Wonder Child

This enchanting story follows Timber, a curious and lovable panda, as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, friendship, and adventure. From exploring the mysterious depths of the forest to making new friends like Flint the red panda and Pico the parrot, Timber learns valuable life lessons that every young reader can relate to.

Eleven-year-old Joe can't remember a life outside of his hospital room, with its beeping machines and view of London's rooftops. His condition means he's not allowed outside, not even for a moment, and his few visitors risk bringing life-threatening germs inside his 'bubble'. But then someone new enters his world and changes it for ever. The Bubble Boy is the story of how Joe spends his days, copes with his loneliness and frustrations, and looks - with superhero-style bravery, curiosity and hope - to a future without limits.

If the groundhog sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. Moss grows only on the north side of a tree. No two snowflakes are alike. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven using science? Let's investigate 17 statements about Earth, weather, and the environment and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones still stump scientists! Find out whether all deserts are hot!

How does a seed become a yummy ear of corn? A farmer plants seeds. The seeds change into plants. Plants grow. Soon cobs grow on the plants. Learn about the life cycle of corn step by step.

Listen to Emma's Rabbity Adventures as she goes on a journey on the Bed of Wonder, exploring her surroundings and having fun. The first book in a set of books with different adventures each time. Children will love seeing what next she gets up to in the Rabbity Adventure Series Books.

Learn the wisdom, patience, and love that comes from life experience through the years - learn from your elders and grow in your faith.

In this book, brother and sister Celia and Friedrich take us on a nationwide adventure around the European country of Austria. They give us a glimpse into the lives of their medieval ancestors and show us around their home city of Vienna. Jump aboard a train that has some of the most beautiful views in the world, learn about Austria’s rich history and the cultural traditions that the Austrian people still follow today. Have you ever dreamed of diving into crystal clear freshwater lakes, going berry picking in the forests with friends, and tasting some delicious local desserts?

How does a cocoa bean become a delicious chocolate bar? Cocoa beans ripen. Workers open the pods. Next the sun dries the beans. The beans are roasted. Find out what step happens next in the process of making chocolate.

This audiobook was created to assist children with positive thinking and evoke artistic imagination.

Children of all ages are often wise beyond their years. Listening to this audiobook is like having an inspiring talk with a close friend or family member, directed right to that wise place inside. Friendly and uplifting, these words affirm how wonderful we all can be as human beings. Original music and songs performed by the author are sprinkled throughout. Share with your children all the great gifts that we have in common. Enjoy!

From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text sparkles in this wonderful story that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world.

The Princess with Rose Colored Hair is a children's book full of hope and wonder. The princess longs to marry the sweet, lowly English man from the village. Her father does not approve. She must find a way out of the castle. If only she could go in a disguise and marry her sweet, true love.

Perché il gatto odia il topo? Perché si sogna? Perché quando passa un'auto le foglie che stanno per terra le corrono dietro? Perché la neve è bianca? Perché si nasce? Facili, difficili o impossibili, tante erano le domande che i giovani lettori ponevano a Gianni Rodari e alle quali rispondeva, con umorismo, fantasia e competenza scientifica, dalle pagine delle sue rubriche giornalistiche. Oggi come ieri, Rodari ci invita a camminare con lui sulla strada dell'empatia e dell'amicizia, abbandonando facili pregiudizi e piatto conformismo.

How does salt go from the sea to flavoring your food? Workers pump seawater into ponds. Salt crystals form as the water dries up. See what happens step by step in the process of making salt.

Explore the magic of Alaska and learn a little something about the northeast country of the United States, the people, the natives, what "Alaska" means, and much, much more along the way.

Italy is an amazing country with a rich history. Learn about the prehistory and history of Italy, including the kings, queens, explorers, cuisine, music, demographics, and geography. Look at some of the beautiful sites created centuries ago that still stand to this day. A great for book reports and learning about the rich cultural history of Italy.

Are zombies real? As far as we know, dead people do not come back to life and start walking around, looking for trouble. But there are things that can take over the bodies and brains of innocent creatures, turning them into senseless slaves. Meet nature's zombie makers - including a fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, and a cockroach-taming wasp - and their victims.

Books are often used to put children to bed. But what happens after we close our eyes? The world keeps spinning, people go to work, machines plug on, and many of the Earth's living creatures are just waking up! While You Were Sleeping is going to fill its readers in on everything they're missing after they drift off to sleep. The book is divided into six chapters (animals, the human body, space, pop culture, and sports), with each chapter focusing on different activities that happen every night.

How does hot wax become a colorful crayon? First wax is melted. Then a worker adds color. Next the wax is shaped. Soon the wax hardens. Discover all the steps in the process of making a crayon.

Tenali Ramakrishna is more fondly known as Tenali Rama across India. Although he was employed as a Telugu poet at the court of King Krishnadevaraya, who ruled Vijayanagara from AD 1509 to 1529 and wrote many poems, he is well known for his sense of humor which was conveyed very well in his short stories.