Not surprisingly, many animals are mentioned in the Bible, but a few animals are central to the story in which they appear and are generally well-known on their own. This list also includes a few stories about animals in a more general sense.

Agatha Christie, known as the "Queen of Crime", is a best-selling crime fiction author. She has published over 80 novels and plays and is best known for her beloved characters like Hercule Poirot and Jane Marple. Here is a list of her 20 best works.

Well-known writers from Scotland

Once you get a kid interested in reading, you want to KEEP them reading. Books that come in a series are a great way to get a kids interest - and keep it. But some series are more readable and thought provoking than others.

No matter what the true meaning, they just sound funny!

Books that explore the "what-ifs" of life. "What if the South had won the Civir War" is a good example of what you can expect from this genre.