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A is for abraham : a Jewish family alphabet
written by Richard Michelson ; Illustrated by Ron Mazellan.
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. 26 x 29 cm.
"This illustrated alphabet book is for a general audience covering many important people, rituals, and traditions such as Bar and Bat Mitzvah, King David, Israel, Klezmer Music, Passover, Tikkun Olam, and many more. Text from A to Z includes simple poetry for younger readers and detailed expository text for older readers"--Provided by publisher.
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About penguins : a guide for children
Cathryn Sill ; illustrated by John Sill.
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[44] p. : col. ill. ; 23 x 27 cm.
Describes the behaviors and habitats of penguins.
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Boy Scouts handbook : the official handbook for boys : the original edition
the Boy Scouts of America.
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xiv, 400 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
This book is essential for everyone...not just boyscouts or boys even, it is full of practical advice on just about everything... The original Boy Scout Handbook standardized American scouting and emphasized the virtues and qualifications for scouting, delineating what the American Boy Scouts declared was needed to be a "well-developed, well-informed boy." The book includes information on the organization of scouting, signs and signaling, camping, scouting games, and a description of several scouting honors. Scouts past and present will be fascinated to see how scouting has changed in the ensuing years, and how it has stayed the same.
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Celebrations!
written by Anabel Kindersley ; photographed by Barnabas Kindersley ; [with a foreword by Harry Belafonte].
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63 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 32 cm.
A calendar of celebrations which describes holidays and festivals of all major religions and cultures from around the world. Includes original photography. Using double-page spreads, a number of holidays from around the world are featured, such as Christmas in Germany and Diwali in India. Bowker Authored Title code. Using double-page spreads, a number of holidays from around the world are featured, such as Christmas in Germany & Diwali in India. Everyone loves a special occasion -- be it New Year in Hong Kong, Diwali in India, or Carnival in Rio. For Man Po, Sonu, and Janaina, the locations may be different, but the preparations, the excitement, and the atmosphere of their favorite festivals are the same. This remarkable new book from photographer and writer team Barnabas and Anabel Kindersley captures the color and vibrancy of international children's festivals. For 12 months Barnabas and Anabel have traveled around the world, meeting children and talking to them about the celebrations and festivals they enjoy. The children's stories are recorded in this beautiful book, which is published in association with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Original photography and the children's own words bring to life many of the world's major religious and local celebrations from countries as far apart as Japan and Mexico, India, and Sweden. From the dazzling costumes of the Rio Carnival to the role of the elephants in Sri Lanka's Esal Perahera, children everywhere will love learning about the festivals and the wonderful ways that these events are celebrated around the world.
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The Chinese thought of it : amazing inventions and innovations
Ting-xing Ye.
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47 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
How Chinese ingenuity changed the world.Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China!Through the ages, the Chinese have used the resources available to them to improve their lives. Their development of the compass and the paddleboat helped facilitate the often difficult tasks of travel and trade, and many foods associated with health and wellness -- from green tea to tofu -- have their origins in China.Other interesting innovations include:The suspension bridge The wheelbarrow Playing cards.With descriptive photos and information-packed text divided into sections including farming, food and games, this third book in the We Thought of It series explores the fascinating origins of much that surrounds us today.
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Cliffhanger
Stefan Petrucha & Sarah Kinney.
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., 20 cm.
Nancy Drew is in a tight spot! It all starts when Nancy trails a masked jewel thief in the woodlands around River Heights. After running into a group of hikers, Nancy asks if theyâve seen anyone, only to find that one of the hikers is also the thief! When Nancy breaks off from the group to make a phone call, she is pushed from behind and ends up dangling from a tree root, afraid to call for help lest the crook find her. This time, its up to Bess and George to help their dear friend Nancy Drew.
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The girls's book of excellence : even more ways to be the best at everything
written by Sally Norton ; illustrated by Katy Jackson.
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124 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
In this book, girls will find tips on how they can be the best at everything.
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The legend of Zelda. Vol. 1, Ocarina of time : Part 1
story and art by Akira Himekawa ; [translation, John Werry ; English adaptation Steven "Stan!" Brown].
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185 p. : chiefly ill. ; 19 cm.
A boy named Link sets out on a quest to deliver the Emerald, one of the three spiritual stones that hold the key to controlling the land of Hyrule, to Zelda, the country's princess, facing many perils on his journey.
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The legend of Zelda. Vol. 1, Ocarina of time : Part 2
story and art by Akira Himekawa ; [translation, John Werry ; English adaptation Steven "Stan!" Brown]
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[192] p. : chiefly ill. ; 19 cm.
Link sets out on find the remaining Sages. Meanwhile, Ganondorf continues looking for Princess Zelda and plotting to capture Link with the aid of the witches known as Twinrova.
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The legend of Zelda. [Vol. 6] : four swords. Part 1
[story & art by Arkira Himekawa ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! Brown].
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190 p. : chiefly ill. ; 20 cm.
Reads R to L (Japanese Style)Four Swords - Part 1Link, now a Hylian Knight, serves Princess Zelda at Hyrule Castle. When Shadow Link kidnaps Princess Zelda, Link once again must prepare himself to defeat the forces of evil. To do so, he neeThe Legend of Zelda is a high-fantasy adventure based on the wildly successful and long-running video game series by game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. In February 2000, Shogakukan began publication of manga artist Akira Himekawa’s adaptation of nine of the
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The legend of Zelda. [Vol. 6] : Four swords. Part 2
story & art by Arkira Himekawa ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! Brown.
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172 p. : chiefly ill. ; 20 cm.
The green, red and blue Links reach Death Mountain, where they challenge Shadow Link and Violet Link in battle. Then, inside the Fire Temple they learn a terrible secret about the Dark World and the evil power behind Vaati. To defeat this great enemy, the different colored Links must find a way to become one again in order to harness the power of the Four Sword!
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Pokémon : Diamond and Pearl adventure! Vol. 3
story & art by Shigekatsu Ihara.
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187 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Hareta, raised in the wild by Pokémon, decides to become a Pokémon trainer and sets out to find the legendary Pokémon Dialga, but time is of the essence as he must find it before the evil Team Galactic does.
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