Various Readers

Meet Alice. She's a dragon! She breathes fire as she flies overhead. She likes her humans crispy! But don't worry. Alice isn't real. She's one of the monsters you meet in stories. She just wants to tell you about dragons. Find out where dragons store their treasure. Learn about dragons' special powers. And meet different kinds of dragons from around the world. You'll have a sizzling good time with this monster buddy!

With "incantatory prose" that "sweeps over the reader like a dream" (Philadelphia Inquirer), Hoffman follows her celebrated bestseller The Probable Future with an evocative work that traces the lives of the various occupants of an old Massachusetts house over a span of two hundred years.In a rare and gorgeous departure, beloved novelist Alice Hoffman weaves a web of tales, all set in Blackbird House. This small farm on the outer reaches of Cape Cod...

One of George Bernard Shaw's best-known plays, Pygmalion is based on ancient Greek mythology. Pygmalion fell in love with one of his sculptures, which then came to life. The general idea of that myth was a popular subject for Victorian era British playwrights. Shaw's updated and revised version of this ancient Greek legend was first presented in England in 1914. Poking fun of the antiquated British class system, it introduces Henry Higgins, a professor...

Simple text and photographs describe how lettuce grows on the ground.

Nora Trier catches thieves. As a forensic accountant and partner in her downtown Minneapolis firm, she's unearthed millions in every corner of the world. She prides herself on her independence, the most essential currency of accounting, until her firm is hired by Strike. An anti-corporate, feminist athletic empire, Strike is owned by Logan Russo, a brash and legendary kickboxer, and her marketing genius husband, Gregg Abbott. They're about to host...

Trek along with Max as he explores the Earth's many ecosystems. Journeying to the desert, the tundra, even the depths of the sea, young readers will discover the world's many wonderful biomes. Download the free Capstone 4D app for an augmented reality experience that goes beyond the printed page. Videos, writing prompts, discussion questions, and hands-on activities make this updated edition come alive and keep your collection current.

"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy sugar and fat choices for children"--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy vegetable choices for children.="--Provided by publisher.

"Simple text and full-color photographs give an overview of a dairy-free diet"--

"Simple text and photos describe USDA's MyPlate tool and healthy dairy choices for children"--Provided by publisher.