How big were dinosaurs and what did they eat? Which were friendly and which were scary? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to dinosaurs, featuring easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.
How do horses live in the wild? What kind of pony lives near the North Pole? Why do horses wear shoes? In this text you will find the answers and learn lots more fascinating things about horses and ponies.
"Which fish can breathe on land? Why do some crabs have to live in other animal's shells? In this book you can find lots of fascinating facts about the seashore and the creatures that live there."--B.cover.
The first edition of Business Statistics: Communicating with Numbers provides a unique, innovative, and engaging learning experience for students studying Business Statistics. It is an intellectually stimulating, practical, and visually attractive textbook, from which students can learn and instructors can teach. Throughout the book, the authors have presented the material in an accessible way by using timely business applications to which students can relate. Although the text is application-oriented, it is also mathematically sound and uses notation that is generally accepted for the topic being covered. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.
If you’ve ever made your own clothes, you know how empowering it can be. That awesome skirt in a fabric you adore. The blouse that fits perfectly. The one-of-a-kind dress you just knew would look cuter with a few extra details at the neck and hem. All made by you. Creating fashionable, custom-fitted clothing is often much easier than you think, and in their first book, BurdaStyle—the largest community of aspiring fashion designers and style-savvy sewers—will show you how. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials, five adaptable sewing patterns for a skirt, blouse, dress, coat, and bag, and fifteen step-by-step sewing projects, this book gives you the basic building blocks to begin sewing and the tools you need to move beyond the basics to designing and customizing your own wardrobe. If you’ve never threaded a needle before, you’ll find essential information on setting up a studio, using your sewing machine and other tools, working with patterns, and getting the perfect fit. For experienced sewers, the book offer tips and tricks for mastering techniques, as well as tons of design inspiration from seventy-eight BurdaStyle members from all over the world. With its unique blend of fashion, creativity, and expert know-how, The BurdaStyle Sewing Handbook is the ultimate guide to sewing with style.
A lively re-telling of the Greek myth, in which Pegasus, the flying horse, helps hero Bellerophon to defeat a fire-breathing monster. Age: 5+ A new title in Young Reading Series One. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme, Series One has short stories that are full of excitement, aimed at children who are starting to read on their own. Age: 5+
Retells the adventures in the northern wilderness of a dog who is part wolf and how he comes to make his peace with man.
This book offers an in-depth critical analysis of the fiction by the acclaimed author known for "Birds of America." It explores the themes, narrative techniques, and character development present in the author's works, providing insights into their literary significance and impact. The critical approach aims to enhance understanding of the author's contributions to contemporary literature, making it a valuable resource for readers and scholars alike.
This title is aimed at children beginning to read. The story tells how a poor fisherman goes fishing but catches an old bottle instead of a fish. When he opens the bottle, he accidentally releases a big, bad genie.
When their father finds out they've been sneaking off at night to go dancing, he's furious. "Dancing is banned!" he declares. But what will stop them? Ages: 7+
