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This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader with more than 30 sparkling stickers is based on Disney's new animated film Raya and the Last Dragon--coming to theaters Spring 2021!
Walt Disney Animation Studios' fantasy-action-adventure, Raya and the Last Dragon, introduces Raya, a lone warrior from the fantasy kingdom of Kumandra who teams up with a crew of misfits in her quest to find the last dragon and bring light and unity back to their world. Awkwafina lends her voice to Sisu, the last dragon, who was left on Kumandra in case dark forces return to the world, and Kelly Marie Tran voices the lead character, Raya. Exploring themes of community and hope, and inspired by the beautiful and diverse cultures of Southeast Asia, the fantasy-action-adventure Raya and the Last Dragon opens in U.S. theaters on March 12th 2021. Girls and boys ages 5 to 7 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader based on Disney's upcoming animated film--with more than 30 sparkling stickers! Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.
Joe, Tom and Pip are excited about spending the Easter holidays at
Granny's in Muddlemoor village. They plan to climb trees, eat
chocolate and loll around on Granny's sofa. But wait! They've
forgotten that Muddlemoor is a HOTSPOT for CRIME... When a sign
appears in Mr Draper's cow field, announcing plans for a horrible
battery chicken farm, the children are FED UP. They join a protest
group to try to stop the farm and save the chickens. But they soon
notice that Mr Draper's enemies keep getting sick. Oh no! Is Mr
Draper poisoning them? And, if so, is Granny in DANGER?
In this magical sticker book, you can complete pictures of some of
the world's most awe-inspiring mythical beasts - from a howling
werewolf and monstrous yeti, to a fiery Leviathan and majestic
Chinese dragon. Not forgetting the terrifying Medusa, of course...
Find the right stickers to complete your beasts, then read their
descriptions, compare their statistics, and use them to create some
stories of your own.
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Unsolved!
(Paperback)
Cynthia O'Brien
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R228
R214
Discovery Miles 2 140
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Some mysteries remain unsolved for hundreds of years, defying
attempts by scientists and researchers to solve them. This
astounding books documents examples of the great vanishing acts of
history. Read about the woman who claimed to be Anastasia, the
long-lost daughter of the murdered Russian Czar, pilot Amelia
Earhart who disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, the colony of
Roanoke that vanished without a trace, and more!
In a world where werewolves rule and vampires are just the boy or
girl next door, kids love anything that will scare the pants off
them. But how do you separate fact from fiction? Do haunted houses,
spooky ghosts, and UFOs have a place in history, or is it all just
a bunch of hooey? Crawling with spine-tingly facts, eerie
anecdotes, and fun information, this book is all about everything
creepy, kooky, mysterious, and spooky. It's a perfect book for the
bathroom library or to read by flashlight under the covers. Just
don't tell kids how much real science and history they're actually
learning!
Atlantis: The Story of the Lost Continent probes the question of truth or myth. Follow the evolution of a mystery that has captured the human imagination from ancient Greece to the present. These stories testify to the courage of the human spirit. These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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Monsters Go Green
(Paperback)
Susanna Davidson; Illustrated by Melanie Williamson
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R173
R157
Discovery Miles 1 570
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Another laugh-out-loud monster adventure in the Billy and the Mini
Monsters chapter book series, perfect for newly independent readers
aged 6+ and fans of Claude and Horrid Henry. Billy is learning how
to take care of the planet, and the Mini Monsters want to help
too... so they join the school trip to the recycling centre. But
what will happen when Gloop falls into the recycling machine?
Packed with colour illustrations, comic strips, maps and speech
bubbles, with an action-packed plot, to appeal to even the most
reluctant reader. Collect all the books in the Billy and the Mini
Monsters series! 1. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters in the
Dark 2. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go to School 3. Billy
and the Mini Monsters: Monsters go Swimming 4. Billy and the Mini
Monsters: Monsters on a Plane 5. Billy and the Mini Monsters:
Monsters go to a Party 6. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters
Move House 7. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters on a School
Trip 8. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at the Seaside 9.
Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at Halloween 10. Billy and
the Mini Monsters: Monsters Go Camping 11. Billy and the Mini
Monsters: Go Green 12. Billy and the Mini Monsters: Monsters at
Christmas
The second spellbinding adventure in Benjamin Read and Laura
Trinder's magical Midnight Hour series! 'A fantastic magical
adventure featuring a cast of Ghibli-esque characters, a feisty
heroine and a hedgehog. I loved it.' M.G. LEONARD, author of BEETLE
BOY on book 1 'Fans of Nevermoor will love this' THE BOOKSELLER on
book 1 'I haven't enjoyed this kind of caper so much since Harry
Potter' NEW STATESMAN on book 1 'Pure delight' THE GUARDIAN on book
1 Emily needs to work out why magic is leaking from the Midnight
Hour - but her shape-shifting Pooka relatives and a terrifying
haunting aren't making things easy. Plus ... she's supposed to be
grounded. Officer-in-training Tarkus and pet hedgehog Hoggins are
on hand to help - but if they can't work out what's going wrong, it
will be the end of the midnight world ... The second
critically-acclaimed book in the much-loved Midnight Hour series A
hilarious, spooky adventure full of genuine scares and belly
laughs! Coraline meets A Wrinkle in Time: all the makings of a
modern classic Continue the adventure with book 3, The Midnight
Hunt
Fly with the Christmas fairy as she flutters around Fairyland with
her woodland friends. Use the stickers to dress the fairies and
decorate the delightful wintery scenes.
Explore the stories of fifteen incredible landmarks, from Angkor
Wat to Stonehenge to the Colosseum, in this comprehensive
illustrated guide. Readers will get to know the people who built
these places of wonder, the best ways to visit them and their
mysteries that still puzzle historians today.
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The Odyssey
(Paperback)
David Walser; Illustrated by Jan Pienkowski
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R233
R213
Discovery Miles 2 130
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The ultimate adventure retold for children!
Odysseus must battle his way home from war with the Greek Gods pitted against him. But what will he find when he gets there?
From the gory tale of the Cyclops to the trickery of the Trojan Horse, Homer's classic, The Odyssey, is filled with stories of bravery, cleverness and heroism. This picture-book retelling of Odysseus's epic journey is the perfect introduction to this essential story.
This high-interest title explores the history and lore behind ships
and sites at sea around the world that are reported to be haunted.
From disastrous voyages and missing ships to ghostly sailors and
other creatures, narrative text weaves paranormal tales for
readers. Historical records and eyewitness accounts are the
evidence for the debunked or unexplained stories.
Discover the mysterious selkies of the Scottish seas and the
haunting Philippine tale of the curse of Sirena. Meet the merman
from China whose tears turn to pearls and Hans Christian Anderson's
brave little mermaid, pursuing her dream. These nine stories,
beautifully illustrated and full of wonder, will whisk you from the
bottom of the Arabian sea to rivers, deep in the Trinidadian
rainforest.
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You Are Mine
(Board book)
Max Lucado; Illustrated by Sergio Martinez; Edited by Karen Hill
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R201
Discovery Miles 2 010
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Finally, the citizens of Wemmicksville are saying that
Punchinello is a good Wemmick He's always wanted to hear that. But
in his effort to please the crowd, Punchinello forgets what his
maker Eli has taught him. So when others start collecting boxes and
balls, Punchinello decides he wants to have some too. They make him
feel so good-until he remembers how his arms ache from holding them
all. Until he remembers how tired he is from working just to buy
more. Until he stumbles into Eli's workshop and is reminded of how
very much he's given up to have those boxes and balls.
Once again at the knee of his creator, Punchinello hears the
words he needs the most: "You are special, not because of the
things you have, but because you are mine." This best-selling
sequel to You Are Special is now available in board book format,
encouraging hearts of every age to learn of the love of their
Heavenly Father.
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