Simon James

This fun, absorbing book, packed with quirky bite-sized lists, quizzes and trivia, is an exploration of the Latin language, aiming to prove that it is as vibrant and relevant today as it was 2,500 years ago. It includes sections on Latin in the movies, US state mottoes and place names, and also some choice snippets from real Latin poetry from Catullus, Horace and Virgil, with evocative translations. It contains a fascinating section on the Roman emperors...

A young girl and her teacher correspond about the whale she has discovered in her pond.

A photo essay documenting ancient Rome and the people who lived there as revealed through the many artifacts they left behind, including shields, swords, tools, toys, cosmetics, and jewelry.

A child's enjoyment of a whale in the sea near his home ceases when the whale is suddenly never seen again. A final page emphasizes the necessity of preserving whales.

Arsene Wenger, the most successful manager in the history of Arsenal Club, hailed from a rural French town where football was a popular pastime. The magnanimous growth of a small-town boy to the manager of a leading English club is indeed a fabulous transformation one could ever crave for. Arsene Wenger's endurance, sacrifice, and passion made him the most sought-after manager in the soccer world. Le Professeur aka Arsene Wenger's life story reflects...

Leon and his imaginary friend Bob do everything together until a new boy moves in next door.

Introduces dogs who seem perfectly suited to their owners, while Mr. Scruff, a very large, older dog in need of a home, meets Jim, a small boy, who thinks that they are a perfect fit.

It's Clementine Brown's birthday, and Mr. and Mrs. Brown have given her a nurse's outfit and a first-aid kit -- just what she wanted! There is no shortage of emergencies that need her attention (and her liberal use of bandages): Mr. Brown's stubbed toe, Mrs. Brown's headache, even Wellington the dog's tender paw. But her brother, Tommy, is a different matter. Even though he keeps crashing into things, he insists that he doesn't need a nurse. Clementine...

As three duckling brothers cross forest and field to return to their mother, the older ones encourage the youngest by teaching him a game that earns him the name of Little One Step.

A musically gifted baby is invited to play the electric guitar at a star-studded rock concert.