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Stoddart Kids
Pub. Date
c2001
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A young Seneca woman takes her canoe over the waterfall to enlist the help of the thunder god, Hinu, against the giant serpent who sent a plague against her people, in a retelling that combines a Seneca legend about Niagara Falls with a nineteenth-century tale.
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Paul Galdone created hundreds of books in his lifetime. Many of his picture books quickly became accepted as the definitive version of traditional stories. Collected here are four of his most popular picture books: The Three Pigs, The Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, and Cat Goes Fiddle-i-fee. Parents who grew up with these whimsical retellings will enjoy revisiting them and sharing them with the family, bringing Galdone's timeless artistry and bright,...
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A legendary adventure story of how Mafatu, the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a Polynesian race who worship courage, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isn't a coward. "Mafatu's story has a strength and simplicity that appeal to a wide range in age, and it is beautifully told".--New York Times Book Review. Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book.
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"Too hot! Too cold! Goldilocks is one picky eater. In this retelling of Goldilocks classic conundrums, readers will use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems such as finding that perfect porridge temperature! This unique story-driven format is just right for readers who are reluctant to learn STEM materials. They'll love engineering their way to a happily ever after using critical thinking and creativity. Adorable illustrations...
18) Homer's odyssey
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Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
The Trojan War is over, and the battle-weary soldier Odysseus sets out for home. On his way Odysseus faces many dangers sent by the gods to test him. Will he outwit the one-eyed giant Cyclops, the cunning enchantress Circe, and the terrifying monsters Scylla and Charybdis? This dramatic retelling of Homer's epic story retains all the excitement of the original.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2019.
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"Unicorns may not be real, but people have been thinking and talking about them throughout much of human history. This is the entirely true history of how these magnificent mythical creatures have captured our imaginations for thousands of years"--Page [4] of cover.
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