Who was the most famous pirate of all? What happened to pirates who broke the rules? And why did pirates sometimes prefer to eat in the dark? You'll find out the answers and many more swashbuckling facts in this fascinating book.
Lyrical text and sweet illustrations highlight children from all around the world engaging in many of the same activities to get ready for bed: taking a bath, brushing teeth, cleaning up toys, and sharing a story before hearing “Good night!” Young readers will learn how to say “Good night” in several different languages, including Mandarin, Italian, Finnish, Swahili, and French.
Margaret Wise Brown, the New York Times bestselling author of the perennial classics Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny, asks children to think deeply about the importance of everyday objects, from apples to spoons. With lyrical words and vivid illustrations by Caldecott winner Leonard Weisgard, The Important Book shows children just how important everyday objects can be. What is the most imp…
Inside Charlie’s Chocolate Factory explores the unique appeal and lasting cultural impact of Roald Dahl’s beloved classic. This non-fiction book looks at the development of the original story and charaters, its social history, and the varying film and stage adaptations. With never-before-seen material from the archives, full-color photos and illustrations throughout, and quotes from Roald …
Blake and Melissa wake up at five in the morning. At the start of their long day, they go to the pool to swim with the rest of the team. Champions in the Making follows a group of young swimmers through their training sessions, school, homework, and finally to a swim competition. Learn about their grueling schedules and what they must do to become champions.
Presents, in text and illustrations, a brief history of the Olympic Games from their origins in ancient Greece through their revival as the modern Olympics in 1894 to the present day.
Discusses the origins and history of the winter Olympics, describes the development and rules of each sport, profiles stars from earlier games, and offers statistics and lists of winners.
A tug-of-war. Chariot sabotaging. Events ruined by the weather, cheating, disqualified competitors, and protests. Does this sound like the Olympic Games to you? The "modern" Olympic Games were founded as a friendly sporting competition between nations. Although most competitors across the centuries have taken part in the Olympics in a friendly spirit, The Olympic Games : Some Surprising Events …
See how I grow from a playful puppy into a big furry dog Woof, woof: read this together with your toddler and find out how I grow. Watch me get bigger in fantastic photographs bursting with colour, and share easy-to-follow words ideal for reading out loud to the very young. Plus, there are special stickers for lots of interactive, furry fun!