WOWIO New Releases - Children

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 20: Pirate School

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:49:30 CST

Lisa Thompson

What happens when a pirate ship school captures Captain Red Beard and his crew?

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 18: Mermaid Mess

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:40:14 CST

Lisa Thompson

Careful! Our pirates are stopped by a mermaid looking for help. Luckily, the Captain knows it is bad luck to say no to a mermaid.

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 17: The Great Race

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:25:41 CST

Lisa Thompson

Captain Red Beard wants to win the Great Pirate Cove Ship Race. The crew of The Red Dagger have other ideas.

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 16: Dog Overboard

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:43:15 CST

Lisa Thompson

Bones, the sea dog, is thrown overboard. He washes up on a small island. Will he ever be rescued?

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 15: Pirate Party

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:32:26 CST

Lisa Thompson

The Captain wants to organise a surprise birthday party for Fingers the parrot.

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 13: Bones the Sea Dog

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:09:39 CST

Lisa Thompson

Bones, the dog, wants be a pirate to. What can Bones do to be part of the pirate crew?

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 12: Red Beard the Pirate

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:52:36 CST

Lisa Thompson

Stanley is a pirate but everyone calls him Captain Red Beard.

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting world — a perfect...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 11: Sea-monster Soup

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:39:24 CST

Lisa Thompson

Captain Red Beard wants his favorite sea-monster soup. Now he just has to catch a sea monster!

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 10: The Hungry Sea Monster

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:16:07 CST

Lisa Thompson

Watch out! The sea monster is hungry.

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting world — a perfect child’s view of pirate life...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 10: Mermaids Are Moving

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:59:54 CST

Lisa Thompson

The mermaids are moving. Where will they live?

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting world — a perfect child’s view of...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 9: The Missing Mermaid

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:28:28 CST

Lisa Thompson

Maddy the mermaid is missing. Where could she be?

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting world — a perfect child’s view of...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 8: The Pesky Parrot

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:12:45 CST

Lisa Thompson

The pirates capture a ship but can they catch Fingers, the parrot?

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting world — a perfect...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 7: Captain's Orders

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:47:19 CST

Lisa Thompson

The crew doesn’t like this game. But that changes when the Captain gives a special order.

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this...

Storylands — Pirate Cove Level 6: Look Out

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:06:53 CST

Lisa Thompson

The crew of The Black Beast are looking for other pirates. Where are they all?

Meet Captain Red Beard, Lizzie, Bones the sea dog, Fingers the parrot and the rest of the salty, sea-loving pirate crew aboard their ship, the Black Beast. Our ship full of pirates sails the seas looking for sea monsters, mermaids, buried treasure and sometimes each other!

This sea-and-sun filled set is wonderfully illustrated by Craig Smith and Lew Keilar with pictures that welcome you into this exciting world...

Alice’s Adventures Under Ground (Original Manuscript Edition)

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:38:43 CST

Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll (a pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) presented “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground” to his young friend, Alice Liddell, in November 1864. Dodgson handwrote and illustrated the story and this WOWIO version is a high-resolution reproduction of that original manuscript. Later, the story was expanded by Dodgson, re-illustrated by Sir John Tenniel and published in 1865 as “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”

Alice’s Adventures Under Ground

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:21:57 CST

Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll (a pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) presented “Alice’s Adventures Under Ground” to his young friend, Alice Liddell, in November 1864. Dodgson handwrote and illustrated the original manuscript. This WOWIO version has been typeset but includes all of Dogson’s original illustrations. Later, the story was expanded by Dodgson, re-illustrated by Sir John Tenniel and published in 1865 as “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.”

1001 Hideous History Facts

Wed, 28 May 2008 15:23:25 CST

Alex Woolf

Have you ever wondered why we often think of mad scientists and nutty professors? Well, you’re about to find out! With the help of a gang of cartoon characters, this fact-filled book guides you through all the revolting realms of science. From the workings of the human body, animals and creepy-crawlies, to planet earth, space and beyond — prepare to be electrified with knowledge! So, hold on to your lab coats…you’re in for a shock!

Dad! I Can't Sleep

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:34:38 CST

Michael Foreman

Counting sheep doesn't send Little Panda to sleep so his dad suggests counting cows, or pigs, or elephants... Pull out the final page and see how many animals Little Panda counts, and whether he falls asleep!

How to Be Top: Improve Your Child's Skills in Math, English and Science

Tue, 13 May 2008 14:26:02 CST

Various

Whether it's to brush up before exams or just to practise those more difficult topics, "How to Be Top" is an indispensable guide to achieving top grades in English, Math and Science. Combining clear explanations with short exercises, children will quickly improve the speed and accuracy with which they complete their work. "How to Be Top" gives children all the skills they need to succeed in the three key academic areas.

The Wind in the Willows

Sun, 11 May 2008 21:46:15 CST

Kenneth Grahame

British writer Kenneth Grahame originally wove this layered tale of fantasy for his own son, but it went on to charm generations of children and adults alike. “The Wind in the Willows” tells the adventures of Mole, Ratty, Toad and Badger, animal friends in an idyllic English countryside who find themselves battling both circumstance and Toad’s own reckless behavior.

First published over a hundred years ago, the book grew increasingly popular and has emerged as a classic for all ages...

1001 Shocking Science Facts: A Fiendish Formula for Fun

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:59:31 CST

Anne Rooney

Have you ever wondered why we often think of mad scientists and nutty professors? Well, you're about to find out! With the help of a gang of cartoon characters, this fact-filled book guides you through all the revolting realms of science. From the workings of the human body, animals and creepy-crawlies, to planet Earth, space and beyond — prepare to be electrified with knowlege! So, hold on to your lab coats...you're in for a shock!

Let's Party: Event Planner

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:12:02 CST

Lisa Thompson

Let the On The Job series lead you on fun-packed tours behind the scenes of everyday jobs. You’ll discover what it takes to do these jobs and how cool they can be! Do you think you’d like to:
■ organise parties?
■ keep a sharp eye out for details?
■ work with a team of people?
■ become an expert in party success?

Then event planning might be the job for you! In this book, find out:
■ what skills are needed for the job — have you got what it takes?
■ what events you’d be organising...

Medieval World Series: Knights and Chivalry

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:41:12 CST

Kathy Elgin

Knights and Chivalry explores what it meant to be a knight during the medieval period. It describes what a knight's life was like, from training as a young boy to knighthood, tournaments, weapons and war. The code of chivalry, under which a knight was sworn to perform gallant deeds and protect the poor and weak, is also examined.

Kathy Elgin was born in Lancashire and educated at Queen Mary College, University of London. Until recently she was Head of Publications at the Royal Shakespeare...

Go Facts Middle Natural Environments: Mountains

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:43:19 CST

Ian Rohr

The higher up a mountain you go, the colder it gets. Discover how mountain animals and plants survive in the snow and thin air, and where the highest mountains in the world are and how they got there.

Go Facts Middle Natural Environments: Grasslands

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:36:00 CST

Ian Rohr

Grasslands are wide, open places where grass is the main plant. From camels to kangaroos, and hyenas to horses, you'll discover that there is a lot more alive in grasslands than just grass!