Books with title The Riddle

Sequel to The Beowulf Seeker... Bhaird noticed a stark difference in his younger brother Oleron after the battle with the Danes. But he soon forgets that puzzle when their father is killed in a hunting accident, and the three MacDonald brothers are divided to rule their inheritances. Oleron and Dunmor are given pieces of Scotland--and Bhaird must go to Ireland. But as Bhaird and Oleron sail out toward that foreign land, the sea churns and takes their ships under... And when they surface, the brothers find themselves in the far future. In the midst of the second World War. But because a small action in the medieval past... The Allied Forces may not win after all.

Kapika, the young rhino had a riddle to solve. Why did the other rhino at the waterhole look different? When a scary adventure brought the two rhinos together, they learned a lesson about judging by appearances. This entertaining story has two inspiring messages for children: It is based on carefully researched information about black and white rhinos, giving kids a fun way to learn more. It encourages kids to think about a valuable life lesson. This fun and educational book is great for reading aloud, or for young readers starting out on reading for themselves.

Baby Crocodile wants to be King of the Nile, but first he must solve a baffling riddle. His search for the answer goes by way of ancient myths and modern mosques to the Great Sphinx, the New Library of Alexandria and some other amazing sights. This crocodile's-eye view of Egypt is illustrated with collage inspired by Egyptian art, and includes brief notes, a map of the Nile and a Pyramid Fortune Game to make and play.

Something is making Ernest Ecodiddle’s ice cave melt. Join him on his quest to work out what is making him so hot under the collar and put a stop to it........ This delightful book is laid out in short, easy to read chapters. It covers a wide range of eco-topics linked with sustainability and global citizenship and introduces climate change in a way that is really accessible to children through this fast moving and funny illustrated rhyme. Whether you read it for pleasure, use it for home study or to stimulate discussions in the classroom this book appeals to both adults and children alike and gets us all thinking about lifestyle choices and the effect we have on our planet. This is the first of a pair of books, the second book "Solving the Eco-riddle" looks more closely at the science behind the story so if you are looking for a fun way to introduce youngsters to concepts like reducing waste, food miles, energy, transport, how we use the world's natural resources and the effect our actions have on the environment then these two books are definitely for you. Ideal for 7-12 year olds.