Best Selling Books by Kate Petty

Best friends Sarah and Lianne have a great money-making idea - doing makeovers at little girls'' birthday parties. But it''s not an idea that impresses Ruth Miller, the new girl who''s just arrived at their school. To Sarah and Lianne, Ruth is a mess: to Ruth they are overdressed and not in the least cool. Ruth has other things to worry about too - her mum is ill and she''s had to leave her London home and her best friend to live with her Dad and his new family. And that includes her step-brother Matt - a boy factor bound to cause trouble! All girls will relate to Kate''s great girl characters and lively, pacy plot. She gets it just right for 10+ readers.

Meet Jake Jenkins, his little sister, Lily and all their friends and neighbours in Albert Avenue. Find out how Lily gets lost, Jake goes to work - and what happens when the hamster goes missing. . .

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Maddy''s in Barbados, where she''s sure she''ll find a boyfriend - she''s never had any difficulty before.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Charlotte''s in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual!

2005 is the bicentenary of Hans Christian Andersen''s birth. His stories have timeless themes - love, death, coming to terms with all that life offers. This collection of ten stories weaves those essential themes of beauty and cruelty into contemporary takes on life. "The Steadfast Tin Solder" becomes "The Flames of Love", "The Ugly Duckling" is retold as "Swan" and "The Emperor''s New Clothes", retold as "The King of Cool", has new relevance as the story of a boy obsessed with branded clothing. All are memorable for the shock value of many of Andersen''s most painful images: the shards of a broken mirror; the piercing of a broken heart. "The Swineherd" ("Princess), "The Snow Queen" ("The Shattered Mirror"), "The Wild Swans"("The Wild Swanns"), "The Princess and the Pea" ("Mother Knows Best"), "The Little Match Girl" ("A Little Flame"), "The Ugly Duckling" ("Swan) and "The Little Mermaid" ("Coming Up for Air") are all also recast for the 21st century.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Hannah''s on a music course but will she find love there?

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Josie is about to find out what happens when you fall for your best friend''s boyfriend.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Alex finds herself getting distracted playing mixed double in a tennis tournament.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Zoe is drawn to someone unexpected when she joins a drama project.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Holly is already in love with a boy she met in Barbados but will her dream last?

Describes the physical and social development of elephants from birth through adulthood.

Sand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer. Sophie goes to France where no one but the boy in the next tent seems interested. And she definitely doesn''t fancy him.

Briefly describes the characteristics and behavior of dogs, with drawings and photographs of different breeds.

First Pets is an appealing series of books for small children who love animals. The easy-to-read text offers basic information about the animal''s characteristics. Gerbils make especially good first pets for children because they can be housed, fed and cared for with minimal inconvenience, and because they''re fun to watch at play. Full-color art and photos.

Provides information about violent weather phenomena such as thunderstorms, lightning, blizzards, monsoons, and sandstorms.

Examines the many facets of whales and dolphins, including physical characteristics, breathing, hunting, migration, and reproduction.

Distinguishes between crocodiles and alligators and discusses their habitats, feeding habits, hunting behavior, reproduction, and hibernation.

Presents information about a variety of flying machines, from the earliest balloon and airplanes to jets, rocket-powered craft and planes of the future.

Little Rabbit helps explain such number concepts as grouping like objects, more and less, counting, and matching.

Examines why tidal waves happen, how they form, and what kinds of destruction they can cause, as well as describing some major tidal waves in history.

Jack does not understand that friendship must be a two-way street until he meets Richard.

Provides information about different types of trains, including steam locomotives, electric trains, trams, and modern high-speed trains.

Explores some of the largest and most powerful trucks in the world today, from oil tankers to dump trucks, and describes the jobs they do.

In this Level 4 DK Reader eBook, your child will be introduced to special horses like Trigger, who knows how to write his name! Trigger''s talent is just one of the real-life stories in Horse Heroes. Level 4 readers have fascinating stories that will capture the interest of this increasingly proficient reader range. From true tales of the bravest ponies to some very clever horses, Horse Heroes is the perfect companion for young horse lovers. With side panels packed with extra background information and fascinating fun facts, these amazing stories are guaranteed to capture a child''s interest while developing reading skills. Introducing a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure, Horse Heroes will delight young bookworms who are just getting started.

Provides information about stars, the sun and the planets, comets, and other astronomical phenomena.

Describes how pony foals are born and grow, how they learn to walk, how they are fed at first, and how they communicate.

Learning punctuation is fun in this new addition to the Amazing Pop-Up series. Full color.

Splendidly warty Mr. Toad wakes up from his winter nap, makes his way to the pond, and finds a wife.

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National Trust.

In this informative and friendly picture book, children can find simple answers to questions about how they came to be born: How did I get into your tummy? How did the egg and sperm turn into me? What did I eat when I was inside Mum? The conversational text, clear explanations and child-friendly artwork aim to make this a helpful book for all curious children and their parents.

The thrill of discovery awaits young children in these easy-to-understand books featuring big, colorful spreads, snippets of fun and fascinating facts, puzzles, quizzes, and engaging educational projects.

Discusses how a baby kangaroo grows inside its mother''s pouch and develops into an adult animal.

An introduction, in brief text and illustrations, to the history and culture of the various Indian tribes that lived on the Great Plains of North America.