Paul de Kruif, an American microbiologist and author, was most well-known for writing this classic bestseller, Microbe Hunters. His accounts of fourteen microbe hunting scientists are enlighteni...więcej »
A tiny squirrel is found abandoned and close to death on a distant beach. Adopted and raised in a welcoming colony of animals, Urchin has no idea of his powerful destiny or his mysterious origin...więcej »
The wind was screaming around their house, banging at the shutters and threatening the roof, when the Van Rossem family went to bed. They were accusto...więcej »
This 1950s classic makes a wonderful read-aloud for the entire family. It's the only authorized edition which supports the author, Edward Ormondroyd. Included is a Foreword he wrote in 2000 for ...więcej »
As the inhabitants of the island of Mistmantle prepare for the coronation of Crispin the squirrel, robes are stitched, cakes are baked, wine is brough...więcej »
Our first reaction to the Spider may be one of revulsion or fear?. To many of us, she is a distasteful creature destined to be crushed underfoot. But ...więcej »
Eleven-year-old Michel knows his grand'maman is the best in all France.?And she deserves a donkey just like everyone else. A donkey would be a great help carrying loads of wood and kindling, fru...więcej »
When Nicky and his mom buy an old New England house to turn into a tearoom, they are startled to find they must share the house with its resident troublemaker, Old Black Witch. "Boo! Scat, and R...więcej »
As he watches his homeland of Hungary being taken over and run by invaders from Nazi Germany, young Prince Michael of Chestry strives to retain his id...więcej »
With the wise guidance of King Crispin, the animals of Mistmantle have enjoyed a long period of peace and prosperity since the violent Raven War.więcej »
Meet Jill and Craig, two children who mysteriously shrink and are taken prisoner by an ant colony.Down beneath the ground they are herded, to the city under the back steps and ...więcej »