What reforms must governments initiate in order to ensure the sustainability of their societies? What examples of success can we identify by systematically comparing countries around the world? And who will shape the political and economic future in the 21st century? This E-Book Reader is a supplement to the upcoming edition (June 2014) of our Germanlanguage quarterly change, which takes as its focus "A World in Transition." Addressing sustainability in governance, strategic steering capac...

The mischievous monkey floats a boat in this picture book based on the Emmy-winning PBS series!When George's friend Bill asks him to mind his model boat, George accidentally sinks the boat—right before a model boat competition!Experimenting with the buoyancy of his toys, though, George is able to construct another boat that floats. With activities included and simple text, this reader will delight little ones—and show them how to make their own paper boat.

It's time for some monkey business! George serves his thirsty customers in this fun story based on the beloved animated show.There's nothing like a cold glass of lemonade on a hot summer day! With that in mind, George decides to set up his own lemonade stand to earn money for a new soccer ball. But George has a lot to learn about running a stand. With help from his friend Betsy, George's stand becomes such a success that there are too many customers and not enough ...

Animal footprints lure Curious George into a scientific mystery in this exciting adventure based on the Emmy Award-winning PBS TV show.George is taking pictures of wild animals and their tracks for his photo collection. While looking for the fawn his friend Bill spotted, he finds an unusual set of tracks. George thinks he has discovered dinosaur footprints—which would make the perfect addition to his collection! In hopes of getting a photo, he att...

In this sequel to Murphy and Mousetrap, Murphy and his three friends, Danny, Jeff and Albert, are making the transition from the tribal elementary school to the community middle school.They are all trying out for the middle school's soccer team, and they're pretty confident that The Formidable Four will all make the team. But once the tryouts begin, Albert, the tribal-school superstar, plays like a second-stringer. Murphy's new friend, Molly, is determined...

Book Band: Dark Red - Ideal for ages 10+'McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children's authors.' The BooksellerBrilliant historical fiction from double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughreanFrom ships that sail in a sea in the sky and children who witness the deadly effects of a scientific experiment, to a magic carpet that brings about a day of judgement and a year where eleven days ar...

George learns a new game in this storybook based on the Emmy-winning animated series…Curious George is invited to play mini golf with his friend Steve! When George gets the highest score, he thinks he has won, until Steve explains the rules—the person with the lowest score is the winner.George decides to practice, and he creates his own golf course at home—then challenges Steve to play his version of mini golf…The audio for this Read-Aloud ebook was...

McKenzie Lewis’s ability to read the shadows has put her—and those she loves—in harm’s way again and again. The violence must end, but will the cost of peace be more devastating than anyone ever imagined?After ten years of turmoil, the life McKenzie has always longed for may finally be within her grasp. No one is swinging a sword at her head or asking her to track the fae, and she has a regular—albeit boring—job. But when a ruthless enemy strikes against her friend...

Barbie “Malibu” and Barbie “Brooklyn” have a legendary friendship. Read all about their adventures in these five exciting Level 1 and Level 2 stories."Barbie “Malibu” and Barbie “Brooklyn” became the best friends at a performing arts school in New York. Relive their exciting adventure in this early reader format, specially made with young ones in mind! This collection includes 5 stories that remind everyone that anything is possible with friends by your side!

This fable from Ukraine, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of a poor farmer whose kindness is rewarded. His greedy brother, on the other hand, learns an important lesson!The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest people of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world. Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve readi...

Curious George wishes for a snowy home that fits all his friends! But can a small monkey make his big dreams come true?In this snowy adventure based on the Emmy Award–winning PBS TV show, Curious George can't wait to help his friend Bill build an igloo and sleep in it overnight. But George thinks Bill's igloo is too small. He decides to build his own supersized igloo—big enough for a party! Will such a big igloo be too cold for a little monkey? This fun-filled Leve...

Some humans can see the fae. McKenzie Lewis can track them, reading the shadows they leave behind. But some shadows lead to danger. Others lead to lies.A Houston College student trying to finish her degree, McKenzie has been working for the fae king for years, tracking vicious rebels who would claim the Realm. Her job isn't her only secret. For just as long, she's been in love with Kyol, the king's sword-master--and relationships between humans and fae are forbidde...