Caterpillar

Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums - and still he was hungry. Hear the story of a hungry little caterpillar's progress through an amazing variety and quantity of foods. Full at last, he made a cocoon around himself and went to sleep, to wake up a few weeks later wonderfully transformed into a butterfly!

A zombie apocalypse is bad enough if you're far out in the country - but what happens when you're trapped in a two story brick building in the dense suburbs of Boston, and the streets around you are a sea of biters? Most people would give up and accept their fate...but Chris, Todd, Stacy and David aren't most people. They've got unique skills ... but also unique handicaps. Todd is the building's maintenance guy who can weld, cut, and build ... but he's also fighting a losing battle with the bottle. Chris is a hacker, who can scrape data from the web before the internet crashes for the last ...

Cat and her brother Chicken have always had a very special bond. When Chicken has a meltdown, Cat’s the one who scratches his back and reads his favorite story. She always knows what he needs. Since their mom has had to work double-hard to keep their family afloat after their father passed away, Cat is the glue holding her family together. When a summer trip doesn’t go as planned, Cat and Chicken end up spending three weeks with grandparents they’ve never met. With their help, Cat can be a kid again for the first time in years.

This treasury of titles from the World of Eric Carle features eight engaging stories in one book. And since each one can lasts five minutes or less, it's the perfect pick for bedtime or whenever time is tight.

A wonderful story to read to your children at bedtime. Short but entertaining, your children will sleep peacefully after listening to you tell the story about THE CURIOUS CATERPILLAR. The story follows a curious caterpillar who sets out to explore the world around him. As he travels through the forest, he encounters different animals and learns about their unique traits and behaviors. He meets a wise old owl who teaches him about the importance of asking questions, listening and learning from others. Along the way, the caterpillar learns important lessons about the natural world and ...

Speckles the spider and Crumbs the cricket think Katy the caterpillar is much too ugly to be their friend. But Annie the ant doesn't agree, and she and Katy become best friends. As Katy the caterpillar begins her strange transformation into a beautiful butterfly, her friend Annie is shocked and amazed. Speckles and Crumbs finally learn the true meaning of beauty and friendship - and caterpillars.

When a maid in the upper class Ellison household is strangled, Inspector Pitt is called in to investigate. He finds a world ruled by strict manners and social customs, where the inhabitants of the Ellison's neighborhood appear to be more outraged by the thought of scandal than they are by murder. Inspector Pitt finds a most unlikely ally in Charlotte, the Ellison's spirited daughter. But as the murders continue, Charlotte and Pitt find themselves drawn together by more than the investigation.

This short story by Edogawa Rampo, published in 1929, is about the life of a former heroic soldier who has lost his limbs, hearing, and speech ability due to war and his former faithful wife who has come to take pleasure in tormenting him. This work was censored by the government in 1939, and The Caterpillar depicts the perverted sexual life of a man who has lost his limbs and becomes mute due to war with his wife. Although this work does not go as far as to be anti-war or to express a dislike of war, it does portray the tragic physical condition of a disabled soldier grotesquely. This is ...

Ross Burach's hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies.

In the early 1980s, Caterpillar, Inc. lost one million dollars per day for three consecutive years. Its continuing existence came into question. Today, "CAT" is the world's most profitable manufacturer of construction and mining equipment and large engines. This inspiring book takes you behind the scenes with the CEOs, executive vice presidents, managers, dealers, customers, union bosses, and Wall Street analysts who were players in Caterpillar's drive to global dominance.

A fresh recruit in the United Systems space infantry learns that powered armor isn’t all it’s cracked up to be when his platoon is dispatched to eliminate a heavily-armed warlord.

The secret code to growing a successful business is adjusting your strategy every single day. Business leaders, large and small, need to learn a new game with very different rules. They must accept an ever-changing and uncertain landscape, but a landscape that can be constantly leveraged for greater profitability. They must believe that their companies are caterpillars with the potential to become butterflies. The Caterpillar's Edge shows why we must embrace a future of flux. It exposes the addictions that chain us to our past and the truths that influence our behaviors.

Many children today believe that fame and fortune are the only pathways to happiness. This book shows that even if every desire is achieved in life, happiness can still be elusive. Many adults who know this important life lesson struggle to easily articulate the concept with their children. Sumi's story of transformation into a joyful, awakened butterfly will resonate deeply within young children who strain to find meaning and fulfillment in a profit-driven, egocentric world.

For fans of standalone romances, small-town charm, multiple POVs and timelines, open-door scenes, love triangles, and the irresistible allure of country music. In the small town where she grew up, Jaynie Hall is perfectly content with her simple life. She waits tables at her Grams’ cozy café, spends lazy afternoons painting, and enjoys the peaceful company of her best friend, Luke Culver, by the lake. But everything changes when rising country music star Gage Evans arrives for the annual Bootlegger Country Music Festival, igniting a spark that threatens to upend her world. As Gage shows ...

Small Business for Dummies has been a leading resource for starting and running a small business. Calling upon their more than six decades of combined experience running small businesses, Eric Tyson and Jim Schell once again provide time-tested advice and the latest information on starting and growing a small business.

The Spanish translation of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (Philomel) preserves the original simplicity and the appealing use of repetition and rhythm.

Caterpillars’ Chronicles is more than just a bedtime story collection—it’s a gentle journey through numbers 1 to 20, brought to life through nature-themed adventures. Each tale introduces a number in a fun, engaging way, helping young listeners build number recognition while connecting with the natural world.

Mr. and Mrs. Mantis are out looking for food when they come across an egg. They know it will be a caterpillar soon, so they bring it home and wait for it to hatch. But when the caterpillar emerges, they are in for a surprise! The speedy red critter zooms away at high speed. The Mantises try to chase down their dinner, as more and more creatures set their sights on eating the nimble Ginger-Red Caterpillar. You’ve never experienced the story of "The Gingerbread Man" quite like this retelling for kids.

Angel Spider is no ordinary spider—she has bright wings, a glowing halo, and a heart full of kindness. When she meets a shy little caterpillar hiding behind a leaf, she gently encourages him to come out of his shell and discover the magic of being himself.

Kids’ Easy Guide to Rock Painting Step-by-Step Fun for Young Artists: Learn to Paint Ladybugs, Butterflies, Whales, Flowers & More! If your child loves to doodle, play with color, or get their hands messy with creativity, this book is for them! Kids’ Easy Guide to Rock Painting is the perfect introduction to a world of fun, imaginative, and screen-free creativity where ordinary rocks become extraordinary works of art. "Turn ordinary rocks into extraordinary art!" Designed for little hands and curious minds, this colorful, engaging guide has simple instructions, helpful tips, and over 15...