Природа и животные
4082 кн.
The Adventures of Miss Silly Strings provides fun and educational reading for all ages. In this silly story Miss Silly Strings introduces the seasons of the year through fun poetry along with simple mathematics. Each story will also give the reader fun and pleasure as they read each story over and over, as to give a lifetime of memories.
| Автор | Lucio A. Grasso |
Come along on one child's incredible adventure as his typical evening becomes anything but typical that both he and the reader will never forget!
| Автор | Randy Newell |
The superhero dog who tells this story was Ashley's service dog. Momo was an intuitive, gentle giant. Saint Bernards make remarkable service dogs and are sweet, sensitive, and caring animals! All service dogs are superheroes. They provide safety, love, guidance to all they serve! The SD not only stands for service dog but for superhero dog!
| Автор | Phyllis Hoppes |
From the #1 international bestselling author of The Revenant – the book that inspired the award-winning movie – comes the remarkable true story of the worst mining disaster in American history. In 1917, the lives of a company of miners changed forever when the underground labyrinth of tunnels in which they worked burst into flames. Within an hour, more than four hundred men would be locked in a battle to survive. Within three days, one hundred and sixty-four of them would be dead.
| Автор | Michael Punke |
How do trees live? Do they feel pain, or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known. In The Hidden Life of Trees, forester Peter Wohlleben puts groundbreaking scientific discoveries into a language everyone can relate to.In The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben shares his deep love of woods and forests and explains the amazing processes of life, death, and regeneration he has observed in the woodland and the amazing...
| Автор | Peter Wohlleben |
A thrilling and moving novel about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war, for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion…It’s 1945. Elizabeth's father is fighting with the German army on the eastern front. Her mother works at Dresden zoo, where her favourite animal is a young elephant named Marlene. When the zoo director tells her the dangerous animals must be shot to prevent them running amok if the town is bombed, Elizabeth's mother moves Marlene...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |
A novel of heart and courage inspired by the incredible story of a real life princess.Princess Haya, daughter of the King of Jordan, loves her family more than anything. So when tragedy strikes at its heart, she is devastated.The Princess becomes ever more withdrawn until, on her birthday, the King gives her a life-changing present. An incredible new friendship grows and the heartbroken princess begins to dream of an extraordinary future.Inspired by the real-life story of Olympic equestrienne...
| Автор | Stacy Gregg |
Featuring children’s own words and heart-warming pictures, this book is the perfect gift for a brother, or for children expecting a new sibling.‘I love my brother because…‘Everyone’s brother is the best. And who better to tell the world than children themselves?This charming book combines endearing things said by children about their brothers with gentle illustrations of familiar animals. The text is amusing and insightful, with reasons why brothers are loved by their siblings.With beautiful...
| Автор | Daniel Howarth |
A beautifully written novel with long-lasting friendship at its heart and two elderly women search for their missing cat, and uncover a mystery at the same time. In the genre of such classics as Tom’s Midnight Garden and The Secret Garden.Two old ladies living in a tall old house, are finding life increasingly dull now that the houses in their square are all office buildings. No more families, no more children to brighten their lives. So when their beloved cat, Nicholas, disappears they are...
| Автор | Ann Pilling |
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storytellerA stunning and moving novel from Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller – featuring the bravest dog in all the world…This is the story of Aman, as told in his own words – a boy from Afghanistan fleeing the horror of the Afghan war. When a western dog shows up outside the caves where Aman lives with his mother, Aman is initially repulsed – it is not customary for people to...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |
Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storytellerMichael Morpurgo’s inspiring story of Robbie, a boy in a coma – victim of a car accident. Locked inside his own head, able to hear but not move or speak, Robbie tries to keep himself from slipping ever deeper into unconsciousness.Robbie, football fan and animal lover, runs after his dog Lucky one day when he chases a cat and is hit by a car. Unconscious, Robbie lies in hospital, unable to...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |
Special friendships can be found in the most unlikely places…A powerful, intriguing story from the bestselling author of A Dog Called Homeless.Sometimes when things are broken you can’t fix them on your own – no matter how hard you try.When Nell is sent to stay with distant family, she packs a suitcase full of secrets. A chance encounter with a wild horse draws Nell to Angel – a mysterious, troubled girl who is hiding secrets of her own. Both girls must learn to trust each other, if they are to...
| Автор | Sarah Lean |
A heart-warming tale of courage, set against the backdrop of the second world war, about an abandoned village, a lifelong friendship and one very adventurous cat!‘Classic Morpurgo brilliance’ – Publishing News"Something's up. Something big too, very big. At school, in the village, whoever you meet, it's all anyone talks about. It's like a sudden curse has come down on us all. It makes me wonder if we'll ever see the sun again."It's 1943, and Lily Tregenze lives on a farm, in the idyllic seaside...
| Автор | Michael Morpurgo |