Als Kind steht Christoph Kolumbus in seiner Heimatstadt Genua oft am Kai und sieht mit sehnsuchtsvollen Blicken den Schiffen beim Auslaufen zu. Der Sohn eines einfachen Wollwebers fühlt sich schon früh zur Seefahrt berufen. Doch nicht nur der Handel und die Aussicht auf Wohlstand reizen ihn: Es ist das Unbekannte, das eine geradezu magische Anziehungskraft auf ihn ausübt. Das 15. Jahrhundert giert nach Gold und Gewürzen. Die Herrscherhäuser sind unersättlicher, die Händler reicher denn je, die Seefahrer entschlossener. Und nachdem Konstantinopel an die Türken gefallen ist, muss ein anderer Weg, ein Seeweg ins östliche Asien gefunden werden, das damals pauschal 'Indien' heißt. Vasco da Gama umrundet als Erster Afrika, doch dieser Seeweg nach Indien ist lang und voller Gefahren. Deshalb versucht Kolumbus, auf dem Westweg nach Indien zu gelangen - und entdeckt dabei Amerika. Spannend und lebendig schildert Kirsten John das Leben des vielleicht berühmtesten Entdeckers aller Zeiten.
A book for kids up to six years old.
Do your kids love having new toys? Do they get upset if they lose them?
A Kite Chase for Myrtle tells a tale about Myrtle the Monster's adventure with her new kite.
When Myrtle gets a fright and her kite blows away in the wind, she chases after her new toy and recruits all her friends as she runs past them. Myrtle learns to value her friends and not to judge someone for what they seem, rather than what they are on the inside.
A Kite Chase for Myrtle provides a fun and interesting story for kids of all ages and is told through rhyming verse.
The Myrtle the Monster series is ideal for enjoyable bed-time stories, preschoolers, and children learning to read.
When Rappy the Raptor’s class goes to the library, it’s all Rappy can do not to be noisy. Can he keep his rapping quiet, or will he start a book riot? When students are finding the library a bore, quick-thinking Rappy uses his rhyming skills to save the day!
Beginning readings will love to rap along as Rappy learns what a fun place the library can be. This rhyming Level Two I Can Read is perfect for beginning and developing readers.
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Top dog Duke and his busy crew of construction worker dogs have a big day ahead of them as they race to repair a road. With miles of new road to lay, the crew gets to work using equipment like bulldozers, steamrollers, and paving trucks. But what happens when a rocky hill blocks the way? Time to bring in the demolition crew!
Beginning readers will love this I Can Read adventure starring a doggy construction crew! The text has been gently adapted from James Horvath’s picture book of the same title.
Work, Dogs, Work is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Paddington and Mr. Gruber enjoy a day off from their duties as they set out to explore London with Jonathan and Judy. Each turn brings a new discovery, and Paddington’s nose for adventure leads to the greatest surprise of all.
Michael Bond’s classic character will delight beginning readers with his curious nature and nose for adventure.
Paddington’s Day Off is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
It's bedtime. Gabriel's Mommy and Daddy are hoping for a good night's sleep. But Gabriel has other plans
In this humorously read Read-Along for ages 2 and up, Gabriel keeps his mom and dad awake week in and week out. He wakes up and moves beds to sleep in their bed in the middle of every night. His exhausted parents finally hit upon a plan they think will work, but it is Gabriel's own developing understanding that will save the day.
This is the story of how Gabriel decides to stay asleep in his own bed for the whole night.
If you do not own a physical copy of this book, consider purchasing the Good Night's Sleep (Audio Book) instead.
The Ted Bears have a lot to do before the Autumn Party with the woodland folk. First they must find 5 pine cones. Count with the Ted Bear family and help them to get everything on the list before the party begins! Narrated by the beautiful voice of Brenda Markwell, this fun, educational and enchanting adventure with have the children captivated from start to finish.
What better way for your children to get to grips with numbers than with the brilliant Stephen Fry! Featuring Chris Emmett and Mark Angus, this vocal performance will have your child effortlessly learning their tables and laughing their heads of at the same time.
Stephen Fry is a comedian, actor, writer, and presenter. His acting roles include a Golden Globe Award-nominated lead performance in the film Wilde, Melchett in the Blackadder, a recurring role on the crime series Bones, and as Gordon Deitrich in V for Vendetta, among others. He has also written and presented numerous documentaries, and was also the long-time host of the BBC television series QI.
Fancy Nancy’s little sister, JoJo, stars in her My First I Can Read debut!
From bestselling author Jane O’Connor comes JoJo, Fancy Nancy’s little sister. JoJo adores making messes, but when her pillow fight gets too messy, Daddy is unhappy. After everything is cleaned up, JoJo thinks of the perfect gift for Daddy…it’s the best mess of all!
Beginning readers will love joining JoJo in this My First I Can Read adventure—the perfect stepping stone to the Level 1 Fancy Nancy readers.
Fancy Nancy’s little sister, JoJo, stars in her My First I Can Read debut!
From bestselling author Jane O’Connor comes JoJo, Fancy Nancy’s little sister. JoJo wants to do magic. She has both her magic wand and her magic cape ready to go. But how can she make flowers appear? Doing magic may not be as easy as she thought!
Beginning readers will be delighted by JoJo’s can-do attitude in this My First I Can Read adventure—the perfect stepping stone to the Level 1 Fancy Nancy readers.
It's bedtime. Gabriel's Mommy and Daddy are hoping for a good night's sleep. But Gabriel has other plans
In this humorously read Audio Book for ages 2 and up, Gabriel keeps his mom and dad awake week in and week out. He wakes up and moves beds to sleep in their bed in the middle of every night. His exhausted parents finally hit upon a plan they think will work, but it is Gabriel's own developing understanding that will save the day.
This is the story of how Gabriel decides to stay asleep in his own bed for the whole night.
If you own a physical copy of this book, consider purchasing the Good Night's Sleep Read-Along, so that your child can read along with the book.
