"Argentina and Uruguay" by Gordon Ross is a compelling exploration of the rich cultural and historical tapestry that defines these two South American nations. The book delves into the unique identities of Argentina and Uruguay, highlighting their shared heritage while also emphasizing their distinct characteristics. Ross's insightful narrative captures the essence of both countries, from the vibrant tango culture of Argentina to the laid-back lifestyle of Uruguay. Through vivid description...

1940s Science Fiction - 20 Classic Science Fiction Short Stories From the 1940sMorgue Ship by Ray BradburyLet The Ants Try by Frederik PohlZurk by Richard O. LewisThe Monster Maker by Ray BradburySpace-Lane of No-Return by George WhittingtonJonah of the Jove-Run by Ray BradburyAnd the Gods Laughed by Fredric BrownThe Monster That Threatened The Universe by Russ WinterbothamAsleep In Armageddon by ...

Prepared by Elizabeth' Gordon and illustrated by M.T. Ross you can use this excellent little book to teach your children the names of over 80 flowers which can be found in local gardens throughout the year.This book contains over 80 color illustrations of cherubs draped in the petals and foliage of the flower to make them more fun to learn. Each is accompanied by a catchy 4 line rhyme which tells children of what to look for to identify the flower and what time of year they should ...

ZOOBREAK: the release of animals from the inside of a zoo, sometimes illegal, always dangerous …A monkey is missing. And it’s not just any monkey—it’s Savannah Drysdale’s monkey, Cleo, who’s also the best friend of a certain Doberman named Luthor.Savannah, Luthor, and Savannah’s friends Griffin and Ben search everywhere for Cleo—but all they can find is one very suspicious banana.The next day, Griffin, Savannah, and Ben take a field trip to a floating zoo … and find...

JINGLE: a light clinking or tingling sounds, often heralding the approach of Santa, reindeer, or the mysterious thief of a priceless possession …Griffin Bing and his friends are NOT happy. Instead of going away for winter break, they've been signed up to volunteer at a local Christmas extravaganza … as elves.It's not easy being an elf. Not when Santa is bad news and Rudolph is being played by a Doberman who makes up his own rules wherever he goes.But being an elf is...

Teens and pre-teens flock to any new offering from New York Times best-selling author Gordon Korman. Told through multiple viewpoints, Ungifted follows Donovan Curtis and his year at a magnet school for gifted and talented kids. Thanks to an administrative foul-up, the decidedly mediocre student Donovan finds himself enrolled in the Academy of Scholastic Distinction. Out of place and out of luck, Donovan joins the robotics team. And while he learns a few lessons from his gifted classmates,...

FRAMED: made to look guilty, even when you’re innocent …Griffin Bing didn’t do it.Yes, a valuable Super Bowl ring has been stolen from his school. But Griffin swears he never touched it.The only problem?All the evidence points to him. And the more he and his friends try to find the real criminal, the more they get into trouble. BIG trouble.Griffin Bing has always been a Man With a Plan. But how is he going to get out of this one?It’s up to hi...

After a mean collector named Swindle cons him out of his most valuable baseball card, Griffin Bing must put together a band of misfits to break into Swindle's compound and recapture the card. There are many things standing in their way—a menacing guard dog, a high-tech security system, a very secret hiding place, and their inability to drive—but Griffin and his team are going to get back what's rightfully his … even if hijinks ensue.This is Gordon Korman at his crowd-pleasing best,...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman harkens back to his No More Dead Dogs days in this stand-alone that takes a tone more serious than you've ever seen from him before. A boy who's been a bully and hanging out with the wrong friends gets a new start after a memory-loss-inducing accident. But can someone really change who he is, or will the old him merely come back over time?

Cooper Vega's family moves so often that he's practically invisible at any school he attends. Now they've relocated to the town of Stratford—where nobody even makes an effort to learn Cooper's name. To them, he's just … whatshisface.Cooper's parents feel bad about moving him around so much, so they get him a fancy new phone. Almost immediately, it starts to malfunction. First there's a buzzing. Then there's a weird glare on the screen. Then that glare starts to take on the form of ...

HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge …When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino—also known as Swindle. The kids rescued Luthor, and never thought they’d see Swindle again.But now Swindle’s returned. And he wants his dog back.Swindle has manipulated the law so that there’s no way for Savannah Drysdale to keep Luthor in he...

Do you dream of wiring up a flashing LED, experimenting with infrared detectors, or building a walking-talking robot from scratch? Do you want to understand what capacitors, oscilloscopes and transistors actually do? Then look no further!Electronics For Dummies, UK Editioncovers everything from understanding the technology behind day-to-day gadgets, to reading a schematic, getting to grips with multimeters, and devising projects that are both useful and fun. With UK-specif...