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When young Jim Hawkins finds a mysterious map in a dead sailor's sea trunk, it marks the start of a thrilling treasure hunt and a very dangerous adventure. Accompanied by the local doctor and squire, he sets off on the high seas as a cabin-boy, determined to find the buried hoard. But they are not alone in their quest, a band of pirates -- led by the enigmatic, one-legged Long John Silver -- will stop at nothing to take back what they believe is theirs....

100 Events that Shaped World History is a wonderful and insightful overview of the basic facts that have created the world as it is today. Interesting and full of knowledge for both young and old alike.

Text and illustrations present information on the parts of the body and how they work. Be an eyewitness to the amazing world of your body -- from the incredible framework of the skeleton to the millions of tiny cells that make your body work. Discover how muscles help us move. See the network of nerves inside your head. Find out how X-rays work.

Learn all about the fascinating lives and tremendous impact of 100 extraordinary women around the world with this fact-filled biography collection for kids. Educational and engaging, 100 Women Who Shaped World History features: • Simple, easy-to-read text that has been freshly updated • Illustrated portraits of each figure • Fascinating facts about famous and lesser-known female figures from history • A timeline, trivia questions, project...

The reader's choices determine the course of a boy's trip to spend time working on his uncle's pig farm while his family visits Hawaii.

Another idea borrowed from the world of fairy tales, giants have been found in stories from Jack and the Beanstalk to Jack the Giant Killer and beyond.

Perhaps horror's greatest star, Karloff, of course, played the Frankenstein monster. But there's so much more to tell. Here's an affectionate look at this cultured Englishman.