Rete Bibliotecaria della Provincia di Como

Abstract: Robert Louis Stevenson's gripping classic tale of pirate gold and adventure on the high seas, rivetingly retold for today's readers, is as fresh and exciting as the day it was first written. Young Jim Hawkins stumbles upon a treasure map and sets sail on the Hispaniola, on a perilous voyage that will change his life forever. But Treasure Island is a sinister, ghostly place, and Jim soon finds himself battling for survival - up against cut-throat pirates, and the mysterious Long John Silver.

Abstract: What do sharks like to eat? Which shark glows in the dark? And why do some sharks never stop swimming? Packed with facts about nature's greatest predators and illustrated with full-colour photographs, this book is specially written for children who are just beginning to read alone. Includes links to recommended websites to find out more. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. &quote;Excellent for helping children to learn to use books for research. Short chunks of text and plenty of pictures make these books really fun to read.&quote; - Parents in Touch

Abstract: A faithful retelling of the classic Herman Melville story about Captain Ahab and his vengeful hunt for the whale Moby Dick. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style, the Classics Retold series is designed to introduce young readers to much-loved classic stories. The text includes informative notes on both the author and the original text, and is ideal for encouraging young readers to pursue an interest in literature.

Abstract: Mark Twain's classic tale of escape and adventure rivetingly retold for today's readers. To get away from his violent, drunken father, Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death and lives wild in the woods. He soon meets Jim, a runaway slave, and the two outcasts set off on a dangerous journey down the mighty Mississippi river, in search of freedom. Clearly written in a modern, approachable style to introduce young readers to this much-loved classic story.

Abstract: How do astronomers study planets, stars and galaxies? What are rovers and where have they landed? How do telescopes work? What is a nebula? Beginner readers can find out the answers in this book, along with lots more fascinating facts. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. &quote;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set.&quote; - The Bookseller

Abstract: What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book. This is a highly illustrated ebook that can only be read on the Kindle Fire or other tablet. &quote;No Key Stage 1 classroom should be without the whole set.&quote; - The Bookseller

Abstract: With gently humorous illustrations this delightful book shows young children what happens on a visit to the doctor. Stephen Cartwright's illustrations are full of details to look at and talk about and there's a little yellow duck to find on every page. Includes audio and simple text for children to read themselves.

Abstract: Going on a plane for the first time is very exciting! This delightful book shows small children what to expect and Stephen Cartwright's gently humorous illustrations are full of things for children to look at and talk about. Includes audio and simple text for children to read themselves. With a little yellow duck to spot on every page!

Abstract: A delightful book showing young children what to expect when there's a new baby in the family. Stephen Cartwright's gently humorous illustrations are full of things to look at and talk about. Includes audio and simple text for children to read themselves. With a little yellow duck to spot on every page! &quote;This book provides an ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences in an amusing and friendly way.&quote; - Nursery World

Abstract: L'opera riprende la tradizione scandinava delle saghe, basate su personaggi eroici ma umani anche nelle debolezze, calandola pero in un'ambientazione moderna. Viene ripreso anche lo stile stesso delle saghe, con una scrittura vocativa e commenti dell'autore su cio che accade o sul comportamento dei personaggi.Dal libro, nel 1924, venne tratta una versione cinematografica diretta da Mauritz Stiller, La leggenda di Gösta Berling (Gösta Berlings saga), che aveva come protagonista Lars Hanson affiancato da una giovanissima Greta Garbo.

Abstract: It is 1977. A new force is terrorising Rome - a mob of reckless, ultraviolent youths known as La Banda della Magliana. As the gang ruthlessly take control of Rome's heroin trade, they begin an inexorable rise to power. Banda della Magliana intend to own the streets of Rome - unless their internal struggles tear them apart. Based on Rome's modern gangland history, Romanzo Criminale fearlessly confronts Italy's Age of Lead: war on the streets and terrorism, kidnappings and corruption at the highest levels of government.

Abstract: So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of The Handmaid's Tale tells you what you need to know-before or after you read Margaret Atwood's book. Crafted and edited with care, Worth Books set the standard for quality and give you the tools you need to be a well-informed reader. This short summary and analysis of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood includes: - Historical context- Part-by-part summaries- Analysis of the main characters- Themes and symbols- Important quotes- Fascinating trivia- Glossary of terms- Supporting material to enhance your understanding of the original work About Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale: Margaret Atwood's dystopian literary masterpiece tells the story of Offred, a Handmaid living in the near future in what was once the United States. A new theocratic regime called the Republic of Gilead has come to power and changed life as she knew it. Once Offred had a her own name and a loving family a husband and daughter both of which were taken from her; now she belongs to the Commander and his hostile wife, and her only value lies in her ability to bear a child for them. She used to read books and learn; now such things are forbidden to all women. Gripping, disturbing, and so relevant today, The Handmaid's Tale is a brilliant novel and a chilling warning about what can happen when extreme ideas are taken to their logical conclusions. The summary and analysis in this ebook are intended to complement your reading experience and bring you closer to a great work of fiction.

