The Middle Ages were a period of tremendous cultural and scientific advancement in the Islamic Empire—ideas and inventions that shaped our world. Did you know that: • The numbers you use every day (Arabic numerals!) are a Muslim invention? • The marching band you hear at football games has its roots in the Middle East? • You are drinking orange juice at breakfast today thanks to Islamic farming innovations? • The modern city's skyline was made possible by Islamic architecture? The Muslim world has often been a bridge between East and West, but many of Islam's crucial innovations are hidden within the folds of history. In this important book, Bryn Barnard uses short, engaging text and gorgeous full-color artwork to bring Islam's contributions gloriously to life. Chockful of information and pictures, and eminently browsable, The Genius of Islam is the definitive guide to a fascinating topic.
'In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines...' Something is not right with little Madeline. Her friends are sad when she goes to hospital to have her appendix removed. But they cheer up when they see her impressive scar! The small but feisty heroine, Madeline, and her charming Parisian world have been loved by children and adults alike for seventy years.
ركبت الجروة المرحة ريكسي و سيداها الصغيران نوار و لين القارب بغية صيد السمك فعاشو مغامرة مشوقة
The story may be familiar, but the cast of characters will surprise you. Set in New York City in the 1920s, this Snow White is a beautiful flapper, protected by seven jazzmen. Her wicked stepmother is the Queen of the Underworld, and Prince Charming, a reporter for the New York Mirror. Breezy text complements splashy art deco illustrations.
Leah asks Shimmer and Shine for a haunted house on Halloween—and gets a spook-tacular surprise when a real monster shows up! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this full-color Big Golden Book based on Nickelodeon’s Shimmer and Shine. Boom, Zahramay! Join the madcap magical adventures of genie-in-training twin sisters, Shimmer and Shine, as they grant wishes for their best human friend, Leah, and show preschoolers that things are always better when you work together.
How would you get rid of a murder weapon without causing suspicion? Where would you hide a diamond where no one else would think of looking? What if you found out that the tattoo on your back was worth over a million dollars? You will discover that just about anything is possible in a Roald Dahl story, and here are eleven of his very best.
Best friends and blood sisters for life, Melonee Reid and Fiona White have one goal in life-to get rich and live comfortably-but growing up in the inner city of Los Angeles isn't helping them obtain that goal. That is, until Fiona comes up with a plan to marry for money and murder for even more.The girls seek out older, established, wealthy bachelors, drawing them into a web of deception with their good looks, sexy bodies, and loving personalities. Once their last names are changed and the ink is dry on the insurance policies, the clique executes their plan to have the new husbands die "e;accidental"e; deaths, leaving their fortunes to the widowed wives.Their little marry-for-money scam works for years, until things take a drastic turn and one friend's connection to the new mark has her questioning her role in the Black Widow Clique. The other friend still wants to carry out the murderous plan to get a hold of a multimillion-dollar insurance policy. Friendship will be tested, lies will be told, and loyalty will come into play when one black widow decides that their cozy web of deception, love, and money isn't big enough for two anymore.
Two-time Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon celebrate the love we feel for our children in this touching, multi-generational story about the lasting power of family. Simple words and colorful paintings tell the warm, engaging story of new parents who buy a rocking chair when they are expecting a baby. Bright, sunny illustrations show the precious intimacy between parents and their children; the new mother glows with affection, and the new father reads aloud to their young son.
The 8x8 storybook space now includes the strongest children's brand in the market! Hidden Pictures® puzzles and other activities are integrated with simple stories featuring charming characters in this new series. Kids will follow Fox and his woodland friends in this heart-warming story of adventure and friendship while doing mazes, Hidden Pictures® puzzles, matching, drawing prompts and other activities that include the added feature of more than 50 reusable stickers. The mix of stories and puzzles is the perfect blend for an interactive storybook experience that will keep kids entertained and engaged.
