Sourcebooks apr 2013 (9 Ergebnisse)

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Here come the Chicago babies, ready to give you a tour of their hometown in this appealing board book--the perfect Christmas gift for little ones!Spirited and charming images pair with quirky text to introduce young readers to a group of smart, active, stylish, and just plain silly tots enjoying life in the Windy City. From The Bean to the El train and Lake Michigan, this entertaining book is an essential introduction to the fun in store for the babies of Chicago.And the fun doesn't end there. Chicago Baby includes oodles of amusing activities and educational reading tips to help parents enjoy the book with their children over and over again!- Features bonus tie-in activities in the back for every page, perfect to engage children ages 0-4- Learn more about your home or favorite place to visit and recognize local landmarks, food, slang, and more on every page- Gift it as a holiday stocking stuffer or baby shower gift, perfect for new parents or grandparents to read aloud to your little one. Lemay, Violet (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR BIOGRAPHY 2013'Completely absorbing' Amanda Foreman'Enthralling' Guardian'The Three Musketeers! The Count of Monte Cristo! The stories of courseare fiction. But here a prize-winning author shows us that the inspiration forthe swashbuckling stories was, in fact, Dumas's own father, Alex - the sonof a marquis and a black slave. He achieved a giddy ascent from privatein the Dragoons to the rank of general; an outsider who had grown upamong slaves, he was all for Liberty and Equality. Alex Dumas was thestuff of legend' Daily MailSo how did such this extraordinary man get erased by history Why arethere no statues of 'Monsieur Humanity' as his troops called him TheBlack Count uncovers what happened and the role Napoleon played inDumas's downfall. By walking the same ground as Dumas - from Haiti tothe Pyramids, Paris to the prison cell at Taranto - Reiss, like the novelistbefore him, triumphantly resurrects this forgotten hero.'Entrances from first to last. Dumas the novelist would be proud'Independent'Brilliant' Glasgow Herald; Nominiert: National Book Critics Circle Biography Award, 2013.Ausgezeichnet: Pulitzer Prize for General Non-fiction, 2013.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This deliciously entertaining and humorous chapter book gets top marks for presenting a delightfully quirky day in the life of an eight-year-old boy with Asperger's Syndrome.Being eight, Connor knew a lot. He knew that Mrs. Winters did not like to be interrupted, but he was sure she would appreciate his fact-finding methods--and who wouldn' t want to know more about geckos He knew he needed the new library book, 'More All About Dogs,' more than Jane needed to keep sitting on that stool--and he only nudged her off so he could reach it. On a day when everything seemed to go wrong, Connor turned out to be the only one who could save the school from a dog-caused Code Yellow!Told from the point of view of a child with Asperger Syndrome, author Jodi Carmichael highlights some of the challenges--and triumphs--of experiencing a day at school from a different perspective.Heartwarming, funny, and charmingly illustrated, Spaghetti is NOT a Finger Food is the winner of four awards: The Mom' s Choice Gold Award; The Moonbeam Best First Book Award; The Professionals Network Recognition of Merit; and The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Digital Award. Ackerley, Sarah (illustrator). …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In a book that begins at either side and ends in the middle, a little boy and his mother are taking a walk together when one asks 'How much do you love me ' and the other provides a rhythmic response. Full color. Keesler, Karen (illustrator).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Four brand-new stories in which Horrid Henry helps himself to all the money he needs to win his favorite board game, comes up with another spectacular moneymaking scheme for launching a newspaper with all the school gossip, and more. Illustrations. Ross, Tony (illustrator).…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Parrots will repeat anything. They don't talk sense. Or do they When Pru Marlowe is called in to retrain a foul-mouthed African gray after its owner's death, the bad-girl animal psychic can't help hearing the bird's words as a replay of a murder scene. But the doctor on call scoffs at the idea, and the heirs just want their late mother's pet to quit cursing.With the only other possible witnesses being an evasive aide, the blind neighbor, and a single-minded service dog, Pru is stuck with what may be a feather-brained theory. Even her crotchety tabby Wallis doesn't buy it, although she's more than willing to 'interrogate' the big bird, as Pru deals with drugs, jealousy, and a potential rabies outbreak.…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this profound illustration of the enduring lessons of Shakespeare through the 10-year relationship between Bates and a prisoner, an amazing testament to the power of literature emerges. It is a starkly engaging tale.