Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys. But Maria's mother was supportive of her dreams, and Maria went on to study medicine. She later became an early years expert – founding schools with her revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many children.
Scrapman made Scrapcat out of odds and ends from the ecrap yard. So he wasn't a very good cat. 'Honk honk,' said Scrapcat. 'Odd ear,' said Scrapman. Whatever was Scarpman going to do with him?
Puss-in-Boots is a very unusual cat. He wears long boots and is so clever that he makes his master a rich and happy man.
The surest way to a cat’s heart is through his stomach. Garfield knows this tasty fact from experience! After all, the only thing bigger than Garfield’s heart (and his latest hearty slab of lasagna) is his darling “little” tummy. But when he’s not eating between meals, America’s favorite feline is dishing out ample helpings of humor. So whether he’s triple-lutzing his way to suppe…
They roar. They claw. They stalk. They pounce. The wild cats of the world are beautiful, but also deadly. From ferocious lions, speedy cheetahs, and cagey tigers to unusual sand cats and clouded leopards, Wild Cats takes you into the wild.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a beloved classic, and has sold 41 million copies worldwide in 62 languages. This stunning caterpillar-shaped book is the perfect introduction to this timeless story. As they turn the pages, young children will learn all the words from the world of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, from egg to strawberry, lollipop, and--finally--beautiful butterfly! With Eric Carle's b…
Gentle giants or giant monsters? That's the question Jack and Annie have about gorillas when the Magic Tree House sweeps them to the mountains of Africa. There they meet a group of amazing and sometimes frightening mountain gorillas. Annie knows how to play with the creatures right away. But Jack is left out. Will the gorillas be able to teach him some special magic?