he mission that started it all---now in a graphic novel format! The first in the # 1 New York Times bestselling Alex Rider series, Stormbreaker, in a brand-new format, with bold, edgy, manga-like illustrations that bring Alex Rider to life in a way not seen before. For existing fans of the series, this graphic novel will be a must-have; for those yet to discover Stormbreaker, this will be the perfect introduction. They told him his uncle died in an accident. He wasn't wearing his seatbelt, they said. But when fourteen-year-old Alex finds his uncle's windshield riddled with bullet holes, he knows it was no accident. What he doesn't know yet is that his uncle was killed while on a top-secret mission. But he is about to, and once he does, there is no turning back. Finding himself in the middle of terrorists, Alex must outsmart the people who want him dead. The government has given him the technology, but only he can provide the courage. Should he fail, every child in England will be murdered in cold blood.
Barnacle is stuck on the underside of a pier, wishing he had something to do. Every day is exactly the same. The tide comes in and Barnacle gets wet. The tide goes out and Barnacle dries off. Boring! Barnacle wants something EXCITING to happen. Then a colorful fish swims by. Barnacle bets the fish doesn't have a boring life. In the end, it turns out exciting isn't always better. . . This picture book is an irreverent and playful answer to any child's declaration of boredom!
Join Woody and his pals on a story telling adventure with Tell Tale Toy Story. Create your own tale using your imagination with a variety of illustrated cards to help guide you build your adventure. Your storyteller will have four ways to play but the story possibilities are endless. Includes 50 cards for endless story options.
The survivors have made it out of the jungle, but they may be sorry they ever left when they stumble upon a whole new ecosystem, populated with entirely new threats. And the greatest threat of all may come from within. Because one of the kids is changing... The seven-book series begun by #1 New York Times bestseller Scott Westerfeld only gets bigger and bolder under the frenzied imagination of bestselling, critically acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen!
Albert Einstein, a theoretical physicist, developed the theory of relativity and is popularly known today for his mass-energy equivalence formula E=mc^2. In 1921, he received the Nobel Prize in Physics for his contributions to theoretical physics, particularly for discoveries and research that proved pivotal for quantum theory.
Abraham Lincoln, an American politician and lawyer, is best known for serving as the 16th president of the United States and leading the country through the bloody and controversial Civil War. Some of his most celebrated and lasting contributions include the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 and pushing the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution through Congress, permanently outlawing slavery, before his assassination in 1865.
Make paper costumes and dresses from sheets of colored paper and tape! Easy to make and fun to do! Create your very own Disney Princess gowns with sheets of beautiful patterned paper and tape. Instructions for each dress are sized for a 4- to 6-year-old child. Also included are four matching paper dresses for a 9" doll! This hardcover book includes simple instructions and enough tear-out patterned paper needed to make Ariel's dress, plus instructions to make Cinderella's, Rapunzel's, and Belle's dresses. Also includes stickers and stencils to personalize each creation. As kids dress up like a princess, they will also practice real-life skills, such as measuring, reading, and following instructions.
This hardcover picture book with detailed artwork shows the interiors of the Disney princesses' amazing castles! Join Ariel from The Little Mermaid, Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine from Aladdin, Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, Rapunzel from Tangled, Snow White, Merida from Brave, and Mulan for a never-before-seen look at their incredible castles. Girls and boys ages 4 to 8 will spend hours and hours enjoying this oversized hardcover book featuring beautiful, detailed artwork as well as foldout pages that offer in-depth peeks inside several castles. This is the perfect holiday gift for Disney Princess fans and collectors alike! Disney's Dream Big, Princess campaign focuses on the amazing stories and leadership qualities of each Disney Princess and shows how they relate to today's girls.
