FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A biography of the young Philadelphia printer who grew up to become a world-renowned author, diplomat, scientist, and inventor, and one of the founding fathers of the United States.
Few first novels have created as much popular excitement as The Pickwick Papers–-a comic masterpiece that catapulted its 24-year-old author to immediate fame. Readers were captivated by the adventures of the poet Snodgrass, the lover Tupman, the sportsman Winkle &, above all, by that quintessentially English Quixote, Mr Pickwick, & his cockney Sancho Panza, Sam Weller. From the hallowed turf …
What this book is about . . . Noah's ark God told Noah to build an ark. And Noah did. God told Noah to take animals into the ark. How many animals did he take?
Each title contains focus boxes to provide further insight into the subject and detective boxes that encourage students to perform a variety of simple experiments and projects.
Examins the causes of glaciers and ice ages, recent climate changes, and the role humans play in global warming.
The truth is out there! Discover lost worlds, amazing creatures and fantastic treasures in this brilliant new series that unravels the mysteries of past (and present) times. Does the Loch Ness Monster really exist? Was Atlantis a real city? Decide for yourself with the evidence provided in this fascinating series. Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
Discover the answer to lots of brilliant questions about pirates! Easy-to-read text makes this book ideal for young readers, while cartoons and quizzes keep learning fun and interactive.
This title provides an introduction to rivers in the local environment with ideas for activities and investigations.
This book is packed with information on the way people live, from food, homes and clothing to language, festivals and flags. Art work is combined with factual text to provide answers to some of the questions children really ask.