"On December 16, 1842, the US brig-of-war Somers dropped anchor in Brooklyn Harbor at the end of a cruise intended to teach a group of adolescents the rudiments of naval life. But this seemingly harmless exercise ended in catastrophe. Commander Alexander Slidell Mackenzie came ashore saying he had narrowly prevented a mutiny that would have left him and his officers dead. Some of the thwarted mutineers were being held under guard, but three had been...

Some books are so evil that they must be imprisoned deep underground, but when the Librarian tries to dispose of one vile volume, he risks being buried alive in an eerie tower that holds a legendary secret.

Rhyming text presents traditions used to celebrate the Day of the Dead. Graveyard skeletons shake, rattle, and roll in this spirited Day of the Dead celebration featuring bold and colorful cut-paper illustrations. A two-page illustrated afterword gives factual information about el Dia de los Muertos, the reverent but fun celebration honoring relatives who have passed on, and the special rituals, images, foods, and customs associated with this joyful...

Affable Jim Williams is hosting one of the most important parties of the Savannah Christmas season. John Kelso is a magazine reporter who finds himself amid the beautiful architecture and odd doings to write a feature on the party. He is intrigued by Williams from the start, but his curiosity is piqued when he meets Jim's violent, young and sexy lover, Billy. Later that night, Billy is dead, and Kelso stays on to cover the murder trial. Between being...

"This unique dinosaur title will take readers to the continent of North America to discover some rock formations that held important dinosaur discoveries. Readers will learn about each dinosaur, from when it lived to what it ate, and other cool facts! Complete with great photographs and page explaining the different dino groups!"--Amazon.com

Esta obra transporta al joven lector al continente de Sudamérica a descubrir unas formaciones rocosas que contienen descubrimientos asombrosos acerca de los dinosaurios. El lector aprenderá cómo vivían, qué comían, y otros datos muy interesantes. La obra incluye fotografías y una página que explica los diferentes grupos de dinosaurios.

When Cheech drives his school bus through a graveyard, he picks up some unusual students there who teach him, and his "Cheecharrones, " a lesson about making friends.

Esta obra transporta al joven lector al continente de Asia a descubrir unas formaciones rocosas que contienen descubrimientos asombrosos acerca de los dinosaurios. El lector aprenderá cómo vivían, qué comían, y otros datos muy interesantes. La obra incluye fotografías y una página que explica los diferentes grupos de dinosaurios.

Side A. The masque of the red death. The evil Prince Prospero is a devil worshipper and a tyrannical ruler. Anyone who stands against him is sentenced to death. Two men dare to denounce the Prince and are imprisoned. A beautiful woman pleads for their release, but is captured by the Prince for his own pleasures. The two prisoners are brought to the Prince at his "Masque Ball" for public torture. But there is one uninvited guest standing in the shadows...

Nobody Owens is a normal boy, except that he has been raised by ghosts and other denizens of the graveyard. Nobody Owens es un chico normal, excepto que ha sido criado por los fantasmas y otros habitantes del cementerio.