Synopsis: The galaxy is bigger than ever in this giant-sized treasury edition - and this bunch is just the team to guard it! In the wake of two Annihilation events that rocked the Marvel Universe, Peter Quill, the Star-Lord, unites a ragtag group of misfits and loners to stand as its protectors. Among them, the deadly Gamora, Drax the Destroyer, fiery furball Rocket Raccoon and the tree that walks, Groot! Prepare to learn plenty about them - along with…

Synopsis: Once upon a time ... a princess tried to make a comic. And with the help of a magical cartooning elf, she learned how--well enough to draw her way out of an encounter with a dangerous dragon, near-death by drowning, and into her very own adventure! Like the princess, young readers will discover that they already have the drawing and writing skills it takes to make a comic -- they just need a little know-how. And Adventures in Cartooning supplies…

Synopsis: Looks at various types of optical illusions, including distortion illusions, motion illusions, color illusions and afterimages, and impossible objects and images.

Synopsis: With engaging, hands-on exercises and expert advice, this inspiring guide makes drawing in a realistic style easier than you may think—and more fun than you ever imagined!It’s never too early and never too late to discover the pure joy of drawing. In Drawing for the Absolute Beginner, husband and wife duo Mark and Mary Willenbrink, authors of Watercolor for the Absolute Beginner, teach you everything you need to become more confident with…

Synopsis: The child friendly mix of illustration, witty text, and multiple choice quizzes entertain and provide plenty of clear information.

Synopsis: Gathering together to face Loki, Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Ant-Man and the Wasp formed comic's greatest assemblage of super heroes-the Avengers. Then, pulled from the icy northern Atlantic, Captain America returned and the Avengers truly became Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Written by Stan "The Man" Lee and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Don Heck, this debut Avengers Masterworks includes the first appearances of Kang the Conqueror, Wonder Man, the Space…

Synopsis: After reading the classic tale of Snow White, the reader is invited to turn the book upside-down and read an updated version told from the stepmother's point of view.

Synopsis: Books and building bricks come together like never before! Dynamic full-color photos combine with clearly labeled instructions, trivia, and a compelling story to make the Brickmaster kits perfect for all LEGO fans! Young builders can build fantastic models of undersea craft from LEGO's all-new Atlantis line or come up with unique Atlantis creations of their own! LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of…

Synopsis: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!From the #1 New York Times bestselling team behind Dear Girl, and Dear Boy, comes a heartfelt thank-you letter written to educators, coaches, leaders, role models, mentors, and heroes everywhere! A perfect gift for back to school, National Teachers' Day, Teacher Appreciation Week, and the last day of school.Filled with gratitude, Dear Teacher, thanks all the people that empower and inspire little ones to be themselves…

Synopsis: Illustrated by an expert dinosaur artist, and with photos from the field, this cutting edge book features only up-to-the-minute discoveries from around the world. Full color.

Synopsis: When A Bully Shows Up At Starwood Park, Freddie's Super-powered Zapatos Go Missing. Is The Bully To Blame? And How Can Freddie Investigate Without His Super-speed?

Synopsis: Over 200,000 copies sold! Now with a newly refreshed design, this classic mathematical folktale tells the story of a clever farmer who outwits the Emperor of China and becomes the wealthiest man in the world—all starting with one grain of rice.When a humble farmer named Pong Lo asks for the hand of the Emperor’s beautiful daughter, the Emperor is enraged. Whoever heard of a peasant marrying a princess? But Pong Lo is wiser than the Emperor knows…

Synopsis: Eleven-year-old Tilly saved lives in Thailand by warning people that a tsunami was coming. Fifteen-year-old Malika fought against segregation in her Alabama town. Ten-year-old Jean-Dominic won a battle against pesticides--and the cancer they caused in his body. Six-year-old Ryan raised $800,000 to drill water wells in Africa. And twelve-year-old Haruka invented a new environmentally friendly way to scoop dog poop. With the right role models, any…

Synopsis: It's Thanksgiving, and Silly Tilly Mole is planning to make Thanksgiving dinner for all her friends. But where did she put the invitations? What happened to her recipes? And why is her house so full of frog? There's a big surprise in store for silly Tilly in this hilarious story with cheery full-color pictures by Lillian Hoban."[Silly Tilly Mole] sends out recipe cards instead of invitations for Thanksgiving dinner. Even though she forgets…

Synopsis: Helps children identify different species, features detailed true-to-life illustrations, has fun activities and projects, and includes scrapbook pages for notes and drawings.

Synopsis: Usborne's First Thousand Words in English provides a treasury of learning opportunities that will appeal to a wide age range. It is exciting talk-about book for very young children just starting to say their first words, a stimulating picture-word book for pre-readers and a lively source of ideas and spellings for beginning writers. Stephen Cartwright's illustrations are full of amusing details that will give hours of valuable entertainment and…

Synopsis: When Wanda discovers a thornbush growing in an empty lot, she's quite sure it's a rosebush ready to bloom. So she clears away the trash, checks on it every day, and brings water from the butcher shop across the street. But no roses appear. Wanda's neighbors and friends are all doubtful, but when she invites them to a tea party in her "rose garden" one day in June, they're in for a big surprise. Pat Brisson's warm-hearted story and Maryann Cocca-…

Synopsis: An illustrated song celebrating life and encouraging readers to spread peace on earth. Salam Alaikum or Assalamu Alaikum, means "Peace be upon you." It is the greeting that Muslims around the world use to say "hello" and "good-bye." International music sensation Harris J has taken that greeting and created a call to action. Using the lyrics to the hit song of the same name, and accompanied by heartwarming illustrations that depict the power of…