What is the value of human relations, the connection between souls? In Silas Marner, George Eliot explores this question in the story of a reclusive weaver in a small English town who learns to trade his love of gold for the love of those around him. Though he started life as a religious man, a heartbreaking betrayal drove Silas Marner to become a recluse whose only companions were his gold coins. But one day, his gold is stolen and a golden-haired...

A group of animals, led by an orphaned squirrel, learns about friendship and loyalty when they band together to defend their island kingdom against evil forces.

A compilation of five Mog stories, a must-have for all fans of Judith Kerr's feline heroine. Mog goes to the vet, forgets about her cat flap, has her peaceful day shattered by a baby and more in these unforgettable and charming stories.

Visit the alien world of the deep and come face to face with some of the most bizarre creatures on our planet.

When Moist von Lipwig is caught for his trickery, he is given the option of becoming the next postmaster or falling down a deep pit.

Takes you down into the murky world of sharks and their relatives, reveals what motivates these fascinating creatures, and dispels some myths about their behavior. Discover a shark that can fit in your hand and a shark that eats only plankton--and learn that not all sharks are killing machines.

Through the ages, man has depended on plants for everything from oxygen to food to building supplies. Gives a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora - from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive.

"Captain, Ladybird and Herbert -- two Shire horses and a Suffolk Punch -- are not pleased when Jenny, a retired seaside donkey, arrives at the Old Horses' Home. It's supposed to be a home for horses, and they don't want to share their field with a common little donkey. Then rustlers are spotted in the area: thieves who like nothing better than to steal horses and ship them abroad -- to be made into horse pie! Can Jenny and her friends save the huge...

Two children persuade their inventor father to purchase and restore an old car which turns out to have magical powers.

Looks at legendary and "real" monsters, exploring their place in mythology and in fact.