"A sweeping epic set in the harsh deserts of Arabia and ancient Palestine. A war that rages between kingdoms on the earth and in the heart. The harrowing journey of the woman at the center of it all. Step back in time to the year of our Lord...A.D. 30. The outcast daughter of one of the most powerful Bedouin sheikhs in Arabia, Maviah is called on to protect the very people who rejected her. When their enemies launch a sudden attack with devastating...

"Mi corazón y mi cuerpo están vacíos. El primero llora al hombre perdido. El segundo al hombre que no viene". Una historia que parece un cuento de fantasía sin embargo es increíblemente verdadera.
En las montañas de la Provenza, la guerra ha sustraído a todos los hombres de la aldea. En dos años no se vio ni uno: ni hombres, ni ladrones, ni autoridades, ni curas. Ya agotadas por la fatiga y por la falta de amor, con el sentido práctico...

"Experience a Haida fish camp through the delighted eyes of children as they learn from the land and from their Elders. Based on author Sara Florence Davidson's childhood memories, this illustrated story captures the joy and adventure of a Haida fish camp. Every summer, a Haida girl and her family travel up the Yakoun River on Haida Gwaii, following the salmon. While their father fishes, the girl and her brother spend their time on the land playing...

"Presents information about some different types of insects that make interesting pets." --

Explores the history of the Kentucky Derby, presenting information about the race's dirt track at Churchill Downs, race rules, and famous horses, jockeys, and other people associated with the race.

"Presents information about some reptiles which make good pets." --

This title introduces young readers to the piranha, the fierce fish with the sharp teeth! Easy-to-read text examines the piranha's habitat and distribution. Readers will learn about the piranha's color, size, and shape. The fish's anatomy is examined, especially its teeth and jaws and their role in a piranha's hunting and diet. Piranha prey is discussed, as are the piranha's predators, including human fishers. Bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings,...

Presents information about some of the "extreme" breeds of dogs, including the tallest and smallest dogs, the hairiest dogs and the fastest dogs.

This title explores the history of the America's Cup yacht race. Readers will learn abut the race's course and how it is run, from the starting zone to the top gate. Readers will learn the rules of the race, including speed trial competitions, course boundaries, and penalties. Top captains such as John Cox Stevens, Charles Jackson Paine, J. Pierpont Morgan, and Harold S. Vanderbilt are introduced. A&D Xtreme is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company....

History and information about military aircraft carriers.