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Just So Stories for Little Children is a 1902 collection of origin stories by the British author Rudyard Kipling. Considered a classic of children's literature, the book is among Kipling's best known works.Kipling began working on the book by telling the first three chapters as bedtime stories to his daughter Josephine. These had to be told "just so" (exactly in the words she was used to) or she would complain. The stories describe how one animal or another acquired its most distinctive features, such as how the Leopard got his spots. For the book, Kipling illustrated the stories himself.The stories have appeared in a variety of adaptations including a musical and animated films. Evolutionary biologists have noted that what Kipling did in fiction, they have done in reality, providing explanations for the evolutionary development of animal features.

How is this book unique? Illustrations includedOriginal & Unabridged EditionOne of the best books to readClassic historical fiction booksExtremely well formattedJust So Stories for Little Children is a 1902 collection of origin stories by the British author Rudyard Kipling. Considered a classic of children's literature, the book is among Kipling's best known works. Kipling began working on the book by telling the first three chapters as bedtime stories to his daughter Josephine. These had to be told "just so" (exactly in the words she was used to) or she would complain. The stories describe how one animal or another acquired its most distinctive features, such as how the Leopard got his spots. For the book, Kipling illustrated the stories himself. The stories have appeared in a variety of adaptations including a musical and animated films. Evolutionary biologists have noted that what Kipling did in fiction, they have done in reality, providing explanations for the evolutionary development of animal features.

Woodland creatures reside in our forests and also in our imaginations. Whether it is the white bird in Cinderella or Baloo, the bear of The Jungle Book, a host of jovial animals populate our most well-known tales. This easy-to-use coloring book provides whimsical images of woodland wonders that will spark your imagination and desire to color. These inspired visions of singing birds, forest animals, and insects await your personal touch.Nature’s Wonders: Coloring for Everyone offers forty-six fully colored images that will encourage your artistry as you color the forty-six black-and-white templates, which are perforated so each one can be removed and displayed. The designs were created specifically for you, with an array of birds in flight and fanciful forest animals all illustrated in this book. Whether you’re an artist looking to improve your craft or simply an average joe who finds coloring enjoyable and relaxing, this book is a must-have guaranteed to bring hours of artistic fun. You’ll de-stress while you color the illustrations however you like.In summary, this unique collection includes:An introduction providing an overview of the contentForty-six original black-and-white designs for your coloring pleasure on single-sided perforated pagesForty-six full-color versions of the designs to inspire and guide you while coloringIf you find yourself intrigued by the beauty and diversity of these fine fowl, this book is a must-have, guaranteed to provide hours of creative entertainment. Gather your colored pencils, get comfortable, and start coloring your vision for these unique designs!

Join BTS’s ARMY and learn the history of the international K-POP sensation! BTS (aka Bangtan Sonyeondan) has become one of K-POP’s most well-known singing groups. The seven-member Korean boy band formed in 2013 and has slowly grown to worldwide fame through their music. Despite slow beginnings, the K-POP group now has millions of listeners around the world. They led the Korean Wave of music into the United States in 2017, and as of 2019, they are the only Korean group to top the US Billboard 200, and the first group since the Beatles to have three number-one albums in less than a year. BTS is also known for breaking the mold of K-POP, including social topics such as mental health, individualism, and social commentary in their hip-hop lyrics. TIME Magazine named the Korean Pop group as one of the 25 most influential people on the internet and named them as one of TIME's 100 most influential people of 2019. In the BTS Bible, you’ll learn everything you could want to know about the sensational singing group, including: Individual member profilesBand concept and styleHistory of their six-year rise to fameChart-topping songs and videosInterviews with worldwide fans and music expertsAnd more! Don’t get left behind in the wake of the BTS success. Read all about the K-POP group that is changing the face of international music in the Unofficial BTS Bible.

