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"This whimsical and bouncy book is both a culinary and touristy tour de force. Hot Boiled Peanuts will have a place of honor both at home and on the backseat of a car on an exciting road trip!" --Harry Musselwhite, author of Roshi and the Coyote Choir and Martin the Guitar "This sweet journey highlights all the wonderful regions and local foods in Georgia through a child's eyes. You'll want to try each one!" --Rosalind Bunn, coauthor of All Aboard,...
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Dive into the history of the nation's capital! This social studies book tells the story of the people and events that make DC what it is today. This teacher-approved book gives students the chance to learn about the lives of people from Washington, DC, including the history of native peoples and civil rights activists in the city. The book explores the geography, history, economics, and civics of the United States capital in an easy-to-follow way....
43) Oyster
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The second poetry collection from the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellow and author of Play With Me-with illustrations by Scott Hutchison.
From festive nights in Grez-sur-Loing, France, to sizzling summers stretched out in the Edinburgh Meadows, Michael Pedersen's unique brand of poetry captures a debauchery and a disputation of characters. It is narrated with an intense honesty and a love of language that is playful, powerful and penetrative. He vividly...
44) Look! Look!
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A girl in India discovers an ancient step well in this companion book to the creators' much-loved Out of the Way! Out of the Way!
When a girl discovers a slab of stone on a weedy patch of land, she calls to her friends, "Look! Look!" The children clear away the weeds and garbage and find more stones. They call their families to come and see and begin to dig around the stones. Word travels to villages nearby, and more and more people join in, until...
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Michael Pearce's tenth irresistible adventure for Colonial Egypt's the Mamur Zapt is fresh, funny, and "Still as fertile as your favourite oasis." Inevitably, as the tide of Nationalism sweeps the British Protectorate towards the realities of the dawning Twentieth Century, New Egypt is eroding the ways of the Old. But, as Gareth Owen, head of Cairo's Secret Police well knows, "The Old Egypt had a habit of rising up every so often and giving the New...
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IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 9
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Tanya Guerrero's How to Make Friends with the Sea is a middle grade debut novel set in the Philippines about a young boy's challenges with anxiety while his mother fosters an orphaned child with a facial anomaly.
Pablo is homesick.
He's only twelve years old, but he's lived in more countries than he can count. After his parents divorced, he and his mother have moved from place to place for years, never settling anywhere long enough to call it home....
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The Adventures of Ertugrul was written for all the Ertugrul fans out there who enjoyed the show so much that they would love to have their children be interested in the life of Ertugrul Bey. The books are designed for children from the age of 6+, however children of any age can benefit including adults.
We have captured the life lessons, stories and emotions in the 8 book series to make sure everyone experiences the journey of Ertugrul Bey from...
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The Adventures of Ertugrul was written for all the Ertugrul fans out there who enjoyed the show so much that they would love to have their children be interested in the life of Ertugrul Bey. The books are designed for children from the age of 6+, however children of any age can benefit including adults.
We have captured the life lessons, stories and emotions in the 8 book series to make sure everyone experiences the journey of Ertugrul Bey from...
49) The Rattlin' Bog
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Ro, ro, the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley-o!
Joining Barefoot's singalong collection, this rollicking traditional Irish tune sung by a traditional Irish band explores an Irish peat bog where a rattlin' (Irish slang for "wonderful") tree contains a rattlin' nest, which contains a rattlin' egg, which contains a rattlin' bird . . . all the way down to a seed of a brand-new rattlin' tree. Includes notes on Irish peat bogs and the creatures...
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Embark on a captivating adventure with Adventures in Portugal, a delightful collection of fourteen short stories for kids that explores the rich cultural tapestry of Portugal. In this enchanting compilation, young readers are invited to discover the magic of fourteen heartwarming tales, each set against the backdrop of Portugal's vibrant landscapes, from the historic streets of Lisbon to the picturesque vineyards of the Douro Valley. Join characters...
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Dive into the enchanting world of Portugal with this captivating collection of fourteen short stories for kids! Embark on a delightful journey through the rich tapestry of Portuguese culture, where each story unfolds like a treasure waiting to be discovered. Tales from Portugal is a heartwarming collection that celebrates diversity, family heritage, and multiculturalism.Explore Cultural WondersFrom the colorful streets of Lisbon to the historic palaces...
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The Adventures of Ertugrul was written for all the Ertugrul fans out there who enjoyed the show so much that they would love to have their children be interested in the life of Ertugrul Bey. The books are designed for children from the age of 6+, however children of any age can benefit including adults.
We have captured the life lessons, stories and emotions in the 8 book series to make sure everyone experiences the journey of Ertugrul Bey from...
53) Thunderstorm
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Thunderstorm follows the course of a storm through midwestern farm country minute-by-minute, hour-by-hour, from late morning into late afternoon. As always with Arthur Geisert, it is a meticulously executed and visually stunning piece of work. Other than the timeline that runs along the bottom border of the illustrations, there is no text, and the illustrations are continuous.
Through keen observation, Geisert beautifully captures the nuances and...
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Combining evocative haiku, informative text and luminous illustrations, The West Is Calling is a celebration, for our youngest readers, of one hundred and fifty years of British Columbia's history. Each detail-rich illustration depicts a particular moment in the province's dynamic saga, from pre-contact Haida culture to the natural resources-fueled economic boom in the 1960s and beyond, to Expo 86, to the opening up of the North and the growing appreciation...
55) Wongutha Tales
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First published as individual titles in 1992, May O' Brien' s stories were ground-breaking publications, presenting traditional Indigenous stories in a bilingual text and giving a unique insight into learning English as a second language from a First Nations perspective. Classic tales such as How Crows Became Black and Why the Emu Can' t Fly are still as fresh and appealing as ever for a new generation of junior...
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Explore Mexico with this fun and educational book! Exploring Mexico: Fascinating Facts for Young Learners is a great way to introduce children to this incredible country's diverse culture and beauty. From landmarks to wildlife, this book is full of fascinating facts and beautiful illustrations about Mexico that will keep young minds engaged and entertained. Perfect for young history and geography enthusiasts, this book is full of interesting facts...
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Perdre son identité et la retrouver au bout d'un long périple, tout en découvrant par la même occasion une famille du nom de Sephora, s'est avéré être une victoire.
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La littérature est pour Jamel Mouaouya un lien avec tout ce qu'il aime. Il écrit des textes à thématiques variées dans lesquels se retrouvera le plus grand nombre.
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The irresistible Gatty discovers that "Every step that you take on pilgrimage is a step toward paradise" in this gorgeously written adventure by master medieval chronicler Kevin Crossley-Holland.
Gatty is a field girl on a manor. She has never seen busy London or the bright Channel, the snowy Alps of France or the boats in the Venetian sea. She has not sung in the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem or prayed at the manger in Bethlehem - or been kidnapped,...
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En un rincón olvidado del mundo, existe un lugar mágico conocido como el Sendero de los Sueños Perdidos. Este sendero es invisible a los ojos de los adultos, pero los niños que aún conservan un corazón lleno de inocencia pueden encontrarlo en sus sueños más profundos.Cuenta la leyenda que el Sendero de los Sueños Perdidos es un camino ancestral que conecta el mundo real con el reino de los sueños. En este reino, los sueños se convierten...
60) China
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Bilingual Books for Babies & Toddlers Become a world explorer! This Discover Series picture book brings the world to your door. Introduce your child to the beautiful art and architecture of China. Each of the 23 photos in this book are crisp and clear with a simple title beneath the image. Used as a jumpstart for interaction, Discover Series Picture Books are a great way to introduce new images, words and ideas to babies and toddlers. Bilingual...
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