Books with author W.S. Gilbert

As summer vacation draws near, children (and adults) start dreaming ofthe next great adventure. Why not become National Park Explorers and discover the wonders contained in some of America's most popular national parks? Each book in this new series highlights key landscape features, wildlife, and activities unique to the park, noting when is a particularly good time of year to visit. Abundant photographs will captivate the eye and entice each armchair adventurer to hop in the car or catch a plane to experience the park in all its scenic glory. A young explorer's introduction to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, covering its mountain landscape, plants, animals such as salamanders, and activities such as horseback riding.

No professional sports league in America can match the popularity of the National Football League, and no books can match the drama and excitement of NFL Today! This hit series has been fully revised and updated to encapsulate the origins, stars, and unforgettable moments of all 32 NFL teams, from the pioneering Packers to the rising Texans. Brilliant photos capture all of the game's hard-hitting energy, while "Sideline Stories" and "Meet the Team" panels present fascinating anecdotes and introductions to all-time gridiron greats.

The Special Smile is a sweet story of the unwavering love that shines through a special smile. As medicine changes the appearance of her mother, a young child is reassured that her mother's smile continues to convey all the love she has always known. Beautiful illustrations bring to life the daily activities shared by mother and daughter with simple text.

Regina and her brother have successfully escaped from their solitary confinements where Lady Dumontet rules as warden of the household and life is no better than even the worse of prisons. As they flee in search for a better life they stumble upon something very unexpected; a realm where magic flourishes; interesting creatures roam the streets and the secrets of the siblings’ royal past is revealed. The Parting Trees, follows Regina and her team, Fox Squad, as they quest through the realm in search of the powerful Grand Master so she can fulfill the prophecy that declares she is the one to defeat a powerful sorcerer called The Mad Sister. The only problem is that Regina seemingly has no powers in this land full of magic.

Basketball is known for its fast-breaking, buzzer-beating action, and that excitement is captured in The NBA: A History of Hoops, a series celebrating four of the most successful franchises in the National Basketball Association. With thrilling texts, interesting side panels, and lively player profiles set alongside vibrant photos, every team's origins, stars, greatest triumphs, and most unforgettable moments are yours to be had in a colorful collection that has no rival!