Abstract: A delightful book showing young children what to expect on the first day at school. Stephen Cartwright's gently humorous illustrations are full of things to look at and talk about. Includes audio and simple text for children to read themselves. With a little yellow duck to spot on every page!

Abstract: Going to a party for the first time is very exciting! This amusing and friendly book contains audio and simple text, plus gently humorous illustrations by Stephen Cartwright with lots to look at and talk about to prepare children for their first experience. Also includes a little yellow duck to spot on every page.

Abstract: This space-soaring adventure lets young children glimpse what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the moon, and look back at Earth from a very long way away. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles. &quote;Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme.&quote; - Julia Eccleshare

Abstract: Getting a new puppy is very exciting, but puppies also need lots of looking after! This delightful book shows little children exactly what puppies need, and Stephen Cartwright's gently humorous illustrations are full of things to look at and talk about to prepare them for this first experience. Includes audio and simple text for children to read themselves, plus a little yellow duck to spot on every page.

Abstract: WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2010ONE MILLION COPIES SOLDEva never really wanted to be a mother; certainly not the mother of a boy named Kevin who murdered seven of his fellow high school students, a cafeteria worker and a teacher who had tried to befriend him. Now, two years after her son's horrific rampage, Eva comes to terms with her role as Kevin's mother in a series of startlingly direct correspondences with her absent husband Franklyn about their son's upbringing. Fearing that her own shortcomings may have shaped what her son has become, she confesses to a deep, long-standing ambivalence about motherhood. How much is her fault? In Lionel Shriver's hands this sensational, chilling and memorable story of a woman who raised a monster becomes a metaphor for the larger tragedy - the tragedy of a country where everything works, nobody starves, and anything can be bought but a sense of purpose.

Abstract: The novelization of the highly anticipated God of War 4 game. His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive and teach his son to do the same. This startling reimagining of God of War deconstructs the core elements that defined the series satisfying combat; breathtaking scale; and a powerful narrative and fuses them anew.

Abstract: This book concisely describes ways in which today's standard British English speech differs from the upper-class accent of the last century, Received Pronunciation, which many now find old-fashioned or even comic. In doing so it provides a much-needed update to the existing RP-based descriptions by which the sound system of British English is still known to many around the world.The book opens with an account of the rise and fall of RP, before turning to a systematic analysis of the phonetic developments between RP and contemporary Standard Southern British (SSB) in vowels, consonants, stress, connected speech and intonation. Topics covered include the anti-clockwise vowel shift, the use of glottal stops, 'intrusive r', vocal fry and Uptalk. It concludes with a Mini Dictionary of well over 100 words illustrating the changes described throughout the book, and provides a chart of updated IPA vowel symbols.This book is an essentialresource for anyone interested in British pronunciation and sound change, including academics in phonetics, phonology, applied linguistics and English language; trainers of English teachers; English teachers themselves; teachers of voice and accent coaches; and students in those areas.

Abstract: Cleverbeguiling.Readers age 11 and older are likely to finish this book feeling both persuaded and uplifted. Beauty has a way of doing that.Wall Street JournalFor young readers comes an imaginative guide to ocean plastics, filled with tips and tricks for identifyingand combatingpollution in our oceans.Inspired by biologist AnaPgos lifes work, and filled with engaging science and colorful photographs, this foundational look at plastic pollution in the ocean explains why it is such an urgent contemporary issue.When she was young, Ana Pgo didnt play in a backyard, but on a beach. She walked along the shore, looked at tide pools, and collected fossils. As she grew older, Pgo noticed a new species at the seaside: plastic. She decided to collect it, study it, and give it a Latin namePlasticus maritimusto warn people of its dangers to our planet.Pgo tells us how plastics end up in our rivers, lakes, and oceans, shares plastics chemical composition and physical properties, and offers a field guide to help readers identify and understand this new invasive species in all its forms, from the obvious (fishing nets and water bottles) to the unfamiliar (tiny, clear particles called microplastics). Finally, she offers a critical look at our current solutions to plastic contamination and in her most important proposalREVOLUTIONIZEcalls for deep changes in our habits, motivating young and old alike to make a difference, together. An artificial and almost indestructible species, Plasticus maritimus deserves to have its days numbered! Together, we can send it packing.A cleverly conceived and comprehensive introduction to a serious issue.Kirkus ReviewsHonorable MentionBologna Ragazzi AwardPublished in Partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.