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A young bugler with supernatural powers is swept up into an epic struggle for the fate of the world. Cry havoc and sound the song of war!

In Arboral Year 1294, the world is dominated by nine massive towers known as the Spires--remnants of an advanced civilization, they are filled with lost secrets and powerful knowledge that nations struggle to possess. Luca is a bugler in a mercenary company who wants nothing more than to leave the battlefield behind and become a true musician, a maestro. But marked as one of the enigmatic Branch-hexed, and gifted with the strange ability to see the sound of his instrument, Luca finds himself drawn reluctantly into a war of epic proportions!

The time has come for Luca's first real campaign. A fort on the border of the Holy Realm is under siege by the army of the Erin Empire, and it's up to Luca and his newfound compatriots to defend it. The powers of the Branch-hexed make them unstoppable versus regular troops, but the forces arrayed against them have their own Branch-hexed in service. Luca now faces a true test of his abilities against fierce opposition!

A young bugler with supernatural powers is swept up into an epic struggle for the fate of the world. Cry havoc and sound the song of war!

In Arboral Year 1294, the world is dominated by nine massive towers known as the Spires--remnants of an advanced civilization, they are filled with lost secrets and powerful knowledge that nations struggle to possess. Luca is a bugler in a mercenary company who wants nothing more than to leave the battlefield behind and become a true musician, a maestro. But marked as one of the enigmatic Branch-hexed, and gifted with the strange ability to see the sound of his instrument, Luca finds himself drawn reluctantly into a war of epic proportions!

The Holy Realm's Branched squad takes on a new mission to the kingdom of Gallia, the Land of Mirrors. There, they will seek the aid of its protector, the powerful Branched known as the Looking Glass, to help them defeat the Garland. But Gallia is embroiled in a civil war, and convincing the Looking Glass will mean taking sides in a deadly conflict. What the Looking Glass wants in exchange for her help may be more than Luca is willing to give up, and he and his companions must face a challenge that will take all their skill and cunning--and perfect timing--to overcome.

A young bugler with supernatural powers is swept up into an epic struggle for the fate of the world. Cry havoc and sound the song of war!

In Arboral Year 1294, the world is dominated by nine massive towers known as the Spires--remnants of an advanced civilization, they are filled with lost secrets and powerful knowledge that nations struggle to possess. Luca is a bugler in a mercenary company who wants nothing more than to leave the battlefield behind and become a true musician, a maestro. But marked as one of the enigmatic Branch-hexed, and gifted with the strange ability to see the sound of his instrument, Luca finds himself drawn reluctantly into a war of epic proportions!

The Pontiff's expedition to Gallia has reached the capital of Limoges. The city is held by the forces of the Looking Glassists, and defended by the Looking Glass herself--only Zoe has the power to even attempt to take her on. If Zoe fails, so does the entire operation. Though the Looking Glass will give her enemies no quarter, she also sees something of herself in Zoe. During the battle, Luca encounters a mysterious interloper, and discovers more secrets of the Branched--including a new phase of their development, the Flowering...

A young bugler with supernatural powers is swept up into an epic struggle for the fate of the world. Cry havoc and sound the song of war!

In Arboral Year 1294, the world is dominated by nine massive towers known as the Spires--remnants of an advanced civilization, they are filled with lost secrets and powerful knowledge that nations struggle to possess. Luca is a bugler in a mercenary company who wants nothing more than to leave the battlefield behind and become a true musician, a maestro. But marked as one of the enigmatic Branch-hexed, and gifted with the strange ability to see the sound of his instrument, Luca finds himself drawn reluctantly into a war of epic proportions!

With the defeat of the Looking Glass, Luca has gained more experience and understanding of just what his Branch power can do. It has also made him more determined than ever to complete his service to the Pontiff's Holy Realm and live his life free of war. But that time is still far in the future as a new campaign into the Duchy of Normandy is announced. This mission will take him and his Branched companions deep into enemy territory to hunt down the Garland. It will also take them deeper into the mysteries held by the enigmatic Spires, and those who control them...

Bees, ants, spiders, flies-all of the bugs-monitor two things: the health of planet Earth, and the planet's most influential inhabitants, the humans. Should humanity show signs of irreversibly killing Earth, the bugs will exterminate everyone. They'll then start the human experiment over with a fresh batch of people, thanks to the DNA collected by mosquitoes.

Get ready to explore the world of bugs! From body parts to predators, the facts about common backyard bugs can be found in this set all about ants, bees and wasps, beetles, crickets, flies, and moths. Written and designed with young readers in mind, each book covers what the animal eats, where it lives, what it looks like, and its life cycle. Up-close, full-color photographs bring readers into the world of bugs that's just outside their back door. An engaging, conversational style draws in budding entomologists and curious nature lovers alike.

Is a ladybug really a bug?
Is a honeybee an insect?
How about a spider?
How do you know?

Find out how you can tell if a beautiful butterfly or a crawling centipede is actually an insect or something else. Discover a hidden world of tiny creatures building their homes, stalking their prey, and hiding from their enemies right in your own backyard.

