Editorial: Twin Sisters® Digital Media™
Kids will love this sweet story/song combination as they listen to “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” and follow along word-for-word in the adorably illustrated eBook. This well-known, repetitive children's song encourages learning through music and introduces young learners to important early literacy skills.
'A delightful new heroine for kids' Sarah Breen, co-author of the Aisling series Milly wants to win a medal for Irish dancing, just like her neighbour Abbie Horgan. But Irish dancing takes talent, and Milly's skills are in short supply. No matter – a second-hand wig, a fancy frock and a pair of poodle socks ensure she at least looks the part. But if there's trouble to be found, Milly will find it – and when she's subbed into a dance group at short notice, there's only one way things can go … disastrously! From sick students to sprained ankles, it's quite the performance from Milly and co. The feis is turning into a fiasco … and they'll be lucky to get home in one piece, let alone with any medals! 'Set to be a firm favourite' Irish Examiner 'Highly recommended' Irish IndependentVer libro
Ancient Mayan history and legend lead the MacGregors through the dense jungles of Central America in pursuit of a madman—from the author of Devil’s Breath. ACCELERATED READER PROGRAM SELECTION Deep in the heart of the rainforest of Belize, the MacGregor family becomes embroiled in an international caper involving Mayan treasure, villainous looters, secret ruins, and human sacrifice. In an effort to locate the hidden tomb of a Mayan king, the psychopathic Mr. Frost leads a team of thieves in stealing all of the ancient Mayan codices from museums around the globe. When Frost kidnaps two of the children, it’s up to the teenage heroes to solve the mystery of the Mayans before it’s too late. Flush with action and suspense, this fast-paced Central American adventure brings the MacGregor family closer than ever to confronting their mortality. The award-winning MacGregor Family Adventure Series has received praise from such outlets as School Library Journal, VOYA, and bestselling author Clive Cussler. Each book in the series features a deep knowledge of cultural, historical, and environmental issues as well as foreign landscapes, technology, and sociopolitical issues.Ver libro
Gladys Malvern uses her celebrated talent for prose to share the stories of Henry VIII’s wives with immense personality and captivating drama. Henry VIII was married to six women during his reign as the King of England. Gladys Malvern characterizes them as The Saint (Catherine of Aragon); The Egotist (Anne Boleyn); The Diplomat (Jane Seymour); The Housewife (Anne of Cleves); The Coquette (Catherine Howard); and The Mother (Catherine Parr). Malvern masterfully tells each of their personal histories and how they intertwined through rivalry, vying for power, political maneuvering, and the hardships of losing favor with the man that seceded the Church of England from Rome for a divorce.Ver libro
Louise A. Vernon explores the mystery behind the printing of King James Bible in 1611. Who was the secret editor who published the work of 54 different translators and made the Bible sing? Before Nat Culver, a son of a translator, finds out answers to these questions, he is plunged into a series of baffling incidents concerning accusations made against his father. For 9-to-14-year-olds.Ver libro
Little Bunny Foo-Foo is always getting into mischief. When he has trouble managing his temper, his grandma disguises herself as a fairy in order to teach him a lesson. This funny story is based on the beloved children's song about a naughty bunny who bops field mice on the head.Ver libro
These beloved classics, originally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the “Renaissance Pig” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children’s classics. In this terrific adventure, Mrs. Peppercorn reports trouble afoot in Centerboro. Luckily, Freddy and his Bean Home friends have the help of their very own dragon to catch the culprits. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best.Ver libro
