Books published by publisher HAMMOND

Let’s Explore a Pirate Ship! Come discover the complex inner-workings of a pirate ship from the roaring raids on a Spanish galleon to the salvage mission of a sunken vessel. From the outer decks to the crew’s quarters this book reveals every part of pirate life. Beautiful and intricate illustrations show the smallest details and will even cause some laughs as you notice funny scenes hidden inside the ship. Featuring naval battle scenes, a sunken ship panorama, and even funny scenes like pirates dropping cannon balls. Peek behind decks, windows and hulls to unfold panoramic foldouts of four unbelievably detailed scenes. Then, on the next page you ll find a breakdown of each scene, with clear explanations, interesting facts and even more illustrations so learning is easy and fun.

Come float down the canals of Venice, listen to the cello’s song, and let yourself be carried away to the moon!Breathtakingly illustrated, this book tells the romantic story of a beautiful young girl torn between two loves. When she’s swept away to the moon by an enchanted boy, the musician Marcello lures her back with the power of music from an instrument made from a magical tree. This instrument comes to be known as the cello after the boy who crafted it. This charming tale is about how the choices we make shape our lives and help us to grow.Gorgeously illustrated, this book tells a charming fable seldom seen in modern children’s books. Rich with symbolism and wonderful themes of self expression as well as self awareness and personal growth, this is the type of book you reread throughout your life.

With stunning CGI artwork—the kind used by Hollywood’s top special-effects experts—noted illustrator David West creates a visually stunning universe, the likes of which you’ve never seen—a universe in which a Cockatrice’s glance can turn a person to stone and the trumpet of the Manticore lures unsuspecting travelers to their fateful doom!Hold back no longer, and discover why An Illustrated Guide to Mythical Creatures is the coolest, most visually intense handbook about legendary beings you’ll ever read!Features: Rich text, images, and primary source imagery makes this a veritable "bible" on the subject of mythological beasts Embossed cover and gold foil title make this a fantastic gift for the young fantasy lover

Come float down the canals of Venice, listen to the cello’s song, and let yourself be carried away to the moon!Breathtakingly illustrated, this book tells the romantic story of a beautiful young girl torn between two loves. When she’s swept away to the moon by an enchanted boy, the musician Marcello lures her back with the power of music from an instrument made from a magical tree. This instrument comes to be known as the cello after the boy who crafted it. This charming tale is about how the choices we make shape our lives and help us to grow.Gorgeously illustrated, this book tells a charming fable seldom seen in modern children’s books. Rich with symbolism and wonderful themes of self expression as well as self awareness and personal growth, this is the type of book you reread throughout your life.

Beautifully evocative illustrations team with a refreshingly new writing style to create the perfect blend of a compelling story and a meaningful message of personal growth, personal responsibility, and hope for our future. Both creators, with their popularity in the European market, are certain to connect with young American readers. The world has a cold! All the symptoms are there. She’s sneezing up storms and burning a fever so high it’s affecting the seasons. She’s coughing and it’s causing earthquakes. Luckily one boy cares enough to take action and get everyone to stop and take notice. This poignant tale teaches children about responsibility and about being aware of their world and their place in it. The best part is that it leaves readers with a sense of hope and empowerment.

Incredible wildlife illustrations and imaginative use of gatefolds make for an exciting look into the sprawling life of a swamp’s ecosystem, first by day then at night.This beautifully illustrated new title for kids 7-10 explores a swamp and all the daytime and nocturnal activities of the animals that inhabit it. The book features two stunning, panoramic illustrations of intriguing animals that inhabit the swamp, first during the day and then a different group of animals at night. Each day-night section has an introduction explaining the unique characteristics of the swampland and how the various creatures thrive within it. Each species is then featured individually in the pages following the gatefolds. Kids will be entertained and educated as they search the swamps for wildlife.

Breathtaking wildlife illustrations and imaginative use of gatefolds make for an enchanting look into the sprawling life of a forest’s ecosystem, first by day then at night.This beautifully illustrated new title for kids 7-10 explores the forest and all the daytime and nocturnal activities of the animals that inhabit it. The book features stunning illustrations of wild animals in their forest habitat during the day, followed by a section showing the different set of animals that inhabit the same scene at night.Each day-night section has an introduction explaining the unique characteristics of the forest habitat and how the various creatures thrive within it. Each species is then featured individually in the pages following the gatefolds. Kids will be enriched and entertained for hours as they are pulled into the enchanting world of the wild.

Come discover what the fairy tales left out! Peek behind foldouts and flaps to uncover a treasure of royal secrets from some of your favorite fairy tale princesses! The life of a Princess is one of diamonds, ball gowns, and handsome Princes, BUT it’s also filled with little secrets. How did the Princess feel the pea? What lies in Sleeping Beauty’s spell book? In The Secret Life of Princesses you’ll find out incredible secrets from some of your favorite Princesses, such as Cinderella, Thumbelina, and Snow White, and many more. Full of intriguing secrets and tidbits, this book takes children beyond the happily-ever-after ending of their favorite fairy tales, giving them the rest of the story. Beautiful full-pageillustrations bring these princesses to life. Secret flaps and hidden envelops reveal tongue-twisting magic spells, hidden messages, and more to keep your little princess endlessly entertained. There’s even a hidden pocket for her to write down her own secret!

Having been abandoned by his father and raised by a single mother, seventeen-year-old Rob Phillips is angry, disconnected, and going nowhere.While hanging with a rough group of friends, Rob finds his way into serious trouble after they nearly beat a man to death. Instead of going to jail, a judge temporarily grants him a commuted sentence to go live with his uncle on a ranch in Montana and prove he can be a better man than his actions suggest.Life on the ranch is hard, and he has never felt so alone. Having never ventured far from his Southern California beach town, Rob feels like he might as well be in prison, but he forges an unlikely friendship with an elderly American Indian, who tries to help face his past and guide him toward where he was always supposed to be.

Through the desert sands of Egypt to the sparkling snow of the Russian tundra, travel the globe like royalty through the tales of fourteen dazzling princesses! This beautiful book will lead you through the most enchanting kingdoms and fairytales of the world, as the stories come to life with lavish full-page illustrations by acclaimed French artist, Misstigri. These whimsical stories will help children to understand the different customs throughout the world, and mesmerize readers of all ages!Get carried away to a far away land, with Princesses of the World!

With stunning CGI artwork—the kind used by Hollywood’s top special-effects experts—noted illustrator David West creates a visually stunning universe, the likes of which you’ve never seen—a universe in which a Cockatrice’s glance can turn a person to stone and the trumpet of the Manticore lures unsuspecting travelers to their fateful doom!Hold back no longer, and discover why An Illustrated Guide to Mythical Creatures is the coolest, most visually intense handbook about legendary beings you’ll ever read!Features: Rich text, images, and primary source imagery makes this a veritable "bible" on the subject of mythological beasts Embossed cover and gold foil title make this a fantastic gift for the young fantasy lover