American history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country. This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph—the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the
In 1587 John White was chosen by Sir Walter Raleigh to lead a new colony at Roanoke off the Atlantic coast. After bringing many men, women, and children to the new land, White went back to England to gather supplies for the long winter. But when he finall
Dick King-Smith’s mischievous narrative and Bob Graham’s sweet, humorous watercolors capture the first eight lives of a kitten who’s ready to scamper his way into hearts everywhere.Aristotle the kitten is so adventurous that it’s a good thing cats
Harry isn't very pleased when he inherits a parrot from Great-Uncle George, but Madison is no ordinary parrot. Not only can he talk, but you can have conversations with him and he and Harry quickly become great friends - but then Madison is stolen ... Wil
Now in Knopf Paperback, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, comes the touching story of a "stray" old woman's amusing antics and the large, loving family that adopts her.
Small, but very determined, Sophie loves animals and is going to be a farmer when she grows up. In this book Sophie gets some new animals - including four kittens - finds a farming friend and enters the sporting arena!
Harmony Parker thought animals were much nicer than people and saw everyone as some non-human species. Her father, for example, was a bald-headed Sea Lion and her mother a tubby, fussy Pouter Pigeon. But Harmony's parents wouldn't let her have pets of any
