Product Description: It was the Great Depression--a difficult time for most Americans and seemingly even more so for a poor Methodist preacher, his wife, and their seven children. But for Johnny it was a time of discovery and childhood adventure far removed from the woes of the world...read more

When Jim Hawkins discovers a map he little guesses of the danger and excitement which lie ahead. Joining the crew of the Hispaniola, Jim sets sail for Treasure Island in search of Captain Flint's treasure. But soon mutiny is in the air and Jim must draw on all his resources to survive.

Product Description: Dive into the ocean and discover one of the shyest fish in the sea - the seahorse!In the warm ocean, among the waving sea grass meadows, an eye like a small black bead is watching the fish dart by. Who does it belong to? Seahorse! Dive into the magical, underwater realm of one of the shyest fish of all! Discover the secrets of a seahorse's life-cycle, and find out about its food, its habitat, and how it is the dad, not the mum, who gives birth to their babies! Made in consultation with seahorse expert Colin Wells of Plymouth Marine Aquarium, this book contains accurate information suitable for classroom projects and activities...read more

Product Description: "Stunning pictures and engaging words. . . . An accomplished entréeto early science topics." — Booklist (starred review) (Ages 5-8)Discover the secrets of a mysterious fish — with its head like a horse, tail like a monkey, pouch like a kangaroo, chameleon color changes, and fascinating mating dance...read more

Product Description: This beautiful, timeless collection brings together all Charles Causley's verse for children. His poetry combines a traditional lyrical element with a knowledge of children and their lives,loves, fears and games that is completely up to date.

Product Description: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Product Description: This fast action mystery begins in South Korea with Mary becoming involved in the black market and staring at a pistol as the hammer is drawn back. It continues with the violent rape of Charlene. Later Charlene and Mary become friends and Charlene is arrested on suspicion of murder just before she disappears...read more

Product Description: "Visually lovely and perfectly cadenced, this warm-hearted adventure belongs in every library." — THE HORN BOOK (STARRED REVIEW)Tiny Mouse has never been to the cornfield before, so he’s thrilled that his sister will take him...read more

Contains a short story that finds Lyra with her daemon Pantalaimon. Sitting on the roofs of Oxford, she sees a bird, the daemon of a witch, a storm petrel flying towards her pursued by a huge and angry flock of starlings. This text is illustrated in black and white wood-blocks, together with three-colour pull out maps.

In this collection of stories and poems, discover the secrets of the staffroom and the truth about Snow White; hear a cock and bull story about - a cock and a bull; meet the paper boy, the actor's mother and the ghosts of dead uncles. The mysteries of Zigomar are many and various indeed.

This title contains terrifying stories from ancient East Anglia and the Fen Country.