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Did the Romans Eat Chips?
Paul Mason
language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)Did the Ancient Romans eat chips? Who was the first queen to use a toilet? Have a city's streets ever been paved with gold? This book takes a fun look at history by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about history that readers will be sure to find captivating.
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Chinese Myths and Legends
Anita Ganeri
eBook (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)The Ancient Chinese lived thousands of years ago, but their myths are filled with characters, creatures, and stories that have fascinated people ever since. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of Chinese myths, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make Chinese myths and legends so compelling.
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The Emperor Penguin's New Clothes
Charlotte Guillain, Dawn Beacon
language (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2014)In Animal Fairy Tales, beautiful illustrations and simple text retell classic fairy tales with a twist: all the characters are animals! This book, a retelling of The Emperor's New Clothes, tells the story of an emperor penguin who thinks he has a new outfit that only he can see, but who ends up feeling rather cold and silly!
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Amazing Animal Survivors
John Townsend
language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)In Amazing Animal Survival readers learn about some animals' super survival skills! Simple, leveled text accompanies vivid images and engaging design to make these books a popular choice.
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Rabbits
Charlotte Guillain, Clare Elsom
eBook (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2014)Rabbits come in all shapes and sizes, from Continental Giants down to tiny dwarf rabbits. Join your rabbit guide for a trip through his family album. You'll meet all sorts of interesting breeds along the way, and find out a few family secrets as well!
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The Empty Pot
Charlotte Guillain, Steve Dorado
eBook (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2014)This book tells the story of the Empty Pot, a traditional Chinese folk tale. In it, the hero of the story learns that it is better to be honest than to cheat, and that honesty will bring real rewards.
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The Kitten Who Cried Dog
Charlotte Guillain, Dawn Beacon
eBook (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2014)In Animal Fairy Tales, beautiful illustrations and simple text retell classic fairy tales from a new perspective: all the characters are animals! This book tells the story of what happened when a very naughty kitten decided to start telling lies.
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Aliens & UFOS
Lori Hile, Chris King
eBook (Raintree, Nov. 1, 2014)More than any other strange phenomena, the existence of life on other planets has sparked the most discussion. Many have claimed to have seen strange spacecraft and some are absolutely sure they've been abducted by aliens. Is there any truth to these stories? Could life out there exist? Using the scientific method and other information, this book aims to find out!
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Charles Darwin
Nick Hunter
language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)This book traces the life of Charles Darwin, from his early childhood and education through his sources of inspiration and challenges faced, early successes, and the theories of evolution and natural selection for which he is best known. A timeline at the end of the book summarizes key milestones and achievements of Darwin's life.
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Computer Games Designer
Mark Featherstone
language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)People young and old love playing computer games, but what goes into making them? From simple games created by one person, to big blockbusters made by a huge team, there is an amazing range of games. Find out what’s involved in developing computer games, the tools and skills you need, and the difficulties of managing a complex process.
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Animal Athletics
Isabel Thomas
language (Raintree, Jan. 1, 2016)Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications, including mammals, reptiles and birds. This book looks at Athletics, pitting camel against ostrich in the marathon and salmon against froghopper in the high jump.
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Could I Sit on a Cloud?
Kay Barnham
language (Raintree, Dec. 21, 2015)Could I sit on a cloud? Could anyone live on the moon? Can I make my own rainbow? This book takes a fun look at science by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about science that readers will be sure to find captivating.