Features stories of Russian life that are peopled by outsized characters including serfs, princes, Gypsy girls, horse dealers, nomadic Tartars and garrulous storytellers.
The boldest, bravest and brainiest people of all timeSome people just can’t resist showing off… and this book introduces readers to some of the biggest braggers and loudest show-offs throughout history. This book takes young readers on a tour of some of history's greatest show-offs, from wealthy kings and queens who loved to splash the cash to masterful musicians who weren't shy about their talents or brilliant artists who could not stop telling others how great they were.Some of the showoffs in this book include:◆Queen Elizabeth I of England, who owned over 2,000 pairs of gloves, ◆Alexander the Great, who named more than 70 cities in his vast empire after himself,... and one after his horse!◆The Montgolfier brothers, who showed off their flashy new invention, the hot air balloon, in front of huge crowds and even the King and Queen!Andy Seed's hilarious text brings these crazy but true stories to life, as he tells readers tales about massive palaces, fast cars, monster banquets, immens
Join the Very Busy Spider and all her friends in this classic story, newly joining the premier reader line, Step into Reading A spider, blown by the wind to a fence post near a farm yard, begins to build her web and cannot be distracted from the task at hand--not by the horse, cow, sheep, goat, or dog. But when the rooster asks if she wants to catch a pesky fly, the busy spider is able to catch it in her web immediately Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
This is the one-stop guide to knots for every purpose and occasion. Knots Step by Step is the essential guide to knowing and tying knots for every purpose. From figure-of-eights to reef knots and highwayman's hitches to monkey's fists, this book includes every knot you ever thought you needed to tie - and more! Covering more than 100 knots for climbing, sailing, horse-riding, survival, and fishing as well as for gardening, DIY, medical, and decorative purposes, the clear layout and photographs of every step will move you on from knot-tying novice in no time.You'll also learn all about the different types of knots and the fascinating stories behind how many of these came into being as well as their original functions. Knots Step by Step is the ideal book to have to hand for whenever a knot is needed, so grab a copy now and be prepared for every knotty scenario.
阿隆索是一位對英雄主義故事著迷的老人，他將自己取名為「唐吉訶德」──是一名訓練中的騎士，在他的僕人「桑丘」與一匹老馬「羅西南多」的陪伴下，他開始了一趟趟瘋狂的冒險。讓我們一起加入這個古怪的騎士，一起試圖與不是巨人的「巨人」作戰，並拯救可能不想被拯救的少女！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Alonso is an old man who is obsessed with stories of heroism. So, he reinvents himself as Don Quixote, knight-in-training! Accompanied by his servant-turned-squire, Sancho, as well as his trusty old horse Rosinante, he sets off on many crazy adventures. Join this wacky knight as he attempts to battle giants that aren't giants and saves maidens who might not want to be saved!
阿隆索是一位對英雄主義故事著迷的老人，他將自己取名為「唐吉訶德」──是一名訓練中的騎士，在他的僕人「桑丘」與一匹老馬「羅西南多」的陪伴下，他開始了一趟趟瘋狂的冒險。讓我們一起加入這個古怪的騎士，一起試圖與不是巨人的「巨人」作戰，並拯救可能不想被拯救的少女！*本書互動功能需依書中說明下載APP(Snap Learn)後使用。Alonso is an old man who is obsessed with stories of heroism. So, he reinvents himself as Don Quixote, knight-in-training! Accompanied by his servant-turned-squire, Sancho, as well as his trusty old horse Rosinante, he sets off on many crazy adventures. Join this wacky knight as he attempts to battle giants that aren't giants and saves maidens who might not want to be saved!
In the third book of this easy-to-read graphic novel series from an award-winning creator, four funny animal friends and their wacky adventures "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories" (Dav Pilkey).Baloney and friends are reaching for the stars—but not without some funny obstacles along the way! Whether they're creating a masterpiece, destroying a birthday cake, or debating online comments about themselves, these lovable characters know how to dream big! This new collection of mini-tales and three mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn how to make their own comics by following clear step-by-step instructions.A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics." —BooklistDon't miss the other books in the series:Baloney & FriendsBaloney & Friends
瑞典家喻戶曉的童話大明星，力大無窮又古怪的長襪皮皮故事集完整收錄！Containing all three classic Pippi Longstocking adventures in one stunning edition, this book will introduce Pippi's adventurous spirit to a whole new generation of readers! Pippi is nine years old. She lives in Villa Villekulla with a horse, a monkey, a suitcase full of gold, and no grown-ups to tell her what to do. She loves spending her days arranging wild, exciting adventures to enjoy with her neighbours, Tommy and Annika, or entertaining everyone she meets with her outrageous stories!
Discover all the cut-throat facts about the Terrible Tudors with history’s most horrible headlines: Tudor edition. Jump into Tudor life with Terry Deary, the master of making history fun. Discover why Henry VIII thought he’d married a horse, how the Tudors tortured their enemies and which shocking swear words they used. It’s all in Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors:fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits includedwith a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and newthe perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative readHorrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019’s brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie –Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!
