Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Schiffer Publishing Ltd In Mouses Backyard
Book SynopsisDiscover the natural world like never before with this very close look at Mouse's backyard, where every square foot is rich with life and energy. Colorful illustrations, photographs, and images from an electron microscope combine to reveal the cells that form all creatures great and small. See how these microscopic building blocks are precisely arranged in lovely structures like flowers, ferns, feathers, and fungi. This visual adventure invites young readers and adults alike to stop and look closely at the world around them, whether it's Mouse's backyard, their own backyard, a schoolyard, a patch of weeds, or a patch of woods. Be patient, observe carefully, and beautiful, hidden worlds will unfold. This is an ideal book for teaching children about the natural world around them. Middle gradesages 8-12.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ronnie Raven Recycles
Book SynopsisIn this engaging children's story, Ronnie, a young raven who has grown too big for the family nest, is encouraged to make his own home. Ronnie comes up with a brilliant idea, to use human trash to build his nest. A seagull pal of Ronnie's shows him how to steal nesting materials from human trash bags. Ronnie's flashy idea quickly catches on and before long all bird species start to rip open trash sacks to get at the materials within. Mayhem quickly results. Ronnie learns the difference between inappropriate and appropriate recycling, and so will the reader. Here is a fun way to introduce a serious subject to children along with learning activities at the end of the story to continue the fun. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Rat Tank
Book SynopsisWritten in haiku poetry and illustrated in eighteen bold color images, this memorable tale is all about friendship and sharing. Two rats share a home. While one runs on his wheel all day, the other eats. Living together but separately, the rats have nothing in common. But, when one of the rats gets stuck, the other rat comes to the rescue. Then the fun begins and the rats learn that playing together is better than working alone. Through this entertaining story and vivid images, children learn the values of cooperative play and shared adventures, which lead to strong friendships. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Turtle Tank
Book SynopsisEncouraging exploration, discovery, and a sense of wonder, this brightly illustrated, poetic tale recounts the story of two turtles that live in a glass tank. One turtle is adventurous and enjoys visiting the outside world. The other turtle is shy and afraid of what lies beyond the tank walls, so he hides in his shell when the giant hand approaches. This story inspires children to discover all their worlds together, including the world outside and the world at home. Not only does this book offer up valuable lessons on exploration and all that comes from it, but it is also a vehicle to introduce children to haiku poetry, an alternate form of storytelling. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Kinder Gardens Autumn Fun
Book SynopsisExtend your gardening season into autumn and enjoy those golden orange leaves and pumpkins with your children. With 235 color images, see for yourself that it''s not too cold to still play outside. Games like soil bag obstacle course or creating borders for your spring flowers with a digging contest are perfect during this cooler time of the year. A little planning and a bunch of fun ideas can help you encourage your children''s exploration and enjoyment of the garden no matter the time of year. Karden is there waiting to make garden glove puppets and garden art brushes, go on a scavenger hunt, and play garden tic tac toe. With over thirty projects, the possibilities are endless!
