"Dive through sunlit shallows into dark, mysterious depths and discover the wonders of the world's oceans. Meet bizarre-looking fish, see how an octopus moves, explore shipwrechs, and find out how people use and protect the oceans."--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Charlie Laird is desperate for a good night's sleep - or even just a nap. Ever since he moved into his stepmother's mysterious purple mansion, Charlie's life has become a living nightmare. A terrifying witch haunts every second of his sleep and now the dread that fills his dreams is creeping into the waking world. As President Fear and his fellow Nightmares feed off the unease that is spreading rapidly across the town, the Nightmare...

Presents fun facts about all kinds of birds, from penguins to chicks to bald eagles. Includes glossary. --

Describes how the Winter Olympics started, how they are organized, star performers, and what can be expected at the 2014 games in Sochi, Russia.

"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...

"Engaging images accompany information about the Chevrolet Corvette Z06. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"Find our about the rocks beneath your feet and te minerals they contain. Discover how they are used--from the graphite in pencils, to precious metals and gems. Learn the secrets of ancient fossils and how new rocks are made."--Back cover "Unearth a treasure trove of geological knowledge with this in-depth guide to over 500 rocks and minerals"--

"Engaging images accompany information about the Aston Martin DB9. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"Engaging images accompany information about the Chevrolet Camaro Z28. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

"We shall all, in the end, be led to where we belong. We shall all, in the end, find our way home. In a time of war, a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Gentle Brother Edik finds the girl, Beatryce, curled in a stall, wracked with fever, coated in dirt and blood, and holding fast to the ear of Answelica the goat. As the monk nurses Beatryce to health, he uncovers her dangerous secret, one that imperils...