Spanish language edition. Discover the variety of bug-eaters--animal, plant, even human--in this exploration of both poetry and the natural world. Facklam's playful rhymes mixed with Long's vivid illustrations introduce young readers to an array of creatures as they munch on lunch. From a mantis perched and ready to prey on ladybugs, a spider trapping a fly, to the honey-drenched fur of a big brown bear chewing on a hive full of bees, Bugs for Lunch will give curious readers plenty of food for thought delivered in a playful package.

"Squirmy and educational." -- Kirkus Reviews

Dig in as a flurry of bugs of every shape, size, and color crawl across the page in a veritable infestation of whimsy and humor. Cars Galore creators Peter Stein and Bob Staake return with an in-the-dirt, high-in-the-sky critter tale buzzing with nonstop rhymes and swarming with comical retro illustrations.

Bring 16 different bugs to life, from dragonflies to scarab beetles to millipedes, with the help of a brush provided with the book and a little water. Use the laminated back cover flap to prevent water seeping onto pages below. Great for keeping children entertained indoors, and for practicing pen control.

We Read Phonics is an innovative series that combines a fun story with simple phonic games. The games are quick and easy to play and are designed to help children read the story and improve their reading skills. The result is faster reading development and kids who love to read!

In Bugs on the Bus, Jack is bringing a jar of bugs to school. Unfortunately, the jar breaks on the bus and all the bugs escape! The result is a very wild ride in this story filled with lots of humor and lots of flying bugs!

BUGS THAT LOVE! The Amazing Western Conifer Seed Bug (& Shield Bugs Too!) is a wonderful & special book for middle grade readers, 8 to 12 years old and everyone who is young at heart, still exploring and learning! It educates both children and adults in a fun way, about these delightful little creatures, with the great secret discovery revealed- that these bugs in fact, do love!

This book gives us a closer look at an overlooked species, The Western Conifer Seed Bug, that has not been talked about, studied or explored enough. It also dispels myths and untruths about the Shield bug. The amazing discovery is that both types of these bugs show, give and accept love!

Expert educator, Lori-Michele, shares what she has learned and teaches through example, what we can gain from our interaction with these adorable, sensitive little bugs, that she calls micro-pets. You only need to stop and take a moment out, to realize how gentle, loving and special these creatures are! They have a surprising compatibility with humans that's remarkable!

It is important that children develop empathy in their formative years, to carry into adulthood and this book demonstrates and teaches kind and caring ways to everyone. Both children and adults will form a new appreciation and motivation to treat these bugs humanely.

With over 70 full-color photographs, of these amazing little creatures, in many stages, discover the fascinating world of BUGS THAT LOVE! The Amazing Western Conifer Seed Bug (& Shield Bugs Too!)

Take an up-close look at the world of insects in this beautiful book with peek-through holes.

Young children will enjoy peeking through holes in each page and seeing new bugs appear and disappear in this engaging and educational nonfiction book. Readers can spot bugs chomping, creeping, flying, and spinning while learning about insect species and habitats.

Whether your young reader is an insect fan or is hesitantly curious about them, this is a perfect way for families to share a love of science and nature.

Fans of the bestselling series that began with Tree: A Peek-Through Picture Book can take an up-close look at the world of insects in this beautiful book with peek-through holes.

If you look down toward the ground,
A world of wildlife can be found.

Young children will enjoy peeking through the holes and seeing new bugs appear and disappear as each page is turned in this engaging and educational nonfiction book. Readers can spot insects chomping, creeping, flying, and spinning while learning about insect species, habits, and habitats.

This book is a perfect way for families to share a love of science and nature.

Look for all the books in the Peek-Through Picture Book series: Tree, Bee, Ocean, Moon, Home, and Bugs.

This book brings you up close and personal with eight different bug species in astounding motion.

Using Photicular technology--an innovative lenticular-based technology that uses precision sliding lenses and four-color video imagery--each image is like a 3D movie on the page, delivering a rich, fluid, immersive visual experience, allowing Bugs to zoom in on the tiny world of insects.

Watch a praying mantis diving for its pray, a house fly rubbing its fore legs, a tarantula skittering across the floor, a leaf-cutter ant hauling a giant leaf up a branch, a dung beetle pushing its ball up a hill, and more. Bugs offers readers an up-close look at bugs in motion and a window into how they move and behave. Science writer Mara Grunbaum provides an opening essay that delves into the fascinating behavior of these wonderful creatures as well as a detailed profile accompanying each image.

Bugs: A Skittery, Jittery History isan epic, oversize nonfiction picture book and companion to Sharks: A Mighty Bite-y History that is all about bugs and their prehistoric predecessors.

Insects are some of the oldest creatures on Earth, evolving well before other land animals, alongside ferns and trees. This epic survey follows bugs and their cousins from their earliest appearance in the Paleozoic era up through today.

Along the way, readers will meet many different kinds of insects from various points in history, such as the trilobite of the Cambrian explosion and the more-recent and familiar termite. The text explores insect skills including camouflage, communication, metamorphosis, and much more, and a bug hall of fame captures the smallest, largest, fastest, and cutest bugs around today.

With lush, colorful illustrations from Gordy Wright and meticulous research from author Miriam Forster, Bugs: A Skittery, Jittery History is sure to delight bug enthusiasts, science fans, and any reader who loves to discover new wonders about the world around them.