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Evil Mailbox and the Super Burrito
Book SynopsisFollow the zany adventures of a seemingly normal and harmless mailbox brought to life by a scientist and see what happens when a boring menu item takes on a life of its own. What would you do if your favorite snack started levitating? Find out in this riveting tale of danger, excitement, friendship, and a furry mailbox. The Evil Mailbox and the Super Burrito brings to life that classic American dinner table staple, meatloaf, and the imaginative creatures that live in junkyards and forests to join the Evil Mailbox and his friends, Bob and Schmuzzy, in a twisted tale of hunger, adventure, and the search for the Super Burrito. Middle gradesages 8-12.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Captain John Smiths Big and Beautiful Bay
Book SynopsisWhen Captain John Smith and his crew set out from Jamestown to explore a body of water known as the Chesapeake in 1608, they didn't know what to expect. Would their small, crowded boat sink? Would someone attack them? Would they die in a terrible storm? Or would they find another ocean and discover the gold that would make them rich? Based on Captain Smith's diaries, this true story describes how the men fought hurricane-force winds, searched for gold, faced hostile (and friendly) natives, and suffered gnawing hunger and terrible sickness. After a total of fourteen weeks on the bay, they returned to Jamestown with the sure knowledge that the Chesapeake was bigger and richer than anyone had imagined and so was the land around it. Charming illustrations provide a touch of humor and more information about the history and wildlife of the big and beautiful Chesapeake Bay. Middle gradesages 7-10.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd DoubleTalk Word Sense and Nonsense
Book SynopsisDouble-Talk: Word Sense & Nonsense invites children to explore homophones and shows them that words can be fun. Pairs of deliberately ambiguous words are presented in rhyming verse and illustrations across thirteen double-page spreads. On each spread, the words may sound the same, but they are used to describe two very different images. Readers must study the art to see how the words relate to the pictures. Serious or silly? Sense or nonsense? Either way, the readers will learn to study words more carefully. With the simple surprises spelled out in the illustrations, the I-get-it! smile grows into a full-body giggle. This laughter-inducing book is ideal for young readers and the adults that love them. Picture bookages 0-6.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bugs in Shoes
Book SynopsisBugs In Shoes is a rhyming book with drawings of child-like bugs wearing a lively assortment of shoes and clothing. It is designed to help children visually associate the written word with the specific article of clothing shown on each page. Colorful and bright illustrations of happy little anthropomorphic bugs donning shoes and garb will capture a child''s attention, just as the snappy sing-song rhymes will help them remember the poem and more easily associate each word with its corresponding picture. And lest we all forget, bugs wear wonderful shoes! Picture bookages 0-6.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Shirleys Cakes
Book SynopsisWhat little girl doesn't like cake? Shirley Walker, that's who! No cake has ever made her happy. At birthday parties and other events she would drive everyone crazy with her silly reasons for passing on a moist piece of cake too dry, too sweet, too this or that. The only way she was ever going to find a cake she enjoyed was to make it herself! Join Shirley as she takes her future into her own hands, tries something new, and bakes a cake from scratch. Will she actually like it? Beautifully illustrated and containing recipes for cake and frosting, this amusing tale will satisfy your sweet tooth and have you rooting for Shirley. Middle gradesages 8-12.
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Are You Sure that Was a Rabbit
Book SynopsisTake a field trip with Ms. Gwinn''s class and discover how fun and educational being in the outside world can be. More than 25 beautiful illustrations take you to each place the students visit along their nature walk. Meet the various animals they encounter, from squirrels, to rabbits, and the dreaded rat, and learn identifying characteristics of each. Learn about the environment and what can be done to help protect it. Adults and children alike will be laughing out loud at the humorous ending. A great read for at home and in the classroom. Early readerages 5-8.
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Big Billy and the Ice Cream Truck That Wouldnt
Book SynopsisWhen the world''s most evil, sinister, and wicked ice cream truck driver races past the children of Sweet Street, Big Billy marshals their forces to confront the villain. Armed with bikes, bravery, and a cunning plan, the children turn the wheels on the driver, creating delicious havoc. Sewer covers flip open, trees become launching pads, and military aircraft deploy parachuting children to stop the spiteful ice cream truck driver. The confrontation escalates until a dripping pile of ice cream and an unexpected act of kindness changes everything. Written with humor and illustrated with brilliant color, Big Billy is a story about the power of positive choices. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd SPI The Case of the Dark Shadow
Book SynopsisIn their first paranormal investigative mystery, the Shadow Paranormal Investigators (SPI) battle a sinister dark shadow threatening harm to ghost hunter Ellie Hunter and her family. Appearing first in dreams, but then in reality at a haunted adobe, the shadow materializes for the entire ghost team. Terrified by the entity, the young investigators seek assistance from a Chumash shaman who mentors the teens to become fearless ghost warriors. But the plot thickens and becomes even more menacing when the shadow ruthlessly stalks Ellie''s father, who is serving with the military in Afghanistan. And now her father is missing in action under strange circumstances. Will the skills of the Shadow Paranormal Investigators be enough to save the day? Maybe not
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Silly Looking Thing
Book SynopsisI don''t want to be your friend because I don''t like the way you look! That''s not a very nice thought! Unfortunately, many children have either had that thought about someone else or have been the recipient of that kind of thinking. It could have been that they were perceived as not as attractive, or of a different color, or because of a handicap. The list is endless. In this story, Itsy-Bitsy Boy Frog discovers that just because someone looks a little different than you, doesn''t mean you can''t be friends or at least give the friendship a chance. You just might be surprised or shocked at what you find out! Little frog was! . Early readerages 5-8.
