B. A Hoena

"Simple text and full-color illustrations describe the true story of Stubby the World War I dog"--

Relates the exploits of Venus and her importance in Roman mythology, including her connection to such figures as Aeneus and Adonis, and describes the role of myths in the modern world.

When Jack sells his family's cow for magic beans, his mother is anything but pleased. Soon, however, the beans sprout into a towering beanstalk. It leads to a castle filled with gold and other treasures. Jack's family will be rich, if he can sneak past the man-eating giant! Cuando Jack vende la vaca de la familia a cambio de unos frijoles mágicos, su madre no está nada contenta. Sin embargo, pronto los frijoles se convierten en una empinada planta...