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Eyewitness: Russia 4 reviews
Kathleen Berton Murrell
DK CHILDREN, 2000
A beautiful account of the history of Russia - not just for
+ A kid's book with lots of information.
+ Russia Revealed
If you are afraid that you need to read War and Peace to learn about Russia, fear not. Russia (Eyewitness Books) succinctly and beautifully illustrates the life and people of Russia. The content is a bit deep for the audience of 9 to 12 year olds. But there is something here for lovers of things ...
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This is Paris (This is . . .) 7 reviews
Miroslav Sasek
Universe Publishing, 2004
This is Paris for children
+ Charrmin Introduction to Paris for Youngsters
+ Wonderful book
+ This is Paris by Miroslav Sasek
+ Ah Paris!
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The Wind in the Willows128 reviews
Kenneth Grahame
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2003
How could you not love this book?
+ Audio Version read by Flo Gibson
+ Signet Classics version is very small
+ Not just for children.
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Ancient Rome (Eyewitness Book, No 24)5 reviews
Simon James
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1990
Fantastic Photography Brings Ancient Rome to Life!
+ For younger people, a nice introduction to ancient Rome
+ The best EYEWITNESS ever!!
+ Great Introduction to the world of Ancient Rome
+ Introduce your children to REAL history
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Stories for Young People: Leo Tolstoy (Stories for Young People) 1 review
Sterling, 2005
Worth buying for "The Three Questions"
I bought this book for the last story - "The Three Questions". I was told about TTQ by a buddhist monk whose early life had been changed by the story. I found TTQ to be wonderful, though a prior translation I'd found was marginally better than the one in this publication.
The other short stories ...
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Bored, Nothing to Do8 reviews
Peter Spier
Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1987
Most amazing children's book!
+ Makes an Important Point
+ This book may be one of the most important books I have read
+ Wonderful!
+ The Mighty Flight
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A Medieval Castle (Inside Story)
Fiona Macdonald
Peter Bedrick, 1990
Step inside a medieval castle and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work inside its massive walls. Superb illustrations and thoroughly researched information provide a vivid and intimate look at every aspect of castle life. You will see the craftsmen and builders at work, witness a great dinner in the main hall, learn about the life of the lord and lady, learn how a page became a ...
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Madeline, Reissue of 1939 edition40 reviews
Ludwig Bemelmans Author And Illustrator
Viking Press, 1967
A great children's book
+ A classic!
+ Beautiful, memorable book
+ A Classic Among Childrens Books
+ Wonderful book!
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Curious George Visits the Library (Curious George)7 reviews
H.A. and Margret Rey
Houghton Mifflin, 2003
Good
+ Curious George
+ Curious George
Good book. It's one of the older George stories and drawings, not one of the newer George stories and drawings.
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Noah's Ark (Picture Yearling Book)16 reviews
Peter Spier
Dragonfly Books, 1992
for my granddaughter
+ A Beautiful Book with Wide Appeal
+ Noah's Ark
+ Love It!
+ Pictures worth a thousand words...
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Babar and His Children (Babar Books (Random House))4 reviews
Jean De Brunhoff
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1954
A classic revisited.
+ Siblings of twins love this story!
+ A Child's beginning book of Fun
our kids love this book! gentle, loving, and anxious parents - take heart from babar and celeste! this have served as read-to stuff - and has passed into family lexicon. whenever we tell of some mishap, it always ends in "when suddenly ... the accident!" it's exciting, and funny, and reassuring. ...
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The Story About Ping80 reviews
Marjorie Flack
Puffin, 1977
A Classic
+ An unforgettable classic from another era
+ The Story About Ping
+ Ping - an old story still as popular today
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The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book: A Collection of Sunday Calvin and Hobbes Cartoons31 reviews
Bill Watterson
Topeka Bindery, 1999
Calvin the imaginative
+ My son loves it.
+ I love Calvin and Hobbes
+ FUN READ
+ THE BEST SUNDAY COMIC COLLECTION FROM WATTERSON
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People23 reviews
Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1988
A perfect book for any child interested in the world!
+ My favorite children's book
+ People is a book for adults & children alike
+ People
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day181 reviews
Judith Viorst
Aladdin, 1987
What Fun
+ You are not alone... It happens to everyone...
+ A great book for a childs bad day!
This is a book that children can't help but chuckle when they it is read. It's just fun and Alexander is so loveable like another character,Cyrano in Life's Little Lessons: An Inch-By-Inch Tale of Success, another fabulous piece of children's literature with inspiring messages,laughs and a great ...
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First 1000 Words: German (First Thousand Words Mini)7 reviews
Great starter book
+ An excellent guide for adults AND children
+ Fantastic vocab for any age!
+ A "kid friendly" title for budding bilingual children
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This is London (This is . . .)5 reviews
Miroslav Sasek
Universe Publishing, 2004
beautiful
+ Great travel guide for kids
+ very pleased
+ A Quick Trip to London
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Heroes And Monsters Of Greek Myths (Point) 1 review
Bernard Evslin, Ned Hoopes, ...
Scholastic Paperbacks, 1980
This book introduces young readers to Greek Mythology.
This book is an excellent introduction to Greek Mythology. I have used it as a novel study for my sixth graders for several years, and they love the interesting and unusual characters contained in the myths. Perseus shows his courage in slaying Medusa and rescuing Andromeda. Theseus displays ...
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Ancient China (DK Eyewitness Books)7 reviews
Arthur Cotterell, Laura Buller
DK CHILDREN, 2005
Fascinating!
+ Solid introduction to Ancient China for young readers
+ Ancient China
+ ANCIENT CHINA 1620 B.C.-1912 A.D.
+ Ancient China
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Corduroy101 reviews
Viking Juvenile, 1968
Wonderful book
+ A children's book this adult likes to read
+ A Timeless Favorite
+ The world's most adorable bear
+ Classic
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