How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs, featuring easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.
"Colmillo Blanco" ilustrado, único en su clase. Colmillo Blanco es una novela del escritor estadounidense Jack London (1876-1916). Inicialmente aparecida por entregas en la revista Outing, fue publicada en 1906. La historia transcurre en el Territorio del Yukón, Canadá, durante la Fiebre del oro de Klondike a fines del siglo XIX. Narra el camino hacia la domesticación de un perro lobo salvaje. La mayor parte de la novela está escrita desde el punto de vista del personaje canino, lo que le permite a London explorar la forma en que los animales ven su mundo y a los seres humanos. Colmillo Blanco examina el violento mundo de los animales salvajes y el igualmente violento mundo de los humanos. La novela además explora temas complejos, como la moral y la redención. Ha sido adaptada al cine varias veces. Esta edición contiene 11 ilustraciones de Dino Di Lena, un reconocido artista italiano.
How do ballet dancers dance on the tips of their toes? Why do they wear tutus? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. Illustrated with stunning photographs and illustrations accompanied by short, informative text developed with reading experts.
Retelling of the story about a boy captured by the snow queen and taken to her castle in the north and his friend's efforts to save him.
Traces the life of the Jewish girl who chronicled her day-to-day life in a diary as she hid in an attic in Amsterdam during World War II
A girl travels east of the sun and west of the moon to free her beloved prince from a magic spell.
These are four new titles in this burgeoning series, providing a great introduction to the remarkable lives of important historical figures. Each book describes a famous life, following the protagonist through their triumphs and tribulations. It has lively speech, colourful illustrations and photographs that bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds
""Remember the rules of the woods," says Mrs. Red Riding Hood. "Keep to the path and DON'T TALK TO WOLVES!" But Little Red Riding Hood forgets the rules and now she must outwit the wolf."--Back cover.
Four titles in the popular "Young Reading" series are re-issued with hardback covers with audio CDs inserted into a wallet inside the back cover, making the book and CD easy to store together. "The Young Reading" series is developed with experts at Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence and ability. Ages 5+.
How do horses live in the wild? What kind of pony lives near the North Pole? Why do horses wear shoes? In this text you will find the answers and learn lots more fascinating things about horses and ponies.
