New Releases by Lisa Regan

This series looks at child-centred social issues such as hitting, being fair, getting angry, and feeling sad. The right and wrong decisions are explored in each situation.

For centuries, folk tales about vampires, werewolves, zombies and the undead have captivated and spooked children. Vampires, Werewolves & Zombies collects 40 mythical characters from American, European, African, Chinese and Arabian folklore, ranging from such well known literary examples as Bram Stoker’s Dracula to Vulkodlak, a werewolf.

Whatever big cats like to do, little cats like to do it too! Explore the world of lions, tigers, cheetahs and more - finding the similarities between these big cats in the wild and your pets at home. With beautiful photography from the Nature Picture Library, and fun facts about each animal, this is a delightful first look at these big cats and their smaller cousins.

Down on his luck, Detective Connor Parks takes solace in the arms of a woman he meets at a local bar, but in the morning, Claire Fletcher is gone, leaving behind clues to a decade-old mystery. Abducted at age fifteen, no one has heard from Claire Fletcher in ten years. Until now. Driven by an unsettling need to see Claire again, Connor sets out to solve the mystery of her disappearance once and for all.

Many aspire to be great actors from childhood. Readers will get into character for the stage with tips found in this exciting and engaging volume. The basics of Broadway performance are covered with informative text and colorful photographs.

Readers learn a series of illusions with which to entertain their friends and family. Various types of magic are covered, as well as what the reader needs to look like a true magician. Readers of all interests will be entertained by fun facts and activities that will keep them engaged from cover to cover.

Music is a great way for children to explore their creativity. This book guides readers through the process of getting into the music business, from starting a band to making and promoting a demo tape. Aspiring musicians and singers will learn the basics of stage presence and some fun facts about their favorite pop stars.

Readers are given helpful tips of how to break into the movie business. Clear, informative text covers topics such as speaking in accents and learning whatu0092s needed for a screen test. Readers will also learn how some of their favorite performers got their start, and how, with a little luck and a lot of hard work, it might happen for anyone. Fun activities will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.

The reader is introduced to and guided through the basic steps and techniques of ballet. The beautiful history, development, and famous artists of ballet are also discussed.

This book is an introduction to dragons and serpents, including Fafnir, Futs-Lung, Gorynych, Hungarian Horntail, Krak''s Dragon, Kraken, Norwegian Ridgeback, and other creatures.

Provides instructions for drawing various insects, including caterpillars, grasshoppers, and butterflies.

Presents information about horses and describes the different breeds, including Arabians, Appaloosas, and Friesians.

Introduces different animals found on a farm, including chickens, geese, donkeys, and sheep, and describes their physical attributes and their lives on the farm.