"The New York Times bestseller now available for young listeners! Explore the amazing ways animals see, hear, and feel the world, with Pulitzer Prize winner Ed Yong.
Did you know that there are turtles who can track the Earth's magnetic fields? That some fish use electricity to talk to each other? Or that giant squids evolved their enormous eyeballs to look out for whales?
The world is so much BIGGER and more 'immense' than we humans experience it. We can only see so many colors, we can only feel so many sensations, and there are some senses we can't access at all.
Exploring the amazing ways animals perceive the world is an excellent way to help understand the world itself. And this young listeners adaptation of the mega-bestseller An Immense World is perfect for curious kids and their families. Sure to capture young listeners' interest, it is filled with amazing animal facts.
Along the way are tons of amazing animals facts: Did you know that leopard pee smells like popcorn? That there is a special kind of shrimp whose punches are faster than a bullet? That it's important to take your dog for dedicated 'smell walks?' Want to know the real reason zebras have stripes? (hint: it's not for camouflage)? Listen to this enthralling and enormously entertaining audiobook to find out!
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection"
"One WWII pilot's mission to lift the spirits of children living in war-torn Berlin in 1945 comes to life in this moving middle-grade historical account. After World War II the United States and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail S. Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. To bring a bit of hope, he began dropping chocolate and chewing gum by parachute.
What began as a one-time gesture of compassion turned into an official US Air Force operation. 'Operation Little Vittles' grew, as more and more pilots volunteered to drop the parachutes, and donations of candy and cloth poured in from all over. This inspiring story of one man's contribution to the rebuilding of a country after war is a unique look at history.
Candy Bomber is an important and interesting addition to studies of World War II."
"The ninth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series—told from the alternating POVs of shy Emmie and class-clown Joe as they embark on a school camping trip.
Crushes. Camping.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
These days, Emmie doesn’t feel so invisible. At least not around her best friends and her crush, Tyler.
Class-clown Joe’s jokes aren’t landing the way they used to. Who doesn’t love a good prank? Apparently not his so-called friends, who don’t even seem to care if he’s around.
When their class goes on an end-of-year camping trip, Emmie and Joe find themselves stuck together—and expect the worst. But what happens instead turns out to be entirely unexpected.
New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about finding friendship in the least likely of places."
"O CORVO E OUTROS CONTOS EXTRAORDINÁRIOSO poema mais famoso de Edgar Allan Poe e uma seleção de seus contos mais sombrios!
'O Corvo' é a obra-prima de Edgar Allan Poe, um poema narrativo publicado pela primeira vez em 1845, no New York Evening Mirror. Com uma musicalidade hipnotizante e um tom sombrio e melancólico, Poe nos apresenta a história de um homem atormentado pelo luto, que recebe a visita de um corvo misterioso que repete incansavelmente a frase 'Nunca mais!', levando-o à beira da loucura.
Esta edição traz um diferencial exclusivo: as duas traduções mais icônicas do poema, feitas por Machado de Assis e Fernando Pessoa, proporcionando ao leitor uma experiência única ao explorar diferentes interpretações dessa obra-prima da literatura gótica.
Além de 'O Corvo', esta edição inclui outros contos extraordinários, como:
- O Retrato Oval – Uma história de arte e obsessão.
- A Máscara da Morte Vermelha – O horror do destino inevitável.
- A Carta Roubada – Um dos primeiros e mais brilhantes contos policiais da literatura.
Sobre o autor:
Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) foi um escritor, poeta, editor e crítico literário norte-americano, reconhecido como um dos mestres do terror, do suspense e da literatura policial. Seu estilo único revolucionou a literatura mundial e influenciou gerações de escritores e leitores apaixonados pelo sombrio e pelo enigmático.
Se você deseja mergulhar na genialidade sombria de Poe e explorar seus contos mais icônicos, este livro é indispensável para fãs do mistério e do terror literário!"
"Aunties tell nine-year-old Pavi that she’s asking too many “big women” questions, but she’s tired of grown-up secrets. How are babies born? And why do people die? A beautiful debut about family, tradition, and the healing that comes from finding the answers.
It’s 1975, Tamil Nadu, South India, and nine-year-old Pavi is living a carefree life with her large intergenerational family. Every day is an adventure. Why not steal 233 mangoes from the neighbor’s tree? Or make up grand stories that take her to Jupiter? If only there wasn’t a sadness lingering over the family. You see, her uncle Selva died just five months after she was born.
