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Throw on your scuba gear and dive beneath the waves to seek out the treasures and mysteries of the deep. Enter the exciting underwater world of shipwrecks and travel from the warm, shallow waters of the Caribbean to explore the undiscovered cargo of pirates, to the dark, icy waters of the North Atlantic to search for remnants of the Titanic. This one-of-a-kind novelty book includes an amazing spotlight effect that illuminates the cover and four of the spreads. With each turn of the wheel, kids can find a myriad of treasures and guess what type of ship or explorers they came from. Each page includes detailed information on what items were used for, the history behind each ship, and the battles that were won or lost. Kids also learn the importance of analyzing clues and what it takes to be a true shipwreck explorer! ...
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Eight of Aesop's entertaining fables are retold here with a difference. Clever, imaginative reworkings of these timeless tales bring ancient Greece and the character of Aesop, the freed slave turned master storyteller, vividly to life. Aesop himself introduces each story with the real-life events that inspired his tale. Ideal for young readers who are beginning to enjoy reading alone, the stories are also perfect for sharing with younger children. Glowingly illustrated in warm, rich tones, these moral lessons remain as relevant to today's children as they were to the ancient Greeks....
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Now available in a sleek paperback format, this acclaimed collection of gloriously illustrated retellings brings ancient Greece back to life. Saviour Pirotta lends his warm and lively style to a mixture of familiar and lesser-known fables that are perfect for reading aloud to young children. Aesop himself narrates, providing context for the eight selected tales. Full of engaging text, lively artwork, and reliable morals, this collection of timeless stories will remain relevant for a new generation of readers. ...
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Old Jiro-San sits on the beach listening to the wind, sweeping the sand with a broom and waiting, always waiting. Some people think Jiro-San's a little strange, but Taro is fascinated by the old wise man and his wonderful secrets. And when Jiro-San reveals that some special friends — Japanese sea turtles that are ready to lay their eggs — are on their way to the beach, Taro and his sister, Yuko, help Jiro-San prepare for them. Based on a true story, this charming picture book features an endnote about sea turtles and an endorsement by the leader of the marine turtle research program at the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service. ...
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Peek into the secret world of fairies with this beautiful folding play set. Fanciful die-cut paper fairies flit about a multi-level three-dimensional enchanted tree house. The Fairy Tree House includes an illustrated fairy handbook and a pocket full of projects to punch out and assemble: make a fairy carousel dress a fairy and create a flapping dragonfly mobile....
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This beautifully illustrated collection is the perfect introduction to the stories of the Bible. Selections from the Old and New Testaments are brought to life through Saviour Pirotta’s dramatic and inspiring retellings. Accompanied by stunning illustrations by Anne Yvonne Gilbert and Ian Andrew, as well as an extensive reference section, this is a collection to be treasured for a lifetime....
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