Discusses the characteristics, behavior, and diversity of colorful and unusual members of the bird world

Excerpts from history and folklore trace the unusual beliefs and uses of gems since ancient times

Tick tock, tick tock, tell the time with Grandfather Clock! Enjoy learning about clocks and time with a kindly and classic character. Roger Hargreaves was the bestselling creator of the Mr Men series. Grandfather Clock was first published by Hodder Children's Books in 1980.

Van Gogh's most famous paintings

In preparing an extra special birthday present for their mother, two young chipmunks find adventure in an owl's nest.

The Black Prince of England hungers to capture the lands of France, and Sir Hyatt Laidley is just the knight for the task. In exchange for years of faithful service, Hyatt will receive both land—and lady—of De La Noye in Acquitane.When Hyatt and his men attack, both lord and castle fall, but the young and newly widowed Aurelie is not so easily conquered. Impassioned by the subjugation of her people, Aurelie pledges to forever honor her late husband. She may be condemned to marry the English bastard, but her heart will never yield!But to Aurelie's surprise, Hyatt proves to be everything her former husband was not. Fearless, wise, and devastatingly handsome, he makes for a highly gifted lord and protector. And try as she might, she simply can’t feign indifference to her virile husband’s passionate embrace.Yet Aurelie is not alone in her emotional torment. Previously robbed of his inheritance and title by a deceitful stepmother, Hyatt can’t bring himself to trust his French wife. But as rivals threaten the welfare of their people, the couple must decide which bond is stronger—allegiance to one's motherland or ties forged from love.

Looks at the intricate detail and physical properties of countless species and discusses the biology and habitat of the shells as well as their influence on art, medicine, and commerce

Albert the elephant teaches a little girl the letters of the alphabet with the aid of his unusual trunk.

The rules of perspective illustrated and applied to painting and drawing including step-by-step instruction.

Gathers interesting and little known facts about people, history, America, the law, war, language, inventions, transportation, sports, money and food

Non-fiction: sports, football

Animals from around the World.