| The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
| This collection chronicles the fiction and non fiction classics by the greatest writers the world has ever known. The inclusion of both popular as well as overlooked pieces is pivotal to providing a broad and representative collection of classic works.
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| Ancient Egypt (DK Eyewitness Books)
| The most trusted nonfiction series on the market, Eyewitness Books provide an in-depth, comprehensive look at their subjects with a unique integration of words and pictures. DK's classic look at Ancient Egypt, now reissued with a CD and wall chart.
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| Japanese Designs Coloring Book (Dover Design Coloring Books)
| This ready-to-color collection of 30 full-page designs depicts popular motifs in the best Japanese artistic tradition — from highly stylized creatures of the sea and air to lush blossoms and sinister dragons. A delight for colorists of all ages, a versatile source of inspiration and royalty-free art for designers, artists, and craftworkers.
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| Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard
| Now in a paperback edition, this acclaimed memoir tells the unforgettable story of a young boy's journey from a refugee camp in Sudan to Chicago, where his family survived on welfare. Mawi followed his father's advice to "treat people . . . as though they were angels sent from heaven, " and realized his dream of a full-tuition scholarship to Harvard University. Updated with 14 black-and-white photos and a new epilogue.
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| The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
| Lieutenant-Colonel John Henry Patterson was in East Africa to oversee the building of a railway bridge. Among the many obstacles he and his crew encountered were the two famous man-eating lions of Tsavo. In his 1907 book, Patterson recounts how he hunted and killed the two lions, along with many other tales of adventure concerning local tribes, East African wildlife, and hunting expeditions.
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| Pyramid
| Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.
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| Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions
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| Mummies Made in Egypt (Reading Rainbow Books)
| Aliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt.
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| Ancient Egypt: Tales of Gods and Pharaohs
| With compelling comic-style illustrations, a colossus's worth of facts, and dramatic fold-out spreads, Marcia Williams brings Egyptian myths to life.The stories of the Egyptian pharaohs and their ancient gods are full of mystery and adventure. In this retelling of nine tales of ancient Egypt, Marcia Williams uses her signature comic-strip style to capture the rich mythology and early history of this great civilization. Beginning with powerful Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to creat...More
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| The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Landmark Books)
| For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt explains how archaeologists have pieced together their discoveries to slowly reveal the history of Egypt’s people, its pharaohs, and its golden days.
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| You Wouldn't Want to Be Cleopatra!: An Egyptian Ruler You'd Rather Not Be
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.
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| Africa Is Not A Country
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| Sundiata (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)
| FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The story of Sundiata, who overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule Mali in the 13th-century.
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| Adventures in Ancient Egypt (Good Times Travel Agency)
| Adventures in Ancient Egypt mixes fact and fiction for fast, funny and fascinating romps through the past. Kids will love the book's contemporary comic-book look with its zany illustrations, speech balloons and guidebook. Parents and teachers will love the well-researched story lines and solid factual information. In this book, the Binkerton twins, Josh and Emma, and their little sister, Libby, stumble into the Good Times Travel Agency and take a once-in-a-lifetime trip back to Ancient Egypt!
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| At Her Majesty's Request: An African Princess in Victorian England
| Biography of the African princess saved from execution and taken to England where Queen Victoria oversaw her upbringing and where she lived for a time before marrying an African missionary.
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| Egypt: In Spectacular Cross-section
| Million-copy best-selling creator of the Incredible Cross-Sections series now brings his talent to a new challenge: ancient Egypt.The year is 1230 B.C., during the reign of Ramses the Great in ancient Egypt. Follow the thirty-day voyage of the eleven-year-old Dedia and his father as they sail down the Nile River.Travel along with father and son as they visit the bustling harbor at Elephantine; the massive stone quarry at Gebel el-Silsila; the temples at Karnak; underground tombs in The Valley o...More
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| Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers: One Hundred Ancient Egyptian Jobs You Might Have Desired or Dreaded (Jobs in History)
| Imagine being an interpreter of dreams in ancient Egypt. What was the daily grind like for the ancient Egyptians? Imagine it's your job to carve elaborate tombs out of rock formations (it will take years to do) or man an army outpost in the extreme heat of the desert. You might have worked transporting some of the over 2 million stones for the Great Pyramid or engineered irrigation projects along the Nile. Pharaohs and Foot Soldiers offers an innovative look at the jobs that kept Anc...More
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| Ralph Masiello's Ancient Egypt Drawing Book (Ralph Masiello's Drawing Books)
| Ralph Masiello explores the mysteries of Ancient Egypt, from the great pyramid of Khafra to Queen Nefertiti. Step-by-step diagrams show kids how to draw pyramids, sphinxes, pharaohs, and more. Bonus steps encourage young artists to customize their drawings with historically accurate symbols and other details. An introduction and annotations throughout the book provide a glimpse into the fascinating world of this ancient civilization.
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| Treasures: A Reading Language Arts Program Grade 2 Book 2
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| Nigeria (Countries of the World)
| Provides an introduction to the geography, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of the country of Nigeria.
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