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"William Golding's unforgettable classic of boyhood adventure and the savagery of humanity comes to Penguin Classics in a stunning Graphic Deluxe Edition with a new foreword by Lois Lowry As provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, Lord of the Flies continues to ignite passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. William Golding's compelling story about a group of very ordinary boys marooned on a coral island...
4) Castle
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In this first-ever standalone full-color edition, Castle is lavishly reborn in digitally finished drawings rendered with felt-tip markers and colored pencils. Factual and artistic details shine in light of newly researched information. With characteristic zest and wit. Architecture enthusiasts of all ages will marvel at the staggering possibilities of human imagination and ingenuity.
5) Vietnam
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Vietnam"--Provided by publisher.
6) Israel
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Israel"--Provided by publisher.
7) Thailand
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Thailand"--Provided by publisher.
8) Eldest
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After successfully evading an Urgals ambush, Eragon is adopted into the Ingeitum clan and sent to finish his training in magic and swordsmanship so he can further help the Varden in their struggle against the Empire.
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Veering from the convivial, scene-centered graphic interpretation often associated with this classic, Würbs offers a sparer take, narrowing each scene to softly focused images that are more suggestive than representational. The poem's opening lines are accompanied by an image of a lone candle burning in a brass candleholder, and the sleigh's rooftop landing shows two shadowy reindeer heads emerging from behind a foregrounded stone chimney. Santa's...
10) Egypt
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"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Egypt"--Provided by publisher.
14) Math with money
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Money and its worth as concepts are an important part of the elementary math curriculum, and a perfect way to review both numbers and addition. This accessible volume examines the value of coins as the narrator wonders if there's enough money to buy an ice cream treat. Colorful photographs support the narrative, while the story succeeds in making math fun for the reader.
15) Goodnight moon
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Goodnight to each of the objects in the great green room: goodnight chairs, goodnight comb, goodnight air.
16) Math on Saturn
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Applies mathematical concepts in determining information about Saturn, including the planet's distance from the sun, the sizes of its rings, and the length of a day on Earth compared to a day on Saturn.
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A story narrated by the Universe, this explains how the stars are born, about the cosmic objects and discover what stars are made of, what makes them twinkle, how many there are, and even how they will come to an end and what humans use them for. Two aliens provide fun facts about space. Includes activity time and glossary.
19) Math at the park
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Every day, we're faced with mathematical situations, so much so that we don't even recognize them. This fun volume opens readers' eyes to the math in their world through a walk in the park. They'll find shapes, use numbers, compare sizes, and identify the positions of objects with help from a friendly narrator. Carefully selected photographs support the comprehensible narrative.
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Eight-year-old Drake is snatched up by the King's soldiers and taken to the castle where he is told by the wizard Griffith that he has been chosen to be a Dragon Master like Ana, Rori, and Bo--and his first task will be to discover whether his dragon, Worm, has any special powers.