Mary Hoffman

"Think of the future. Can you imagine our planet as beautiful as it used to be? You could be the one to help make it beautiful again, with the things you do and the ideas you have. Your planet needs YOU!" From a simple introduction to our home in Space, the authors explain what we need for life on Earth, and show the importance of the rainforests and the oceans; they stress the need to look after our planet and show how some of the things we take...

A collection of folktales from various cultures illuminate the brother-sister relationship.

Introduces and retells eight of the parables told by Jesus.

Grace is invited for a visit with her father and his new family in Africa.

Seventeen-year-old Sky joins Georgia and the other Stravagante, "who travel between worlds and do what is required, " when he leaves London for Giglia, a city similar to Renaissance Florence, and becomes involved in ancient feuds and palace intrigue.

Describes the life cycle and natural environment of the hippopotamus with emphasis on its struggle for survival.

"The fourth book in this internationally best-selling series explores lots of aspects of the body including birth, growth, ageing, senses, the brain, and genetics, but from a family standpoint rather than a straight non-fiction perspective. Features the exploratory, questioning framework and quirky treatment that has worked so well for the series."--Amazon website.

Presents every stage of human life, from birth to becoming an adult, from work to relationships, homes and jobs, to aging illness and death.

A collection of simple retellings of stories from both the Old and New Testaments.