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Otter Lee Brave
Book SynopsisLee, a young otter, loses his mother and finds himself in a rescue aquarium where he meets a bully, learns to trust human beings, survives a catastrophe, and, by recalling his mother''s lessons, makes a tough decision that ultimately changes his life. Children who have been bullied, lost a parent, or just enjoy a good adventure, will be thrilled by this beautifully illustrated children''s book. In addition to the non-stop action of Lee''s story, readers will learn many facts about the habitat, biology, and behavior of otters as well as some of the dangers they face. Otter facts make this a great book for the classroom. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Monkey of the Month
Book SynopsisBored with mundane birthday gifts, a young boy unexpectedly receives a most peculiar gift on his birthday: a one year-membership to the Monkey of the Month Club. Though pleased it isn't just a pair of socks, he is very confused by this odd gift, until, month-by-month, monkeys and their primate cousins start appearing at his door. As the year moves on, his house becomes full of chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas, and more, who begin turning his house into their own private playground. While a house full of monkeys, all unique in their own way, sounds like a lot of fun, membership in the Monkey of the Month Club does have some drawbacks. Find out what happens in this exciting and humorous adventure accompanied by bright illustrations. Grades Pre-K-3.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd All About Boats
Book SynopsisBoating time is family time as everyone often shares both the work and the fun. Even young children are eager to help and, once their curiosity is aroused, they''ll look for ways to learn more about boating. All About Boats: A to Z shows the youngest crew members the purpose of the many things they see while boating. Each letter appears on a separate page. The featured word is explained by a verse and an illustration, showing how it fits for boating. B is for bell. Though there are many types of bells, a ship''s bell is used to send signals, which can be a safety factor in fog or rain. This book is a great conversational tool on the aspects of boating as families develop their onboard teamwork. Picture bookages 0-6.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Change the World Before Bedtime
Book SynopsisWritten in simple, engaging rhyme, this story takes an inspirational look into how the little things in life a smile, a kind word, a simple deed can help change the world in a big way. Through 18 stunning illustrations, children will read about eating right, cleaning up the Earth by recycling and conserving, helping the sick and those less fortunate, and working in a group to make bigger miracles. Even an ordinary kid can be a superhero before bedtime! Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Squirrel Rescue
Book SynopsisA baby squirrel that has fallen out of his nest suddenly interrupts a spring game of catch. Knowing what to do, the two boys demonstrate how to handle the furry mammal properly and what to do when they find the squirrel''s sibling. Placing them safely in a box, the two boys retreat to the house so as not to scare the mother away while she recovers her babies. Once again, Jennifer Keats Curtis combines an exciting animal encounter with an ordinary childhood event to create a fascinating, realistic story about wildlife rescue. Laura Jacques'' extraordinary illustrations perfectly capture the thrill and excitement of the boys and the animals. Middle gradesages 8-12.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd How the Oysters Saved the Bay
Book SynopsisThe Chesapeake Bay is a wondrous and exciting place to live. But oysters Chester and Meredith have a big problem: pollution in the waters of the Bay is making the underwater grasses sick. The grasses are home to so many young fish, crabs, and other creatures in the Bay; the disappearance of underwater grasses could lead to the sad loss of even more species. So much is at stake! How can Chester and Meredith possibly figure out a way to save the grasses and also the Bay? See how Chester and Meredith lead their underwater friends to clear up their messy and murky problem. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Lollipop Monster Meets Clem the Klutz
