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Out of the Clouds
by Diana HendryFrom the Costa award-winning author of Harvey Angell comes the perfect book for fathers and sons to share - and for anyone who has ever been part of a crazy but loveable family.Oliver Coggin lives with his chaotic family in Dizzy Perch, a crazy house on top of a mountain somewhere remote in Scotland. With Pa away - on mysterious but exciting scientific research - Oliver keeps the household going. Not that everyone always listens to what he has to say. Or appreciates him. But what does Oliver want himself? He'd like to escape the house sometimes. He'd like a friend, like the new boy he sees in the village. Most of all, he'd like to understand why his father went away. And where's he's gone. So Oliver sets out on a long journey to get Pa back.
Flower Power: The Story of How Plants Are Pollinated (Plant Life)
by Judith HeneghanThis series highlights the relationship betweem human need and plant life in both our local and global environments. Flower Power looks at the amazing variety of plants around the world, and focuses on the ingenious ways in which plants transfer pollen from the male to the female parts, whether it's by the wind or with the help of creatures such as birds, bees and bats, along with many other processes that keep the plant and human world connected. Told through a lyrical narrative, this book contains specially commissioned illustrations that bring the plant world to life.
Helping Out: At The Dog Rescue Centre (Helping Out #4)
by Judith HeneghanFrom grooming to feeding and taking the dogs for a walk, this is a simple introduction to life at an Animal Rescue Centre.
Living Leaf: The Story of How Plants Grow and Survive (Plant Life)
by Judith HeneghanLooking at the amazing variety of plants around the world, this title focuses on the ingenious ways in which plants ensure that their leaves have access to sunlight, water and carbon dioxide so that they can photosynthesise, and how they deter creatures that may try to eat them.
Roots and Shoots: Roots And Shoots (Plant Life)
by Judith HeneghanThis series highlights the relationship betweem human need and plant life in both our local and global environments. Roots and Shoots looks at the amazing variety of plants around the world, and focuses on the ingenious ways in which plants germinate and put down roots to provide nourishment and stability as they grow from a seed into a mature plant, along with many other processes that keep the plant and human world connected. Told through a lyrical narrative, this book contains specially commissioned illustrations that bring the plant world to life.
Seed Safari: The Story of How Plants Scatter their Seeds (Plant Life)
by Judith HeneghanLooking at the amazing variety of plants around the world, this title focuses on the ingenious ways in which plants ensure that their seeds are dispersed, whether it's by wind or water or with the help of animals such as insects, birds and mammals.
Where Bear?
by Sophy HennFrom a major new picture book talent comes a deceptively simple and exquisitely illustrated story about a little boy and his bear and finding a place called home. Told with humour and warmth, 'Where Bear?' will capture the heart of its reader.
Pandora Gets Angry (The Mythic Misadventures)
by Carolyn HennesyPandora and her friends are off to Persia to track down the fifth evil, Rage. Though they have camels to help them travel across the desert, mysterious sandstorms and frightening strangers keep them from moving quickly. And they are down one team member with Alcie stuck in the underworld (but not for long).The underworld's coolest teenager, Persephone returns Alcie to her friends. With their team back in full force, Pandy & Co begin asking everyone they meet about the evil. And a boy named Douban thinks he knows where Rage is hiding. He tells the tale of an evil genie who has cursed his family. Now the genie is trapped in a lamp and there's a good chance the evil is trapped in there with him.
Pandora Gets Frightened (The Mythic Misadventures)
by Carolyn HennesyPandy has recaptured six of the great Evils that she "accidentally" let loose, and now our foursome--Pandy, Alcie, Iole, and Homer--is on the hunt for the worst of them all: Fear. The team must journey into the dreaded underworld for their final adventure. Meanwhile, Hera, who knows where Pandy is heading, has been wreaking havoc in the shadowy world. And infamously vile villains like Tantalus, Sisyphus, and The Danaids have been freed from their eternal punishments . . . and they're in Pandy's way! Will Pandy be able to defeat Hera once for all and find the location of Fear? It all comes together in the exciting conclusion to the Mythic Misadventures series!
Pandora Gets Greedy (The Mythic Misadventures)
by Carolyn HennesyGreed is hiding somewhere in Rome. And that means Pandy doesn't just have to deal with the Greek Gods (including the evil Hera) she has to deal with their Roman counterparts. That means two messenger gods, two goddesses of beauty...even the all powerful Zeus has a double in Jupiter!
Pandora Gets Jealous (The\mythic Misadventures Ser.)
by Carolyn Hennesy13-year-old Pandora Atheneus Andromaeche Helena (or Pandy, for short) has no idea what she'll bring for her school project. By accident she discovers a simple box, said to contain something so terrifying and horrible that no one must ever, ever touch it for fear of inflicting all of mankind with the wrath of the Gods and Goddesses. This, of course, makes the box the perfect thing for Pandora to bring for her school project. Unfortunately, things don't go quite the way she was hoping, and the box accidentally gets opened, unleashing all kinds of evil and misery into the world. Hauled before Zeus, Hera and the rest of immortals, Pandy's given the task of collecting all the evils within a year's time.Look for the other exciting books in the Pandora series: Pandora Gets Vain, Pandora Gets Heart, Pandora Gets Lazy, and Pandora Gets Angry!
