When four brothers and sisters discover a Psammead, or sand-fairy, in the gravel pit near the country house where they are staying, they have no way of knowing all the adventures its wish-granting will bring them.

"When massive, intelligent aliens from Mars touch down in Victorian England and threaten to destroy the civilized world, humanity's vaunted knowledge proves to be of little use. First published in 1898, H.G. Wells's masterpiece of speculative fiction has thrilled and delighted generations of readers, spawned countless imitations, and inspired dramatizations by such masters as Orson Welles and Steven Spielberg. The War of the Worlds is a fantasy that...

A collection of tales which shows how dragons can shape the fates of princes, queens, and ordinary children.

The adventures of Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

"Rumble! Rumble! Roar! These mighty machines are powerhouses of productivity. Find out what, where, and how your favorite workhorse gets the job done"--Page 4 of cover.

Find out what, where, and how garbage trucks work. Detailed diagrams identify the main parts of the machine.

An easy introduction to the customs and traditions of this holiday.

At first Flip-Flop thinks the new baby is weird, but after Mom says she is staying, Flip-Flop takes another look at her sister.

Flip-Flop challenges each of the bullies who do not want to let her cross the bridge.

Playful images and simple rhymes introduce the American Sign Language signs for shapes.