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Sumérgete en la historia, la geografía y la cultura de Puerto Rico en esta entrega de la serie 50 Estados. Desde las principales ciudades hasta los acontecimientos históricos, ¿Dónde está Puerto Rico? te presenta este lugar de una manera completamente nueva, ya sea que te sientas orgulloso...

Het is januari en in de dierentuin is het koud en rustig. Sommige dieren houden een winterslaap en Sem zou de winter ook wel willen overslaan. Maar dan krijgt dierenverzorger Walter een dringend mailtje van zijn zus Tammy, die in Australië woont. Er woeden bosbranden in het land en er zijn veel dieren in nood. In het opvangcentrum voor koala's, waar Tammy werkt, is Walters hulp meer dan welkom. Sem is door het dolle heen als hij mee mag om te helpen. Wat volgt is een spannend avontuur vol zon, zand, zee, koala's, kangoeroes en een angstaanjagende spin!

Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes...

FROM TALENTED NEW VOICE, NAT HARRISON, AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO RACED THE WORLD COMES A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FEATURING MAGGIE, PASSEPARTOUT AND PHILEAS FOGG! 'A great adventure from a wonderful storyteller' Natasha Farrant When a stranger turns up on the doorstep of No. 7 Savile Row, Maggie and her...

This hilarious tie-in edition of the smash-hit television series "Little Lunch" has five story collections that is sure to delight children and parents alike. Triple Snack Pack: the old climbing tree was going to get cut down and Battie wasn't happy about it, Max and Elsa disappeared and...

In this charming picture book that blends English and Spanish, a precocious little girl takes tourists on a delightfully unconventional tour of her hometown in Colombia. Tourists come from all over to Luisa’s hometown of Salento to hike the famous Cocora Valley. But Luisa knows what they...

What if you were an owl? What would you see in the city? Winnipeg's skyline offers a window into a playful world of contemporary and historic architecture across the seasons, all while learning your ABCs and XYZs. Learn about Winnipeg's hidden and not-so-hidden architectural gems. This is more than just an alphabet book. It's an ABC book + little readers' book, all rolled into one. Everyone who loves their city (or is visiting the city) and wants to explore its secrets from an owl's eye view... somewhere between what is real and a dream—this book is for you.

These real heroes have been canceled by politically motivated academics, but they are nevertheless pathfinders for us.

Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales involving mystery and the macabre. He is widely regarded as one of the central figures of Romanticism and Gothic fiction in the United States and of early American literature. Poe was one of the country's first successful practitioners of the short story, and is generally considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre.

The exceptional talents behind some of the nation’s best-loved books – from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series – the Children’s Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children’s literature. It’s been twenty wonderful years of the...

King Lear has decided to retire from his royal duties. He calls his three daughters and asks each to tell him how much they love him. The eldest two, Goneril and Regan, flatter him with their words. Cordelia the youngest, only says that she loves him as a daughter must love her father. Furious...

Scottish history is full of tales of blood and sacrifice, great heroes and fierce warriors, and above all, the constant battle between the Scots and the English for Scotland's independence. For hundreds of years, Scotland and England teetered between war, peace, and unity, and being Scottish royalty could bring as much danger as it could power and riches.

A sensitive coming-of-age story and joyous celebration of identity, found family and acceptance! Set against the vibrant backdrop of the world's largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ parents and their children, heroine Nora secretly plots to meet her donor siblings for the first time—a...

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color yellow. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a vivid, gorgeous book for readers of all ages. Did you know that...

In this story, Raggedy Ann and Andy venture into the deep, mysterious woods, where they meet unusual creatures and face small challenges. As they navigate the forest, their courage, kindness, and cleverness help them make friends, solve problems, and safely find their way home.

Lindie Lou is about to experience her biggest adventure yet! Bryan decides to bring her along on a trip to the Arctic. He is joining a research team invited to study the northern lights and solar winds. While visiting a remote island in the archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, Lindie Lou meets up with family members and decides to go on her own adventures. A playful polar bear cub, a brave Svalbard reindeer, and a clever arctic fox join her along the way. But, visiting the Arctic in December, during the darkest time of the year, presents its own challenges.

At a landing strip in the far north, a little bush plane watches quietly as bigger, stronger, faster planes take off for adventure. But when a storm hits and hikers are stranded on the mountain, who will come to the rescue? Told in rhyming verse with bright illustrations, The Littlest Airplane soars high with heart and excitement.

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes Welcome to Nowhere, A must-listen modern classic, this is a beautiful story about the life of one family caught up in civil war. Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and...

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a poignant audiobook edition of The Garbage King. Inspired by the true story of an Ethiopian childhood lived on the edge of destitution, it takes you on an unforgettable emotional journey. When Mamo's mother dies, he is...

¿Dónde está Arizona? Sumérgete en la historia, la geografía y la cultura de Arizona en esta entrega de la serie 50 Estados. Desde las principales ciudades hasta los acontecimientos históricos más importantes, ¿Dónde está Arizona? te presenta el estado de una manera completamente nueva...