Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love.

This book tells the story of the Vikings--their ships and weapons, heroes and myths, and great adventures in war and exploration. "Become an eyewitness to the world of Nordic raiders and traders and learn all about the culture and history of Vikings. This picture-led guide will take you on a visual tour of the history and culture of these daring Norse adventurers. Children can learn all about the Vikings' incredible ships and conquests, as well as...

"In 1944, at the height of World War II, 982 European refugees found a temporary haven at Fort Ontario in Oswego, New York. They were men, women, and children who had spent frightening years one step ahead of Nazi pursuers and death. They spoke nineteen different languages, and, while most of the refugees were Jewish, a number were Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Protestant Christians. From the time they arrived at the Fort Ontario Emergency Refugee...

"In this nonfiction picture book for young readers, we learn just why the mother nesting bird stays quiet and still while sitting on her eggs."--Provided by publisher.

This book examines the events and forces leading up to the 1919 race riots in Chicago.

"A new set of True Books on Space Exploration"-- "Is it true that the U.S. government commissioned a special report on UFOs? Yes! After U.S. Navy pilots captured video of unidentified flying objects, the government wanted answers. Inside [this book], you'll find stories of famous UFO reports -- as well [as] the most common causes of sightings" -- Back cover.

Emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and calm, are described through the actions of a monster sorting them out.

"As soon as artist Robert McCloskey saw the ducks in Boston Public Garden, he knew he had to write about them. But how? Studying stuffed birds didn't help... As the ducklings grew, he got down on his hands and knees and followed them with pad and pencil. At times he even acted like a duck! Through revision, after revision, Robert improved the art and story, until he and his editor were finally satisfied."--

Lorsque Cromwell, 19 ans, est derrière ses platines,
les corps se pressent, la fièvre monte. Personne ne lui résiste.
Jusqu'à la fille dans la robe violette.

Ce soir-là, Bonnie est venue voir
l'ex prodige du classique qui lui a inspiré sa passion.
Son verdict tombe, implacable : la musique de Cromwell n'a plus d'âme.

Cromwell n'aurait pas dû se laisser atteindre.
Pourtant, les paroles de Bonnie...

Fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean will love this new story about the spunky little rascal with big ideas. The star of Dory Fantasmagory is heading to school. Her older siblings, Luke and Violet, warn her to leave her imaginary friend, Mary, at home-or better yet, leave her whole imagination at home! Dory is determined to behave like a "regular old girl who never gets in trouble," but on her very first day she meets a new friend, a girl whose...