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1) Frindle
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When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control.
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An extraordinary true tale of madness, genius, and obsession about two remarkable men who created history with the writing of the Oxford English Dictionary. The compilation of the Oxford English Dictionary began in 1857 and was one of the most ambitious and revolutionary projects ever undertaken. Professor James Murray took on the challenge of creating the most comprehensive dictionary ever compiled but knew that it would take him and his team over...
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Become an eyewitness to the world's most incredible nature, science, and historical events, all in one tremendous picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of everything. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything includes every topic children want to read about. The world's greatest record-breakers, most amazing animals, inspiring history-makers, and cutting-edge technology are...
5) Garbo
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"Award-winning master critic Robert Gottlieb takes a singular and multifaceted look at the life of silver screen legend Greta Garbo, and the culture that worshiped her"--
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"Explore the Scriptures with almost 50 of today's top evangelical scholars, including Daniel Block, Barry Beitzel, Tremper Longman, John N. Oswalt, Grant R. Osborne, Norman Ericson, and many more. Every feature in the NLT Study Bible has been created to do more than just impart information. Ask questions, and the NLT Study Bible gives you both the words and the world of the Bible. Seek deeper understanding, and find the meaning and significance...
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"This German vocabulary book will lay the foundations for your child’s journey to learn and understand German at school or home. It introduces vocabulary in bite-sized chunks every day to make learning a new language feel less intimidating. Discover the perfect introduction to German for children ages 6-9. It’s the ultimate German lesson for kids! Learning a foreign language can be intimidating, but German for Everyone Junior: 5 Words a Day is...
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"The colorful and illustrated workbook makes learning Italian fun! Each day, children learn five new words that they can listen to, write down and say aloud — an excellent foundation for your child’s journey to language learning. Discover the perfect introduction to Italian for children ages 6-9. It’s the ultimate Italian lesson book for kids! Learning a foreign language is one of the best ways to develop your child’s cognitive and language...
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"Packed with fun and useful everyday vocabulary, this French workbook for beginners will capture the imagination of young learners and encourage a love for learning their first French words. Discover the perfect introduction to French for children ages 6-9. It's the ultimate French lesson for kids! From colors, numbers and fruits to animals, sports and weather, just about every subject in the French language is covered in eye-catching, illustrative...
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This book introduces your child to 100 essential first words and pictures in both English and Spanish. You child will know that avocado in Spanish is aquacate, butterfly is mariposa, and that a soccer ball is pelota de fútbol. -- Page 4 of cover
Este libro presentará a su pequeño a sus primeras palabras y pinturas en inglés and español. Su pequeño sabrá que aguacate en inglé es avocado, mariposa es butterfly, y que una pelota de fútbol es...
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A dancer's job is described in this book that encourages young readers to explore role models in their community. Lisa Torres practices for her starring role in the ballet. Oops! An accident! Will Lisa make it through the show? This unique Level 1 series accurately portrays real-life situations that help young children identify with and learn from while helping them improve their reading skills. Presented in classic DK style, young readers will enjoy...
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"Esmond and Ilia follows Marina Warner's beautiful, penniless young mother Ilia as she leaves southern Italy in 1945 to travel alone to London. Her husband, an English colonel, is still away in the war in the East as she begins to learn how to be Mrs. Esmond Warner, an Englishwoman. With diamond rings on her fingers and brogues on her feet, Ilia steps fearlessly into the world of cricket and riding. But, without prospect of work in a bleak, war-ravaged...
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"Learn 1,000 Spanish words over the course of a year with this Spanish workbook for beginners! It's an essential vocabulary builder for young children who are starting to learn their first Spanish words. Discover the perfect introduction to Spanish for children ages 6-9. It's the ultimate Spanish lesson for kids! This unique Spanish teaching guide contains everything your child needs to acquire a firm grasp of the Spanish language in a fun and interactive...