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A clear-eyed, funny, and off-beat novel about a girl making sense of a baffling world. ; Toda' s father has gone away to fight in the war. Luckily, he' s read about camouflage and will be able to hide from the enemy by disguising himself as a bush. Toda is sent to stay with her mother where it'll be safer. Her journey across the border is full of danger and adventure, but she doesn't' t give up. She has to find her mother.
Twelve stunningly illustrated, poetic, and funny stories about grumpy animals. In 12 short chapters, we see different animals in various states of anger. Some try to understand their anger, some try to tame it, while others let their anger overwhelm them. These stories are funny and wry, but also offer a gently profound reflection of the nature of human emotions.
In these fast-paced and highly engaging stories about natural disasters, teens face life-or-death situations in which they need luck and quick thinking to survive. While outrunning storms and surviving in the most extreme conditions, relatable characters encounter larger-than-life excitement!
This dazzling nonfiction picture book explores art, desperation, and one man's incredible idea for saving ships from German torpedoes in World War I. Dazzle ships were the brainchild of Royal Navy commander Norman Wilkinson, who designed the dazzle camouflage as a way to transform ordinary British and American ships into eye-popping masterpieces.
Middle school can be a survival of "fitting-in" at best. In Dead Max Comix, Derrick discovers that his secrets aren't really unusual. This series offers a light-hearted touch at accepting yourself and finding your own "pack".
There is a list of the world?s deadliest animals, and the animals in this series all made the list. Read how they use teeth, claws, or deadly venom to survive and keep their positions as the world?s deadliest animals! Included in every book is a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests reading and writing prompts to help aid in reading comprehension.
Teeth, claws, power, speed, venom, and an acute sense of hearing or sight...these are some of the characteristics that the world’s deadliest predators rely on for their survival. Each volume in this series focuses on one group of animals (sharks, snakes, spiders, etc.) and then profiles six creatures within that group. How they hunt, what they eat, where they live, and the essential role they play in maintaining nature’s balance are all vividly and accurately detailed.
Deadly and Dangerous features the most lethal jobs, creatures, destinations, and daredevil travels and hobbies known to humankind. With extreme stats and facts, engaging visuals, and fast-paced, accessible text, this series is sure to appeal to kids who want their high-interest subjects served up with an edge.
Animals come roaring and slithering off the page in Deadly and Incredible Animals, the new series exploring the remarkable survival adaptations of the world’s deadliest creatures. Each book in the Deadly and Incredible Animals series examines a different category of animal, in which the top ten deadliest species are counted down. Each profile explores the animal’s physical characteristics, its habitat and ecosystem and the survival adaptations that make it so deadly and incredible. This high-int
History is deadly! From brutal battles and scary sacrifices through evil empires and bloodthirsty games, readers will love digging up the past and discovering its frightening facts in this fascinating exploration of ancient civilizations. Primary sources, colourful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of ancient people in gripping detail.