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Join a young David Attenborough as he grows up to become one of the most famous naturalists of all time. Beautiful illustrations pair destroyed habitats with thriving ecosystems, as David explores the natural world in all its beauty.
The Lost Hero
Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea-except that everything seems very wrong. Piper has a secret. Her father has been missing for three days, and her vivid nightmares reveal that he's in terrible danger. Now her boyfriend doesn't recognize her, and when a freak storm and strange creatures attack during a school field trip, she, Jason, and Leo are whisked away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood. What is going on? Leo has a way with tools. His new cabin at Camp Half-Blood is filled with them. Seriously, the place beats Wilderness School hands down, with its weapons training, monsters, and fine-looking girls. What's troubling is the curse everyone keeps talking about, and that a camper's gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist they are all-including Leo-related to a god. Rick Riordan, the best-selling author of the Percy Jackson series, pumps up the action and suspense in The Lost Hero, the first book in The Heroes of Olympus series. Fans of demi-gods, prophesies, and quests will be left breathless--and panting for Book Two.
The Son Of Neptune
Percy is confused. When he awoke after his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain-fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight. Somehow Percy managed to make it to the camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he had to continually kill monsters that, annoyingly, would not stay dead. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. Hazel is supposed to be dead. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. When the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now, because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Frank is a klutz. His grandmother claims he is descended from ancient heroes, but he doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery. His big and bulky physique makes him feel like a clumsy ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely-enough, even, to share the secret he holds close to his heart. Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far north as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all of whom are destined to play a part in the most important quest of all: the Prophecy of Seven.
The Mark Of Athena
In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven? The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophecy remains a mystery. . . . With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena is be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.
The House Of Hades
At the conclusion of The Mark of Athena, Annabeth and Percy tumble into a pit leading straight to the Underworld. The other five demigods have to put aside their grief and follow Percy's instructions to find the mortal side of the Doors of Death. If they can fight their way through Gaea's forces, and Percy and Annabeth can survive the House of Hades, then the Seven will be able to seal the Doors from both sides and prevent the giants from raising Gaea. But, Leo wonders, if the Doors are sealed, how will Percy and Annabeth be able to escape? They have no choice. If the demigods don't succeed, Gaea's armies will never die. They have no time. In about a month, the Romans will march on Camp Half-Blood. The stakes are higher than ever in this adventure that dives into the depths of Tartarus.
The Blood Of Olympus
Though the Greek and Roman crewmembers of the Argo II have made progress in their many quests, they still seem no closer to defeating the earth mother, Gaea. Her giants have risen-all of them-and they're stronger than ever. They must be stopped before the Feast of Spes, when Gaea plans to have two demigods sacrificed in Athens. She needs their blood-the blood of Olympus-in order to wake. The demigods are having more frequent visions of a terrible battle at Camp Half-Blood. The Roman legion from Camp Jupiter, led by Octavian, is almost within striking distance. Though it is tempting to take the Athena Parthenos to Athens to use as a secret weapon, the friends know that the huge statue belongs back on Long Island, where it might be able to stop a war between the two camps. The Athena Parthenos will go west; the Argo II will go east. The gods, still suffering from multiple personality disorder, are useless. How can a handful of young demigods hope to persevere against Gaea's army of powerful giants? As dangerous as it is to head to Athens, they have no other option. They have sacrificed too much already. And if Gaea wakes, it is game over.
Learn how to send a hug to someone you love today! This heartfelt
story shows readers the incredible impact writing and receiving
handwritten letters can have on yourself and others.How will you
know your hug arrived safely?Because when you send a hug,You just
might get one in return Artie loves giving hugs. But she can't give
a hug to her Grandma who lives so far away. Instead, she shows us
how to send hugs using the magic of handwritten letters in this
timeless story about connecting to loved ones when you can't always
do so in person. Both timely and timeless, How to Send a Hug is
about reaching out across the miles when you can't do so yourself
in person and turning words into love.
