Books with author Margaret Morse

An attractive introduction to the curious structure, habits, and activities of bees, in which readers learn how the bees' wondrous body parts equip them to gather nectar and pollen, construct the hive, and nurture the young, and how the different kinds of bees interact in the life of the hive. Over one hundred pen drawings by the author illustrate the features described in the text. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

Aerosmith. Elvis Presley. Michael Jackson. Nine Inch Nails. Ozzy Osbourne. U2. What do all of these artists have in common? They're rich and rowdy rock 'n' roll renegades whose wild stunts, dumb quotes, and out-of-control lifestyles are featured in Rock Stars Do the Dumbest Things.--Where else will you find an explanation (goodness knows, we need one) of the Spice Girls' fourteen and one-half minutes of fame straight from the mouths of babes--Baby Spice, that is? "We're like a religious cult."--Or where will you learn Izzy Stradlin's (of Guns N' Roses) deep thoughts on the virtues of vomiting out of a bus going sixty-five miles an hour?--And how live octopuses end up in a bathtub with Led Zepplin's female playmates?Whether you're a Metallica or Madonna fan, you'll get plenty of jaw-dropping facts and anecdotes, along with biographical and career highlights of over eighty-eight raunchy rock 'n' rollers.From current starts like Marilyn Manson and Courtney Love, to classic rockers like the Rolling Stones and the Eagles, Rock Stars Do the Dumbest Things is proof that rock music is still crazy after all these years.

Albert is an ape who joins the Morse family as a twelfth birthday gift for Jessica. At first, Albert sits on the bed all the time, just like many other stuffed animals. But once Rags, the family dog, introduces Albert to the rest of the family, it is not long before Albert excitedly welcomes a mail-order bride, Alice. Suddenly Albert is not lonely anymore!As the Morse daughters grow up, Alberts family grows too with the adoption of Alberta, their ape child. Although Albert, Alice, and Alberta are included in many fun events like playing hide and seek, going to camp in Vermont, riding in the train to New York City, they are still a little lonely. They need some friends! Soon, Gordy the gorilla comes to stay along with Agnes the orangutan. As Alberts friends grow one by one, it is not long before the Morse house is full of a diverse group of stuffed buddies who all have one thing in common: they just want to have fun!In this charming childrens tale based on a true story, a family of stuffed apes and their friends join a family of humans who not only welcome them into their home, but also their hearts.

Snooks is now used to her father being both Mum and Dad, since Mum's departure last year. She also likes his new girlfriend, Trish. What Snooks and Dad soon learn will tip them upside down; drawing Trish and Mum's new boyfriend, Anton, into the Madly Bonkers Life Snooks lives through. As life normalises, she and Dad go to have bone marrow tests to save a rather special boy!

Dee is thrilled with her new grey, Welsh Mountain pony, Lily. Very quickly, she learns how clever the pony is. Soon, it Is obvious that Lily is taking an interest in everyone's well-being. With her 'eyelash kisses', Lily senses the needs of those around her and gives each person her undivided attention. Little wonder that she is soon loved by everyone.

Asha the dove finds herself chosen by God to go with Noah on a journey in his great ark when the world experiences the greatest flood of all time. She experiences both excitement at the sight of all of the animals marching in line to enter the ark, and a great fear. An earlier incident with the people of the village leaves Asha afraid of mankind, and lacking confidence in herself. Yet with the encouragement of Aaron the lion, she knows she is there for an important reason. When Noah chooses her to fly from the ark to find proof of land, she finds the courage to complete the task, despite her self doubt. God chooses Asha, an ordinary dove with a damaged wing to bring hope to the people and the other animals on the ark. The Ark and the Dove is based on Genesis Chapters 6-9 in the Bible. The first in a series of stories from the Bible told from the animals' point of view, these stories will bring a fresh and fun perspective to these enduring lessons, and begin a life long love of the Bible.

Miss Peep decides to bake some of her favorite cookies, but discovers she's out of the main ingredient. She takes off across the fields and by the pond to the grocery store, seeing some animal friends on the way. Once there she picks up a few more things, making a beg mess as she shops. On her way home, something terrible happens! Will she get to bake her delicious Corn Cookies? Funny and beautifully illustrated, this book is perfect for reading to babies and for first readers.Miss Peep is unforgettable! She makes every day an adventure!