Book SynopsisLarry the Lollipop Monster and his friend Zabby are on their way to a birthday party for their friend, Sanford. On their journey, they meet a monster stuck in a tree: his name is Clem! He is a spirited, lively character who gets a little klutzy when he''s excited. After helping to untangle Clem from the tree, Larry invites him to join them on their birthday party trek. At the party, Clem, in his whirling excitement, accidentally destroys one of Larry''s lollipop creationsthe one meant for Sanford''s birthday gift. Angry at Clem''s clumsy mistake, Sanford shames him away, calling him mean names. But Larry knows that being cruel to others and teasing them is not the right answer: we all make mistakes! Larry and his good friend Zabby help the Land of Monstoria learn the value of forgiveness, respecting each other''s differences, and celebrating the uniqueness of every monster. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dont Be a Schwoe Fitness
Book SynopsisSchwoes can be teeny or tall, big or small, but Franklin is the largest of them all! Overweight, his self-esteem droops lower than the many chins that hang from his jowls. Franklin loves to eat! Concerned, his parents take Par-zee-no''s biggest Schwoe to the doctor, who gives Franklin some simple adviceeat less! exercise!and a secret incentive to shed his extra pounds. With resolve and determination, Franklin embarks on the challenging journey to become a Schwoe with just one chin. Charmingly illustrated by Bob Stuhmer, young readers will delight in Franklin''s transformation and cheer him on as he follows doctor''s orders and learns that the biggest reward for all that hard work is a happier, healthier him. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd My Father Flies
Book SynopsisIndia, Africa, Australia, and a host of countries come to life as a devoted dad who travels the globe brings tales of his every adventure back to his young son. Each country's customs, cultures, and attractions are explored as the boy's father circles the earth and then takes a return trip to his most favorite spothome by his son's side. Illustrated with bright, entertaining images, this travel tale interweaves a world geography lesson, a spirit of discovery, and sweet story about a loving father-son relationship. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Halloween Sleepwalker
Book SynopsisAre ghosts, witches, and scary creatures real? Around the fireside, Shelby Sherman Sanford''s family is talking about their Halloween fears. Mother, father, and older sister confess their frights, but Shelby says he is not afraid of anything he wants to go out for a walk! Later that night, when the clock strikes twelve, it seems Shelby gets his chance to prove himself, as he finds himself outside in the neighbor''s corn field. A young witch welcomes him with an enchanted apple and one bite gives him the second sight of ghosts and monsters. A ride on the witch''s broom carries Shelby over the graveyard, past the church, and crashing into a tree to begin his adventure. But is it real or a dream?
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Legend of Papa Balloon
Book SynopsisPapa Balloon is the story of a unique, mysterious figure who magically appears in a land where the people have become divided and are in need of greater understanding and empathy for each other. Traveling through each of the four villages in this land and accompanied by the children who discover him, Papa Balloon teaches the villages a profound lesson in a simple way. Colorfully and brightly illustrated, and a page-turner of a tale, it is the perfect book for any parent who wants their children to learn about treating the traditions and viewpoints of others with respect, while putting forth the belief that we, as a group, are more united than we realize. Early readerages 5-8.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Willie the Taxi Cat
Book SynopsisWillie the Taxi Cat drives here and drives there, taking cool critters and carousing creatures everywhere! Learn to count and identify like sounds by riding in Willie''s Taxi with 10 different animal species, like 1 wildly whiskered, whistling Weasel, or 2 toe-tapping, tuba-toting Turtles. Through 12 colorful animated illustrations of animals in comical costumes performing silly antics in and around Willie''s Taxi, children can explore the sounds of language while learning to count from 1 to 10. Picture bookages 0-6.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Beep Beep Goes the Bus Driver
Book SynopsisEveryone has taken a trip on a bus. They're all the same: you get on, you get off, you sit and enjoy the ride. This, however, is not your ordinary bus. From the moment you climb aboard, this trip is an unforgettable ride to the ends of the earth and beyond. Have you ever taken a trip with a dinosaur, a fish, or a ballerina bear? If not, then this is the bus for you! Our friendly bus driver takes us to the forest, the zoo, mountains, and places you have only seen in your dreams. There may even be a few surprises on the way. Hop on board and meet your new friends. You're in for one adventurous bus ride.
