A princess loses a golden ball in a pond, and the Frog Prince retrieves it for her under the proviso that she will take him with her to the palace and be his friend.
A majority of Cubans claim Taíno, one of the islands' first peoples, West African, or Spanish ancestry, or a mixture of these. Many other groups also immigrated to Cuba over the centuries including Haitians and French-speaking people from many countries. Cuba the people features the history of the country's people and their daily lives today. Candid photographs help portray bustling life in th…
Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Indonesia.
Afghanistan is a country with a long history and turbulent recent past. Take a closer look at the rich cultural life of the Afghan people and learn about key present-day issues.
Briefly describes some of the major cities of Saudi Arabia, as well as its foods, religion, and art of calligraphy.
Provides an introduction to the geography, people, food, animals, and culture of Mexico.
An inspiring account of an event that shaped American history She had not sought this moment but she was ready for it. When the policeman bent down to ask "Auntie, are you going to move?" all the strength of all the people through all those many years joined in her. She said, "No." Fifty years after her refusal to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama, city bus, Mrs. Rosa Parks is sti…
Find out what happens if you go too close to a black hole and how flies tell the time! With a fantastic new cover look and extra horrible bits at the back of the book, this best-selling title is sure to be a huge hit with a new generation of Horrible Science readers.
Ever since Paddington started working in the garden, it’s been a bit quieter in the Brown household, but with a bear around, things never stay quiet for long. From a paw-sticking toffee disaster to a slight scorching of Father Christmas’s beard, Paddington brings a splash of adventure to every day.
Someone's been stealing from the three meanest farmers around, and they know the identity of the thief—it's Fantastic Mr. Fox! Working alone they could never catch him; but now fat Boggis, squat Bunce, and skinny Bean have joined forces, and they have Mr. Fox and his family surrounded. What they don't know is that they're not dealing with just any fox—Mr. Fox would rather die than surrender…