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From the author of The Jungle Book and Kim, Just So Stories is the perfect combination of education and fun to get kids to love reading. It is considered not only a quintessential children's book, but one of Kipling's best works.
How did the elephant get its trunk? How did the leopard get its spots? And how was the alphabet made? Rudyard Kipling's classic collection of fables answers the great questions of animal and humankind in a fun, eloquent...
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First published in 1653, Izaak Walton's "The Compleat Angler" is a classic and much-loved treatise on the art of fishing. Immediately popular after its publication, "The Compleat Angler" was reprinted and updated numerous times by Walton. Written as a conversation between the fictional characters of the experienced angler Piscator and his student Viator, which was changed to a hunter named Venator in later editions, the treatise is part an instructional...
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Lady into Fox (1922) is a novel by David Garnett. Garnett's second novel-and first published using his real name-was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize, and continues to be regarded as a highly original allegorical fantasy set in the modern world. "Wonderful or supernatural events are not so uncommon, rather they are irregular in their incidence. Thus there may be not one marvel to speak of in a century, and then...
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My father's dragon volume 1
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IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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A young boy determines to rescue a poor baby dragon who is being used by a group of lazy wild animals to ferry them across the river on Wild Island.
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This captivating collection of 99 essays offers a well-researched but easy-to-read look at birds as familiar as the sparrow and as seldom-seen as the albatross, from dancing varieties (crane) to sacred ones (ibis) to those associated with practical jokes and assassinations (snipe). The book combines extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, literature, music, history, politics, and other areas.
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Where did Grandfather Frog get his big mouth, and why doesn't Buster Bear have a tail? When did Mr. Bluebird win his coat, and how did Howler the Wolf get his name? This charming collection of fables transports readers and listeners into Thornton Burgess's Green Forest. In the magical woodland home of Peter Cottontail, Bob White, Spotty the Turtle, and other adventurous animals, children learn gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment....
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Frisky Squirrel leaps from branch to branch, looking for adventure anywhere he can find it. His appetite for action amid his neighborhood of fields, meadows, and forests leads him into some narrow escapes. Frisky's encounters with Mr. Hawk, Jimmy Rabbit, Farmer Green's cat, and other woodland denizens teach him valuable lessons about honesty, bravery, and other virtues. The second in Arthur Scott Bailey's Sleepy-Time Tales series, this volume features...
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Squinty, a brave, bold, mischievous little pig, longs to escape his pen and roam around in the lush green garden ― especially the area where the juicy pigweed grows. When Squinty sees his chance, he makes a break for it and sets out on a journey far beyond the garden that's full of surprises, including travels by train and hot air balloon. Before long, Squinty meets Young Bob, who teaches him tricks: finding hidden acorns, jumping across a rope,...
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A sulky lad happens across a sitting-stone that unexpectedly grants his wish to become a meadow-mouse. In this wise woodland fable, Tommy experiences life from the point of view of several forest creatures, including a bird, a mink, and a humble toad. In the course of his adventures, Tommy learns that the life of "lesser folk of fur and feathers" isn't quite what he imagined it to be. This heartwarming century-old tale by master storyteller Thornton...
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A family of gray squirrels lives in a tree in the woods - Mr. and Mrs. Squirrel, Slicko, Chatter, Fluffy, and Nutto. Mama teaches the children to jump from limb to limb so that they can travel without touching the ground, and little Slicko practices hard to become the best jumping squirrel in the forest. When the hunter-man and his dog discover the family nest, the squirrels have to split up and Slicko uses her jumping skills to find safety on her...
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The notorious thief Danny Fox is on the prowl, and he likes the appetizing looks of Little Jack Rabbit. Old Sic'em, the Kind Farmer's dog, is determined to keep Danny out of the chicken house, but Jack must rely on his own wits and determination to avoid the wily fox along with his other enemy, Hungry Hawk. Delightful rhymes and illustrations complement each of these stories of Little Jack Rabbit and his woodland neighbors. Originally published in...
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Green Forest series volume 2
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As the days grow colder, little Whitefoot the Wood Mouse decides it is time to find a warm, safe place to spend the winter. The happy little creature finds the perfect spot in Farmer Brown's barn, where he meets a friendly stranger, tumbles into a life-threatening situation, and learns the meaning of the word "trust." A master storyteller, Thornton Burgess instills in his young readers important lessons about animals, nature, and the environment....
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The railroad is coming to the Sunny Meadow, and everyone in the forest is concerned, from Cousin Cotton-Tail and Henny Penny to Ducky Waddles and Goosey Lucy. Little Jack Rabbit is worried, too, especially since he's attracting unwanted attention from Danny Fox, Mr. Wicked Weasel, and Hungry Hawk. Delightful rhymes and illustrations complement each of these stories of Little Jack Rabbit and his woodland neighbors. Originally published in 1921, the...
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Entertaining collection of 18 stories handed down from generation to generation among African tribal cultures. Includes "The Magic Crocodile," a whimsical tale of a reptile with strange powers, and "The Hare and the Crownbird," the story of a feathered friend's reward for its acts of kindness. Features 19 lively illustrations.
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Originally published in 1888, "The Cat of Bubastes" is one of G. A. Henty's most popular historical novels which takes place in ancient Egypt on or around 1250 BC. When the Rebu nation is conquered by the Egyptians and their king is killed, the young prince Amuba is carried away as a captive to Egypt, along with his faithful charioteer, Jethro. In the city of Thebes, Amuba becomes the servant and companion to Chebron, the son of Ameres, high priest...
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Young Cuffy Bear awakes from hibernation for a new season of adventures in this delightful storybook, which blends whimsical tales of wildlife with simple examples of the consequences of misbehavior. Cuffy's powerful curiosity leads him into some dangerous scrapes, as he discovers the perils of stealing honey from bees, bullying a porcupine, and following his impulses instead of his parents' advice. The first in Arthur Scott Bailey's Sleepy-Time Tales...
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Discover the history of horses in America with this engaging survey of equine development from prehistoric to modern times. Recounted in simple language and illustrated with accurate drawings, the book chronicles the horse's New World origins and extinction as well as the animal's return with the conquistadors and its subsequent roles ― as farm and carriage horses, thoroughbreds, ponies, mules, and trained horses in the army, circus, and elsewhere....
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The Green Forest welcomes a pair of new characters when Old Mr. Buzzard and his wife arrive from the sunny South. Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Sammy Jay, and other locals learn valuable lessons from their new neighbors in these stories by famed conservationist Thornton W. Burgess, whose homespun tales provide wholesome entertainment for young readers.
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Join Little Jack Rabbit as he ventures out from the Old Bramble Patch to explore Shady Forest and greet his pals: Uncle Lucky and his housekeeper, Little Miss Mousie; Dr. Quack, the kindly physician who can cure the Hopping Cough; Squirrel Nutcracker and Chippy Chipmunk; Old Sic'em, the Kind Farmer's dog; and other animal friends. Delightful rhymes and illustrations complement each of these stories of Little Jack Rabbit and his woodland neighbors....
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