Alarmed by a prophecy that the world will end with the arrival of the year 1000, the students of Dragon Slayers' Academy get some advice from Zack, a boy who has traveled back from 1999.
Upon superstitious headmaster Mordred's orders, the returning students and new lasses of Dragon Slayers' Academy deck themselves in lucky charms on Friday the thirteenth, but luck may not help when a wicked dragon arrives seeking revenge.
In her diary for 1856, nine-year-old Margaret Cora Wells describes the long, dangerous journey she and her younger brother make from Missouri to Kansas, as well as the new life they find there. Simultaneous.
The Trojan War is over, but now Odysseus has to find his way home to Ithaca . . . and in typical fashion, he's angered Poseidon enough that the sea-god has decided to make his journey miserable (if not impossible). But Hades has a soft spot for the long-gone warrior, so even if he's sworn to Poseidon he won't help Odysseus directly, he might be able to pull a few strings . . .
Wiglaf and his friends Angus and Erica find themselves teamed with the obnoxious Bragwort to represent the Dragon Slayers' Academy in an unevenly matched contest at the All-Schools Brain-Power Tournament.
In Greek mythology, Medusa was a Gorgon a winged monster with snakes for hair. Anyone who looked at her was instantly turned to stone. But she wasn't born that way. Not even close. Athena was so jealous of Medusa's beauty that she cursed her. Zeus changed the story to make his son, Perseus, look good. Hades is here to set the record straight on Perseus, Medusa, and everything in between.
Can a train pullin’ half a mile of heavy-duty freight cars make it to Chicago ahead of a speedy little race car? Through the desert . . . Through the mountains . . . Through a blizzard . . . Vvvrrrrrrrrrrrrrrum! Chooka Chooka Chooka Chooka The race is on!
Wiglaf wins a contest that brings Sir Lancelot to the Dragon Slayers' Academy for a day, but when Wiglaf's friend Erica suspects that Lancelot is not who he claims to be, trouble ensues.
-A mother panda bear, elephant, leopard, and orangutan follow their rambunctious little ones through the jungle as they try to corral them for bedtime---
MY TRAVELS WITH CAPTS. LEWIS AND CLARK BY GEORGE SMITH Kate McMullan and Adrienne Yorinks "Delectable period details, surprising facts, and classic moments keep the story lively. An inspiring journey." – Publishers Weekly (starred review) This fictional journal tells the true story of sixteen–year–old George Shannon's adventures with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, through perilous rock–infested waters, bear attacks, Indian war parties, and a host of other thrilling events. Accompanied by Adrienne Yorinks's illustrations drawn as if sewn by George himself, this is an adventure not to be missed.
Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of ninth-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of peasants and rulers alike for two centuries. But the Vikings were more than just marine warriors and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers and mercenaries. With over sixty full colour maps, it follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia, of Viking mercenaries who served in the emperor's bodyguard at Constantinople, and Viking mariners who sailed beyond the edge of the known world to North America.
Discover how different animals go to sleep in this rhyming picture book from a veteran children's author! Follow along as three children learn about the bedtime routines of squirrels, parrots, dolphins, and many more. Meerkats sleep in a stack. Is that how these kids go to sleep? Or do they hibernate in snow all winter long like frogs? Or maybe they sleep the day away like skunks? No, that can't be right! By the book's conclusion, the kids have imitated all kinds of animals who are portrayed sleeping in their natural habitats, thanks to Sydney Hanson's charming illustrations. Readers will recognize the way the human child eventually goes to sleep--with stuffed animals, a bedtime story, and a kiss good night! A Bank Street Best Book of the Year "Punctuated with zaniness, McMullan's litany nevertheless offers a quiet, calming rhythm to help little ones nod off."--Kirkus "A bedtime book that will soothe and please children and caregivers."--SLJ "A nice pairing with Diane Muldrow's How Do Giraffes Take Naps?, Vin Vogel's Bedtime for Yeti, or Cari Best’s I’m Brave! I’m Strong! I’m Five!, particularly for little ones looking for comfort around sleeping in their own beds."--Booklist
The story about the handsome Greek god Cupid and how he met Psyche? Just another lie from that myth-o-maniac Zeus! The truth is, when Cupid met Psyche he was a gawky teen god with bad skin and braces. Psyche was so beautiful, Cupid was scared to even approach her. Instead, he and Zeus cooked up a plan to kidnap Psyche. Hades, King of the Underworld, is here to shine some light on what really happened.
