Brenda Williams Bücher

Do you know where elephants live? Or where a koala makes its home? Travel around the world and meet all sorts of creatures in their natural habitats. Children will love to search for the spider hidden on every spread!

Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Oskar Schindler, Raoul Wallenberg and Hannah Senesh, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...

Germany, led by Adolf Hitler, has invaded Poland. But from the depths of despair rose some very courageous, selfless individuals, such as Sophie Scholl, Violette Szabo and Raymond Aubrac, who risked their lives for the sakes of others in need, often for no gain and with no recognition. Here are some of their incredible stories...

In this retelling of the Andersen tale, which also introduces the numbers one to ten and basic addition and subtraction, a queen uses nine golden peas to tell whether each of the girls her three sons hope to marry is a true princess.

Part of the "History of Britain" series, this is an account of Britain in the time of the Saxons and Vikings, including sections on the invasion and colonization of Britain by the two peoples, the re-establishment of Christianity, law reform, art and learning, the Norman invasion that ended the era, and other topics. The text is accompanied by a timechart, a who's who, a glossary and a list of sites to visit.

Part of The Pitkin History of Britain series, this full-color large-format publication highlights the key points in the lives of all of Britain’s monarchs—from Alfred the Great who reigned in the 9th century to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Family trees demonstrate the lines of succession and special features detail many of the pivotal events that take took place during the reign of the sovereigns.