Alexander Bell, also known as Filson Young, (1876- 1938) was the author of The Relief of Mafeking (1900), Ireland at the Cross Roads (1903), The Sands of Pleasure (1906), Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery (in eight volumes) (1906), Venus and Cupid (1906), and When the Tide Turns (1908). "A man standing on the sea-shore is perhaps as ancient and as primitive a symbol of wonder as the mind can conceive. Beneath his feet are the stones and grasses of an element that is his own, natural to him, in some degree belonging to him, at any rate accepted by him. He has place and condition there. Above him arches a world of immense void, fleecy sailing clouds, infinite clear blueness, shapes that change and dissolve; his day comes out of it, his source of light and warmth marches across it, night falls from it; showers and dews also, and the quiet influence of stars. "

- Upon Madame Adelaide Bonfamille's passing her cat Duchess and 3 kittens stand to inherit her fortune. But not if Edgar the butler can help it.
- Ken Anderson
- The beloved, pampered housecat of a retired opera star in 1910 Paris finds herself stranded in the countryside with her three children, the victims of a plot by their owner's butler to cheat them out of a huge inheritance. They must find their way back to their home and owner, with the help of an independent-minded tomcat and other animal accomplices, while evading the butler and foiling his plan.

This book for little kids who are intersted in sea animals.
For ages four to eight, if you’ve ever wondered what mermaid life was really like, you can now journey with sea animals into the everyday life of these enchanting creatures with this lavishly illustrated guide to mermaid art, culture, fashion and magic. This is a must have guide for all things Mer.

 

Just for Fun is one book in the Britannica Discovery Library Series that is correlated to national curriculum standards. The Britannica Discovery Library is a charming, lavishly illustrated 12-volume set of concepts and values books specifically created for young learners ages three to six. Children are introduced to various texts and genres, including rhymes, narratives, puzzles, and riddles. Key vocabulary words are highlighted throughout and defined at the back of each book. The set is ideal for pre-readers and early readers as each volume contains activities to build language, critical thinking, and comprehension skills.

Grades: PK - 1

Information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture- Abundant full-color illustrations guide the reader on a voyage of discovery- Maps reflect current political boundaries.