Powell, Jillian

Joe and his friends set out to discover whether sinister activities are taking place in an abandoned building they have claimed as their own after they are mysteriously locked out.

After allowing the birds to eat all the seeds in his field, a lazy scarecrow realizes the consequences of his behavior when summer comes and the field is bare.

History of Great Britain from the arrival of the Celtic peoples to the present day, illustrated with works of art.

Explores numerous mysterious places and powers, UFOs and aliens, ghosts and the spirit world, mysterious creatures and people, and mysteries solved and unsolved.

Fatima, a wandering gypsy who sings songs for her living, goes to sleep in the desert only to be awakened by a hungry lion and must use her wits to stay alive.

Barney the puppy does nothing right at the dog show, but when the judge's hat blows away, he saves the day.

Describes how people have used poultry as food throughout history, ways poultry are being raised and prepared, and customs and beliefs about poultry. Includes recipes for lemon chicken and turkey bolognaise.

Describes how people have used fish as food throughout history, ways fish have been raised and prepared, and their nutritional value. Includes recipes for baked haddock and shrimp-filled baked potatoes.

Discusses different kinds of eggs, where they come from, their nutritional value, and various ways to prepare them. Includes several recipes.

Discusses the history of bread, how it is made, some ingredients that are used, and varieties found in different countries. Includes recipes for banana bread and simple chapatis.