The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is one of the first adventure stories ever written. It chronicles Crusoe, and eventually his servant Friday, after he becomes shipwrecked on an island. Not just a piece of literary history, Crusoe is also a thrilling tale and an excellent commentary on imperialism and the foundation of human history. Robison Crusoe was the best selling …
Water covers a huge portion of our planet and provides living spaces for countless varieties of wildlife. Water Habitats uses simple text to introduce beginning readers to some of the plants and animals that thrive in and around water. Each book describes a different watery environment and features gorgeous full-color photography.
Full of stunning photographs and illustrations, Life in the island offers an exciting introduction to all forms of islands life. The book focuses particularly on how people have damage the environment and how best to improve it.
Holly dreams of a tropical island where she lives as a princess, is wooed by a prince, and never has to do another maths lesson. Then, POW!! Suddenly Xavier appears - a wish-fulfilment agent to make it all come true.