Publisher: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
A child’s first words are important! In the series ‘My First Words,’ kids will learn vocabulary related to different foods and drinks, sports, activities, public areas, animals, and the four seasons.
Lost Sci-Fi Books 141 thru 145 - Five Lost Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sSouvenir by Philip K. Dick - A hideous nightmare seemed the culture of Williamson's World–to men who knew nothing of beauty.Message From Mars by Clifford D. Simak - Fifty-five pioneers had died on the "bridge of bones" that spanned the Void to the rusty plains of Mars. Now the fifty-sixth stood on the red planet, his only ship a total wreck—and knew that Earth was doomed unless he could send a warning within hours.Duel on Syrtis by Poul Anderson - Bold and ruthless, he was famed throughout the System as a big-game hunter. From the firedrakes of Mercury to the ice-crawlers of Pluto, he'd slain them all. But his trophy-room lacked one item; and now Riordan swore he'd bag the forbidden game that roamed the red deserts ... a Martian!The Stainless Steel Rat by Harry Harrison - James diGriz lives a life of crime, and he's good at it. Perhaps not as good as he thinks he is!Beside Still Waters by Robert Sheckley - When people talk about getting away from it all, they are usually thinking about our great open spaces out west. But to science fiction writers, that would be practically in the heart of Times Square. When a man of the future wants solitude he picks a slab of rock floating in space four light years west of Andromeda. Here is a gentle little story about a man who sought the solitude of such a location. And who did he take along for company? None other than Charles the robot.Show book
In the midst of the Blackpool Rocks talent contest, Frankie Fatfingers finally catches up with Callie and Valeria, setting the stage for their ultimate showdown.Show book
Each tale in this magical collection pulls you into a dark world of contemporary stories based on myths and legends from around the world. Haunted battlefields? Talking heads? Ghosts? Nefarious creatures in the night? Read all about spooky field trips, ghostly omens, cautionary tales, and more. Featuring stories inspired by folklore from Nigeria, the Philippines, the Caribbean, Iceland, England, Ireland, Japan, Norway, Ancient Egypt, Germany, Mexico, and the American South.Show book
It’s too hot for anything and Zak has the worst partner for the class project – the new kid. And what’s going to happen to the fish if it doesn’t rain soon? Zak and Sami need to find some more water fast, even if the adults don’t seem to care. Everyone needs somewhere safe to live – don’t they? Perfect for children age 6+ who enjoy a longer listen with chapters. The Cheeky Frog Series is aimed at thoughtful listeners who love animals. These titles offer engaging, relatable stories of children helping animals in trouble, while gently exploring contemporary social issues like poverty and discrimination. Written and narrated by Amber Hatch Card art by Alex Ogg Pixel art by Morrigan OggShow book
Do you have a pet cat? Settle down for Quiet Time and join us for a collection of feline tales, that will transport you and your little into the wonderful world that will show what our feline friends get up to when we’re not looking.Show book
Foreword by Christopher P. Semtner - Curator, Poe Museum. Seeing is believing. Why couldn’t winter break be an actual break? For weeks, my schedule’s been packed with emotionally and mentally draining events. Lenore’s birthday. Poe’s birthday. A visit to the Prophets for Disaster Mitigation Center. I’m exhausted! On top of that, I learned that modern prophets don’t work the way I had once thought, and the revelation has left me confused and full of spite. Shouldn’t others’ tragedies be approached with empathy? Isn’t that what Poe deserved and what he would have wanted for us all? Don't miss book 7: LiegiaShow book
