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You'll never guess how many eggs sauropods laid, the shape of a stegosaurus's brain or just how noisy a T. rex could be! All is revealed in this delightful information book, filled with quirky and surprising things to know about all kinds of dinosaurs. You'll be amazed by what yo...

"This book is bursting with drawing and painting ideas to supercharge your imagination and banish boredom forever."--Back cover.

"Where do wolves live? What do they eat and how do they catch their food? Why do wolves howl? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating lives of wolves." -- Back cover.

In this comedic adaptation of James Thurber's short story, Ben Stiller stars as Walter, a milquetoast proofreader for a magazine publishing firm. Walter is constitutionally incapable of standing up for himself, so he retreats into his fantasy world, where he is heroic, poised, se...

"You'll never guess how tiny robots are helping bees, where giant robots are stopping traffic, what kinds of intrepid robots are exploring outer space and how clever robots learn to beat chess champions. Discover all this and lots more things to know about what robots can do, how...

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to tigers, covering physical characteristics, behaviors, diet, life cycle, and conservation.

Follow the lives and loves of a mother and daughter over the years, and the special bond they share, in this poignant comedy-drama that garnered five Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Actress and Supporting Actor. Shirley MacLaine is the feisty mom; Debra Winger, her inde...

Introduces different elephants from around the world and describes their physical features, eating habits, herd behavior, and the ways in which they are being protected.

Phileas Fogg bet his fellow club members that he could circle the globe in eighty days. That may not be impressive today, but in 1872, it was nearly impossible.

Join Algernon the raccoon at Miss Molly's School of Manners and take lessons in the Careful Listening Laboratory and the Art of Sharing Studio, learn table manners in the Dining Hall of Decorum, visit Sorry Sickbay, and shine at Good Sports Day.

"What do bees and wasps eat? What type of nests do they make? How do bees make honey? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating lives of bees and wasps"-- Page 2 of cover.

Dave Hirsch, a writer and army veteran, returns to 1948 Parkton, Indiana, his hometown. There he must come to terms with his roots and his future.

High plains drifter: When "The Stranger" rides into the sin-ridden town of Lago, bullets fly as he battles three ruthless gunmen in a pulse-pounding shoot-'em-up.

Watch the classic story by James Thurber, about a daydreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance, and action. When his job along with that of his co-worker are threatened, Walter takes action in the real world emba...

"Everything you need to know about sloths - and more. How many types of sloths are there? Why does their fur turn green? Can sloths swim? This book has all the answers and much more, along with photographs, step-by-step illustrations, simple text and links to websites with video ...

When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for ho...

Whoever opens this book will unearth an amazing hoard of fun things to do outdoors, throughout summer - and the other seasons too. Whether you're in a garden or at the park, up a hill or by the sea, walking through a forest or down a city street, there'll never be a dull moment o...