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Perseus & the gorgon
A brand new retelling of the Greek myth, "Perseus and the Gorgon". Perseus is determined to rescue Andromeda, even though it means facing the hideous Gorgon, Medusa, whose glare turns warriors to stone - Fantastic illustrations by Simona Bursi give a very modern feel to this classic tale. A new title in "Young Reading Series Two", part of the "Usborne Reading Programme". Aimed at children whose…
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- 9781409586029
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- 61 pages : illustration ; 20 cm
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- 398.20938 SIM
The old woman who lived in a vinegar bottle : a British fairy tale
In this British variant of a traditional tale, an ungrateful woman who complains constantly about her house is granted increasingly grandiose wishes by a fairy.
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- 9780874834154
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 398.21 MAC
The echidna and the shade tree : an Aboriginal story
This book is based on a story told by Mona Green, of the Jaru people, to Aboriginal children living in Halls Creek, Western Australia. The illustrations are adapted from the children's original paintings of the story. Mona Green said, "When my husband was a stockman, we used to go out to Nongra Lake to see if the cattle had enough water. I had heard the story about this giant lake, and I think …
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- 9781865046228
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 18 cm
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- 398.2 GRE
Heroes of revolution
Some are household names, other are all but forgotten. These twelve heroes played an important role in the American Revolution. Paul Revere, silversmith, engraver, midnight messenger to the Patriots. Lydia Darragh, nurse, mother of five, Continental army spy. Crispus Attucks, escaped slave, "the first to defy, the first to die." George Washington, father of the country. Deborah Sampson, "the fe…
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- 9780439644419
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 28 cm
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- 923 ADL
Everyday life
Answers questions about manners, behavior, responsibility, hygiene, and everyday life in the United States. An activities section is included.
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- 0809471841
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- 87 pages : illustration ; 30 cm
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- A Child's First Library Of Learning
- Call Number
- 390 EVE
Ricardo's day
Written and photographed by George Ancona. What a busy day! Ricardo paints and build, and serves snack to his friends. He makes music and dances and feeds their class pet, Tito. and even though he has a fall on the playground, Ricardo's Day is lots of fun, and full of all the things Ricardo loves to do! A Scholastic Book
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- 9780439263290
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 25 cm
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- 394.2 ANC
Family holiday
"Let's go on holiday! There's a beach, a dinosaur museum and a fun fair to visit."
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- 9781405332828
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- DK Readers : Learning pre-level 1 to read
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- 394.2 LOC
Myths and legends
Mythology is both rich and colorful. From the beginning of time, people have loved to recount stories about gods and heroes, good versus evil, fantastic creatures, and witches and demons. Some of the "hidden messages" within these tales may have helped people make sense of their lives. Myths and Legends explains the origin of mythology and its cultural importance. These mysterious tales have st…
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- 9781590844809
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- 40 pages : illustration ; 29 cm
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- Culture Encyclopedia
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- 398.2 MAC
The boy from the dragon palace : a folktale from Japan
One day, a poor flower seller drops his leftover flowers into the sea as a gift for the Dragon King. What does he get in return? A little snot-nosed boywith the power to grant wishes! Soon the flower seller is rich, but what will happen if he forgets the meaning of "thank you?"
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- 9780807575130
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 398 DON
Conejito : a folktale from Panama
Conejito might be small, but he definitely has the courage to outwit his bullies. When Conejito begins his school holiday, he goes to visit his Tia Monica--or is it the cakes and cookies he knows she will feed him when he arrives? But Conejito runs into a few obstacles on the way to his auntie's, including Senor Zorro, Senor Tigre, and Senor Leon. Conejito may want to eat Auntie Monica's treats…
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- 9780874837797
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- 32 pages : illustration ; 22 cm
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- 398 MAC
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