Mowgli movie fans will fall in love with this beautifully illustrated classic!Since its inception in 1894, The Jungle Book has enchanted readers—both young and old—with its invaluable moral lessons. By bestowing the animals in the stories with human traits, famed writer Rudyard Kipling gives readers timeless parables that teach family values and the importance of community.The most popular of these tales center on Mowgli, a young boy who lives in the jungle amongst a community of animals. All before reaching his teenage years, he is brought up by wolves, trained by a bear, kidnapped by monkeys, and much more. This collection also features other classic stories, most notably “Rikki Tikki Tavi,” a story of a young mongoose named Rikki, who serves as a protector from dangerous cobras for a British family residing in India. In this masterful tale, the young mongoose is forced into a ferocious battle with Nagaina, a large venomous cobra threatening Rikki’s family and seeking revenge for the death of her counterpart, Nag. These stories, with their vibrant characters and important moral lessons, have stood the test of time, having been reprinted in hundreds of different versions and languages around the world.Between the First and Second Jungle Books, this volume contains every single original Mowgli story. Featuring stunning, all-new illustrations by renowned artist Ángel Domínguez, this version of Kipling’s masterpiece is a beautiful edition sure to continue to educate and inspire readers for decades to come.

This edition includes 10 illustrations. First published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is set in the Canadian Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896 to 1899, and it follows the adventures, hardships and heroism of a pet stolen from California and forced to revert to the primitive, wild instincts of his ancestor dogs in order to survive the cruelties of man and nature. In it, author Jack London challenges his readers by making an animal his protagonist, attributing to him human thoughts and feelings, but the convincing realism of London’s writing destined the novel for immediate success and perpetual readership.

Escape to the countryside with these beautiful designs.Need a break from the city life? Want to head someplace where things aren’t so fast-paced? Somewhere less crowded? Less loud? Where life’s simpler and less stressful? To many people who become overstressed and overworked, it’s a common solution to retreat to rural areas to relax. Whether it’s for a short-term vacation or long-term retirement, the calming beauty and freedom the country provides has proven time and time again to de-stress both visitors and residents alike.Creative Adult Coloring: Country Life features forty-six outlines of stunning country and nature portraits, all gleaming with the promise of peace and serenity. These beautiful illustrations include classic country imagery such as barns, grazing pastures, tractors, and windmills—all for you to color and decorate. Some of the designs also incorporate country animal and plant life to give you the total country experience. Additionally, the pages of this book are perforated, allowing you to easily display your finished works.By breaking out the old colored pencils and adding your own creative color choices to these lovely country scenes, now you can experience this sense of tranquility wherever you are! Grab a copy of Creative Adult Coloring: Country Life—let your mind wander as free as the wind along the wide-open prairie.

A beautifully illustrated edition of the classic adventure tale!Venture into Sherwood Forest with Robin Hood and his band of rebel outlaws, as they fight against injustice and the evil plotting of Guy of Gisburn. In this captivating tale, Robin Hood must defy the law and face danger to battle corruption, guard the rights of the oppressed, and protect the woman he loves. This new telling combines elements of the many tales surrounding the legendary Robin Hood with modern storytelling. Lavishly illustrated throughout by award-winning artist Anne Yvonne Gilbert and presented in a beautiful jacketed format, this fine edition will appeal to lovers of the legend and newcomers to the story alike.

Dorothy and her canine pal Toto live a quiet life on a Kansas farm with Uncle Henry and Aunt Em. But one day, the little girl and her dog find themselves spirited away from the fields of Kansas, to the magical land of Oz! Dorothy and Toto meet many friends on the yellow-brick road to Emerald City, where she hopes to find a way home to Kansas-- but when she arrives, the city's mysterious ruler, the Wizard of Oz, is not what she expects! English language dub on all 52 episodes!

Make a fish out of onion skins, craft a beheaded alien cake, or create your own erupting volcano. Every project in The Grossology Handbook is tried and tested. The recipes and projects use simple, everyday materials and have clear step-by-step instructions to help you get the most of your gross-out experience. Smart “Fact Files” and “Think About It” boxes introduce fun facts and explain the educational value behind each experiment and activity. Freaky, fascinating, and fun! Included within are sections on: Slimy Science and Awesome Experiments Gruesome Grub and Disgusting Dishes Dinosaur Dishes and Fossil Food Astonishing Art and Recycled Garbage Mad Machines and Dotty Devices Cool Circuits and Wicked Wires Featured within are vibrant, full-color illustrations on every page. Get ready to get totally grossed out with this incredibly fun and entertaining book—it’s perfect for any kid!