Учебная литература
44108 кн.
Who says nobody does anything about the weather? Danny Dunn does! Of course if there hadn't been a drought when Danny went to the weather bureau to return a radiosonde, just maybe nothing would have happened. But has there ever been a time when Danny could contain his curiosity? Danny is naturally attracted to all the weather-forecasting instruments and decides to do some volunteer weather-observing. And when Danny and his friends Joe Pearson and Irene Miller discover that Professor...
| Автор | Jay Williams |
Another accident in Professor Bulfinch's laboratory, brought on by Danny, results in the creation of a transparent, resilient material. The material proves useful in creating a bathysphere, and Professor Bulfinch, along with his friend Dr. Grimes, Danny, Joe, and Irene, descends into the Pacific Ocean on an experimental voyage. Unfortunately, the bathysphere's pilot is rendered unconscious, and the bathysphere becomes trapped in a cave… Can Danny and his friends escape?<P> Danny...
| Автор | Jay Williams |
When Patty and Jo Faraday returned to Harker’s Cove, the scene of their exciting adventure with an escaped convict, it was for a fun-filled summer vacation. It started with a birthday party at which the Faraday twins received a lovely music box with a toy drummer on top. But the toy drummer had a strange history, and one day he disappeared. How Patty and Jo caught a mysterious prowler and found out what the toy drummer really is makes exciting reading.
| Автор | Janet Knox |
Tatty is always in trouble! When a mysterious girl with blue hair shows up one rainy day, Tatty is the only one who believes she’s a princess. Who is she really? And why does she want Tatty to be her friend? About the author Carol Beach York was the popular author of books for children ages 7 to 12. Good Charlotte is one of a series for younger children that takes place in The Good Day, an orphanage where 28 little girls live and play and have some whimsical (even magical) adventures
| Автор | Carol Beach York |
Unless it can improve its universities, Africa risks losing out in a globalised knowledge economy. Yet many African universities, including South Africa's, are under threat with policies and management styles too frequently inimical to academic quality. Focusing on recent developments at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), RW Johnson is scathing about 'nationalist fundamentalism' and the 'Big Man' syndrome. A hard-hitting look at the state of African and South...
| Автор | RW Johnson |
Eric Horton sees fire. When he sleeps, he dreams of a world screaming in the midst of devastating explosions. These dreams terrify him, and as more strange happenings unfold around him, he’s unable to shake the feeling that what he’s seeing isn’t just a dream. When a new student, Renee, appears in his science class, he could swear he’s known her forever. But how could that be? As they get to know each other, he meets her father, who explains the experiments he’s been conducting involving “the...
| Автор | Tracy Richardson |
“Where are my pipers? Where are my pipers?” Polly asks. “What are pipers?” her mommy and daddy reply. Polly’s important pipers have gone missing. She has looked everywhere—under the bed, inside her closet, and in the kitchen. Where can they be? Mommy wants to help but isn’t sure what she is looking for. Join Polly on a colorful and whimsical search to find her missing pipers. A sweet and familiar story of misunderstanding, Polly’s Pipers is sure to remind readers of their own lively hunts for...
| Автор | Helen Waldman |
High school freshman Vivian Finch is ready for a fresh start. After a year of gossip and rumors leads to a falling-out with her best friend, the fifteen-year-old finds herself all alone in a new school. That is, until she meets Riley. Riley and her friends are cool, daring, and rebellious—and when they give Viv the chance to join in their adventures, how can she resist? Especially as she finds herself growing closer and closer to a certain boy in the group: shy, handsome Reid . . . But a...
| Автор | Lauren Castleton |
On the morning of her sixteenth birthday, Renee Lewis was awakened by the smell of her favorite breakfast cooking, interrupting an incredible, yet odd dream. Like any other sixteen-year-old, she was dreaming of driving around in a red sports car after finally getting her driver's license. What was so unusual was her passenger: a gorgeous, foreign boy arrogantly displaying a flirtatious grin. This somewhat shy and unpretentious girl—busy vying for the role of valedictorian, spending time at...
| Автор | Lynette Theisen |
The Mermaid With Two Tales is a must-have for every parent, teacher, counselor, or pastor’s library. This beautifully illustrated, read-together book includes a message for divorcing parents followed by a very reassuring story that helps children of divorce deal with the changes that are taking place in their lives. Bylee Jo’s story is heart-changing. This simple yet powerful book for children vividly shows the life-changing benefits of placing the hearts of your children first while navigating...