Pandora Gets Lazy (The Mythic Misadventures)
by Carolyn HennesyPandora and her BFFs are off to the Atlas Mountains in search of the next of the seven evils she released into the world. But before she finds a hint of Laziness, Pandy is separated from her friends and left totally alone in the middle of nowhere! With the fate of the world (still) in her hands, Pandy must rely on her own strengths (and a little help from Olympus to capture Laziness. Humor, light fantasy, and Pandora's newfound confidence feature in this third adventure from Carolyn Hennesy
Pandora Gets Vain (The Mythic Misadventures)
by Carolyn HennesyAfter capturing jealousy from a priestess in Crete, Pandy, Alcie, Iole and Dido are off to Egypt in search of the second of seven evils, vanity. But the goddess Hera is still up to her old tricks, and throws as many obstacles as she can into Pandy's path. A storm at sea, a group of talking dolphins, and the most unusual circus ever formed all feature in this action-packed follow-up.Look for the other exciting books in the Pandora series: Pandora Gets Jealous, Pandora Gets Heart, Pandora Gets Lazy, and Pandora Gets Angry!
The Enchanted Moccasins and Other Native American Legends (Dover Children's Classics)
by Henry R. SchoolcraftAt the beginning of the nineteenth century, Henry R. Schoolcraft immersed himself in the legends and lore of Native American Indians. For thirty years he lived among Indian tribes in the West and around the Great Lakes, where night after night he listened to master storytellers weave spellbinding tales around the dancing embers of lodge fires. Carefully chosen from the many legends Schoolcraft heard, this collection presents nineteen fables brimming with myth and magic. Originally part of the oral tradition and passed down to generations of Native American children, they have been lovingly written down to spark the imaginations of modern generations.Open the pages of this collection and enter a world where moccasins dance under a mysterious spell...where a little boy sets a snare for the burning sun...and where an old Toad Woman dares to steal a baby. Filled with unforgettable adventures readers of every age will cherish, The Enchanted Moccasins and Other Native American Legends includes such stories as:• Gray Eagle and His Five Brothers• Leelinau, the Lost Daughter• The Origin of the Robin• The Winter Spirit and His Visitor • He of the Little Shell• White Feather and the Six Giants...and many others. Historically rich and exciting, this treasury opens new vistas onto ancient Indian lore.
Elephants Don't Sit on Cars (Jeremy James Ser. #1)
by David Henry WilsonJeremy James always seems to be getting into mischief and is fed up with grown-ups never knowing the answer to important questions.Join Jeremy James as his navigates his way through messy pesky supermarkets, goes to a football game and discovers the consequences of eating too many sweets . . . Illustrated throughout by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, David Henry Wilson's funny and gentle stories about the inimitable Jeremy James are much-loved classics, perfect for younger readers.
Never Say Moo to a Bull (Jeremy James Ser. #2)
by David Henry WilsonJeremy James always seems to be getting into mischief and is fed up with grown-ups never knowing the answer to important questions . . .Join Jeremy James as he finds himself in a runaway car, causes havoc at a birthday party and comes up with a cunning plan on how to get rich.Illustrated throughout by the award-winning Axel Scheffler, David Henry Wilson's funny and gentle stories about the inimitable Jeremy James are much-loved classics, perfect for younger readers.
The Boy Knight: A Tale of the Crusades (Dover Children's Classics)
by G. A. HentyA rousing tale told in magnificent style, G. A. Henty's story of medieval life follows the remarkable adventures of young Cuthbert de Lance, a lad who serves as a page to an English nobleman during the Third Crusade. Readers have a ringside seat at a major historical event as they follow the boy to the Holy Land, experience the excitement of battle, and share Cuthbert's dangerous exploits on his return trip across Europe to England.Henty was known for his historical accuracy, and this volume reinforced his reputation; once again, he places his young characters in critical periods of history. Masterfully blending fact with fiction, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as the "Prince of Storytellers." His popular novels continue to ignite youthful imaginations with thrilling tales of reckless courage set in bygone days.
The Cat of Bubastes: A Tale Of Ancient Egypt (Dover Children's Classics)
by G. A. HentyChebron, the young son of an Egyptian high priest, and Amuba, a young slave in the boy's household, are close friends; but their lives are greatly altered when Chebron accidentally kills a cat, an animal held sacred by the ancient Egyptians. Forced to flee for their safety, the boys and their companions begin a long and dangerous journey. A thrilling adventure story, this is also a tale packed with historical facts. Among other fascinating details, young readers learn about the Egyptian religion and geography, how the Nile was used for irrigation, and how the Egyptians made war and were prepared for burial. A captivating book that accurately describes life in a once magnificent civilization, this volume will especially appeal to youngsters fascinated by the life and customs of ancient Egypt.
