Books in His Dark Materials, Book 1 series

Here is the highly anticipated second installment of Philip Pullman's epic fantasy trilogy, begun with the critically acclaimed The Golden Compass. Lyra and Will, her newfound friend, tumble separately into the strange tropical otherworld of Cittàgazze, "the city of magpies," where adults are curiously absent and children run wild. Here their lives become inextricably entwined when Lyra's alethiometer gives her a simple command: find Will's father. Their search is plagued with obstacles--some familiar and some horribly new and unfathomable--but it eventually brings them closer to Will's father and to the Subtle Knife, a deadly, magical, ancient tool that cuts windows between worlds. Through it all, Will and Lyra find themselves hurtling toward the center of a fierce battle against a force so awesome that leagues of mortals, witches, beasts, and spirits from every world are uniting in fear and anger against it. This breathtaking sequel will leave readers eager for the third and final volume of His Dark Materials.

What happens when wood gets hot? Read this book to learn all about wood. Books in this series introduce children to the exciting world of materials. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that illustrate the properties of each material. In Wood, readers learn where wood comes from, how it is used, and how it is changed by heat and water.

Where does rubber come from? Read this book to learn all about rubber. Books in this series introduce children to the exciting world of materials. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that illustrate the properties of each material. In Rubber, readers learn where rubber comes from and how it is used. Different objects made of rubber are discussed, and readers learn that rubber can take many forms.

Where does metal come from? Read this book to learn all about metal. Books in this series introduce children to the exciting world of materials. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that illustrate the properties of each material. In Metal, readers learn where metal comes from, what happens when it is heated, and how it is used. Different objects made of metal are discussed, and readers learn that metal can be recycled.

Can plastic be recycled? Read this book to learn all about plastic. Books in this series introduce children to the exciting world of materials. Each book uses simple, repetitive text to teach basic vocabulary, and includes stunning photographs that illustrate the properties of each material. In Plastic, readers learn how plastic is made, what it is made of, and how it is used. Different objects made of plastic are discussed, and readers learn that plastic can be recycled.