Its been a fun summer for golden retriever Stella Doggy, but now its time to go back to school. She cant wait! After all, shes finally in the third grade at Dory Elementary, a school for dogs and frogs. Along with her best friend, Frogina, shes going to make it the best year ever.Stella thinks shes the queen of her class. She doesnt mind bossing around the other dogs and frogs, and her bossiness just might get her into trouble. But whether shes looking for a missing bone, organizin...

This open access book addresses a critical challenge in modern construction: ensuring the safety of hazardous and complex engineering structures, such as super-tall buildings and large-span structures characterized by their slenderness and scale. The widespread use of these critical structures necessitates advanced safety monitoring and early warning systems. Traditional data-driven methods often fall short in meeting the demands for real-time, accurate, and proactive alerts under complex ...

Discover the beautiful stories of Michael Morpurgo, author of Warhorse and the nation’s favourite storytellerJoy and heartbreak combine in this bittersweet tale of a champion greyhound’s journey through life – and from owner to owner…“The sack wasn't just drifting gently along like everything else, it was turning of its own accord. There was definitely something inside it, struggling against the side of the plastic bag, kicking at it, squeaking and squealing in terror. He h...

A timeless American classic and one of the most beloved children’s books ever written, Old Yeller is a Newbery Honor Book that explores the poignant and unforgettable bond between a boy and the stray dog who becomes his loyal friend.When his father sets out on a cattle drive toward Kansas for the summer, fourteen-year-old Travis Coates is left to take care of his family and their farm. Living in Texas Hill Country during the 1860s, Travis comes to face new...

Shabba me whiskers! It’s one of those Mr Gum books by Andy Stanton. They’re only the craziest, funnest most amazing books for children in the world.Can it really be true that there’s an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber?And you guessed it, that old roo-de-lally Mr Gum and his trusty sidekick Billy William the Third have something to do with it. But … our favourite heroes Polly and Friday and the gingerbread biscuit Alan Taylor (only 15.24 cm tall) are det...

Once upon a time there was a Pussy–cat called Ribby, who invited a little dog called Duchess, to tea."Come in good time, my dear Duchess," said Ribby's letter, "and we will have something so very nice. I am baking it in a pie–dish—a pie–dish with a pink rim. You never tasted anything so good! And you shall eat it all! I will eat muffins, my dear Duchess!" wrote Ribby.Duchess read the letter and wrote an answer:—"I will come with much pleasure at a quarter past four. But it is...

Rotten Apple Books: Unexpected. Unforgettable. Undead. Get bitten! Becky's family has moved right next door to the creepy, abandoned McNally house. Rumors fly around school about the ghosts and monsters that live there, and Becky isn't sure what to believe. Even her mischievous dog, Bear, stays away from it. When Becky starts hearing mysterious howls coming from next door, paired with an awful smell, she starts to wonder if the rumors might be true. Snarls and glowing eyes confirm it--some...

In the fourteenth book in the Henry and Mudge series, it is Henry's birthday! There will be bright balloons, presents, and cake! For these two friends, it is more than a birthday, it's the best day of all!

In the ninth book in the Henry and Mudge series, Henry and Mudge spend a scary night at Henry's grandmother's house in the country.

It's picture day at the dog park. But before the first photo can be taken, an exuberant pack of pups needs a bit of grooming. So they’re off to Shampoodle, the local pet salon, where the eager dogs simply cannot sit still. And when some curious cats stop by, things go from messy to mayhem. Shampoodle is perfect for animal lovers and children who are just starting to read on their own, taking their cues from lively art and bubbly, rhymed text.Step 2 Readers use basic vocabu...

Randi Barrow is back with another gripping heroic World War II story about a boy and his best friend, a German shepherd! In 1941, the Germans began the long, bloody siege on Leningrad. During the chaos, twelve-year-old Ivan is sent to live with relatives when his mother's job is moved to the mountains. But it is a long and dangerous journey to get out of Leningrad. After settling into a new town it falls under Nazi occupation and Ivan is picked by Axel Recht, an especially heinous soldier,...

A brand new tale in the Animal Stories series from best-selling author, Holly Webb. The Abandoned Puppy is the 23rd book in Holly Webb's Animal Stories series, a must for any puppy loving, Holly Webb fan. Zoe is thrilled to be helping out at her Auntie Jo's animal shelter over the Easter holidays. But she doesn't expect to come across a box on the steps of the shelter containing three tiny abandoned puppies. It's touch and go for the littlest pup, whom Zoe names Cookie. Over the next few w...