In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce
by G. A. HentyAt the end of the thirteenth century, the oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, Edward Longshanks. In Freedom's Cause recounts the Scots' desperate but ultimately triumphant struggle in the face of overwhelming odds — a hard-fought series of battles conducted under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert Bruce.Time has burnished the feats of these great heroes to mythic proportions, but Wallace and Bruce were real people. This gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and ingenuity recounts their deeds within an accurate historical context. Readers join their company alongside a fictional protagonist, young Archie Forbes, whose estates have been wrongfully confiscated. Archie forms a group of scouts to fight alongside the legendary Scottish chieftains (who were memorably portrayed in the film Braveheart) for their country's independence.In Freedom's Cause is one among the many historical novels for young readers by George Alfred Henty. A storyteller who specialized in blending authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as "The Prince of Storytellers." Immensely popular and widely used in schools for many years, Henty's novels continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical eras.
Under Drake's Flag: A Tale of the Spanish Main (Dover Children's Classics)
by G. A. HentyG. A. Henty (1832–1903) wrote vastly popular, carefully researched books about fictional youngsters who lived during critical periods of history. In this exciting volume, he provides a thrilling glimpse of the struggle between Great Britain and Spain for supremacy of the high seas, as seen through the eyes of a sixteenth-century teenager, Ned Hearne.Along with three friends, young Ned is swept up in one adventure after another as he accompanies the daring English mariner Francis Drake on amazing voyages of discovery across the Pacific. An eyewitness to the great naval battle between the English fleet and the Spanish Armada, Ned has firsthand views of England's rise as the world's most powerful sea-going nation. A rousing, old-fashioned tale of ruthless life on the high seas, Under Drake's Flag introduces today's young readers to one of yesteryear's most widely read authors — a writer whose many talents earned him the title Prince of Storytellers.
With Lee in Virginia: A Story Of The American Civil War (The Land of Oz)
by G. A. HentyIn this spirited tale of adventure, Vincent Wingfield, who is not yet sixteen, returns home to Virginia after four years of school in England to find conditions in America greatly unsettled. When war breaks out in 1861, Vincent staunchly supports the rights of slaves but joins Lee's cavalry to fight for the Confederacy.Henty's gripping story, written several decades after the war, weaves the spirited teenager's adventures with real-life events, while providing an acute glimpse of the conflict from a Southern perspective.A prolific 19th-century author, G. A. Henty celebrates family, honor, loyalty, bravery, and determination in the face of adversity. Set against the backdrop of an exciting historical era, this story, recently rediscovered by young readers, will excite the imaginations of today's youngsters as much as it thrilled readers when first published.
Social and Emotional Curriculum for Gifted Students: Grade 3, Project-Based Learning Lessons That Build Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, and Social Skills
by Mark HessThe Social and Emotional Curriculum for Gifted Students series provides the gifted resource specialist, regular classroom teacher, or counselor with the tools they need to help gifted students in grades 3-5 develop interpersonal skills, reflect on their often intense emotions, and express their creativity. The grade 3 book: Contains five units and more than 50 hours of instruction. Shares helpful directions for implementing lessons and connecting content across the curriculum. Addresses psychosocial skills. Features critical thinking activities, hands-on building and design, reading, writing, creativity, and math and science connections. Covers relevant topics, including resilience, growth mindset, perfectionism, empathy, self-understanding and identity, friendship, and what it means to be gifted. Each classroom-tested lesson addresses one or more affective standards from the National Association for Gifted Children, psychosocial development areas for gifted learners, and academic standards.
Siddhartha: Eine Indische Dichtung (Penguin Modern Classics)
by Hermann Hesse Paulo CoelhoThis edition has a NEW introduction by PAULO COELHO. Siddhartha is perhaps the most important and compelling moral allegory our troubled century has produced. Integrating Eastern and Western spiritual traditions with psychoanalysis and philosophy, this strangely simple tale, written with a deep and moving empathy for humanity, has touched the lives of millions since its original publication in 1922. Set in India, Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin's search for ultimate reality after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of decadence to asceticism, from the illusory joys of sensual love with a beautiful courtesan, and of wealth and fame, to the painful struggles with his son and the ultimate wisdom of renunciation.This edition is a translation by Hilda Rosner, with an introduction by Paulo Coelho.
Animals: Animal Homes (Project Science)
by Sally HewittFun, lively introductions to science with practical activities and projects to strengthen learning.
Caring For Our Earth (Project Geography)
by Sally HewittFeatures a mix of practical projects, research ideas and craft activities and includes maps, charts and graphs.