Dive down to the watery depths and encounter the ten strangest creatures living in the oceans. You'll discover:● a fish with an angling light● a snail that harpoons its prey● a squid with eyes bigger than a human headCome face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!

When energetic Isla stays with Grandma at the lake house in the woods, her natural curiosity finds her following a monarch butterfly. One day at a time, she discovers the secret life of the monarch from the larval stage and into adulthood.Young and old readers alike will delight in this book's beautiful illustrations, and learn valuable lessons about the importance of wildlife preservation along the way.

If your child has ever asked, "But how will Santa get in?"—this magical Christmas picture book holds the answer, offering comfort, wonder, and a new holiday tradition.When a young boy realizes his new house has no chimney, Christmas Eve brings more questions than excitement. But everything changes when he finds a mysterious key—unlocking a secret that keeps the magic of Christmas alive.Santa's Magic Key is a cozy, beautifully illustrated holiday st...

Look closely at the ten most amazing insects and spiders that buzz, dart, and hang out all over the world. Beware of those bites and stings as you encounter:● a hornet that will chase humans● a louse that lives on a fish's tongue● a centipede that will fight snakesCome face to face with these extreme animals and learn their secrets!

What if elephants were as small as dogs? What if frogs were protected by armor? In prehistoric times, they were! In fact, other than a few unique changes, lots of prehistoric beasts looked similar to modern animals that live on Earth. Hedgehogs had long tails and no quills, some birds laid eggs the size of footballs, and dragonflies could eat reptiles and amphibians! If these extinct beasts came to life, they might look familiar—but you wouldn't want to get in their way! Read this book to ...

Animal series about Eva and Karl, who help lost, abandoned and sick animals at their parents' rescue centre. When Eva meets Jake and Julie Shannon, she is certain that they are the perfect new owners for Willow, the gorgeous black and white kitten she rescued from an abandoned cottage. But not long after Willow has gone to live at her new home, Eva begins to suspect that all is not well, and that, once again, Willow could be in terrible danger...

Explore rocks and minerals with the bestselling Magnificent Book of series. Stunning illustrations, fun facts, and a detailed map bring the subject to life for readers 8-12.Delve beneath the earth’s surface to discover the wonders that hide there, from glittering minerals to stunning patterned rocks.See the watermelon colors of tourmaline, the shimmering glow of beryl, and the radiant beauty of amethyst. Each rock and mineral is depicted in stunning and acc...

This beautifully illustrated series will have you captivated. Stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and a large format make an engaging reference to revisit time and again.From stocky Shetland ponies and gentle Welsh cobs to energetic Arabian horses and muscular destriers, dozens of horse breeds are depicted in beautiful full-color illustrations. Accompanied by a selection of intriguing facts about each horse, this is a wonderful reference young equestrians wil...

'The definitive telling of the life of a West Indian hero'Sir Clive LloydThe brilliant all-rounder Frank Worrell had to wait until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, denied for a decade by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket’s rulers. When his chance finally came, Worrell transformed a talented but unfocused team into the most exciting side in the wor...

Simon Dubnow was born in 1860 to a poor Jewish family in Belarussian town of Mstsislaw and later became an authority of Jewish history and an activist. Due to his Jewish origin, he had to move to St. Petersburg, Odessa, Vilna , St. Petersburg , Kaunas , Berlin and finally Riga after Hitler came to power. When Nazi troops occupied Latvia 1941, he was moved with thousands of other Jews to the Riga ghetto and was eventually killed. His life is a symbol of Jewish suffering in Eastern Europe in...

These green animals are just about everywhere! Are you ready to know who they are? Turn the pages of this book and learn! This wonderful book is an excellent addition to your childÕs collection. It is a powerful reminder of how colorful nature is, and how lucky he/she is to be living on Earth. Order your copy today!

DK Readers: Spiders' Secrets is now available with read-along audio feature, paced so that a child can read along with the text according to their level of reading confidence. It is the ideal programme to enable parents to support their child's literacy at home. Compiled in close consultation with leading literacy experts.Spiders' Secrets takes a look at all kinds of spiders from around the world, from hairy tarantulas to eight-eyed jumpin...