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3) Fast & loose
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Language
English
Description
Stone Barrington is enjoying a boating excursion off the Maine coast when a chance encounter leaves him somewhat the worse for wear. Always able to find the silver lining in even the unhappiest circumstances, Stone is pleased to discover that the authors of his misfortune are, in fact, members of a prestigious family who present a unique business opportunity, and who require a man of Stone's skills to overcome a sticky situation of their own. The...
Author
Publisher
Follett
Pub. Date
1966.
Language
English
Description
A yellow boat in a pond sails by its natural world including turtles, cattails, and ducks before being discovered by a young boy and taken to the boy's home. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension.
9) Boats
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"From paddles to sails, learn about the science and technologies that help boats float across the water. Easy-to-read text and vibrant, full-color photos captivate young readers. Plus, bolded glossary terms and a key stats section make it easy to zoom in and learn more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards." -- Publisher's website.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Conceived as a fairly serious guide to amateur boating on the Thames in 1889, Jerome K. Jerome's best-known novel ended up as a hilarious account of the misadventures of three friends and a dog as they attempt to relax and enjoy themselves amid unreliable weather forecasts, imaginary illnesses, repellent cooking, and an unopenable can of pineapple chunks.Three Men in a Boat was a terrific success for its author, and a surprisingly accurate portrayal...
13) Boats on the bay
Author
Language
English
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Description
Illustrations and easy to read text portray a variety of vessels, from houseboats to dredgers, through the course of a busy day on the bay.
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
Three Men in a Boat was meant to be a serious travel guide to the Thames, between Kingston and Oxford. Instead, it is one of the wittiest, funniest fictional jaunts down a river ever written. The three men are based on author Jerome and two of his friends. The dog "developed out of that area of inner consciousness which, in all Englishmen, contains an element of the dog."
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