Alan Marks

"Black Beauty is a perennial children's favourite, one which has never been out of print since its publication in 1877. It is a moralistic tale of the life of the horse related in the form of an autobiography, describing the world through the eyes of the creature. In taking this anthropomorphic approach, the author Anna Sewell broke new literary ground and her effective storytelling ability makes it very easy for the reader to accept the premise that...

"Chronicles the early life of an orphaned Mexican free-tailed bat, from its birth to its adoption by a new mother. Includes material about bats"--Provided by publisher.

A koala mother faces two challenges: protecting herself and her joey from the raging bushfire, and finding food after their home range is destroyed. Her journey brings her closer to the world of humans than she has ever been before--but it's a risk she must take. Based on the real-life story of a koala nicknamed Cinders that survived two bushfires.

Presents the life and habits of the dung beetle, which obtains food, water, and shelter from the droppings of other animals.

"When A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843 it was an overnight success, and set a precedent that was to be followed by other Christmas books, including The Chimes (1844) and The Cricket (1845). Each book was published at the same time of year, in the same format, and extolled similar values about the virtues of love, charity and the family unit. But none would achieve the cult status of A Christmas Carol, a book so popular it has become part...

Traces the life of the warrior king of Macedonia who conquered and united the known world of his time.

Dual-layered text introduces the life cycle of the horseshoe crab, with a focus on the annual mass-spawning event at Delaware Bay.--

A brief biography of the writer of such acclaimed books as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "James and the Giant Peach," and "Matilda."

An old teddy bear, abandoned in the park by unappreciative owners, is rescued by another child and given a new home filled with love.

Presents illustrated retellings of nine knightly stories, featuring characters such as King Arthur, Sir Gawain, and Sir Lancelot.