Stella Star Explorer

From the author of I Love My Fangs! and I Love My Fur! comes a charming, out-of-this-world picture book about a young girl’s galactic adventure and the aliens who show her there’s no place like home. Stella is tired of living on Earth. She’s seen it all, and it’s boring. So she builds herself a rocket ship and blasts off into space with her dog, Luna—they deserve a change of scenery! But a chance encounter with some alien friends leads to a tour of the galaxy that helps put things into perspective. Could Earth have more going for it than Stella thought?

Sam is full of questions on his first trip to the seashore and his older sister has an answer for each one, except whether or not Sam will ever to into the water.

Dive into a world of enchantment and wonder with this collection of captivating bedtime tales. Within these pages, young readers will embark on a journey through the realms of imagination, where dreams come alive and magic fills the air. Each story weaves a tapestry of adventure, friendship, and courage, inviting children to explore faraway lands and embrace the beauty of the unknown. As the day's light fades and the stars twinkle above, these timeless tales will gently guide children into a realm of tranquility and dreams. With each turn of the page, the enchanting narratives unfold, creating a sense of warmth and comfort that lulls little ones into a peaceful slumber. Whether it's a tale of daring quests or heartwarming connections, this collection of stories is the perfect companion for those quiet moments before bedtime, ensuring that young hearts drift into dreams with a sense of magic and wonder.

A comprehensive dictionary of the meaning and derivation of scientific bird names. Many scientific bird names describe a bird's habits, habitat, distribution or a plumage feature, while others are named after their discoverers or in honour of prominent ornithologists. This extraordinary work of reference lists the generic and specific name for almost every species of bird in the world and gives its meaning and derivation. In the case of eponyms brief biographical details are provided for each of the personalities commemorated in the scientific names. This fascinating book is an outstanding source of information which will both educate and inform, and may even help to understand birds better.

Governors Island is a 172-acre park just 800 yards from Manhattan. It was a military base for 200 years and only opened to the public in 2004. Today it draws 500,000 visitors a season. This insightful guidebook is for any visitor to the island: a bicyclist who just wants to enjoy five miles of car-free biking, the Civil War enthusiast that wants to visit Castle Williams and see where 1,000 Confederate soldiers were imprisoned, or families on a picnic. The author explores the history of the island, its place in New York and American government, and its long and distinguished military past. More than 80 locations are featured that visitors can explore—from forts to officers housing and much more.

A perfect summer story about Stella and her little brother Sam, who has never been to the beach before. With exquisite watercolour illustrations.