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William Shakespeare and the Globe

William Shakespeare and the Globe

FROM SARAH:

A nonfiction picture book packed with info about the man who was Shakespeare, the Globe Theatre, and many of Shakespeare's plays. An excellent resource to keep in your home library.

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From Hamlet to Romeo and Juliet to A Midsummer Night′s Dream, Shakespeare′s celebrated works have touched people around the world. Aliki combines literature, history, biography, archaeology, and architecture in this richly detailed and meticulously researched introduction to Shakespeare′s world.

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The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))

The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))

$6.99
Author: Aliki
Tag: 83

**Description from Amazon: Long, long ago in ancient Greece, people began telling wonderful stories to explain the mysteries of life. These myths featured gods and goddesses, mighty beings who look human but have amazing powers and live forever. Now you can meet these extraordinary characters and hear their legends, brought t...

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Quiet in the Garden

Quiet in the Garden

$17.99
Author: Aliki
Tag: 83

**Description from Amazon: I love to go into the garden.I sit quietly.I see flowers and plants.It makes me feel peaceful.If I am very still,I see birds, insects,and creatures I hadnot noticed before.I can even hear them!Nibble, crunch, chomp.Chew, bite, slurp,swallow, gulp.They are all hungry!Get ready to look and listen.Get ...

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Mummies Made in Egypt (Reading Rainbow Books)

Mummies Made in Egypt (Reading Rainbow Books)

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EGYPT- a nonfiction look at the process of mummification; this one gets a little gruesome-- don't say I didn't warn you!

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Aliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.

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The Two of Them

The Two of Them

$6.99

"The day she was born, her grandfather made her a ring of silver and a polished stone, because he loved her already." Through the years, the little girl and her grandfather share so many happy times -- playing by the sea, walking in the mountains, working in his store. And when he grows sick, she ta...

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A Medieval Feast

A Medieval Feast

FROM SARAH:

I just adore this book. It's a feast for the eyes (and that pun is most definitely intended). One of the top recommendations on this list, for all ages.

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The king is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare fo his arrival. It will take weeks to ready rooms, set up tents, and prepare the feast itself. Everyone is busy hunting and hawking, brewing and churning. This will be a feast to remember!

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