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Gerry Bailey

    Julius Caesar's Sandals
    Pressing Down: The Lever
    Parasaurolophus
    Sabre-Tooth Tiger
    Shakespeare's Quill
    Mozart's Wig
    • The discovery of Mozart's wig in a bustling market sparks excitement for siblings Digby and Hannah, leading to a captivating exploration of the legendary composer’s life. Through Mr. Rummage's storytelling, readers are introduced to Mozart's remarkable achievements and childhood as a musical prodigy, all woven into a fictional narrative. The book blends factual biography with imaginative elements, encouraging young readers to engage through drama and dressing-up, making history come alive in a modern context.

      Mozart's Wig
    • Shakespeare's Quill

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Set against the vibrant backdrop of a bustling street market, the narrative weaves together the factual biography of William Shakespeare with a fictional storyline. Local merchants serve as storytellers, bringing to life the complexities and nuances of Shakespeare's life and works, blending historical accuracy with imaginative elements to create a unique portrayal of the iconic playwright.

      Shakespeare's Quill
    • Set over 10,000 years ago, the narrative centers on the formidable Sabre-Tooth Tiger, distinct from modern felines. Its most striking features are the elongated, curved canine teeth that resemble sabres, which it employs to hunt and pierce the flesh of its prey. As a fierce predator, the book explores its life and survival in a prehistoric landscape, highlighting the unique adaptations that made it a dominant force in its environment.

      Sabre-Tooth Tiger
    • Parasaurolophus

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Set during the Cretaceous period, the narrative follows Parasaurolophus, a hadrosaur known for its distinctive flat beak and striking long crest. This unique crest, which swept back over its head, was likely used to produce deep honking sounds, adding a fascinating aspect to its behavior and communication. The book explores the life of this dinosaur, providing insights into its environment and the characteristics that set it apart from other species of its time.

      Parasaurolophus
    • Pressing Down: The Lever

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The narrative follows characters RobbO and RobbEE as they discover the versatile applications of levers. Through engaging examples, they illustrate how levers can be constructed in three distinct forms to accomplish various tasks, including lifting, separating, and opening objects. The book emphasizes the practical benefits and functions of levers in everyday scenarios.

      Pressing Down: The Lever
    • The narrative intertwines the life of Julius Caesar with the adventures of siblings Digby and Hannah, who discover his sandals at an antique market. This book presents a factual biography within a fictional framework, bringing Caesar's historical significance into a contemporary context. It invites readers to engage with the story through drama and dressing-up, making history accessible and entertaining for a younger audience.

      Julius Caesar's Sandals
    • The gripping survival story follows Joe as he navigates the harsh conditions of a scorching desert in search of water. Along his perilous journey, he encounters a desert tribe, adding layers of intrigue and cultural interaction to his struggle for survival. Readers will be captivated by Joe's resilience and the challenges he faces in this unforgiving landscape.

      Dry in the Desert
    • Through engaging stories and humorous illustrations, Leo introduces his cat Pallas to the concept of squares within their Stone Age setting. The narrative combines geometry lessons with entertaining anecdotes, demonstrating how lines and angles create squares that serve various functions. Accompanying information boxes delve into real-world applications of squares, bridging math concepts with everyday life in both nature and design.

      Stone Age Geometry: Squares
    • The narrative intertwines the factual biography of Martin Luther King Jr. with a fictional storyline set in a bustling street market, where local merchants share their perspectives. This unique blend highlights the impact of King's activism while exploring the vibrant community surrounding him, offering readers a fresh lens on his life and legacy.

      Martin Luther King Jr.'s Microphone
    • Woolly Mammoth

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Focusing on the Woolly Mammoth's adaptations, the narrative explores how its long outer hair and inner wool enabled survival in harsh Ice Age climates. The massive creature, weighing up to six-and-a-half tons and standing ten feet tall, utilized its curved tusks for foraging beneath snow and defending itself from predators. This account highlights the unique physical characteristics and behaviors that allowed the Woolly Mammoth to thrive in its frigid environment.

      Woolly Mammoth