Who would burn books? Jack and Annie find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient China. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered that all books be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save at least one book? Or will they be captured by the emperor's soldiers?
Angelina Ballerina and her friends want to have a sleepover. But will they stay up too late?
cute read for little girls.
Turn a child's fascination with the bizarre into a compelling reason to read. From mummies and monsters to lost cities and shipwrecks, these titles deliver page-turning chills. Numerous photos, illustrations, and historical maps support the text visually. Boxed insets highlight important facts, tell stories, and offer interesting side notes. Two pages each are devoted to facts, extended definit…
Readers can discover all the foul facts about Rowdy Revolutions, including which Chinese emperor was overthrown by his mum, why one revolution made ugly people very scared indeed and what Count Dracula was really like. With a bold, accessible new look and a heap of extra-horrible bits, these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.
This is an illustrated history of Britain from prehistoric times to the present day. The book analyzes the major political and military events in British history, and where appropriate, looks at these within a wider, international context. It also describes everyday life for men and women from different levels of society in different ages: the kind of work they did, family life, etc. Emphasis i…
Good ol' Ribsy's ever-curious mind has always gotten him into trouble, but this time he may have gone too far. After a comical turn of events, Ribsy finds himself in the wrong station wagon with the wrong children. Ribsy will do anything to find Henry, but there's plenty of excitement to be had along the way—and scoring a touchdown for a local high school team is only part of the fun!
Discusses the legacies of ancient China and its culture, including arts and crafts, technology, scientific discoveries, inventions, mathematics, and recreations.