£15.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Misadventures of Dreary Naughty
Book SynopsisThe Misadventures of Dreary and Naughty introduces two new icons to the world of children''s and teen literature. In a world where everyday is Halloween, this is a cautionary tale about the son of the Grim Reaper (Dreary) and the daughter of the Devil (Naughty), who are sent by their parents to attend high school with mortal children to learn about humanity-and how inhuman high school years can be. Set in verse by John LaFleur and illustrated in black and white watercolor by Shawn Dubin, it is a story that reminds both young and old how it feels to be ostracized during our sometimes-challenging school years. Embedded in the story is a gentle reminder of the importance of tolerance and true friendship, and how both can make school days go a little easier. This brand new edition marks the 10-year anniversary of the title''s initial release in 2003 and features some revised text from the original.
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dreary Naughty Friday the 13th of February
Book SynopsisIn this sophomore tale of our otherworldly duo, Dreary and Naughty get off to an unlucky start on Valentine''s Day weekend. All the boys of Whispering Hills High have a crush on Naughty, which drives a wedge between them (while Dreary is, well, dead to all the girls). Can their feelings for each other survive under the trials and tribulations of the dreaded Valentine''s Day exchange? Taking us all back to the days when not everyone was remembered on the cardstock holiday, Friday the 13th of February is the perfect message about what''s truly important in love and friendship.
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dreary Naughty The ABCs of Being Dead
Book SynopsisIn this sophomore tale of our otherworldly duo, Dreary and Naughty get off to an unlucky start on Valentine''s Day weekend. All the boys of Whispering Hills High have a crush on Naughty, which drives a wedge between them (while Dreary is, well, dead to all the girls). Can their feelings for each other survive under the trials and tribulations of the dreaded Valentine''s Day exchange? Taking us all back to the days when not everyone was remembered on the cardstock holiday, Friday the 13th of February is the perfect message about what''s truly important in love and friendship.
£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Kangaroos Out of this World Restaurant
Book SynopsisThis story encourages children to discover the unique gift they each possess and can use for the good of others. Each child who discovers his or her talent develops a deep sense of inner joy and self-worth. Sadly, some children are convinced they have nothing to offer, but this lively tale of a woeful kangaroo and a wise koala will tell them otherwise. Kangaroo whimsically illustrates how she transcends her feelings of sadness and worthlessness by finding her own bliss. On the advice of wise old Koala, she does what she loves to do most of all, she jumps. All she does is done with the loving encouragement of that wise old Koala.
£13.29
Hyperion Martins Big Words
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£17.75
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Secret of Heron Creek
Book SynopsisWhile fishing one day in his small rowboat, William Constable catches a glimpse of something unusual in the water. Standing to get a better look, the youngster loses his balance, hits his head on the edge of the boat, and falls unconscious into the water. So begins this exciting tale about two boys and a loveable sea monster named Chessie. Soon after the mishap, William tells his best friend, Tommy, about his encounters with Chessie, and every day the boys row down Heron Creek to play with her (bringing along her favorite snackstuna fish sandwiches and Oreo cookies). A cruel, greedy man sees them romping with their secret pet and plots to trap Chessie and sell her for big bucks to movie makers or scientists. The nighttime operation that William and Tommy undertake to save their friend will thrill readers young and old. Middle gradesages 10-13.
