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Before Carl Linnaeus began classifying organisms, before John James Audubon drew birds from the wild, before Charles Darwin proposed his theory of evolution, there lived a 13-year-old girl named Maria Merian who loved to draw bugs. With no formal training or university education, Maria Merian took on the role of artist, adventurer, and scientist in 17th-century Europe - a time when women were rarely allowed responsibilities outside the home, and unusual interests led to accusations of witchcraft.  

Lie back and let yourself be transported. These imaginative relaxation scripts will help you and your child relax, switch off from everyday worries, and learn the art of being still. Fly on a magic carpet or a Pegasus, sink into an enormous football shirt or bowl of soup, float on the ocean on a surfboard, or follow a red blood cell round your body. These adventures in relaxation can be used at the end of a yoga class, before bedtime, or any time when some calm is needed.

Jiji and her mother take Fida, their three-month-old German shepherd puppy, to his first veterinarian visit.

Una adaptación de la rima clásica, está vez situada en Perú y contada en español e inglés. María y su traviesa llama te robarán el corazón. An adaptation of the classic rhyme, this time set in Perú and told in Spanish and English. María and her mischievous llama will win your heart.

"Kocia mama" to pelna ciepla, humoru, ale i dramatycznych przygód opowiesc o energicznej, choc nieco zbyt "roztrzepanej" dziewczynce - "przyjaciólce wszelkiego stworzenia", która pragnie ocalic kocia rodzine przed grozaca jej zaglada. Kazdy, kto kocha zwierzeta, z pewnoscia od razu polubi sympatyczna, nico roztrzepana Zosie, nazywana przez wszytkich "kocia mama".

Si votre enfant aime les histoires sur des animaux de la jungle, ce livre s'adresse à lui. La réussite d'Anabelle l'encouragera à comprendre que non seulement les super-héros accomplissent des actions extraordinaires. À la fin de ce livre, les animaux se sentent heureux parce qu'ils ont fait preuve de générosité en aidant la grenouille.

In the story, Anabelle's actions will encourage her to understand that one does not have to be a superhero to perform extraordinary deeds. At the end of the story, after having helped Anabella, all the animals feel happy. The extraordinary thing is that they realize the source of their happiness is their own generosity.

If you’re a fluffy feline haberdasher named Barry with dreams of fame that reach beyond the stars, you’ve got to leave boring old North Platte sometime. Thankfully, NASA’s testing out just the thing...a new space-traveling goo. Barry’s mind-bending journey whips him into a parallel universe - where cats' ears are used to tell time. This works out well for young Barry - who’s “perfect” Earth-cat ears clearly point noon…a phenomenon never seen before on this alien planet.

Serie: Escribo esto para ti. Massimo y Maria Grazia son pareja en la vida real y en el trabajo literario. Les encanta escribir textos de ficción para personas de todas las edades....

Massimo e Maria Grazia sono una coppia nella vita e nella scrittura. Amano scrivere insieme storie fantastiche dedicate a lettori di tutte le età. Questa serie nasce dall’idea di trasformare in libri le favole e le fiabe che hanno inventato per i loro bambini. Questo volume, ricco di illustrazioni, racconta l` avventura di un pulcino che riesce a trasformare quello che prima sembrava un grande difetto nel suo punto di forza.

When Jack, a sweet golden retriever, loses his best friend Nemo, he feels an emptiness that nothing seems to fill. With his family’s help, Jack learns that he can keep Nemo’s memory alive in his heart. As time passes, Jack’s family brings home a new friend named Freddy, who shares Nemo’s gentle spirit and playful energy. Slowly, Jack opens his heart again, discovering that it’s okay to miss Nemo and love Freddy, too.

Waoma und das Weihnachtsrentier Samantha ist eine wunderschöne Weihnachtsgeschichte für Kinder und Junggebliebene. Waoma begibt sich mit dem Rentier Samantha auf eine Reise voller Abenteuer und Begegnungen. Ein Hörspiel voller Fantasie für Kinder.

LA HORMIGUITA AMIGABLE, es un hermoso y divertido cuento para bebes y niños, lleno de coloridas imágenes. El cual enseñará a sus hijos grandiosas lecciones, valores y principios fundamentales. Ayudando así a la formación del carácter, fortaleciendo el control del dominio propio. Les Instruye sobre la importancia de ser altruistas y ayudar a los demás. Este, inculcará a sus niños el beneficio de la perseverancia para el logro de los objetivos. Además, les animará a ser mejores personas cada día.

This is a book about honey bees, about the way they live and organize their colony. As a child, there were always beehives that my father was taking care of in our garden. I have learned to respect and admire these courageous and hard-working insects, the honey bees. I wrote this book for children from 8 to 12, and I hope they will find it entertaining. I also hope they will love and protect honey bees.

Come meet the gang! There's everyone from Alan the Ant to Zak the Zebra inside! This book is intended to help young children learn their A B C.... All the way to Z!