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One of Britain's best-loved characters, Postman Pat, is back again with another adventure.

Explore history without the confines of time or distance. Dr. Isabel Soto is an archaeologist and world explorer with the skills to go wherever and whenever she needs to research history, solve a mystery, or rescue colleagues in trouble. Readers join Izzy on her journeys and gain knowledge about historical places, eras, and cultures on the way.

What makes a writer? What inspires them? Where do their stories come from? Striking illustrations and a popular graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Featuring beloved authors such as Maya Angelou, C.S. Lewis, Gene Luen Yang and J.K. Rowling, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers. Children ages ten and up will see themselves in these humanised portraits and wonder if they, too, m...

Get ready to bust out your best humor with this side-splitting joke book packed with over 1,700 hilarious jokes, pithy puns, and wisecracking wordplay perfect to liven up any conversation. Why should you never play chess with a leopard? What about what an elephant brings with him on vacation?  Find out the punchlines of these jokes and more with this amazing joke book for kids of all ages. The Super Duper Joke Book Volume 1 is packed with over 1,700 of the best, kid-friendly jokes and is a must...

The first in a series on Shakespeare's original texts, including facsimile pages, this version of "Hamlet" is claimed to be, in some ways, the most authentic version of the play that we have. Included are an introduction, notes, and a theoretical, historical and contextual critique. This text has been rejected by scholars as a "bad Quarto" - corrupt and pirated text printed without the permission of the playwright or his company. Nonetheless, it was the first version of the play to be published...

Find out everything you need to know about the heroic team of cosmic adventurers with Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ultimate Guide to the Cosmic Outlaws. This comprehensive guide celebrates the exciting world of Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with a decade-by-decade history that charts all the incarnations of the group. The book examines iconic characters like Groot and Star-Lord, showcases key comic book issues, and explores important storylines. Packed with information on allies, ene...

The Naked Teacher will reveal what your teacher really thinks. You the reader will see into the future-could you handle the invincible Robo-teach? Ever wondered where teachers really come from? Are they aliens, do they grow on trees? Now's your chance to find out. You'll discover who your teacher is really afraid of. (And no, it isn't the Head!) PLUS: You might even get to see your teacher-Naked!? if you really want to...

Get to know the icky but important MUD that keeps nature running!It's time to show MUD some LOVE! This book is an icky, drippy celebration of the incredible work mud does all day long. Mud is a home, a defence, a climate protector, a work of art and lots and lots of fun, too!Icky World takes a look at the science of the messiest parts of nature and reminds us all to protect these icky but important bits of our precious planet. Each book has been reviewed and endorsed by an expert in the relevant...

Discover the horrible fate of Jonathan York as he sets out on his journey through a spooky forest with an alarming party of travelmates! "...[a] hair-raising tribute to the life-changing power of stories . . . Merritt shows both a knack for evocative phrasing ... and a deft hand at crafting flamboyantly icky monsters in creepy settings." --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review Jonathan York has led a boring life - a pointless degree from the community college, a lackluster job at the General Store, an...

Eeeny, meeny, miney, moe . . . where might its Happy Bunny go? Presenting a snarky new take on right and wrong from the LIMA Licensing Excellence Award-Winner for Best Art Brand License of Year (2004)! Like a light shining through the darkness comes a guide who can truly illuminate the differences between right and wrong, good and evil, just and unjust, hot and gross . . . It's Happy Bunny! What would its Happy Bunny do after receiving a gift? Say, 'Thank you'? Try, 'Have a nice day, you wort...

Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a 4th grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! This volume: In VOLCANOES, we explore these exciting and explosive vents in the Ear...