Kitty Kat is off on an exciting tour of Paris. Join him as he cruises down the Seine, climbs the Eiffel Tower and discovers famous paintings in the Louvre Museum. The French capital is vividly brought to life in this brand new interpretation of a classic rhyme"-- Page 4 of cover.

"Did you know that you can stay in a hotel made out of ice? With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 3 book covers everything from buildings shaped like large animals to upside down buildings. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 3 Readers are perfect for kids who are beginning to read on their own. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills...

"Yates weaves surprises and vivid descriptions into this moving tale about strong and nurturing female family bonds."-Booklist on Confessions from the Quilting Circle The Ashwood women don't have much in common...except their ability to keep secrets. When Lark Ashwood's beloved grandmother dies, she and her sisters discover an unfinished quilt. Finishing it could be the reason Lark's been looking for to stop running from the past, but is she ever...

Relates the construction of the Statue of Liberty and its importance as a symbol of freedom.

2004 Christy Award finalist!
God has answered Mona Reynolds's prayers and given her the opportunity of a lifetime: she is about to open her own bookstore-coffee shop, the Footstep of Heaven. Now Mona has no time for love and no hope that a man can ever be the hero of her dreams. But when she hires mysterious drifter Joe Michaels to be her handyman, she discovers that it isn't only in fairy tales that people live "happily ever after."

Describes the history of the Statue of Liberty, including its origins as a gift from France and its construction, and explores the landmark's enduring symbolism of freedom, democracy, and friendship.

One of the most iconic structures ever built, Barcelona's La Sagrada Familia is a unique and fascinating architectural project conceived by controversial genius Antoni Gaudi in the late 19th century. More than 125 years after construction began, the basilica still remains unfinished. Sagrada: The Mystery of Creation celebrates Gaudi's vision and the continuing work of architects as they strive to complete the colossal project while delving into the...

""Engaging images accompany information about the Colosseum. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher"--

This spellbinding creation by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi interprets the Gothic cathedral through Gaudi's visionary, modernist style. Study the striking sculpted decoration of the exterior portals, the dreamlike interior with its columns fashioned as stylized trees, and the powerful Christian iconography of this unique melding of the traditional and the radically new.

Using architecture, sculpture, culture and history, Adams humanizes the medieval period and provides valuable insight on religious philosophy. Mont-Saint Michel and Chartes provides a background and description of the construction of two French landmarks built in the 11th century. The Mont-Saint Michel cathedral was built during a militant time; it was not enough to simply be steadfast in one's own beliefs, but also to make others believe them. Religious...