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This engaging storybook presents a haunting, deeply moving fictionalized account of a formative time in the life of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, the teenage girl who wrote the Gothic masterpiece "Frankenstein." Full color.

Drawing on primary sources, a renowned authority investigates the events thatled up to the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945, and discusses the consequences that are still evident today. Photos.

Everything works in this book - the informative yet humorous writing, the not-too-scary illustrations, and a superb layout that employs multisized text and bright color backgrounds to great effect." - The Horn Book"SHAAAARRRKK!" That's probably the last word anyone wants to hear while swimming in the warm blue sea. But most sharks aren't at all what people expect. In fact, those who think all sharks are giant, man-eating killers are in for a s...

Simple, lyrical words and bright, acrylic doublepage pictures convey the astonishing facts about the loggerhead sea turtle. . . . A powerful nature story for a young audience." - BooklistFar, far out at sea lives one of the world's most mysterious creatures, the loggerhead turtle. For thirty years she swims the oceans, wandering thousands of miles as she searches for food. Then, one summer night, she lands on a beach to lay her eggs - the very...

This compilation of Books 1 and 2 of McDonald's beloved series is served with a brand-new short story just for this collection. Includes "Judy Moody" and "Judy Moody Gets Famous." Illustrations.