Most Popular Books by Saviour Pirotta

With the aid of Gray Wolf, young Prince Ivan fulfills a series of tasks set for him by his father and two other kings, winning the legendary firebird, a magical horse, and the hand of Princess Helen by his efforts.

Here are ten of the greatest and best-loved Greek legends retold with warmth and humour for young children and illustrated with bright, friendly artwork. Meet Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus, Pandora, King Midas and a whole cast of larger-than-life characters in a series of extraordinary adventures. The perfect introduction to Greek Myths.

A traditional Persian tale about three orphaned siblings who embark on a journey of discovery to find a magical talking bird. Find out if they make it home again, and whether they learn anything about themselves along the way. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate. Text type: A traditional tale from another culture Curriculum links: English: fairy stories, myths and legends; books from other cultures and traditions

Introduces aspects of rivers in the rain forest including their plants and animals, the water cycle, flooding, and mining.

Does Theseus have what it takes to defeat the Minotaur? Theseus heads to Athens to meet his father, overcoming many obstacles on his travels. Once there he discovers 14 Athenians are about to be sent to the man-eating Minotaur, who lives in an elaborate labyrinth in Crete. He volunteers, determined to prove himself a hero. Will he defeat the Minotaur? And how will he escape the labyrinth? Classic Greek Mythology Series Enjoy delving into the lives of these ancient Greek heroes. Discover their many adventures, from fighting monsters, to undertaking life-threatening tasks and attempting to achieve the impossible. Clear language and beautiful artwork makes it easier for young readers to engage with these epic stories. The Classic Greek Mythology series includes: Theseus & the Minotaur 978-1-78171-636-6 Perseus & Medusa 978-1-78171-638-0 Jason & the Golden Fleece 978-1-78171-640-3 The Twelve Tasks of Hercules 978-1-78171-642-7

Now even very young readers can investigate the wonder and importance of the rain forest. Hands-on activities, large photos, and meaningful text in each of these titles relate rain forest facts to a child''s world and introduce conservation and environmental protection issues.Children follow a hunter and his prey, visit a communal rain forest home, and try body painting using patterns in the book.

Describes how fossils are formed, different kinds that have been discovered, and what has been learned from them.

Looks at pirates from around the world, including the Barbary Coast, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and the Far East.

This work collects stories from China and retells them for children. It also contains traditional stories retold in a modern setting, while combining ghost stories, creation myths, hero stories, and traditional tales. From stories of boys who turn into dragons to a hospital where there''s a Hopping Ghost. The Multicultural Stories series brings together storytellers and artists to retell tales from around the world and each title contains colourful artwork, but also allows plenty of space for the text, so that the richness of the different oral traditions is able to come out. Each story is introduced by a short information section that tells the reader about the place and people from which the story comes, and allows children to put the story into context.

A biography which traces the life and accomplishments of the noted twentieth-century physicist, Albert Einstein.

Aimed at the school library market for RE, this book explores the way people celebrate Diwali around the world. Find out what food they eat, what clothes they wear and what special ceremonies they perform.

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This is a lively, colourful and engaging book that recounts traditional stories from the Amazon. Each story is interspersed with interesting facts and maps that locate the story''s setting. An activities section gives ideas for children to explore the stories and their culture in more detail.

Renni and Mahu are brothers, but they are complete opposites. When Mahu hatches a plot to rob the tomb of a long-dead general in the Valley of the Kings, Renni is swept into the crime to help his family. But taking the general''s heart scarab sets a much greater chain of events into motion, which are governed by dark and mysterious powers. Will the brothers and their friend Balaal manage to return it before Anubis, the god of death, comes to collect their souls? Or will they, and the general, be cast into the Great Darkness forever?

Once upon a time...there were eight classic fairytales retold by enchanting storytellers. Step into the magical world of The Snow Queen and follow Gerda in her quest to save Kai from the clutches of an evil spell. Travel with Goldilocks and see what she discovers in the house in the forest. Follow Little Red Riding Hood through the forest and see her escape the big, bad wolf. Huff and puff but don''t blow the house down in the Three Little Pigs. See Rapunzel let down her beautiful hair and meet her prince. Join Hansel and Gretel traveling through the forest, where they discover a cottage made of sweets. Run, run - as fast as you can - with The Gingerbread Man.

Renni, Mahu and Balaal are enjoying the summer after thwarting the evil vizier, Paser, and returning the heart scarab to General Tatia. When new adventures call, the children set off up the flooded Nile to the mystical city of Shedet to see its glorious temples dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god. But things are not as they appear, and the wicked never rest for long...

Buku “Abridged Classic Series: Tom Sawyer” adalah buku cerita anak, yang menceritakan petualangan Tom Sawyer dan kawan-kawannya. Tom Sawyer adalah anak bermasalah yang mencintai petualangan. Sebagai seorang yatim piatu, dia tinggal bersama bibinya Polly, sepupu Mary dan saudara tiri Sid. Ia adalah anak yang sangat nakal, dan Sid sering mengeluh tentang dia ke Bibi Polly. Dia akan bersembunyi ketika dipanggil untuk melakukan tugas untuk bibinya, mencuri permen dan barang lain dan umumnya nakal. Tante Polly, bagaimanapun, tidak pernah bisa memaksa dirinya untuk memukul bocah nakal karena dia adalah anak saudara perempuannya yang sudah meninggal dan dia sangat mencintainya. Suatu hari, dia mengetahui dari Sid bahwa Tom bolos sekolah untuk pergi berenang. Selain itu, dia bertengkar dengan anak laki-laki lain dan pulang tertutup debu, pakaiannya compang-camping. Bibi Polly sangat marah! Sebagai hukuman, disuruh mengapur pagar sepanjang tiga puluh meter pada hari Minggu sore yang cerah. Ini sangat merepotkan untuk orang nakal seperti itu anak laki-laki yang lebih suka bermain bola atau berenang pada hari seperti itu. Jadi, Tom berdiri dengan sikat dan cat sendirian di dekat pagar. Pagar itu tampak besar baginya dan itu akan mengambil sepanjang hari untuk memberikan hanya satu lapisan cat. Dia semakin sedih memikirkan semua kesenangan dia akan ketinggalan karena tugas ini, dan bagaimana teman-temannya akan menertawakannya. Dia mempunyai mainan, kelereng, dan sampah di sakunya dan berpikir dia mungkin bisa menyuap seseorang untuk lakukan untuknya. Tapi dia masih belum memiliki keseluruhan hari yang menyenangkan. Kemudian sebuah ide muncul darinya! Dia mulai perlahan mengecat pagar. Setelah beberapa waktu, Ben Rogers datang berjalan-jalan sambil memakan apel yang besar dan berair yang membuat mulut Tom berair. Tapi dia berpura-pura mengabaikan Ben saat dia mengecat pagar. Yuk simak keseruan ceritanya dalam buku Abridged Classic Series: Tom Sawyer yang bisa Anda dapatkan di Gramedia! Sinopsis Tom Sawyer dan teman nakalnya Huckleberry Finn menyukai petualangan. Bergabunglah dengan mereka saat mereka melarikan diri dari rumah, menjelajahi gua, dan mencari harta karun yang terkubur—semuanya sambil berusaha menghindari masalah! Kisah menarik ini telah diceritakan kembali dan diadaptasi dengan ilustrasi baru, sehingga sempurna untuk pembaca muda.