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King George III: America's Enemy
by Philip BrooksA children's biography of King George III, who was King of England during the American revolution.
King George III: England's Struggle to Keep America
by Steve RobertsKing George III who ruled Great Britain, is remembered as the "king who lost America". This book covers his life and reign of the British Empire.
King George and His Duckies / VeggieTales (Big Idea Books / VeggieTales)
by Cindy KenneyKing George learns that being selfish just doesn't pay, so he decides to give all of his duckies away to the children of his kingdom. With the help of his friend Louis, King George shows love and shares with the others. Another VeggieTales classic with Bob and Larry, King George and His Duckies will be a young reader favorite.
King George: What Was His Problem? - Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About The American Revolution
by Steve SheinkinKING GEORGE NEVER DID UNDERSTAND AMERICANS. "Entire books have been written about the causes of the American Revolution. This isn't one of them. "What it is, instead, is utterly interesting, anecdotes (John Hancock fixates on salmon), from the inside out (at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, hundreds of soldiers plunged into battle "naked as they were born") close-up narrative filled with little-known details, lots of quotes that capture the spirit and voices of the principals ("If need be, I will raise one thousand men, subsist them at my own expense, and march myself at their head for the relief of Boston" - George Washington), and action, It's the story of the birth of our nation, complete with soldiers, spies, salmon sandwiches, and real facts you can't help but want to tell to everyone you know. King George: What Was His Problem? is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
King James Version Discoverer's Bible, Revised Edition
by ZonderkidzA LARGE-PRINT Bible for kids. The King James Version Discoverer’s Bible offers the full text of the KJV translation—just like the one Mom and Dad use—in an easy-to-read, large-print (11.5 point) type. Included are 30 pages of Bible helps and full-color illustrations of important Bible scenes. Features include: • Complete KJV text of the Bible • Large-print type for easier reading • 30 pages of full-color Bible helps and illustrations of important Bible scenes • Concordance to help you find Bible words and verses • Color maps to help you locate key Bible places • Presentation page for personalizing and gift giving • Words of Christ in red
King Lear: King Lear (A Shakespeare Story #13)
by Andrew MatthewsOver two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories - perfect for readers of all ages.Foolish and bad-tempered, King Lear divides the kingdom between his two wicked daughters, disowns his youngest daughter and banishes his friends. As the kingdom falls apart and Lear's humiliation turns him mad, will he finally realise what he has done?A dramatic retelling of this famous Shakespearean tragedy.Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and King Lear.
King Matt the First
by Janusz KorczakA child king introduces reforms to give children the same rights as adults.
King Midas and The Golden Touch
by Charlotte CraftWhen a mysterious stranger offers to reward Midas for a kindness, the king does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. To his delight, his wish is granted and he soon sets about transforming his ordinary palace into a place of golden beauty. But to his dismay, when he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue, Midas learns that what at first seems a blessing can also become a curse.
King Midas and the Golden Touch
by Kathryn HewittA king who wishes for the golden touch is faced with its unfortunate consequences.
King Midas and the Golden Touch (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue)
by Jenny GilesRetelling of the tale in which a king finds himself bitterly regretting the consequences of his wish that everything he touches would turn to gold. Suggested level: junior, primary.
King Midas: Independent Reading 15 (Reading Champion #327)
by Damian HarveyIn this retelling of the Greek myth, King Midas learns what true value means when his greed robs him of everything that he holds most dear.This first colour chapter book is a perfectly levelled, accessible text for Key stage 2 readers aged 9-10. Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and activities to provoke deeper response and encourage writing. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure.The Key Stage 2 Reading Champion Books are suggested for use as follows:Independent Reading 11: start of Year 3 or age 7+Independent Reading 12: end of Year 3 or age 7+Independent Reading 13: start of Year 4 or age 8+Independent Reading 14: end of Year 4 or age 8+Independent Reading 15: start of Year 5 or age 9+Independent Reading 16: end of Year 5 or age 9+Independent Reading 17: start of Year 6 or age 10+Independent Reading 18: end of Year 6 or age 10+
King Mouse
by Cary FaganKing Mouse finds his authority in question when his subjects find crowns of their own. A gentle and humorous modern fable about imaginative play and kindness in the tradition of classics like Little Bear and Frog and Toad.A sweet, thoughtful tale of friendship, sharing and play, King Mouse begins when a mouse comes upon a tiny crown in the grass. The mouse puts the crown on his head, and when a bear subsequently comes upon him and asks if he's king, the mouse responds "Yes."This diminutive monarch settles into his new role very comfortably . . . until a snake comes upon a crown and claims she is queen. The mouse is not amused, especially when one by one the other animals find crowns and claim they are kings too. But when the bear can't find a crown, King Mouse make a most surprising decision. This inspired collaboration between an award-winning author and debut picture book illustrator Dena Seiferling is quietly profound in its simplicity and has the feeling of a modern classic.