The Dark Forest just doesn't seem like the best place for a class trip. But that's where Seetha the dragon hid her gold, so that's where Wiglaf and the other kids from D.S.A. have to go-even if it means entering the booby-trapped Cave of Doom!
Fluffy the class guinea pig must deal with the unwanted attention of two cats, a visit to the hair salon, and a trip to the airport when he goes home with Emma for spring break.
After accidentally killing a dragon, Wiglaf hopes his friends at Dragon Slayers' Academy will be able to help him prove himself a hero when he faces that dragon's mother, Seetha, the Beast from the East. Follow Wiglaf's adventures at Dragon Slayers' Academy as he discovers more about his past and what the future holds for him.
Learn about all of the animals that coexist in just one tree that a classroom planted in this fun, informative, cumulative picture book in the tradition of This is the House That Jack Built. A class plants a tree in the playground, and together, they watch it grow. There is no shortage of action to observe in its branches: a robin protecting her eggs from a squirrel and her kits, a lizard stalking a spider, and a hawk swirling around overhead. Within this tree is an entire ecosystem, all created by the class who planted it. Beloved children's book creator Kate McMullan has crafted a story that will encourage kids to cultivate a love of nature as they observe the world living inside their backyards.
Kate McMullan's popular series, Myth-O-Mania, is back in print! Get the real truth behind the most famous Greek myths straight from Hades, King of the Underworld. Find out if Zeus is really the god you think he is in these humorous and engaging parodies.
Hades, King of the Underworld, retells a familiar Greek myth about Zeus, insisting that Zeus became Ruler of the Universe only because he cheated at cards.
A biography of the African American woman who escaped from slavery, led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, aided Northern troops during the Civil War, and worked for women's suffrage.
After spending the summer at spooky Camp Dragononka, Wiglaf and his pals are back at DSA. They're no longer the youngest lads and lasses—now they're in Class II, and they are expected to show new students the ropes. Wiglaf not only has to put up with his wild and crazy little brother Dudwin, but also with his Class I "Little Buddy, who turns out to be a not-so-little troll! Wiglaf wants to be a good "Big Buddy" but it's not easy when the troll is always playing jokes on him. And what about the fire-breathing dragon that the troll swears is in the woods outside DSA? Is it really there? Or is this just another one of the troll's great big fibs?
Perfect for fans of Five Little Monkeys Jump in the Bath, this fun and educational picture book brings together adorable baby animals and bathtime. How do YOU take a bath? Does your mama comb your fur? Do you shake off all your dirt? Do you splash and flap and quack? Do the birdies peck your back? No! Follow elephants, pigs, monkeys, hippos, and more in this charming rhyming picture book from veteran author Kate McMullan. How does a pig take a bath? It sinks in the mud! What about a chicken? It thrashes about in dust! And a cat? Why, it licks itself clean, of course! Sydney Hanson's adorable illustrations toggle neatly between animals in nature grooming themselves and humorous depictions of children attempting the animals' bathing tactics. By the end of the book, the child finally makes his way to the bathtub, no mud baths or lick baths about it!
Wiglaf faces the double embarrassment of having his wacky parents visit Dragon Slayers' Academy on Parents Day and starring in the school play as the brave but small knight, Sir Tinybottom.
When winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart! Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way! All winter, the days grow a little bit longer, The nights grow a little bit shorter, until the day becomes exactly as long as the night. On that day we say... HAPPY SPRINGTIME! This bright, bouncy, and deliriously colorful picture book is an ode to the joys of spring, encouraging everyone who waits out the slow lengthening of days through the end of winter. From earmuffed crossing guards to sweater wearing dogs, from painters of flowers to planters of seeds, Happy Springtime! celebrates the burst of life following the thaw of winter. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree Kate McMullan's jubilant love-letter to this exciting time of year is the perfect book to bring in the season of birth and renewal, especially when accompanied by the riotous watercolor illustrations of Sujean Rim.
In the first story, Wiglaf is off to Dragon Slayers' Academy and in for a first day of school he will never forget. The second story tells about Wiglaf facing Seetha, the Beast of the East, to prove himself a hero.
While in Ireland, Fluffy meets up with a tricky leprechaun who takes him on a wild search for a pot of gold, but when the gold isnÆt found, Fluffy discovers that the luck of St. PatrickÆs Day hasnÆt let him down when he comes across something even more special. Original.
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