illustrated works

"Discover how lizards rapidly adapt to life in the Caribbean islands, allowing scientists to study Charles Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection in real time."--Provided by publisher.

During his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry Potter must confront the upcoming O.W.L. exams, a terrible new teacher, prophetic dreams, and the ever present threat of the Dark Lord Voldemort.

"Full-page hand-drawn illustrations of the world's endangered species accompany taxonomy, maps, and descriptions"--OCLC.

Full-page hand-drawn illustrations of forty-one extinct creatures accompany taxonomy, maps, and descriptions.

Who is Darth Vader? How does he become a Sith? Why does he wear a mask? Perfect for children who are new to Star Wars and also for young fans of the movies, this exciting guide will answer these questions and many more and teach children fun facts about Sith Lord Darth Vader - including his amazing battles with rebels and Jedi heroes Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker! Follow Vader's journey from Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker to the dark side of the Force alongside Darth Sidious. Discover what Force tricks Vader uses, who he works for, which lightsaber he uses, and what planet his secret base is on. Featuring a simple Q&A format and exciting images, DK's Star Wars Meet the Villains- Darth Vader is a fun, welcoming introduction to the infamous Sith Lord as children follow his adventures in a galaxy far, far away. With colourful movie stills from the original trilogy, prequels and the latest sequels, DK's book allows children to explore Darth Vader's villainous world.

Fox enjoys quiet boat rides and watching the sunrise, but Chick is noisy and hyperactive and frequently disrupts their adventures--nevertheless they remain friends and enjoy their time together.

"Her story begins many, many years ago when her brother was torn away from her as a child. Raised alone by a witch of the woods, Kristt?rn's powers of magic grew, as did her temper. Determined to find her long lost twin, she set out on a perilous journey across oceans to find him. But what she found instead was a deep-seated fear of her powers and a confrontation that would leave the fate of Christmas hanging in the balance"--OCLC.

"A visual guide to space and the Universe for complete beginners to astronomy. The book starts with an explanation of our view of the Universe from Earth, then takes a tour of the Solar System, the stars and galaxies, and the furthest reaches of space. The last chapter looks at the technology we use to explore the Universe, from the International Space Station to Mars rovers and the new and revolutionary reusable rockets"--Adapted from OCLC.

"Mal, Evie, Dizzy, Celia, and even Uma have a special bond. After all, friendships are like family when your parents are wicked. Through the magic of friendship, these Isle of the Lost Ladies have shown the girls of Auradon, like Jane, what it means to be a loyal and true. Follow their poignant and funny stories in this friendship anthology that prove love, trust, and support often comes from the person you'd least expect--even a villain"--OCLC.