Books published by publisher ARMADILLO BOOKS

This beautifully illustrated collection of favorite classic poems will open a whole world of magic & mystery to young readers. From babyhood, children enjoy the rhythms & patterns of nursery rhymes.. This book takes their love of language a step further, introducing them to the wonderful way in which poetry leads the reader through the enchanted realms of imagination.

The first steps in learning a new language are made easy and fun in this exciting word-and-picture book. Introducing more than 1000 Spanish words, all of them illustrated with lively drawings by Susie Lacome. Words and images are arranged by topic, such as the bedroom, the garden, food, shapes and clothes, and will immediately capture the interest of young readers. Simple questions in English and Spanish allow beginners to explore the language further.

On the day eccentric ex-adventurer, Edgar Font passes he wants to haunt a house as extraordinarily unique as he is. The hunt begins when his grandchildren, Audrey and Garrett visit over summer break. They explore an abandoned lighthouse only to find it full of puzzles, ghosts and mystery. To make it out unharmed they'll have to free the spirit of a young girl using everything they know and the lessons they learn along the way.

A mysterious package from a departed friend leads to mystery on a volcanic island halfway around the world in this, the third adventure in the "Edgar Font's Hunt for a House to Haunt" series. Once again, the Fonts must rely on their individual talents and what they learn from a cast of new characters to out smart a foe from Grandpa Edgar's past and locate an Egyptian treasure buried behind a one-armed pirate's maze of traps and misdirection.

Journey through 30,000 years of human history and explore the ideas, discoveries and technology that shaped the human race at the beginnings of our civilization. Children can probe the mysteries of the pyramids of ancient Egypt for themselves, learn how one small city became the heart of the mighty Roman Empire, find out how the Aztecs treated rattlesnake bites and tarantula stings, and discover the secrets of the Japanese martial arts. More than 3000 photographs, maps, drawings and timelines vividly bring the past to life with important dates, events and facts highlighted in detailed timelines and information panels. Plus there are 120 step-by-step projects that allow children to experience the past in a fun and exciting way: fly a Chinese dragon kite, build a model of an Egyptian pyramid, and prepare a Stone Age meal.

Have an udderly great time with Crazy Cow as she plays with all of her farmyard friends, jumping in puddles, hiding among the flowers, dressing up and dancing in the hay. Bright illustrations, gentle rhyme and an interactive sound button will keep your child amused. Youngsters will easily be able to follow the jolly storyline, whether you read aloud to them or they try by themselves,making this the ideal early reading book.