Built to last

This new book—inspired by three classic, award-winning books—reveals the how and why behind some of the most fascinating and enduring structures humankind has ever created. Macaulay has revised texts based on new research, created gorgeous new drawings, in some cases wholly re-imagined scenes from the books—bringing Castle and Cathedral to life in full-color for the very first time. The r…

Louis Braille, the boy who invented books for the blind

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

059044350X

Collation

80 pages : illustration ; 19 cm

Series Title

Scholastic Biography

Call Number

926 BRA

Monet

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0516422766

Collation

29 pages : illustration ; 24 cm

Series Title

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists

Call Number

927 MON

Edgar Degas

An excellent introduction to these celebrated artists and their work. Full colour pictures of actual paintings are enhanced by Venezia's clever illustrations and story line. Young readers will obtain a light-hearted, yet realistic overview of the artist's life. Mike Venezia believes that if children can learn about paintings in a fun way, and think of artists as real people, the exciting world …

Disney's the hunchback of Notre Dame

Here is the triumphant story of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, based on Disney's magnificent animated film. Quasimodo, the lonely misshapen bell ringer of Notre Dame cathedral, finds his life changed forever when he befriends the brave and beautiful gypsy Esmeralda.

The eiffel tower

Think and discuss: How tall is the Eiffel tower?

Cinderella

"Invitations to a Grand Ball in honour of the Prince Charming," squealed the Ugly Sisters. Cinderella's heart began to beat faster and faster! She ran up the cellar steps, almost bumping into the Baron! "Father!" she panted, "the invitations that have come for the Grand Ball! I cant go, can't I"

Puss in boots

Once there was a poor miller's son who was lucky enough to have a very intelligent cat. The cat was called Puss in Boots, because he always dressed very grandly. And Puss in Boots was constantly looking for chances to make his young master rich and famous.

Bread and jam for Frances

Frances, one of children's best-loved characters for over 30 years, now springs to life even more in Bread and Jam for Frances,beautifully reillustrated in sparkling full color by Lillian Hoban. In this memorable story, Frances decides that bread and jam are all she wants to eat, and her understanding parents grant her wish'at breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even snacktime. Can there ever be too …

Coco Chanel

In this new series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The first book follows Coco Chanel, from her early life in an orphanage--where she is a genius with needle and thread--to her time as a cabaret singer, hat maker, and, eventually, inter…