| Автор | Bylee Jo O'Mary Montgomery |
The game of lacrosse is a gift from the Creator, given to the American Indians in the long ago. But Travis Skinaway doesn't know the full story of the game: he only knows that he struggles to catch the ball and tends to throw it over the other boys' heads. Maybe he's not built right to run the field. His teammates and coach seem to think he's hopeless, anyway.<br /><br />Travis is ready to hang up his gear, but then his grandfather appears in a dream,...
| Автор | Art Coulson |
It’s springtime, and Caillou and his family are going to celebrate Easter with Uncle Felix at his farm. Caillou has great fun seeing the cute little chicks and piglets, riding on the tractor, and decorating eggs with his cousins. What they’re most excited about, though, is the annual Easter egg hunt. Together Caillou and Uncle Felix search the henhouse for hidden eggs and find more than anyone else. Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the Easter holiday, this book...
| Автор | Melanie Rudel-Tessier |
Do you know how many tickles it takes to tickle an octopus? Tentacles! From the creative minds at Kid Scoop®, an award-winning and nationally syndicated activity page for children, comes this hysterical book chock full of jokes, riddles, and puns! Kids will love flipping through these pages and learning over 200 jokes they’ve never heard before and can’t wait to tell. Providing hours of endless laughter, this book is perfect for young jokesters and anyone else who loves to laugh!
| Автор | Vicki Whiting |
Freshly buried Fredrick wakes up 6-feet under with a head full of worms and no idea how he got there. Aside from his memory loss and discovering that he's in fact a zombie, something else bothers him – an existential crisis. What's the meaning of life? The reason for existence? His purpose? In order for Frederick to cross over to the other side, he must figure out why he died and what his life's purpose is. Luckily he's not alone on this adventure: a talking cockroach and...
| Автор | Chantal Spies |
Get to know bugs up close! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of insects. From elegant spotted butterflies to hairy hunting wolf spiders, bugs are the most diverse creatures on Earth. Close-up photos capture bugs creeping, crawling, hopping, and flying. Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio track, following the highlighted words on each page. Perfect for pre-readers and early...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
What's more lovable than a fluffy kitten? Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of kittens. As playful as they are sleepy, as adventurous as they are snuggly, kittens bring joy to people all over the world. See the different looks and personalities of these cute kittens. Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio track, following the highlighted words on each page. Perfect for...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
Play with puppies! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of puppies. Whether you love little puppies that can sit in your lap or big puppies that romp around, these furry playmates are calling to you. Up to all sorts of mischief and always looking for a friend to play with, these puppies will win you over with their charm and endless energy. Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
Explore the forest world of monkeys and apes! More than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of monkeys and apes. Meet different species from orangutans to macaques, watch baby monkeys learn and grow, and follow these fascinating animals as they eat, play, and climb from the forest floor to the treetops. Kids will enjoy learning fun facts about monkeys and apes, and the more than 70 beautiful color photographs will delight anyone who loves monkeys and apes, especially toddlers,...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
Get an up-close peek at fish! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of fish. See fish darting through coral gardens, hiding from predators, and swimming along the ocean floor. These stunning photos capture fish with scales and tails of all colors, shapes, and sizes. There’s never a dull underwater moment, so get ready for a fun, fin-flipping adventure! Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
Meet mysterious creatures of the ocean! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of underwater animals. Discover these wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird animals, who live in a colorful world without humans. Stunning photos introduce creatures large and small, each with its own special place in the depths of the sea. Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio track, following the...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
See just how much fun a dog’s life can be! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of dogs. Playing or exploring, leaping or lounging, dogs are caught in the act of having a good time. This peek into their world also showcases some of their many different sizes, shapes, coats, and colors. Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio track, following the highlighted words on each page....
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
Discover the beauty and intelligence of wolves! More than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of wolves. Learn about the everyday lives of these clever creatures as they speed through the forest, hunt, and play together. Renowned wolf biologist Douglas Smith, director of the Yellowstone Wolf Project, was consulted for this book. Kids will enjoy learning fun facts about wolves, and the more than 70 beautiful color photographs will delight anyone who loves wolves, especially toddlers,...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
Get ready for take-off with dynamic and colorful airplanes! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of airplanes. These exciting photographs show off huge passenger jets, cargo planes, gliders, and many other amazing airplanes. Meet the pilots, visit the airport, and marvel at breathtaking aerobatics and air races. Catch all kinds of planes in action high up in the sky—it’s up, up, and away! Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |
Get ready to see digging machines in action! Accompanied by a read-along audio track, more than 70 colorful photos showcase all kinds of digging machines. Digging machines such as backhoes, skid loaders, and front-end loaders team up with humans for all sorts of jobs. Snapshot Picture Library books include a read-along feature: Children can read along with an audio track, following the highlighted words on each page. Perfect for pre-readers and early readers! Kids will enjoy learning fun...
| Автор | Snapshot Picture Library |