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From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She...

Come on an adventure with Amaya in the captivating city of New Orleans. Discover the magic that hides around every corner, and meet the wonderful locals and mystical creatures that call this place home. Immerse yourself in the enchanting tale of a young girl in a city filled with wonder.

Esta pequeña obra maestra de Steinbeck retrata la vida de Elisa Allen, una mujer fuerte y apasionada, que lleva una existencia sin brillo, dedicada a su hogar. Casada con un granjero de California, su única ilusión y orgullo es el cultivo de sus flores. La aparición de un buhonero le hará...

I 1953 lykkedes det Edmund Hillary som det første menneske nogensinde at sætte foden på verdens højeste punkt, toppen af Mount Everest. Verden havde fulgt åndeløst med. Ville det endelig lykkes at overvinde bjerget? Og var det overhovedet muligt for mennesker at overleve så højt oppe - eller ville de falde døde om? Dette er historien om Edmund Hillarys kamp for at nå toppen. Om forfrysninger, amputationer og livsfare. Om umådelig styrke, viljekraft og mod. Og om at opnå ting, selvom man kommer fra en fattig familie og får at vide, at man er en svækling.

The New York Times bestseller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger readers “What’s for dinner?” seemed like a simple question—until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and...

This audiobook is an alphabetical exploration of the people, geography, animals, plants, history, and culture of Canada.

Oh là là - Lotta feiert Jubiläum! Lotta ist ganz aufgeregt: Papas australische Schwester hat die ganze Familie über den Jahreswechsel nach Frankreich eingeladen. Endlich sieht sie ihre Cousinen wieder. Und das Beste: Auch Paul besucht Rémi während dieser Zeit in Frankreich. Nur Cheyenne hat schlechte Laune: Sie will auch nach Frankreich! Oh là là, toujours l'amour! Klar, dass Lotta alles dafür gibt, dass ihre beste Freundin mitkommen kann. Gemeinsam wollen sie ein ganz und gar aufregendes Silvester feiern.

A strange wind is blowing in Wildflower Kingdom, and it gives the young Princesses Olivia and Juniper goosebumps. When they learn that this is a sign of upcoming Flight of the Pegasus, the girls want front row seats for this wondrous event! Unfortunately the Pegasus flies so high that they won’t be able to see him from the ground. What to do? When the princesses put their heads together to figure out how to see this fabulous event, they come up with some simple plans . . . and some not-so-simple ones. Will their plans succeed? Will the princesses get to meet the winged horse of legend?

Ancient Egyptians believed a person's spirit could live on after death if the body was preserved. Learn amazing facts about how mummies were made, famous mummies, and the tombs where mummies were buried in this fascinating book. Lerner Audiobooks feature professional narration by human voice actors for an engaging audio experience!

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Flying Horse, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She...

Afraid her sister (and maybe even herself) could lose sight of their Vietnamese identity, twelve-year-old Bom writes a poetic memoir to help them both remember—a love letter in verse to sisterhood and the places we leave behind. Bom can't believe that her sister doesn't see herself as Vietnamese, only American. She says she doesn't remember Vietnam or their lives there, their family there, their house and friends. How could her sister forget the terrible journey through Saigon and the airplanes and . . . everything?

Bestseller del New York Times. La fascinante historia de una niña heroica que pelea por su convicción de que el agua debería ser para todos. Minni vive en la zona más pobre de Bombay, donde el acceso al agua está limitado a unas cuantas horas al día y en las llaves comunales hay largas...

The Newbery Award-winning author of Catherine, Called Birdy and The Midwife's Apprentice tells a heartfelt and humorous story of WWII on the homefront. Millie McGonigle lives in sunny California, where her days are filled with beach and surf. It should be perfect--but times are tough. Hitler is...

The legend of the ghostly Bloody Mary involves seeing a woman's bloody image appear in the mirror. But where does this eerie legend originate? No matter its origin, this spooky story has haunted people around the world for centuries.

Give beginning listeners all the need-to-know information about hills, including their characteristics, how they form, and where they can be found around the world.

Mary, unloved and selfish, finds friendship and happiness helping her neurotic, invalid cousin become strong and healthy. Nature's powerful magic touches both children as they toil to revive their secret garden. The story alludes to some very modern themes including the ability of mental beliefs to create health, the strength of group optimism, and the restorative power of nature.

Allergy season affects many creatures in Wildflower Kingdom, but none more so than Patrick, the kingdom’s resident dragon! When the thunderous booms of his sneezes awaken—and frighten!—Princesses Olivia and Juniper, the girls are reassured by their parents that Patrick is no threat. But Olivia, who is more knowledgeable about dragons than her younger sister, still worries about a fire breathing monster within their kingdom. Olivia’s fears and worries escalate when Queen Jennifer declares the “First Annual Wildflower Kingdom Thank You Day.”

Some stories are too important to be forgotten. During the Great Depression, families living deep in the Appalachian mountains had little access to books. But a group of determined women changed that. They rode horses and mules over steep mountain trails, carrying saddlebags full of stories to...

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...

“My favorite part of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls is how many extraordinary women Rebel Girls have opened up to me and my two daughters.”—Drew Barrymore A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the extraordinary true...