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Blackout (Hardcover)
John Rocco
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R450
R371
Discovery Miles 3 710
Save R79 (18%)
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Ships in 9 - 15 working days
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One hot summer night in the city, all the power goes out. The TV
shuts off and a boy wails, "Mommm " His sister can no longer use
the phone, Mom can't work on her computer, and Dad can't finish
cooking dinner. What's a family to do? When they go up to the roof
to escape the heat, they find the lights--in stars that can be seen
for a change--and so many neighbors it's like a block party in the
sky On the street below, people are having just as much
fun--talking, rollerblading, and eating ice cream before it melts.
The boy and his family enjoy being not so busy for once. They even
have time to play a board game together. When the electricity is
restored, everything can go back to normal . . . but not everyone
likes normal. The boy switches off the lights, and out comes the
board game again.Using a combination of panels and full bleed
illustrations that move from color to black-and-white and back to
color, John Rocco shows that if we are willing to put our cares
aside for a while, there is party potential in a summer blackout.
That night the wind roars and rumbles, like the sound of a thousand
waves pounding the shoreline. A young boy's favorite place in the
world is the old, splintery neighborhood dock. He calls it "my
dock." At this dock the boy can swim, fish, or watch minnows dart
between the rocks. But a hurricane is coming... and its violent
winds and rain carry with it anything that can float, including his
dock. As the boy tries to rebuild alone, eventually the town's
people all pitch in, and it becomes "our dock." Caldecott Honoree
John Rocco shows the power of community and the beauty of
rebuilding after adversity in this dramatically-illustrated
companion book to Blizzard and Blackout.
A publisher in New York asked me to write down what I know about
the Greek gods, and I was like, Can we do this anonymously? Because
I don't need the Olympians mad at me again. But if it helps you to
know your Greek gods, and survive an encounter with them if they
ever show up in your face, then I guess writing all this down will
be my good deed for the week.
So begins Percy Jackson's Greek Gods, in which the son of Poseidon
adds his own magic--and sarcastic asides--to the classics. He
explains how the world was created, then gives readers his personal
take on a who's who of ancients, from Apollo to Zeus. Percy does
not hold back. "If you like horror shows, blood baths, lying,
stealing, backstabbing, and cannibalism, then read on, because it
definitely was a Golden Age for all that."
Dramatic full-color illustrations throughout by Caldecott Honoree
John Rocco make this volume--a must for home, library, and
classroom shelves--as stunning as it is entertaining.
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Blizzard (Hardcover)
John Rocco
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R546
R427
Discovery Miles 4 270
Save R119 (22%)
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Blizzard is based on John Rocco's childhood experience during the
now infamous Blizzard of 1978, which brought fifty-three inches of
snow to his town in Rhode Island. Told with a brief text and
dynamic illustrations, the bookopens with a boy's excitement upon
seeing the first snowflake fall outside his classroom window. It
ends with the neighborhood's immense relief upon seeing the first
snowplow break through on their street. In between the boy watches
his familiar landscape transform into something alien, and readers
watch him transform into a hero who puts the needs of others first.
John uses an increasing amount of white space in his playful
images, which include a gatefold spread of the boy's expedition to
the store. This book about the wonder of a winter storm is as
delicious as a mug of hot cocoa by the fire on a snowy day.
Praise for Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom
With a light, humorous touch, Rocco reveals that sometimes the
Kryptonite is all in your head.
--Publishers Weekly
Bold, colorful pen-and-ink illustrations burst with power from each
spread in comic-book style. This story will make a feel-good
impression on budding comic book/superhero fans.
--School Library Journal
Praise for Blackout
The plot line, conveyed with just a few sentences, is simple
enough, but the dramatic illustrations illuminate the story...Not
all young readers will have experienced a blackout, but this
engaging snapshot could easily have them wishing for one.
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
The colorful pictures work beautifully with the book's design.
Rocco uses comic-strip panels and a brief text to convey the
atmosphere of a lively and almost magical urban landscape. Great
bedtime reading for a soft summer night.
--School Library Journal (starred review)
2012 Caldecott Honor BookNew York Times Notable BookWall Street
Journal Best Book of the YearPublisher's Weekly Best Book of the
YearSchool Library Journal Best Book of the YearKirkus Reviews Best
Book of the Year
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Praise for Fu Finds the Way
Rocco's story flows smoothly and his illustrations are rich and
appealing...
--Kirkus Reviews
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