£7.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Chester Town Tea Party
Book SynopsisAmanda Wetherby was nine years old in May of 1774, when the people of Chester Town, Maryland, as a sign of their support of the people of Boston, voted not to buy, sell, or use tea. At the supper table one evening, talk turned to the unfair tax Britain had levied on the colonists and what that had to do with the shipload of tea aboard the Geddes in the harbor. Amanda was very unhappy not to have tea to drink with meals. The next day, her brother, George, swaggered off to a tea party just for men. Hot, thirsty, and tired of pulling weeds in the garden, Amanda decided she would go too, and get some of that tea to wash down the dust. And if the party is for men onlywhy, she would dress as a boy! So Amanda becomes part of an event that is still celebrated each May in modern Chestertown. Early readerages 5-8.
£8.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Broken Wings Will Fly
Book SynopsisSally and her dog Tucker often sit on a hill overlooking the water and watch her friends sailing their boats. But instead of joy and pleasure, the sight fills her with pain and anger, because Sally is sitting in a wheelchair as a result of a car accident. At the doctor's office, Sally meets a brave man who has discovered that his wheelchair need not be a prison, and Tucker finds a little duck with a broken wing hiding in the yard. These two new unlikely friends teach Sally that with help from others, a determination to succeed, and lots of hard work, miracles can happen. Early readerages 5-8.
£9.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Biggest and Best Flag That Ever Flew
Book SynopsisYoung Caroline Pickersgill lives with her mother and grandmother in Baltimore, Maryland. Mrs. Pickersgill, a widow, supports herself and her daughter by making flags for the ships that sail into the city. Some soldiers from Fort McHenry come to her to order the biggest and best flag in the world, and Caroline helps make it. When the British sail up the Chesapeake Bay to destroy Baltimore during the War of 1812, the defenders at the fort beat them back. After the British sail away the next day, the flaggallantly streamingover the fort is the one Caroline and her mother had sewn. By the dawn's early light, Francis Scott Key saw it waving o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Here is a charming (and true) children's story about a young girl who, in helping her widowed mother, became a part of our nation's history.
£8.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Its Up to You Griffin
Book SynopsisGriffin is a very special little groundhog Mother Nature chooses for an extraordinary responsibilityawakening the other animals to welcome spring. His friends are awed by Griffin's courage and some of them warn him about the wolves and weasels that may be waiting for him when he tries to complete his task. So when Griffin ventures out of his burrow one sunny day in late winter, he encounters a horrible image in the snow and scurries back inside. Though he's frightened, Griffin is also worried about letting Mother Nature down. He finally gets up his nerve, faces the outside, and runs right into spring! This delightfully illustrated full-color book offers an entertaining way for children to celebrate Groundhog Day. Early readerages 5-8.
£9.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rosies Posies
Book SynopsisRosie, a little girl with a curiosity as big as all outdoors, discovers the magic of the garden in this delightfully illustrated book for children from three to eight. Her world disrupted by a move to a new place, Rosie learns about choosing seeds, planting, fertilizing, and nurturing flowers and vegetables. After the seeds have sprouted, she plays wonderful games using her imagination to turn the plants into her âœbabies or her loyal subjects. Picture bookages 0-6.
£13.29
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Where Did All the Water Go
Book SynopsisI live on the western shore next to the Chesapeake Bay. One morning, all I could see was mud! Where did all the water go?' I asked my parents. They said not to worry, the water would be back. But that didn't keep me from worrying. I worried about all the people on the Eastern Shore being flooded. I worried and I worried. When I came home from school that day.... The answer to this child's puzzlement is contained in this charming story about a natural phenomenon that occurs on the bay. Early Readers: Ages 5-8.
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Captain Tugalong
Book SynopsisWhen Captain Tugalong was new, he traveled up and down the harbor directing big ships in and out safely. Now tied in his slip, Tugalong can feel his cabin jiggle with broken glass and cracked wood. One day, Tugalong sees a most beautiful sight: a lovely sleek sailboat coming toward him, sparkling in the noonday sun. As Captain Tugalong and Sun Dancer (Sunnie for short) become friends, the old salt teaches the novice sailboat all about boating safety, and the youthful readers of Captain Tugalong learn the ropes at the same time. Here are all the basics of nautical knowledge: nomenclature, safety equipment, rules of the road, and methods for handling emergencies at sea. Picture bookages 0-6.
