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"Under the Lilacs" by Louisa May Alcott. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks...
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Vanderbeekers volume 2
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"When catastrophe strikes their beloved upstairs neighbors, the Vanderbeeker children set out to build the best, most magical healing garden in Harlem--in spite of a locked fence, thistles and trash, and the conflicting plans of a wealthy real estate developer"--
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Take a trip to the rodeo, and learn to count along the way! This nonfiction math reader builds mathematics and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem solving, and real-world connections to help first grade students explore math in a meaningful way. Let's Do Math! sidebars feature clear diagrams that provide students with opportunities to practice what they've learned. The Problem Solving activity enhances the learning experience and...
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Doughnut fix volume 1
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When his family moves to tiny Petersville, eleven-year-old Tris stops focusing on his perfect sister, Jeanine, by using his cooking expertise to revive a town tradition of chocolate cream doughnuts.
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Anne of Green Gables volume 8
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Fifteen-year-old Rilla, the daughter of Anne Shirley Blythe, grows from a carefree, irresponsible girl into a strong and capable young woman during the war years, 1914-1918.
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What was being a farmer like in the past? Readers can find out in this Spanish book that compares farming and farming equipment of today with farming of the past. Young readers will learn about the history of farming with this book that includes details about farming tools, irrigation systems, pesticides, and organic farming. The table of contents, glossary, and index gives readers the tools they need to better understand the content.
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Seventeen-year-old Olivia hasn't seen her father since she was eight months old. But when he summons her out of the blue, Olivia travels cross country to New Hampshire to meet him. That summer, she learns to adapt to rural life and to try to understand her reclusive father. The next summer, following high school graduation, she returns to recreate her father's seventy-mile annual bike ride-reflecting on her own personal journey to understand the true...
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Red Flannel, a pair of long johns, and Rosebud, a delicate nightgown, hang side-by-side on the line. Red Flannel loves Rosebud, but she isn't interested in such a coarse fellow. One day a sudden snowstorm threatens to freeze them on the line, and they take off together on a harrowing adventure. Ethel Pochocki has created a hero and heroine of timeless appeal, and Mary Beth Owens's energetic watercolors infuse them with radiant life. What Rosebud and...
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Families, neighbors, plumbers, and mail carriers: these are just a few of the people who live and work in a suburban community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the suburban community, including different kinds of homes, community activities, and how people help one another....
12) Cajun Home
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The Cajun people have a long history of having to leave their homes: first in France, then later in Canada, and even in America, families were broken apart by exile and were scattered across the continent. They were pushed farther and farther south, finally into the swamps and marshes of southern Louisiana. Here, deep in the bayous and backwaters, they have created a home for themselves that is unlike any other place on earth. In beautifully composed...
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Travis starts up his chain saw-vroom, vroom!
This inspiring story of a small-time logger and his daily work will capture your little ones' attention. It is a fun tale that teaches hard work and gratitude for what this land and God give us.
Follow Travis as he works with his team, Clark the skidder and Jack the log truck, to take trees from forest to mill.
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In this poetic portrait, three farm girls adopt their own trees and make discoveries about nature, the magic of nurturing, and themselves. As they all grow, they share the joy of living in a loved landscape and the beauty of their unique differences. Each tree, by nature's fortune, had treasures to impart, as each of us has gifts to offer from the heart.
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Teachers, children, principals, and nurses: these are just a few of the people who live and work in a school community. Young readers will get to know all about these people and their role in their community through this engaging, simple text. Interesting facts and full-color photos provide readers with a look at all aspects of the school community, including how different students get to school, who works in a school, and how students, teachers,...
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¿Alguna vez te pusiste a pensar cómo sería el mundo en el siglo 31? ¿Cómo sería la Argentina? Imposible saberlo... pero afortunadamente no hay límites para la fantasía. Inspirada en las historietas de Astérix y Obélix, nuestra saga narra las epopeyas de Astivio y Obdulio (¿dos antihéroes? ¿paladines bizarros tal vez?), quienes habitan en el conurbano bonaerense del año 3.000. Se trata de un lugar distópico, plagado de peligros... Bueno,...
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The country is filled with open spaces and amazing wild animals to discover. It's a place where horses live on ranches and people live far apart from their neighbors. Readers learn these and other facts about life in the country as they explore the early social studies concept of rural and urban communities. Through accessible text and a helpful picture glossary, readers are able to learn about life in a rural community on their own. Vibrant photographs...
18) Bug Goes Fishing
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Bug is a young boy growing up in a rural area. He loves the outdoors. Go with Bug as he decides to go fishing. There are so many different options and choices to make. Once Bug gets to the stream, what will he see and what kind of adventures will he have? Share in his adventures and the many fun and exciting experiences he has today!
19) Devant chez moi
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Devant chez Martin, un lot abandonné devient le terrain de jeux préféré des enfants du quartier. Un jour, des affiches sèment la panique: Accès interdit! Maison en construction! Y aura-t-il bientt de nouveaux amis avec qui Martin pourra jouer?
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Resuscitating Kenya is a narration of the events following the disputed general election of December 2007 in Kenya, from a child's perspective. Using the analogy and terminology of a health-care system, the author explains the events that degenerated into chaos and violence, claiming the lives of many and displacing others from their homes. It was a response to the depressing images and information that populated both local and international media...
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