King Oberon’s Forest
by Hilda Van StockumFirst published in 1957, King Oberon's Forest is a fairy tale written by Dutch author Hilda van Stockum.It tells the story of three brother dwarves, renowned for their bad temper and unfriendliness, whose lives become completely changed after finding and taking in a foundling child. The book has a magical quality and reveals a different side of van Stockum.King Oberon's Forest is a wise and witty tale full of adventure.Illustrated throughout by Ms. van Stockum's daughter, Brigid Marlin, an accomplished artist and writer.
King Of The Playground
by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Nola Langner MaloneKevin loves to go to the playground, but not when Sammy is there. And Sammy, who boasts that he is King of the Playground, is there most of the time. If he catches Kevin on the swings or the slide or the monkey bars, Sammy says, he will do awful, terrible things to him. Kevin tells his dad what Sammy says and they talk it over. And then one day Kevin gets his courage up and goes to the playground even though Sammy says he can't come in. Even though Sammy tells him to go home. Even though Sammy says he will put Kevin in a cage with bears in it. Will Kevin stay, or will he go home? How will he deal with Sammy?
King Of The Vagabonds
by Colin Dann'Don't stray into the Quartermile Field. Any animal with sense avoids the spot,' warns Sammy's mother. But Sammy is curious - about the Field, and about his father, the fierce, wild father he's never met. Then one day Sammy discovers that his father has returned. And determined to track him down, Sammy sets off towards the strange, wild land of Quatermile Field - and into a very different and dangerous world . . .
King Shark Takes a Bite!: Batman) (Pictureback(R))
by John SazaklisBatman™ tackles the deadly King Shark in this action-packed storybook!Batman has to take a deep dive into the icy waters of Gotham City harbor to stop the dangerous villain King Shark. 3 to 7 year old Batman and DC Super Hero fans will love the action as their favorite hero battles this toothy foe in this full-color storybook that features more than 30 stickers!
King Slayer: Book 2 (Witch Hunter #2)
by Virginia BoeckerThe usurperElizabeth Grey's former master Blackwell, now revealed as terrifying dark wizard, has crowned himself King of Anglia.The healerAnd little did she expect that handing over the powers of her stigma to save the life of the boy she loves would change him beyond all recognition.The assassinWith only her own strength and skill to rely on now, can Elizabeth hope to overcome Blackwell?And must she sacrifice herself in the attempt?
King Solomon and His Magic Ring
by Elie WieselSo begins Elie Wiesel's harmonious retelling of twenty mysterious and wonderfully compelling stories about King Solomon--rarely heard tales that span the revered ruler's life, from the time he took the throne at age twelve, to the building of the Temple in Jerusalem, to the disintegration of the kingdom upon his death.
King Solomon's Mines (Puffin Classics)
by H. Rider HaggardThree men trek to the remote African interior in search of a lost friend - and reach, at the end of a perilous journey, an unknown land cut off from the world, where terrible dangers threaten anyone who ventures near the spectacular diamond mines of King Solomon.
King Tut Helps Ming Stay Weird (Helper Hounds)
by Caryn RivadeneiraMing often gets teased for being "weird." His curious mind and wild imagination make him extra nervous for his school's upcoming lockdown drill after a deadly dance hall shooting. His teacher calls the Helper Hounds to help calm his nerves and King Tut comes to the rescue! King Tut knows all about being weird—she's been in some scary situations herself after being abandoned under a bridge as a puppy. King Tut helps Ming and his classmates through the lockdown drill. Discover how King Tut helps Ming and his friends see the beauty in being "weird."
King Tut's Game Board
by Leona EllerbyWHEN 16-YEAR-OLD JUSTIN SANDERS travels to Egypt with his parents, he expects nothing more exciting than a family vacation in an exotic setting. But Justin's encoun ter with the mysterious Nathan Alistant transforms his trip into an unusual adventure. Like Justin, Nate is fascinated by ancient history, but his curiosity about Egypt's past is more than that of the ordinary tourist. Nate is searching for the answer to a puzzling question, and Justin finds himself drawn into his friend's strange quest. Following clues centuries old, the two boys make their way to the Valley of the Kings, burial place of the pharaohs of Egypt, and to the remote Temple of Abu Simbel. At the end of their journey, Nate and Justin discover a secret more incredible than all the lost treasures of ancient Egypt.
King Tut: Tales From the Tomb
by Diana C. BriscoeReaders of all ability levels will want to read these high-low books from 5 high-interest nonfiction subject areas: sports, history, biography, adventure, and science. Each easy-to-read book explores a fascinating narrative account of the subject. This all-new series features historical photographs, full-color graphics, glossary words on each page, and a contemporary chapter-book format. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
King Vikram and the Mute Queen
by Deepa AgarwalKing Vikram loves his subjects and will do anything to make them happy—even if it means trying to convince a mute queen to marry one of them! Will he succeed?
King and King
by Stern Nijland Linda De HaanWhen the queen insists that the prince get married and take over as king, the search for a suitable mate does not turn out as expected.