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On October 5, 2011, the news of the death of technology innovator Steve Jobs rocked the world. The failing health of the Apple cofounder and Pixar CEO was no secret. Jobs had given up his role as Apple's CEO just a few months prior because of his struggle with pancreatic cancer. But his death still drew a huge reaction. From Apple employees and fans to political and business leaders, people honored Jobs' passing by reflecting on his prolific life that greatly influenced the way technology is used.

Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a...

Meet a man who was a medical doctor, a geologist, and a surveyor who also knew botany, zoology, and chemistry. Douglass Houghton was all of these, even though he stood barely five feet, four inches tall. Follow his trail as Michigan's first state geologist, as he explores the unknown wilderness of both peninsulas, in the 1830s and 1840s to discover the potential resources of a brand-new state.

Welcome to Wildflower Kingdom, an enchanted realm where two young princesses can get into all sorts of magical mischief. Naturally, the kingdom has unicorns! When older sister Oliva is allowed to ride one on her own for the first time her jealous little sister is determined to grow enough that very day to also be allowed to ride her own. But her hilarious attempts to gain height have to be set aside when one of the unicorns falls ill and she has to join in the hunt for a cure. Filled with fun and adventure, this is the perfect starter book for young unicorn lovers!

In the magical realm of Wildflower Kingdom the young princesses Olivia and Juniper have all sorts of opportunities for fun and mischief. But even in this happy land, sad things can happen. One day when the girls are walking in the woods with their father and his friend Paul, Paul’s pet fox goes missing. Naturally, everyone is upset. But the most unhappy of all is little Princess Juniper, who can’t understand why the fox doesn’t come back despite her attempts to lure it home.

Imagine you made something that was so beautiful and powerful that everyone wanted to take it for themselves. And then you had to watch them destroy it. Would you fight for it? Meet Gaia, the ancient Greek goddess who created the Earth and the universe that stretched beyond it in this fascinating graphic novel. She raised trees from their roots to the sky, sent waterfalls tumbling over cliffs and created the tides that sloshed on the shore. But she also created a force she couldn’t control: the ambition of gods...

本作は、ドイツ、ハンブルク生まれの児童文学者、新ロマン派の作家であるワルデマル・ボンゼルスが1912年に発表した『みつばちマーヤの冒険』（原題：Die Biene Maja und ihre Abenteuer）が原作です。外の世界に飛び出した小さな蜜蜂のマーヤが、さまざまな虫たちと出会い、友情を育んだり、危険な目にあったり。

Moomintrol en zijn familie en vrienden beleven nieuwe avonturen, waarbij Moomintrol alles leert over vriendschap, delen, vergeven en dapper zijn. In een van de verhalen in deze bundel verhaal raakt Moomintrol een kostbare telescoop kwijt – zou hij gestolen zijn? In een ander verhaal gaan de vrienden naar een onbewoond eiland om het Oceaanlied te zoeken. En in weer een ander verhaal vindt Moomintrol een bijzondere schat: een parel in de kleur van de maan. Ontdek wat er nog meer gebeurt in de Moominvallei!

Christmas is many things to many people. It celebrates the birth of the Christ child. It is also Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus, angels, lights, Christmas trees, cards, carols, presents, and prayers. Christmas is...peace, love, and joy.

Snow White loves visiting the Seven at their cottage in the woods. But one day, she takes a wrong turn and finds herself at a very different cottage! Instead of seven little chairs, Snow White sees three enormous chairs. Then suddenly, three giants stomp through the door. Snow White befriends the giants and invites them to a party, but will the Seven be as welcoming?

Join tiny trendsetter Adriana on her magical journey to Tokyo! Discover new friendships, learn about kindness, bravery, gratitude and the joy of exploring our wonderful world. The adventure awaits you!

A family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun… unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig - not exactly Greg Heffley’s idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure - and this is one the Heffleys won’t soon forget.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “UNPUTDOWNABLE.”—The Washington Post An Entertainment Weekly All-Time Greatest Novel A Newsweek Top 100 Book of All Time The Inspiration for the HBO Original Series His Dark Materials DON’T MISS THE EPIC FINALE TO LYRA’S STORY: THE ROSE...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “MARVELOUS.”—The New Yorker An Entertainment Weekly All-Time Greatest Novel A Newsweek Top 100 Book of All Time Winner of the Carnegie Medal The Inspiration for the HBO Original Series His Dark Materials DON’T MISS THE EPIC FINALE TO...

An alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of New Zealand.

The clock ticks down. The point guard sets up the play at the top of the key while his center jockeys for position at the hoop. A quick toss into the lane, and the center sinks the shot. The home fans roar. The National Basketball Association's ultimate prize is on the line. The NBA Finals are full of amazing shots, legendary games, and star players. Listeners will discover it all in this book.

Wild animals are beautiful creatures, but they can turn dangerous in a heartbeat. Follow along as survivors use their wit, strength, and sheer will to battle these deadly beasts.

Sofia is too busy to play with her friend Clover the bunny! So, Clover decides to run away and become the star of a magician’s act. But life on stage doesn’t turn out to be as great as the bunny imagined. Listen along to this fun audio story as Sofia and Clover find their way back to each other.