Pavi may have been just a baby when Selva died, but she feels close to him, as if he’s watching over her, helping her when she needs it. But she has so many questions about Selva’s death. And why does anyone die when they do?
The grown-ups in Pavi’s life are hiding something. They dismiss her questions. For instance, when Pavi and her cousins ask about babies, all anyone says is “Little women are asking big women questions.” And when she asks about Selva, there are no answers either. Why is talking about life and death so hard? Pavi is tired of grown-up secrets!
But what if those answers can hurt, or bad things happen? Can prayers and traditions really protect those we love? Pavi is determined to find out.
* 'This beautifully crafted, culturally rich story celebrates diversity and will resonate with middle grade readers. Pavi's journey encourages empathy and curiosity, making this an excellent addition to classroom and library collections.'—School Library Journal"
"A mountain town that's not on any map, a messy bookstore with infinite doors, and a spoiled prince under a forgetful wizard's curse . . . this school break might hold more than Lina bargained for!
Lina's father had suggested she go 'someplace different' for the summer, and she's beginning to wish she hadn't listened. She could be at her grandma's house in Nagano now, instead of trudging through a forest in search of a town that might not even exist. But when a gust of wind carries off her umbrella, it leads Lina down a secret path between the trees to a strange and incredible world. In the hidden village of Misty Valley, centaurs roam the cobblestone streets and gnomes visit shops stuffed with spellbooks and enchanted desserts. All magic has a dark side, though, and sometimes even sorcerers need a human's helping hand.
Now, fifty years after its debut and decades of blockbuster success in Japan, Sachiko Kashiwaba's acclaimed novel is available in English and certain to delight listeners of all ages."
"Tor is the youngest son of Harald Hardrada, King of Norway and leader of the Viking fleet, whose countless victories have been woven into song, his prowess the stuff of legend.
Kata knows little of her parents, but her heart yearns for something beyond the small world of her Anglo-Saxon village south of the great city of York.
When Tor is sent to scout ahead of the Viking fleet after their invasion of Scarborough, he relies on his charm and his guile to learn the lie of the land and the location of the regional earls' forces, ready to report back to his father. Soon, however, he meets Kata, a caring and capable young woman whose fierce nature sets Tor's heart alight.
But these are troubled times. Mistrust and rumours ripple through the land: the mighty Hardrada is coming and help is far from hand. As the eve of battle draws closer, Kata and Tor must question to whom their loyalty lies: heart or home?"
"Goosebumps now on Disney+!
Convinced that there is something creepy about his new piano teacher, Jerry soon hears terrifying stories about Dr. Shreek's music school and students who never completed their lesson alive."
"Celebrating 40 years of Whatever Next!
Join in the fun and fly to the moon and back with Baby Bear in this special fortieth anniversary edition of Whatever Next! Featuring the much-loved original story plus additional bonus content.
Baby Bear wants to go on one more adventure before bed – a quick trip to the moon. Mrs Bear isn't pleased, and anyway, she says, Baby Bear doesn't have a rocket. Luckily, there's one under the stairs . . .
Enjoy more Bear Family stories with Peace at Last and Just One of Those Days."
"Celebrate 45 years of Jill Murphy's bestselling classic Peace at Last with this special anniversary edition. An all-time favourite bedtime story, it has delighted generations of young readers, and is cherished by tired parents and carers, all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear.
Enjoy sharing this enduring classic with loved ones.
With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable Baby Bear and a house full of tapping and dripping and ticking, peace is hard to come by - will Mr Bear ever get a decent night's sleep?
The familiar noises and repetition make this much-loved picture book the perfect story to listen to together."
"A wonderfully warm and relatable audio story from the brilliant Jill Murphy, who has sold over 4 million books featuring the much-loved Bear Family! A charming third story to follow the classic books Peace at Last and Whatever Next!
Mr and Mrs Bear wake up late. It's raining outside, and Baby Bear is late for nursery. Then Mrs Bear sits on her glasses at work and Mr Bear spills his coffee! Oh dear - it seems this is just going to be one of those days! But the loveable Bear family muddle through cheerfully, and there's even a surprise for Baby Bear when Mr Bear gets home from work.
With all the hallmarks of an instant firm favourite, Just One of Those Days is a big-hearted story about a family day, which parents and young children everywhere will relate to. Full of satisfying repetition and rhythm and delightful illustrations, Just One of Those Days is a must-have for all Jill Murphy fans, old and new.
'Murphy's acute observation of family life continues to delight both children and adults.' - Guardian and Online
'Full of gentle humour and astute observations of human behaviour.' - The Bookseller"
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