Books in Stories series

This incredible autobiography of Christiane F. provides a vivid portrait of teen friendship, drug abuse, and alienation in and around Berlin's notorious Zoo Station. Christiane's rapid descent into heroin abuse and prostitution is shocking, but the boredom, longing for acceptance, thrilling risks, and even her musical obsessions are familiar to everyone. Previously published in Germany and the US to critical acclaim, Zest's new translation includes original photographs of Christiane and her friends.

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film!Welcome to the macabre world of Scary Stories, where folklorist Alvin Schwartz offers up some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Inside this three-book paperback box set, you'll find alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and the supernatural, with spine-tingling illustrations by renowned artist Brett Helquist.Walking corpses, dancing bones, knife-wielding madmen, and narrow escapes from death—they're all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories. Make sure you read these books with the light ON!This collection includes all three books in the series: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Scary Stories 3.

Max and Suzy are entered in the Great Go-kart Race and all is going well until…they get stuck in the mud! Help them overcome several obstacles en route, such as a punctured tire and a dead battery, in this fun, interactive science story! Will the dynamic duo find the solutions to all the problems and win the race?STEAM Stories is a series of interactive picture books, each introducing a different STEAM topic: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Join dynamic duo Max and Suzy in these action-packed problem-solving adventures which introduce children to key STEAM concepts through a gripping, interactive story. A review section at the back of each book highlights the key topics, invites children to relate the story to their own experiences, and improves reading comprehension. This STEAM story introduces the concepts of pushes and pulls, sources of energy, and different materials. Together with Max and Suzy, young learners will explore the wonders of science.

The iconic anthology series of horror tales that's now a feature film!A classic collection of chillingly scary tales, collected and retold by Alvin Schwartz and illustrated by renowned artist Brett Helquist (illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events and more!).Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark contains some of the most alarming tales of horror, dark revenge, and supernatural events of all time. Walking corpses, dancing bones, knife-wielding madmen, and narrow escapes from death—they're all here in this chilling collection of ghost stories. Make sure you read these books with the light ON!And don't miss More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Scary Stories 3!

With simple language and lovely illustrations, this book retells the stories of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Share in the excitement as Mary learns from the Angel Gabriel that she will become Jesus’s Mommy. Be with Mary as she teaches Jesus to walk and to read, and join Joseph as he shows Jesus how to cut wood and use carpenter’s tools. As Jesus grows older, he sets off to tell people that God loves them. Mary is always there, and she loves to see Jesus surrounded by all his friends! A wonderful book to read aloud to children!

Push, pull, and slide into the holiday magic of The Nutcracker! Bring the classic Nutcracker story to life by pulling the tabs, spinning the wheels, and sliding the characters in First Stories: The Nutcracker. Join Clara and the Nutcracker as they go on a magical journey in this beloved tale based on the beautiful ballet. With movements on every page, youngsters will love this engaging introduction to the holiday classic.

Super fun stories specially chosen for seven-year-olds! An injured penguin, a school play spectacular, vacations at Pop’s farm, Grumbles the angry fairy, a lost goblin princess, a shark for a best friend, a homework disaster, a prince, a dragon and an ogre, two queen dolls, a greedy duck, a full moon fruit mystery, and a party organizing dog . . . you’ll find all these and more inside. After you’ve read one, you’ll want to read them all!

Critically acclaimed author and master of the macabre, David Lubar, is back with Attach of the Vampire Weenies, featuring thirty more warped and creepy tales for fans of his bestselling Weenies story collections. A boy steals a ticket to an amusement park and gets the ride of a lifetime―literally. The first day of middle school turns into a free-for-all when the gym teacher offers a "get-out-of-gym-free" card. Sick of his sister's vampire wannabe friends, a kid decides to teach them a lesson at their next party. But the tables are turned when some surprise guests show up.Don't be a weenie. Read these stories. If you dare!

A very bossy robot, hats in the playground, a scary garden gnome, a stuck-tight tooth, an intrepid cat-burglar, an ugly bunyip, a deal with an imp, a very big snail, snails and more snails, a boy with luck on his side and a very grumpy goblin . . . you'll find all these in Stories for 6 Year Olds. And you'll find some of your favourite Australian authors too. - See more at: http://www.randomhouse.com.au/books/linsay-knight/stories-for-six-year-olds-9781742756646.aspx#sthash.QMadQ2Aw.dpuf Perfect for six-year-olds, these stories have been collected just for young readers A very bossy robot, hats in the playground, a scary garden gnome, a stuck-tight tooth, an intrepid cat-burglar, an ugly bunyip, a deal with an imp, a very big snail, snails, and more snails, a boy with luck on his side, and a very grumpy goblin . . . you'll find all these and more inside.

Max and Suzy are bored and wish they had a playground in the garden—can the dynamic duo use their engineering know-how to build a swing, slide, and see-saw? Challenges include: choosing the best material to use, how to measure things, and work out how to test their designs. Next steps at the end of the book detail the engineering behind the story, with hands-on activities for children to experiment with the concepts explained, and find out for themselves how things work.STEAM Stories is a series of interactive picture books, each introducing a different STEAM topic: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Join dynamic duo Max and Suzy in these action-packed problem-solving adventures which introduce children to key STEAM concepts through a gripping, interactive story. A review section at the back of each book highlights the key topics, invites children to relate the story to their own experiences, and improves reading comprehension. This STEAM story introduces the concepts of planning and implementing a project. Together with Max and Suzy, young learners will explore the wonders of engineering.