As she is swept up into the game of international struggle and politics, she makes a long journey, finds real love, and discovers her own strengths.

    Available again to celebrate Joan Walsh Anglund's best loved books for children and adults.

    A Halloween classic about the power of make-believe.

    

    It's only the little secret garden that she finds at the end of the rainbow that makes staying there seem worthwhile. And then something happens that changes everything.From Patricia St. John—nurse, missionary, relief worker, and writer of many books for children.

    She hadn't wanted to leave her friends, and she wished that fall would come quickly.But in spite of all her gloomy predictions, Katie John had a wonderful summer. With her new friend, Sue Halsey, she explored the old house and found it full of exciting surprises. The girls founded a society to improve people, and "improved" Sue's infuriating older sister with amazing results.The summer flew by and fall arrived all too soon. Playing a more responsible and adult role than ever before, Katie John was instrumental in deciding her family's future. Young readers will be delighted by impulsive, warm-hearted Katie John, for, as the "Virginia Kirkus Service" review says, Mrs. Calhoun "imbues her story with a good feeling of locale, a strong sense of seasonal Change, and above all a vigorous portrayal of an appealing and lively heroine."

    Greek myths retold for children.Prometheus and the fire of the gods --Pandora's box --Hercules --Apollo and Diana --Pegasus and Bellerophon --Jason and the golden fleece --Circe and Ulysses --Daedalus and Icarus --Pomona and Vertumnus --Atalanta and Hippomenes --Cupid and Apollo --Prosperpina and Pluto --Cupid and Psyche --Orpheus and Eurydice --Phaeton and the chariot of the sun --Arcas and Callisto --The golden touch --Perseus and Andromeda --Pygmalion and Galatea --Romulus and Remus

    Take a close-up look at the first vertebrates to conquer land—from familiar bullfrogs and toads to unusual legless caecilians and eel-like sirens. Explore their anatomy, behavior, and pivotal place on the evolutionary time line.

    Discover the history and workings of boats and ships--what life was like aboard an 18th-century schooner, how giant trawlers locate schools of fish, and how various ships are built and stay afloat.

    Mario, the son of Mama and Papa Bellini, proprietors of the subway-station newsstand, had only heard the sound once. What was this new, strangely musical chirping? None other than the mellifluous leg-rubbing of the somewhat disoriented Chester Cricket from Connecticut. Attracted by the irresistible smell of liverwurst, Chester had foolishly jumped into the picnic basket of some unsuspecting New Yorkers on a junket to the country. Despite the insect's wurst intentions, he ends up in a pile of dirt in Times Square. Mario is elated to find Chester. He begs his parents to let him keep the shiny insect in the newsstand, assuring his bug-fearing mother that crickets are harmless, maybe even good luck. What ensues is an altogether captivating spin on the city mouse/country mouse story, as Chester adjusts to the bustle of the big city. Despite the cricket's comfortable matchbox bed (with Kleenex sheets); the fancy, seven-tiered pagoda cricket cage from Sai Fong's novelty shop; tasty mulberry leaves; the jolly company of Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat; and even his new-found fame as "the most famous musician in New York City," Chester begins to miss his peaceful life in the Connecticut countryside. The Cricket in Times Square--a Newbery Honor Book in 1961--is charmingly illustrated by the well-loved Garth Williams, and the tiniest details of this elegantly spun, vividly told, surprisingly suspenseful tale will stick with children for years and years. Make sure this classic sits on the shelf of your favorite child, right next to The Wind in the Willows. (Ages 9 to 12)

    Close-up color photographs of dolphins, killer whales, walruses, and more offer an intimate "eyewitness" view of these mysterious sea creatures what they look like, how they behave, and their battle for survival. See the whiskers of a walrus, inside the mouth of a killer whale, dolphins at play, male elephant seals fighting, the way a blowhole works, a sperm whale's carved tooth, and a 19th-century blubber pot. Learn how deep a sperm whale can dive, how whales use bubbles to catch fish, why sea lions bark like dogs, what baleen is used for, and why killer whales come up on the beach. Discover how humpback whales communicate, why whales leap, the world's biggest baby, why the future of whales, seals, and dolphins is threatened, why whales migrate thousands of miles, and much, much more!The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures.

    

    Original photography and artworks illustrate the extraordinary visions of the future of scientists, artists and inventors through the ages, offering a unique "eyewitness" view of a world we are yet to know. See an insect robot learning to walk, a hypersonic plane, a calendar for the next century, a space hotel and a millennium tower that will house 50,000 people. Learn the way genetic engineering will affect future foods, how a spaceship will be driven by antimatter and how large the world's population will be in 2050. Discover how a woman can work a flight simulator with her mind, the medical advances that will prolong life, the cyberpets that will be the companions of the future, and much, much more!

    This fascinating overview examines the development, anatomy, mating, and nesting habits of birds of prey as well as their techniques for stalking, catching, and killing their quarry.  Also discussed is the importance of the protection raptors in todays world.

    Whether it's make-your-own Egyptian frescoes, cubism collages, or wild animal wire sculptures, this book is full of project ideas to ignite a child's imagination.Readers will find spreads featuring animal masterpieces by famous artists and sculptors, as well as information about how the artists chose to show the subject and the techniques used. Each artist and masterpiece spread is followed by a gallery spread, sharing related works of art."My Art Project" spreads cover a range of artistic styles and animals, and encourage children to experiment with different materials. Step-by-step photography and clear instructions guide them through the process, allowing them to produce results they can display with pride.

    A fictionalized biography of Saint Nicholas followed by a description of the evolution of Santa Claus.

    Explore the origins of life on earth, from the first algae to the first humans; why life began in the sea, not on land; why dinosaurs ruled the earth for millions of years and then disappeared; and how mammals--and then humans--took over.

    

    

    Childhoods of famous Americans

    From a series of letters to the author's small nephew to explain to him about the formation of rivers, mountains, clouds, the earth and the stars. Contents: When the Earth Was Hot; The Air We Breathe; Seaweed and Jellyfish; Shells and Fishes; Mountains and Rivers; Volcanoes; Silurian Period; Devonian Period; Carboniferous Period; Glaciers; Permian Period; Triassic Period; Jurassic Period; Cretaceous Period; Eocene Period; Oligocene Period; Miocene Period; Pliocene Period; Pleistocene Period; and An Imaginary Period.

    

    Included is the story "How the Squirrel Helped the King" and "The Big Fire".

    Learn why howler monkeys burst into song at dawn, what it really means when a mandrill yawns, and why the biggest primate is a vegetarian. Photographed in full color .

    Bret King and his pals Ace Tallchief, Andy Buxton, and Benny Ortega saddle up to trail the culprits. A few tire tracks and a steer hide are the only clues.Meanwhile, Benny's parents earn some extra money by renting their property to Professor Colfax and Dr. Dudley, who plan to search for artifacts in nearby Oro Perdido Canyon. The scientists act mighty peculiar, warning the cowboys to stay away—or else! Why do the scientists act like desperate outlaws?A mysterious plane is spotted in the area and lands near Oro Perdido Canyon. Strangely, the occupants refuse to speak to the boys and seem to be affiliated with the hostile scientists. Could these events have any connection to the cattle rustling?The Mystery of Ghost CanyonReaders will enjoy learning the ways of the West as the Rimrock cowboys get to the bottom of this dangerous mystery.