Hans Giebernath lives among the dull and respectable townsfolk of a sleepy Black Forest village. When he is discovered to be an exceptionally gifted student, the entire community presses him onto a path of serious scholarship. Hans dutifully follows the regimen of study and endless examinations, his success rewarded only with more crushing assignments. When Hans befriends a rebellious young poet, he begins to imagine other possibilities outside the narrowly circumscribed world of the academy. Finally sent home after a nervous breakdown, Hans is revived by nature and romance, and vows never to return to the gray conformity of the academic system.

Product Description: Morgan doesn't like to skate, and he's determined not to learn. What he really wants to do is go to see Monster Truck-A-Rama with Charlie. Aldeen is not impressed since Morgan already agreed to go to Princesses on Ice with her. Can Morgan keep everyone happy, or is he skating on thin ice?Morgan is at his loveable best in this wry, humourous, true-to-life story...read more

Product Description: Truck fans will love this collection of three high-octane Little Golden Books: I'M A TRUCK; THE HAPPY MAN AND HIS DUMP TRUCK; and I'M A MONSTER TRUCK. With its durable binding, glossy cover, and colorful artwork by Bob Staake and Tibor Gergely, it's a great value at $6.99!

Product Description: Mater leaps into the ring to wrestle monster trucks in this 3-D storybook that comes complete with a pair of 3-D glasses. Full color. Consumable.

A large truck designed to take part in truck races describes how such trucks are transported and prepared for performances and describes some of the other types of tricks which monster trucks may do.

Scooby and the gang are set for a day of adventure and excitement at the racetrack, but sounds of roaring and the sight of flashing teeth make them wonder if a monster is hiding out, and only Scooby can solve the mystery.