Learningisland: 800 books

The name Geronimo brings fear to the hearts of many people, especially when they hear an enemy yell his name. Many people think of Geronimo as a fighting man; a great warrior. He was. He was also a very gentle man. He was a kind and loving husband who loved to play with his children. What made Geronimo...

This book is a shortened version of our popular “Reindeer: Nomads of the North” and is intended for beginning readers. With only 1234 easy to read words, young children can experience for themselves the joy of learning about the reindeer. They will find out the answers to these questions: What...

The fog rolled in, wrapping itself around my shoulders like a stale, wet, gray cloak. It gathered deeper and deeper, like an old friend happy to see me after a long absence. And it hid me. It hid my presence from the watchful eyes in the cabin before me. That was fine with me. I needed the concealment...

What do clown fish eat? How many babies does a clown fish mother have? Where do clown fish live? Do clown fish make good pets? Meet the funny little clown fish. Find out what a clown fish looks like, where it lives, what it eats, what eats it, how babies are born, and some funky facts. Ages...

“Hey, can you help me,” he said to Kendall. “Jack Washington just stole my jeans and my mom is going to kill me if I don’t bring them home.” “Not Jack Washington, again” Jamie said. Jack was the neighborhood bully. He was always trying to take things from the other kids. But how could...

"Good-bye, mom. Have a safe trip."Molly hugged her daughter one last time."Give my best to Larry," her daughter added. "Tell my brother I love him.""I will," she answered. "I'm sure he will be fine."Just then a huge whistle blew. Molly quickly kissed her daughter again, and then headed onto the...

Kendall and Jamie were sitting on the front porch looking bored. Just then a police car drove up and stopped in front of the house. An officer got out and opened the back door. Peter Markham stepped out. “I see Peter’s in trouble again,” Jamie said, loud enough for Peter to hear. “More like...

BUY SETS AND SAVE! SEVEN BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF five. There are many fascinating creatures in the sea. Some are funny and some are strange. This book will tell you about seven interesting sea creatures. This is a compilation of seven of our popular 15-Minute Books. It contains the full text and pictures...

BUY SETS AND SAVE! SEVEN BOOKS FOR THE PRICE OF FIVE. There are many fascinating creatures in the sea. Some are funny and some are strange. This book will tell you about seven interesting sea creatures. This is a compilation of seven of our popular 15-Minute Books for early readers. It contains...

Well hello there. My name is like, Val. I’m, like, an ostrich, ya know. But I bet you knew that. You’re a smart one, you are. But even if you’re smart, I’m a lot smarter. And I’m better looking. Don’t I look just grand? Meet Val, the vain ostrich, and let her tell you all about...

How does a dolphin sleep? What happens if you put a dry sea otter in water? What color is a polar bear’s skin? What happens if you move a group of bighorn sheep to a new area? How many eggs can a mother hermit crab lay? Can a gorilla swim? Find out the answers to these questions and more...

Does it ever rain on Venus? How thick is the air on Venus? Which is longer on Venus, a day or a year? How did Venus change the way people saw the world? Learn the answer to these questions and many more fun facts in this 15-Minute Book. Venus is the second planet from the sun. It sits between...

A lot of people think that bamboo is a tree because it grows so tall. It also has a trunk with leaves and branches sprouting from it. Bamboo is not a tree, it is a grass. Scientists have found that it has much more in common with the lawn in front of your house than it does with any trees growing...

St George, defender of the helpless and slayer of dragons is a saint honored by many countries and many religions. He is as popular with Muslims and Jews as he is with Christians. How could this happen? We know dragons never existed. How could someone be so well known and honored worldwide for something...