect her uncle from danger once and for all. Filled with deadly twists, whispering romance, and heart-stopping suspense, this sequel to the award winning The Dark Unwinding whisks readers off on another thrilling adventure.Show book
Lucy is so excited to spend the summer holidays with her cousins in Canada, but when they tell her to watch out for wild bears in the forest, her excitement turns to fear. One day, she stumbles upon a bear cub on its own. At first she's scared, before realizing that the poor creature is lost. Can Lucy help the cub find its mother without also putting herself in danger? A heartwarming story about family and the beauty of nature from best-selling author Holly Webb.Show book
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, is a novel by American author Mark Twain, which was first published in the United Kingdom in December 1884 and in the United States in February 1885. Commonly named among the Great American Novels, the work is among the first in major American literature to be written throughout in vernacular English, characterized by local color regionalism.Show book
