M. J. Cosson

Explores Easter traditions from around the world, including Easter eggs, the Easter bunny, food, and religious celebrations. Holidays are special times of celebration and tradition all over the world. People celebrate these holidays in a variety of fascinating ways. The World Traditions series explores the history and meaning of important holidays and shares many examples of how they are celebrated in different cultures. Each book features a representative...

Explains how salmon live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats salmon may face on their migration. This colorful series lets readers join the amazing migration journeys of some fascinating animal species. Each volume describes the purpose and route of the migration--and the challenges and dangers the animals face along the way. Migration maps help readers visualize where the animals travel, and clear narratives...

A tour through California's Death Valley National Park, (complete with maps, legends, and detailed captions and factoids) introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather, and attractions. Devil's Golf Course, Zabriskie Point, and Salt Creek are all discussed. America's national parks preserve some of our country's most unusual and beloved natural wonders. Our Visitor Guides give readers the opportunity to discover each park as if...

Explains how golden eagles live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats golden eagles may face on their migration. This colorful series lets readers join the amazing migration journeys of some fascinating animal species. Each volume describes the purpose and route of the migration--and the challenges and dangers the animals face along the way. Migration maps help readers visualize where the animals travel,...

Discusses why words matter and provides scenarios showing examples of what a person can say in a variety of situations. Everyday life can be hard sometimes. What do you do if your family is moving? How do you cope if your pet dies? How do you make new friends--and keep them? Each book in the Smart Kid's Guide to Everyday Life tackles a common issue in a warm and helpful way. Each book features friendly cartoons and age-appropriate advice, teaching...

Explores what it means to be sad and angry and provides advice for understanding, letting out, and controlling these feelings. Everyday life can be hard sometimes. What do you do if your family is moving? How do you cope if your pet dies? How do you make new friends--and keep them? Each book in the Smart Kid's Guide to Everyday Life tackles a common issue in a warm and helpful way. Each book features friendly cartoons and age-appropriate advice, teaching...

Retold in graphic novel form, Sherlock Holmes investigates the appearance of some strange drawings. Includes a section explaining Holmes's reasoning and the clues he used to solve the mystery.

Retold in graphic novel form, Sherlock Holmes investigates how an exquisite blue gem came to be in the throat of a Christmas goose. Includes a section explaining Holmes's reasoning and the clues he used to solve the mystery.

After a murder, lies run wild at the Abbey Grange. Will the truth be told? Scotland Yard calls in Holmes and Watson to investigate the murder of Sir Eustace Brackenstall. But the evidence doesn't match up with the witnesses' stories. Holmes knows foul play is afoot. Will he find the killer? Or is this one mystery too difficult to solve?