From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that wil...
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From the expansive universe of Dune, created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that wil...
"Why is science so important? It saves lives, connects us with our natural world, and helps us build a brighter future. The Big Questions Answered series explores the many fields of science, making the stories behind great discoveries accessible and engaging for inquisitive young...
"Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for millions of years and are now extinct, but could some have survived and are now the birds we see today? Check out . . .if we still walk with dinosaurs; the prehistoric bird big enough to attack a saber-toothed tiger; the amazing ways that birds help...
The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing, his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within days, the law enforcement wannabe becomes the FBI's number one suspe...
"A fantastically illustrated search-and-find book, with bright and engaging scenes that make learning new words lots of fun. With busy trucks, speedy cars and powerful planes, there's lots to discover about things that go." -- Back cover.
"When you're trained to protect the lives of others, how far will you go to protect your own? Ruthlessly ambitious Olivia, anxious perfectionist Laura, and free-spirited risk-taker Anjali couldn't be more different. Yet their friendship -- which began the first day of medical sch...
"It's a big question—can volcanoes turn the moon blue? Volcanoes are incredible, as are the volcanologists who study them! Volcanic eruptions are powerful, and it's amazing that their effects could even reach the moon! Check out . . . if drones can be used to give earlier warning...
The world is first introduced to Richard Jewell as the security guard who reports finding the device at the 1996 Atlanta bombing, his report making him a hero whose swift actions save countless lives. But within days, the law enforcement wannabe becomes the FBI's number one suspe...
"Four months after the deadliest attack on the American homeland since 9/11, terrorists leave a trail of carnage through London's glittering West End. The attack is a brilliant feat of planning and secrecy, but with one loose thread. The thread leads Gabriel Allon and his team of...
This graphic novel demonstrates the lasting influence of this defining work with 24 stories inspired by the 12 songs on the album, as well as the 12 'B-sides' that accompanied the album and its associated singles.
Kunta Kinte is captured in Africa and brought to the United States as a slave. His descendants survive slavery, the Civil War and reconstruction to thrive as free Americans.
This is a harrowing and moving memoir about two innocent and frightened 'unfosterable' children who do not know what it means to be loved. The shock that strikes Casey and her family when Ashton and Olivia arrive is immeasurable. Two dirty, frightened little waifs stand before th...
1857. Three women, once strangers, come together when the US Army invades their Mormon community. They discover redemption, a new definition of family, and a bond stronger than matrimony that is tested like never before.
Summary: Let's hear it for the Australian women who have shaped our history and are expanding our future! Shout-outs to 50 awesome Australian women with easy-to-read biographies of their incredible achievements. From Cathy Freeman to Turia Pitt, Edith Cowan to Julia Gillard, Mum ...
Christmas Eve, 1775. For the celebrants at Parker Plantation, it's a time of joy and giving. For enslaved friends Fiddler and Kunta Kinte, it's a chance to give to other slaves the most precious gift of all: freedom.
The story of eleven-year-old Bud, a sad and lonely boy who struggles through his days. With cinema as his main source of solace, he haunts the local movie-house. All the while, his family looms large in our peripheral vision as do the menacing bullies of his school.
It's a big question-do fish only live underwater? Fish are amazing, as are the ichthyologists who study them! While most of us think of fish as underwater creatures, some have adapted to thrive out of water too! Check out . . . The types of fish that have adapted to live on the...
Embark on an exciting learning adventure through the world of dinosaurs! This engaging book is much-needed step up from board books, inviting young dinosaur fans to follow the lives of dinosaurs. The fascinating journey showcases 11 beautifully illustrated prehistoric scenes, fea...