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The Detective Mystery Squad tries to stop a bookworm from eating words in stories. The mystery unwinds as the three sleuths uncover a world where books are born and legends guard a library that doesn't exist.
The touching and nuanced portrait of the rise and fall of Nazi Germany through the eyes of a resourceful German boy. Ludwig is an odd and introverted child, growing up in Hitler’s Germany. While Ludwig’s father, Wilhelm, is a senior Nazi and a true believer, Ludwig escapes the unfolding catastrophe by withdrawing into nature and books. Eventually, when the Allied bombing campaign intensifies, Ludwig is sent to a Hitler Youth camp, where his oddness makes him a target for bullying. As the war turns against Germany, the Hitler Youth camp becomes ever more severe and militaristic, and the atmosphere spirals towards chaos. After the Nazis abandon the camp, Ludwig returns home, and his father...
In the Wilderness, where magic and nature collide, there are magical creatures and strange powers at work. In this story the Wild Things - a group of children who have taken on the characteristics of the wild creatures they are named after - find that their camp has been destroyed by a flood. If only it would stop raining, then, perhaps, they could enjoy the meteor shower and the wishes that they make on the shooting stars would come true.
Canadian story early 19th century Orphaned servant girl sent to farm.
Labs are known for their furry snuggles, playful romping and soulful eyes; just think if they�re tongues were wagging instead of their tails! This playful little book is full of side-splitting inner monologues about a lab�s favorite things, the people they meet and places they go. The bold colors and lighthearted quips are paired with an array of adorable yellow, black and chocolate dogs and puppies, making this the perfect gift book for anyone who�s ever loved a lab. 5.5� X 5.5� � 96 PAGES, COLOR PHOTOS � HARDCOVER � $14.95 (CAN $19.95)
In this companion book to a new Twin Cities Public Television documentary also called "Tales of the Road" (airing in November 2008), Wurzer unearths stories about Highway 61, spotlighting famous and fascinating locations, many of them little remembered today.
If you're interested in exploring career opportunities in health or science, Extraordinary Jobs in Health and Science is the book for you. This in-depth guide introduces you to a number of unique jobs in this important field, from criminologist to virologist and more!
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Vital and colorful, witty and entertaining, full of the youth and vigor and optimism of the frontier, the weekly issues of St. Paul's Minnesota Pioneer from the spring of 1849 to the summer of 1852 reflect the robust personality of James M. Goodhue (1810-1852) and through him the world of the American frontier. Like most nineteenth-century newspapermen, Goodhue was part of an outspoken political and business community, and he cared little about hiding his opinions. He was the booster, praising his beloved Minnesota in extravagant metaphor; the politician, scourging his enemies with fury; the reformer, storming against evils of the day; the moralist, lecturing his readers on their ethics and ...