Best Selling Books by Kate Mcmullan

Viking marauders in their longships burst through the defences of ninth-century Europe, striking terror into the hearts of peasants and rulers alike for two centuries. But the Vikings were more than just marine warriors and this atlas shows their development as traders and craftsmen, explorers, settlers and mercenaries. With over sixty full colour maps, it follows the tracks of the Viking merchants who travelled deep into Russia, of Viking mercenaries who served in the emperor''s bodyguard at Constantinople, and Viking mariners who sailed beyond the edge of the known world to North America.

Hades, King of the Underworld, sets the record straight on the myth of Theseus and the Minotaur.

When Wiglaf and his pals from Dragon Slayers'' Academy meet up with the wizard Zelnoc, all they ask is for a little magic to help them get through the Dark Forest fast. But unfortunately, Zelnoc''s spells always end with an "Oops! Sorry about that!" So, yes, the boys are able to travel much faster now...but that''s because they have wings, can fly, and have been turned into dragons! And they become the newest students at Dragon Slackers'' Academy, a school that teaches knight-slaying! This funny turnabout in which the kids from DSA suddenly see life from a dragon''s point of view makes a wonderful addition to this popular series!

A big city garbage truck makes its rounds, consuming everything from apple cores and banana peels to leftover ziti with zucchini.

Learn about all of the animals that coexist in just one tree that a classroom planted in this fun, informative, cumulative picture book in the tradition of This is the House That Jack Built. A class plants a tree in the playground, and together, they watch it grow. There is no shortage of action to observe in its branches: a robin protecting her eggs from a squirrel and her kits, a lizard stalking a spider, and a hawk swirling around overhead. Within this tree is an entire ecosystem, all created by the class who planted it. Beloved children''s book creator Kate McMullan has crafted a story that will encourage kids to cultivate a love of nature as they observe the world living inside their backyards.

Hades tells the true story behind the myth of Pandora and Prometheus.

A biography of the African American woman who escaped from slavery, led slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, aided Northern troops during the Civil War, and worked for women''s suffrage.

The Trojan War is over, but now Odysseus has to find his way home to Ithaca . . . and in typical fashion, he''s angered Poseidon enough that the sea-god has decided to make his journey miserable (if not impossible). But Hades has a soft spot for the long-gone warrior, so even if he''s sworn to Poseidon he won''t help Odysseus directly, he might be able to pull a few strings . . .

When Paris and Helen decide to hit the road together, it means more trouble than they can imagine for both themselves and the people of Troy. But who says Helen is entirely at fault? Sure she had a face that launched a thousand ships but she also had a little interference from the meddling god of love and his mother, Aphrodite. Think you know the truth behind the Greek myths? Think again. Hades is here to set you straight once more on the true story of the Trojan War.

In her diary for 1856, nine-year-old Margaret Cora Wells describes the long, dangerous journey she and her younger brother make from Missouri to Kansas, as well as the new life they find there. Simultaneous.

A little tugboat shows how he can bring big ships into the harbor even though he is small.

A kind and well-respected doctor can turn himself into a murderous madman by taking a secret drug he has created.

It’s the last day of the school year, so it must be time for Wiglaf and all his friends at Dragon Slayers’ Academy to go home and enjoy the lazy hazy days of a medieval summer. Ummm, not quite. Not when Mordred the gold-hungry headmaster realizes there’s money to be made running a camp. This double-sized summer super special packs in twice the fun for fans of DSA, and there’s a full-color 8-page insert that pulls out and includes a ghost story, jokes, and more. The Horn Book calls DSA "a hilarious and deservedly popular magic-propelled series set in the Middle Ages.

MY TRAVELS WITH CAPTS. LEWIS AND CLARK BY GEORGE SMITH Kate McMullan and Adrienne Yorinks "Delectable period details, surprising facts, and classic moments keep the story lively. An inspiring journey." – Publishers Weekly (starred review) This fictional journal tells the true story of sixteen–year–old George Shannon''s adventures with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, through perilous rock–infested waters, bear attacks, Indian war parties, and a host of other thrilling events. Accompanied by Adrienne Yorinks''s illustrations drawn as if sewn by George himself, this is an adventure not to be missed.

Hades reveals the truth behind the story of Hercules and his labors.

After Fluffy the guinea pig buries a jelly bean in the school yard, he dreams that he is Fluffy Jack in a story about a jelly bean stalk and a giant.

With a modern spin on the Greek myths, Hades sets the record straight and reveals the true story behind the myth of Medusa and Perseus.

Now available as a board book, this bestselling bedtime favorite is an adorable expression of a mothers'' love. Full color. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Dark Forest is where Seetha the dragon has her gold, so that¿s where Wiglaf and the other kids from DSA have to go for a class trip¿even if it means entering the booby-trapped Cave of Doom! Includes black-and-white illustrations. Chapter Book: 9 chapters.