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Sir Francis Drake is horribly famous for being the fearless explorer who sailed around the world, and the dashing sea hero who defeated the Spanish Armada. But have you heard that he was actually a bit of a pirate and once got shot without even realizing it?

»Let's Pretend This Never Happened», «My Pants Are Haunted», and «Am I the Princess or the Frog?» are featured in this bind-up edition.

This time, Indy's on a rescue mission: his father has gone missing on a quest for the Holy Grail, and Indy must put the clues together to locate him. His exploits put him on his father's trail, but treachery isn't far behind. Soon, Indy finds himself walking right into a trap, and he'll have to team up with his father to make it out alive.

Follow Indy on the quest that started it all, as he races from the Himalayan Mountains to the Egyptian desert in a high-stakes chase to track down the Ark of the Covenant. He must recover it before the Nazis do — or whole world could be in danger!

When Indiana Jones finds himself in Shanghai on the wrong end of a deal gone bad, he barely escapes with his life. But he only makes it as far as India before trouble finds him once again. In a strange palace surrounded by dark rumors, Indy must uncover the truth — not to mention a few priceless artifacts.

After the events of Episode III, Obi-Wan Kenobi finds himself adrift in the galaxy... with Darth Vader on his trail.

Former Jedi apprentice Ferus Olin must choose — the way of the Jedi, or the dark side? The fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance...

The dream world Aenir is not a safe place. One wrong step can lead to danger, entrapment...or death. Tal and Milla must fight their way through this shifting landscape. They are searching for the Codex, a magical object that will decide the fate of their worlds. Many creatures stand in their way—from the cloud-flesh Storm Shepherds to a swarm of venomous Waspwyrms to a horrifying figure named Hazror. Tal and Milla cannot leave Aenir without the Codex. But finding it might endanger them more than they've ever dreamed...

It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: • Why burglars were scared of bogies? • Which poet said he ate an ape? • How a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle? Discover all the foul facts about the Villainous Victorians – all the gore and more!

Gormy is small, blue and hairy. He has one quite good fang but his roar could do with some work. Gormy knows he’s got what it takes to be a monstrous monster, and when his dad sets him a challenge, Gormy realises that this is his chance to prove it.

Gormy is fed up with everyone telling him he isn’t monstrous enough yet. With perfect Poggy Boggles coming for dinner, Gormy’s day has gone from bad to worse. But with a mysterious creature wreaking havoc in the house, Gormy is going to need to be more than scary!

It's Christmas Eve, and Miss Clavel and her charges are all in bed with colds. All except Madeline, who answers the door to a rug-seller. But when she discovers that the rug-seller is also a magician, the little girls are whisked away on a magic Christmas carpet ride! The small but feisty heroine, Madeline, and her charming Parisian world have been loved by children and adults alike for seventy years.

It's science with the squishy bits left in! Why do vultures have bald heads? What kind of frog lives in a toilet? How do vampire bats slurp blood? Get the awful answers in Nasty Nature.

It's science with the squishy bits left in! What do slugs do with their slime? Why do flies throw up on your tea? How do insects drink your blood? Get the awful answers in Ugly Bugs.

When a boy called Bairn is rescued from his dangerous job as an Edinburgh chimney sweep, he appears to have landed on his feet. But his new job proves just as dangerous and he soon becomes caught up in a plot to kill Queen Victoria. Has he been saved from slavery only to end up swinging at the gallows? Find out in this Vile Victorian adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more.

A wild and wind-lashed wall separates two terrifying tribes: the Picts and the Britons. Two Gaul soldiers are given the task of guarding the wall — on pain of death. But with catapults, feasts and football to distract them, will they be able to keep the peace and solve the mystery of the lost legion? Find out in this «Rotten Roman» adventure, it's got all the gore and so much more!

- One of few series that covers a broad range of major events throughout U.S. history. — A proven, best-selling series that has been redesigned and completely rewritten. — Primary source quotes are included. — Fits neatly into classroom units about the American Revolution.

As punishment for a crime he didn't really commit, Matt was given a choice: go to jail or go live with an old woman named Mrs. Deverill in a remote town called Lesser Malling. He should have chosen jail. A strange and sinister plan is coming together made in Lesser Malling, with Matt at the center of it all. People who try to help him disappear... or die. It all ties to an evil place named Raven's Gate — a place whose destiny is horrifyingly intertwined with Matt's own.

Dr. Seuss Beginner Alphabet Cards use fun games and learning activities to teach the most important pre-reading skills: — Recognizing letter shapes — Practicing letter sounds — Matching words to things — Building small words Making rhymes Includes 26 alphabet cards, an instruction sheet for games and learning activities, and basic tips for teaching children to know their letters from A to Z.

This card set can be used to teach young children how to count and play with numbers. Twelve oversized flash cards are double-sided with excerpts from Dr. Seuss stories, games, activities, and illustrations. Includes a parent's guide. Full color. Consumable.

With foil and glitter, this set of 12 oversized, interactive flash cards will prompt even the most reluctant readers to play and learn such skills as matching, comparing and contrasting, pairing, and more. Full color. Consumable.

Look at me, says Elephant Joe. I'm a pirate! Pull the tabs to take Elephant Joe and his silent friend, Zebra Pete, on a thrilling pirate adventure... across the carpet, and all the way to the tea table!

Little ones will love listening out for the noisy farm animals in this big, bright pop-up book. Everyone can join in with the noisy 'moo's', 'baa's', 'neigh's and plenty of real' farm animals noises. With simple, rhythmic texts and playful illustrations this book is guaranteed to be a real page-turner.

The smallest fish can tell the tallest tales... Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off really early but on the way to school I was captured by a squid. I wriggled and I struggled till a turtle came and rescued me. Oh, no, he didn't. Oh, Yes, He did. Tiddler is a little fish with a big imagination. What ever will he come up with next?