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GO ON A MOVIE-MAKING JOURNEY OF EPIC PROPORTIONS IN THE WIMPY KID MOVIE DIARY: THE NEXT CHAPTER
Making a movie is a lot like going on a road trip. There are twists and turns and lots of surprises along the way.
Hit the road with author and illustrator Jeff Kinney and get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the latest 20th Century Fox movie, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul.
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First published in 1917, "This Country of Ours" is an engaging and accessible introduction to American history by H. E. Marshall, the celebrated English writer noted for her numerous popular works of history for children. Having written detailed histories of many countries other than America including the United Kingdom, Australia, India, Canada, Scotland, Germany, and France, her books were well-loved for their expansive histories that were presented...
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The story of the Middle Ages is, told through the lives of such men as Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Edward the Black Prince, and Joan of Arc. The Famous Men of the Middle Ages guides readers through the turbulent 'dark age' of history and sheds light on how the world transitioned from the end of ancient times to the birth of the modern era.
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Welcome to this novelization of "Our American Cousin," a 19th-century play by Tom Taylor that holds a unique place in both theatrical history and American culture. This book aims to bring the story to life for a modern audience, making it accessible and engaging for readers of all ages, particularly students who may be encountering this work for the first time. "Our American Cousin" premiered in 1858 and quickly became a staple of the theatrical world,...
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Esther is a middle child, in her own mind a pale reflection of siblings who are bright, shining stars. Her mother doesn't show the slightest bit of interest, no matter what Esther does. Still, she's content to go back to school, do her best, hang out with her friends, and let others take care of things.
But her best friends aren't AT school when she gets there. Why didn't they tell her they wouldn't be coming back? Why were they silent all summer?...
But her best friends aren't AT school when she gets there. Why didn't they tell her they wouldn't be coming back? Why were they silent all summer?...
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Bizarre creatures are floating around in our oceans—squishy, slimy, spiky-headed monsters. And they're not even grown up yet! These kids have to go through some drastic changes before they get to be adults. Everyone knows that caterpillars and tadpoles go through metamorphosis, but so do some of the most monstrous creatures under the sea. Take the spiky-headed zoea, somersaulting through the water on her way to becoming a blue crab. Or the gnathiid...
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers!
Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. This carefully leveled text with engaging photos and critical thinking questions will be a hit with young gymnastics fans.
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¡Gol! El fútbol es uno de los deportes más populares del mundo. Aprende cómo se juega en esta introducción al juego en español. Las fotografías dinámicas de color interesa a los lectores, mientras que un diagrama les ayudará a identificar las partes del campo de fútbol. El texto y las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que este título sea una excelente opción para los lectores principiantes de no ficción. Goal! Soccer is one of the...
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Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) hielt die fünf Vorlesungen im September 1905 anlässlich der 20-jährigen Gründungsfeier der Clark University in Worcester Mass, Massachusetts, USA.
Als Begründer der Psychoanalyse wurde Freud weltweit bekannt. Er gilt zudem als einer der einflussreichsten Denker des 20. Jahrhunderts. Bis heute nimmt Freuds Lehre Einfluss auf die Entwicklung der psychotherapeutischen Behandlung und der psychosomatischen Auffassung von...
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¡Vamos a jugar al béisbol! Aprende los fundamentos de este deporte clásico. Las fotografías vibrantes a todo color atraen a los lectores, mientras que un útil diagrama ayuda a identificar las partes del campo de juego. Estas características, junto con las preguntas de pensamiento crítico hacen que este título sea un excelente introducción a la no ficción para niños. Batter up—Let's play baseball! Learn the basics of this classic sport....
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¿Te gusta jugar o ver fútbol? En este título en español, las fotografías de color atraen a los lectores a medida que aprenden los fundamentos del deporte, y un diagrama claro les ayuda a identificar las partes del campo de fútbol. Las preguntas de pensamiento crítico y un glosario de fotos ayudan a desarrollar habilidades de aprendizaje de no ficción. Touchdown! Do you like to play or watch football? In this Spanish-language title, full-color...
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"Lift the flaps to find tips, tricks and practice questions to help you learn all the times tables up to 12x12. You can discover why the tables are so helpful, use the number machine to answer any tables question, and test your knowledge with the times tables challenge"--Page 4 of cover.
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Called out by the magic of warm spring sunshine, shy, timid Mole has left his underground home and become friends with the adventurous Water Rat. Together the two companions explore Rat's beloved river, brave the terrors of the Wild Wood, and - most difficult of all - try to rescue foolish Mr. Toad from the constant stream of troubles invited by his reckless, bragging ways. Since its publication in 1908, The Wind in the Willows has been a classic...
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Red foxes are known for being cunning. In this title, young readers will learn how these smart hunters survive in the forest biome. Low-level text and vibrant photos will teach readers about the homes, foods, and adaptations of red foxes. Special features highlight the diet, range, and adaptations of these clever critters.
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Excerpt: "And so the drill goes on. All over the drab, dusty, gritty parade-ground, under the warm September sun, similar squads are being pounded into shape. They have no uniforms yet: even their instructors wear bowler hats or cloth caps. Some of the faces under the brims of these hats are not too prosperous. The junior officers are drilling squads too. They are a little shaky in what an actor would call their "patter," and they are inclined to...
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