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Finding Birds in the Chesapeake Marsh
Book SynopsisChildren love to discover nature's wonders, and this book will encourage them to do just that. Focusing one special areathe marshland of the Chesapeake and its tributariesthe book presents a small number of commonly found birds, so children will not be disappointed in their search. Young birders will also see how the beauty of the marsh itself changes with the seasons. The book is not a typical field guide, but concentrates on a small number of commonly found birds, so children will not be disappointed in their search. Finding Birds in the Chesapeake Marsh can spark a lifelong appreciation for the birds and their surroundings. Middle Grade: ages 8-12.
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Quiet PleaseEaglets Growing
Book SynopsisOn Maryland's western shore, a young boy watches a pair of eagles nesting in a stand of oak trees near his school. When the land where the trees are growing is sold to a company that plans to build condominiums there, the boy wonders what will happen to the eagles. Eventually, he and his classmates become worried enough to do something to help the nesting pair. Students, teachers, parents, and people from the local business community all join forces to ensure that the eagles can keep their nesting site. The story is appealing for its look at the remarkable bird that is America's national emblem. At the same time, children are encouraged to learn their voice can be heard Middle gradesages 8-12.
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Chesapeake 1 2 3
Book SynopsisIn Chesapeake 1-2-3, companion book to Chesapeake ABC, the bay comes alive for preschoolers and toddlers learning to count. Pages and scenes grow more crowded as readers approach ten, then see all the numbers once again. One girl went out to fish; two ospreys fly up high; three sails are on each boat; learn to count--the Chesapeake Way! This book will delight youngsters with its clever rhymes and whimsical drawings. Picture bookages 0-6.
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Majesty from Assateague
Book SynopsisIn a book for young readers, Harvey Hagman crafts a poignant tale about a determined boy, a special pony, and the magical bond between them. Michael, a ten-year-old soccer wiz, awakens from a coma ten days after an accident that has taken his parents' lives. Meanwhile, the wild pony Majesty comes to grips with life's realities on Assateague, a sandy barrier island off the Atlantic coast of Maryland and Virginia. A chain of events soon brings the boy and the pony together, leading to a new friendship, new opportunities, and a promising new life for both. Middle gradesages 8-12.
£8.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Suppose
Book SynopsisSuppose you made young ones laugh with rhymes that fueled in them a fundamental love of books and reading. Suppose that experience assisted in bringing about a monumental change in the next generation's view of reading. Suppose paints reading as an adventure, with imaginative verse and fun-filled images that will have children and parents laughing together. Picture bookages 0-6.
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Buried Treasure a Pirates Tale
Book SynopsisThere be treasure in the waters of the Chesapeake. Pirates! Picaroons! Scallywags! Under the command of Captain John Bloodsworth, a vicious and daring pirate, they plunder the ships of the Chesapeake Bay during the harsh Colonial times. In this tale, after taking the treasure and burning one galley, Bloodsworth sails away to celebrate on Bloodsworth Island and later London Town. He buries the treasure only to battle with the local Susquehanna Indians on Kent Island. Will Captain Bloodsworth make it out alive? Will the treasure on Kent Island's Bloody Point ever be found? Find out in Buried Treasure, a Pirates Tale. Middle gradesages 7-10.
£11.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Beetle Boddiker
Book SynopsisBeneath the back steps, by a rock in the shade, Beetle Boddiker lives in the house that he made. A jumble of sticks and a tumble of leaves, It's a simple bug house. But don't step on it, please! Beetle Boddiker is a tiny beetle who rarely leaves home. But one day he needs to be brave and venture forth across the great jungle of a lawn and the ocean of rocks in the driveway to visit his brother, Nevins, who lives in a rusty tin can across the street. Join Beetle Boddiker on an adventure that is not to be missed. Early readerages 5-8.
£12.34
Lerner Pbs Publishing Group Kate Shelley And The Midnight Express On My Own
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£9.90
