Some of the poems in this book were written especially for you and other children your age. These poems are about people and animals, night and day, and the world you know. You'll find some silly nonsense poems and rhymes, too. There are skipping rope rhymes, riddles, tongue twisters, and poems to say for fun. And there are some old stories with wise words. People have told them, listened to th…
Once upon a time there was a miller who had three sons. All his life the miller had worked hard, but when he died he did not leave behind him a fortune as his sons had expected. Their father had died a poor man. All he had to leave them was his mill, his donkey and his cat - a sleek, handsome creature which was very clever at catching mice.
A little boy is excited at the prospect of spending the night at his friend's house but worries how he'll get along without his teddy bear.
"Exploring the Polar Regions" describes the perils of Arctic and Antarctic travel, and the courage of the explorers who first mapped these frozen wastelands. It tells of the quest for the fabled Northwest and Northeast Passages through icy Arctic seas, of Peary's conquest of the North Pole, Shackleton's epic journey and the race for the South Pole. You will learn why these explorers set out, ha…
Describes ten things that can be done to help the community, including making charitable donations, visiting the elderly, and volunteering.
These simple, attractive books cover all the basics of the natural world, from living and nonliving to the water cycle. An emphasis on exploring each topic with the senses encourages readers to understand and appreciate the basics of nature.
When Mallory and Jared attempt to rescue Simon from goblins, they use a magical stone which enables them to see things that are normally invisible.
An introduction to water and its properties.