"The Tortoise and the Hare. The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The Fox and the Crow. Each of Aesop's stories has a lesson to tell, but Aesop's life story is perhaps the most inspiring tale of them all. Gracefully revealing the genesis of his tales, this story of Aesop shows how fables not only liberated him from captivity but spread wisdom over a millennium. This is the only children's book biography about him. Includes thirteen illustrated fables: The Lion...

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of foxes, the widespread members of the dog family. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how foxes can outsmart other animals"--Provided by publisher.

With straightforward advice and a plethora of up-to-date recommendations, the authors provide step-by-step information on everything aspiring children's book authors needs to know.

An illustrated collection of poems by an outstanding nineteenth-century American poet whose works were published posthumously.

Learn all about how bees make honey with colorful pictures and leveled text.

An account of the climbing of Mt Everst in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary, in simple text with colourful photographs. Includes teaching notes.

Some races are just for fun, but there have been some important races. Who won the race to reach the South Pole? Who was first to climb to the top of the world's highest mountain? Russia was the first country to send a man into Space, but who was first to reach the Moon?