"This book is about childhood in Western Australia, and the effect of World War II on the community living there. It is semi-autobiographical."--Provided by publisher.

One day, after leaving class, Marcos discovers that they have put a merry-go-round next to his school. They have never caught his attention before and they seemed quite boring, however, he can not stop thinking about riding it. His father doesn't want to let him, for no apparent reason, but Marcos tries his best to convince him. When he finally succeeds and gets on, he can't even imagine the adventure that awaits him.

Perfect for introductory grammar lessons! What is a noun? Explore language and discover the uses of nouns and their many grammatical forms from proper nouns to common nouns to abstract nouns. “Heller explores types of nouns: common, proper, abstract, concrete, compound, collective, singular, plural, and possessive... Its lush, exuberant full-color artwork will grab kids' attention.”—Booklist “With humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammar. ... A treasure.”—Kirkus Reviews “To say that Heller has a way with words is to understate a multifaceted talent... The rhymed text of this book is as witty and smooth as its predecessors ... Rarely does a book offer children so much to look at, listen to and learn.”—Publishers Weekly “Striking graphic design with large clear objects in bold colors overflowing each double-page spread make the book a visual treat. The use of bold type for all the nouns is particularly pleasing and will make for easy reading aloud... Those who have found the others in the series successful will want this one.”—School Library Journal About the Explore! series: Dedicated to helping children learn a variety of nonfiction subjects, the Explore series uses pitch-perfect rhyming text and brilliantly illustrated images to make learning fun. Books in the series: Explore Language! 1. Behind the Mask: A Book About Prepositions 2. Cache of Jewels: And Other Collective Nouns 3. Fantastic! Wow! and Unreal!: A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions 4. Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs 5. Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives 6. Mine, All Mine!: A Book About Pronouns 7. Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns 8. Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs Explore Nature! 1. Animals Born Alive and Well: A Book About Mammals and Their Young 2. Chickens Aren't the Only Ones: A Book About Animals Who Lay Eggs 3. The Reason for a Flower: A Book About Flowers, Pollen, and Seeds 4. Plants that Never Ever Bloom: A Book About Fungi, Ferns, and Other Plants Without Flowers

Tracy's supposedly perfect life as a pastor's wife and mother of three is turned upside down when her husband leaves her for a man. Clay Alexander's charmed existence starts spinning out of control when his father threatens to shut down Maple Valley 's woolen mill - unless Clay conforms to his family's expectations. Is Tracy and Clay's love meant to be, or will they forever be on opposite sides of the merry-go-round? Her children. His parents. Her pride. His honor. The welfare of an entire town. MERRY GO ROUND... Hang on for dear life.