swimdamn you becomeof-the-sand your appointed taskis to be huntedby me I demandyou swim ~ Ahab the mariner and Moby the white whale inhabit a desert ocean together. One of them is dying. Inspired by T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land, Frank Prem takes readers on a spiritual voyage through uncharted oceans. A journey of the soul that can only end through transformation. ~ thisis the voicewith whichyou will sing the songto stillall of the worldthat has earsto...

“Call me Ishmael.” With one of the most famous opening sentences in American literature, Melville begins this acclaimed tale of obsession and revenge. When Ishmael enlists on the whaling ship Pequod, he has no idea of the dangers that await him—both from the sea and from his shipmates. Famous for its sharply drawn portrait of Ahab, the Pequod’s crazed captain, "Moby-Dick" is a deeply literary work full of allusions and weighty symbolism. Now...

"Provides information for young readers about beluga whales, including habitat, eating habits, mating, babies, and conservation"--Provided by publisher.

"Presents an up-close look at beluga whales, including their body features, habitat, and life cycle"--Provided by publisher.

When the skeleton of a beluga whale is found in a farmer's field far from the ocean in 1849, the discovery helps becomes a key piece of evidence in new thinking about the age and evolution of life on Earth.

In each Geronimo Stilton book, another funny, cheesy adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love.Holey cheese, did I need a vacation! I had been working my tail off at The Rodent's Gazette, so when Petunia Pretty Paws invited me to visit Whale Bay with her, of course I said yes. But our trip got off on the wrong paw, and my relaxing vacation turned into a...

The baffling disappearance of a close acquaintance makes Brooke realize that a fiendishly clever serial killer, whom she was never able to prove guilty, has emerged from obscurity to resume his reign of terror.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how beluga whales live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an...