Rudyard Kipling

Twenty-eight short stories evoking the author's experiences in India, America, and England.

Graphic adaptations of four of Rudyard Kipling's Just so stories for children about how the leopard acquired his spots, and other fables.

A courageous mongoose thwarts the evil plans of Nag and Nagaina, two big black cobras who live in the garden.

"From man's best friend to wild beasts, five of the most enduring tales of animals in literature -- together in one collection for animal lovers of all ages. Animals as characters have played a significant part in literature, from Aesop's ancient fables and the Garden of Eden story to contemporary literature. Gathered in this single volume are some of the most memorable animal stories that continue to stand the test of time. The Jungle Book : Travel...

"Readers seeking exotic locales and nonstop pulse-pounding thrills will love this collection of six classic adventure stories, beginning with The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, one of the best-known short stories, about a hunt designed for very specific prey. Other timeless tales include To Build a Fire by Jack London, The Caballero's Way by O. Henry, The Seed from the Sepulchre by Clark Ashton Smith, Alone in Shark Waters by John Kruse,...

Excerpt: Mankind has always loved to tell stories and to listen to them. The most primitive and unlettered peoples and tribes have always shown and still show this universal characteristic. As far back as written records go we find stories; even before that time, they were handed down from remote generations by oral tradition. The wandering minstrel followed a very ancient profession. Before him was his prototype -- the man with the gift of telling...

Meet the most unforgettable characters and embark on a thrilling adventure with Mowgli as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns 'The Bare Necessities' of life from happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear. Meet Bagheera, the wise old panther, and crazy King Louie, the orangutan. But watch out for the cunning tiger Shere Khan and Kaa, the sneakiest snake in the jungle! It is an extraordinary adventure and a heartwarming tale that celebrates the true meaning...

When the world was new, the camel, a very lazy creature, said "Humph!" too often and received for all time a hump[h] from the desert god. Includes a puzzle, "Notes for adults," and reading tips.

Adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book, " focusing on stories that feature Mowgli, Baloo the bear, and Bagheera the panther.

Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves, and the wild animals of the jungle.