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The Emerald City is built all of beautiful marbles in which are set a profusion of emeralds, every one exquisitely cut and of very great size. There are other jewels used in the decorations inside the houses and palaces, such as rubies, diamonds, sapphires, amethysts and turquoises. But in the streets and upon the outside of the buildings only emeralds appear, from which circumstance the place is named the Emerald City of Oz.
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Anne of Green Gables has grown up, but Rainbow Valley holds a special magic for Anne and Gilbert's offspring, the Blythe children. It is a refuge from adult eyes where they share secrets and plan adventures. It is there they meet the Merediths, the new minister's children, and become close friends.
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Wheelhouse Publishing
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2017
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"This book should be in school libraries everywhere..." Amazon Top Ten Hall of Fame reviewer, 5 stars
Does your son play video games for hours but avoids picking up a book?
Does he think history is just a bunch of boring old facts?
What if you could give him all the excitement of screen time but also spark his love of reading and history?
You can with these exciting tales of military battles
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Dragons of all sorts make for marvelous fun, and this collection of madcap tales is filled with them. Some of the legendary monsters are funny and mischievous, others are downright frightening, and a number of them are wild and unpredictable. There's a dragon made of ice, another that takes refuge in the General Post Office, a scaly creature that carries off the largest elephant in a zoo, and even a dragon whose gentle purring comforts...
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2014
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History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers!
From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known...
From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known...
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"I Am Malala. This is my story. Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Taliban took control of her region. They said music was a crime. They said women weren't allowed to go to the market. They said girls couldn't go to school. Raised in a once-peaceful area of Pakistan transformed by terrorism, Malala was taught to stand up for what she believes. So she fought for her right to be educated. And on October 9, 2012, she nearly lost her life...
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Lerner Publishing Group
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2018
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Women have come a long way since the first women's rights convention took place in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848—but women's rights activists are still working to expand rights today. What are the main concerns of women's rights activists today? And what challenges have women faced in the 1800s, 1900s, and 2000s in their fight for equality? Find out how Susan B. Anthony, Betty Friedan, and other groundbreaking activists paved the way for the women's...
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Scholastic, Inc
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Kids are surrounded by images and stories of space exploration – in movies, news reports, books, cartoons and games. As the Bergers say in their introduction, "Everything we hear and see about space makes us curious to know more." This book introduces the basics of space travel – how a rocket works, how a satellite stays in orbit, and how a space station is built. It stretches the imagination by providing answers to questions like "Will people...
19) Pollyanna
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When orphaned, eleven-year-old Pollyanna comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, her philosophy of gladness brings happiness to her aunt and other unhappy members of the community.
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Penguin Young Readers Group
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2014
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In the vein of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky, this illustrated book of humorous poems will guarantee giggles
Artist, poet, and award-winning author Douglas Florian successfully captures the comedy of kids’ everyday lives with this jam-packed volume of 170 nonsense poems. Meander through the different aisles—such as “Jests & Jives” or “Tons of Puns”—to find everything from laugh-out-loud limericks...
Artist, poet, and award-winning author Douglas Florian successfully captures the comedy of kids’ everyday lives with this jam-packed volume of 170 nonsense poems. Meander through the different aisles—such as “Jests & Jives” or “Tons of Puns”—to find everything from laugh-out-loud limericks...
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