Noah and the Ark, Isaac's blessing of Jacob, Jonah cast into the sea, and other immortal Bible tales are memorably retold in this splendid book of stories and pictures. Starting with Cain and Abel, the collection of ninety familiar and lesser-known vignettes includes Abraham's sacrifice, the plagues of Egypt, Samson and the lion, Elijah fed by ravens, the parable of the boiling pot, and other episodes from the scriptures.Written in simple but vivid language, each tale is accompanied by a black-and-white illustration by a distinguished Victorian artist. Contributors include Sir Frederic Leighto... View More...
Noah and the Ark, Isaac's blessing of Jacob, Jonah cast into the sea, and other immortal Bible tales are memorably retold in this splendid book of stories and pictures. Starting with Cain and Abel, the collection of ninety familiar and lesser-known vignettes includes Abraham's sacrifice, the plagues of Egypt, Samson and the lion, Elijah fed by ravens, the parable of the boiling pot, and other episodes from the scriptures.Written in simple but vivid language, each tale is accompanied by a black-and-white illustration by a distinguished Victorian artist. Contributors include Sir Frederic Leighto... View More...
Have you ever heard of a hotel made of snow? How would you put a building into space? And who washes the windows on the tallest skyscrapers in the world? Learn about the world's most famous and unique structures, from the ancient Coliseum to eco-friendly stadiums, in the Level 2 DK Reader Amazing Buildings. Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge. With DK Readers, children will learn to read--then... View More...
Chubby puppies, furry kittens, fuzzy chicks, downy ducklings: Gyo Fujikawa's lovable baby animals will captivate children. They're big (elephants) and small (mice), plump (piglets), and playful (lambs). With each picture, kids learn a little bit about the animal--the sound it makes, how soft it might feel, and what it can do. Plus, they'll discover something else very important: that very young creatures have to be petted, snuggled, and hugged very gently...just like the children themselves. View More...
The Bible stories kids love best In charming words and classic images beloved by children for over a century, here are the stories of Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and the Birth of Jesus. Kids will meet the Three Wise Men and hear Jesus tell of the Good Samaritan, the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Prodigal Son, and the Good Shepherd who goes in search of his lost sheep. They'll see Jesus walk on water, wash His Apostles' feet, carry His Cross, and rise from the dead. These and the other Bible stories here will fill young children with a sense of wonder and a deep, abiding confide... View More...
The perfect family reference atlas for travel, planning, school and college study, and for gaining a perspective on how the world looks today Detailed world mapping is attractively presented along with hundreds of facts, internet links, images, tables, and graphs. Highly detailed maps give balanced worldwide coverage, alongside beautifully illustrated thematic pages and thousands of facts and statistics including world and continental ranking tables. A 32-page section shows the latest global issues including the AIDS epidemic, world conflict, climate change, and the international drugs trade. ... View More...
Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur.Danny loves dinosaurs When he sees one at the museum and says, It would be nice to play with a dinosaur, a voice answers, And I think it would be nice to play with you. So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old... View More...
Syd Hoff's comical, charming illustrations will delight readers young and old alike in this beloved classic I Can Read about a boy and his best friend, a dinosaur.Danny loves dinosaurs When he sees one at the museum and says, It would be nice to play with a dinosaur, a voice answers, And I think it would be nice to play with you. So begins Danny and the Dinosaur's wonderful adventures together. For Danny and his prehistoric playmate, even the most everyday activities become extraordinary, like finding a big-enough place to hide a dinosaur in a game of hide-and-seek. But Danny can teach an old... View More...
