Books published by publisher StarWalk Kids Media

Nothing, it seems, can harm the valiant Lancelot. The most brilliant warrior to join the Knights of the Round Table, he vanquishes beasts and villains at every turn. But Lancelot's own pride and conflicts of loyalty threaten to destroy the hero, whose passion and instincts are the source of his greatest strength and gravest danger. In this fourth volume of the Tales of King Arthur picture-book series, Hudson Talbott's dramatic vision sends readers on an unforgettable adventure.

This engaging photo essay offers a lively view of the day-to-day life and behavior of this magnificent red ape, both in captivity and in the wild. It also examines the unique physical characteristics that have helped the orang adapt to its treetop existence. Filled with forty endearing photographs, Orangutan is a delightful introduction to this nimble inhabitant of the tropical rainforests.

When a baby sister comes along, it seems she is just too little for anything! Will she ever be big enough to play? To whisper secrets? To eat kimchee? Will she always lie there? Scream for no reason? Be so helpless and little? When a baby sister is just TOO LITTLE to do anything, what's her big sister to do but wait and wait and WAIT . . . and dream about what's to come. Includes afternote about the history of kimchee in Korean culture.

Elephants have lived on Earth for million of years. Yet due to illegal hunting and the destruction of their natural habitat, today they are among the most endangered of species. This informative photo essay follows this intelligent giant's day-to-day life and behavior, both in captivity and in the wild. With forty striking full-color photographs, Elephant offers youngsters a fascinating view of this largest of all land animals.

The time was the twelfth century. The armies of the First Crusade were led by the great warrior Richard the Lionhearted against the wise, chivalrous leader Saladin. This book is more than the other side of a familiar Western story, the Crusades. It is the tale of an extraordinary man, Saladin, remarkable for his generous and chivalrous ways, a warrior who longed for peace.

One day, Ruby Rubenstein, the owner of a fruit-and-vegetable store on Delano Street, is too sick to come into work, and it is up to his capable assistant, Sun Ho, to take his place.Ruby Rubenstein isn't just a produce man, he's an artist. "I take care" is his motto, and he's passionate about his work, pouring his soul into the eye-catching designs that make his market display a standout on Delano Street. But whether he wants to admit it or not, Ruby's getting on in years, and when he falls ill one day, it's a young admirer and his family who save the day. Ruby's reluctance to retire is offset by his pleasure at leaving his shop in good hands, those of Sun Ho, a budding fruit and vegetable man who proves that he also "takes care." There's a sweet sense of continuity in Schotter's ( Bunny's Night Out ) simple tale, with old-style European immigrants passing the torch, as it were, to the new wave of immigrants, in this case an Asian family. Winter ( Come Out to Play ; Diego ) is an inspired choice as illustrator--she has a field day with the sleek shapes and rich colors of Ruby's produce, and the results look luscious enough to eat. As irresistible as a ripe peach.—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

A fascinating view of the day-to day life of this distinctive monkey, both in captivity and in the wild, Monkey examines the physical characteristics and social behaviors that all monkeys share, as well as those that are unique to the mangabeys. Illustrated with forty lively, full-color photographs, Monkey is a delightful introduction to this nimble inhabitant of the African rainforest.

The rhino's horns are so highly prized in many countries that poachers continue to kill rhinos even though it is against the law. Illegal hunting and the destruction of their habitat have left all five species of rhinos in serious danger of becoming extinct. Fillled with forty captivating full-color photographs, this engaging photo essay introduces youngsters to the day-to-day life and habits of these fascinating animals, both in captivity and in the wild.