Izzy LOVES all the stories the Ancient Greeks told! She can't wait to tell her friends about Icarus, who was a TOTAL NUMPTY, and the Trojan Horse, which ended a war and wasn't even REAL! So pull up a
海盜、監獄和熔岩控制者有什麼共通點？哈！他們都會出現在《降臨神通：最後的氣宗》裡面！ 這套獨立的三本圖像小說聚焦於原動畫系列中，粉絲最喜愛的角色。這是他們首次集結在一個盒裝套裝中，並配有原創盒裝藝術！ 在《卡塔拉與海盜的銀》中，卡塔拉必須發揮她更堅強的一面，加入一支海盜船隊來逃離火國。托芙在《托芙貝芳的金屬彎曲學院》中擔任新學生的老師，並接受他們懷疑的目光。而蘇琪在《降臨神通：最後的氣宗——蘇琪，孤單》中在熔岩牢獄中的時光提供了一個痛苦的教訓，最終將加強她對朋友的信任。 與原創創作者麥可·丹特·迪馬提諾（Michael Dante DiMartino）和布萊恩·柯尼茨科（Bryan Konietzko）的降臨神通工作室合作，由菲斯·艾琳·希克斯（Faith Erin Hicks，《無名城》、《南瓜頭》）編寫，彼得·沃特曼（Peter Wartman，《石碎者》）繪製，阿黛爾·瑪特拉（Adele Matera）上色，由ComiCraft的吉米·貝坦科特（Jimmy Betancourt）負責字幕！ 這套新的盒裝套裝集結了《降臨神通：卡塔拉與海盜的銀》、《降臨神通：托芙貝芳的金屬彎曲學院》和《降臨神通：最後的氣宗——蘇琪，孤單》，並附有原創藝術設定作品。What do pirates, prisons, and a lavabender have in common? It’s this collection of Avatar: The Last Airbender comics stories!Three stand alone graphic novels that spotlight fan favorite characters from the original animated series, collected for the first time in one boxed set with original box art!In Katara and the Pirate's Silver, Katara has to embrace her tougher side and join a pirate crew to escape the Fire Nation
Three-time Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recipient Greg Pizzoli launches a full-color graphic novel series about four funny friends that Dav Pilkey declares "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories" Meet Baloney He's the star of this book, along with his best buddies: empathetic Peanut the horse, sensible Bizz the bumblebee, and grumpy Krabbit -- he'd rather not be here, but what can you do?In this graphic novel for newly independent readers, Baloney and friends step into the spotlight and embody all the charm of childhood in three short tales and three mini-comics that invite readers to join the fun Giggle with Baloney as he performs some questionable magic, give him a boost when a case of the blues gets him down, cheer him on as he braves the swimming pool, and at the end, learn to draw all the characters with clear step-by-step instructions "A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics."--Booklist"K
In the second book of this easy-to-read graphic novel series from an award-winning creator, four funny animal friends and their wacky adventures "will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories" (Dav Pilkey).Baloney and friends will have newly independent readers giggling their way through more day-to-day adventures in the second book of this pitch-perfect graphic novel series. Whether it's writing the lyrics to their own original theme song, having an epic sleepover in a tent, experimenting with an incredible new device that lets them reach for the sky, or thinking deep (or deeply funny) thoughts about the world around them, this new collection of three tales and mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn to draw each character with different facial expressions and emotions by following clear step-by-step instructions."A sure
In this easy-to-read graphic novel from an award-winning creator, join four funny animal friends on their wacky adventures—"A sure bet for Elephant and Piggie fans who are ready for the next step up or want to make the move to comics" (Booklist).Baloney and friends are reaching for the stars—but not without some funny obstacles along the way! Whether they're creating a masterpiece, destroying a birthday cake, or debating online comments about themselves, these lovable characters know how to dream big! This new collection of mini-tales and three mini-comics will have you cheering and rooting for Baloney the pig, Bizz the bumblebee, Peanut the horse, and everyone's favorite grumpy rabbit, Krabbit! And at the end, readers will learn how to make their own minibook by following clear step-by-step instructions."Greg Pizzoli does it again! These delightfully funny friends will inspire young readers to write and draw their own stories." —Dav Pilkey, creator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpant
Meet some of the bravest and most beautiful horses in fiction inside this wonderful treasury. This collection of stories includes the well-loved characters of Black Beauty, Pegasus and Invictus as wel
A perfect Christmas gift—a beautifully jacketed Everyman's Library Pocket Classics hardcover anthology of two centuries of short fiction about our most majestic companion animal. With full-cloth bindi
Contains two centuries of short fiction about the most majestic of domesticated animals. In this book, Arthur Conan Doyle makes a famous thoroughbred disappear (or does he?), while Saki spins an amusi
