הוצאת Crabtree Publishing Company
הספרים של הוצאת Crabtree Publishing Company
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Ages 7 to 14 years. Long periods of sweltering weather can scorch crops, cause widespread famine, and kill animals and people. Governments around the world are continuously developing plans to conserve electricity and water in the event of a drought or heat wave. The full-colour illustrations and ph...
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This title contains a book & CD. Omnivores will never go hungry because they will eat almost anything. Also called opportunistic feeders, these animals eat both plant and animal foods. Children will love learning from this book filled with fabulous photos and fascinating text. The CD's approximate r...
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Ages 5 to 9 years. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, this book introduces the major characteristics of mammals, including fur and backbones, to young readers. Primates, rodents, marsupials, and other mammal groups are also introduced, using delightful images and simple descriptions....
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John Brown joined the side of 'free-staters' in the conflict in the Kansas Territory, fighting to have Kansas enter the Union as an anti-slavery state. History has shown that his actions and the reactions to them were among the most potent precursors of the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861....
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Ages 7 to 14 years. Selections from medieval art, and modern photographs and illustrations trace for children the evolution of castles from fort to magnificent home. Life in a Castle shows the activity around the castle, from the lords and ladies in the Great Hall and the Solar, to the cooks in the ...
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"Green-Collar Careers" is a fascinating new series that focuses on 'green' careers. The scope of the fields is broad and detailed, showing all kinds of rewarding and interesting jobs that address issues of conservation and environmentalism. Each title in the series features: mind-portraits of people...
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This book is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. Although some still live in the wild, most horses and their babies, or foals, are cared for by people. This beautiful new book for primary students features different kinds of foals, the basic facts about these babies, and how they interact with other hor...
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Ages 9 to 12 years. In this important new book, children will discover not only what hydrogen is, but also how this simple element can create clean energy, as well exploring it's past dealings with hot air balloons and airships, its present, space shuttles and fuel cells....
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This title is suitable for children of ages 8 to 9 years. Join our Body Buddy Ticker as he explores the workings of the heart and circulatory system. Children will learn how the amazing heart muscle works. They will discover how blood vessels transport life-giving oxygen to the cells and carry away ...
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This book is suitable for ages 6 to 10 years. This text is in Spanish. This easy-to-read book introduces children to the diverse continent of Asia - the largest continent on Earth! Full-colour photographs and detailed maps highlight Asia's major regions, bodies of water, landforms, forests, steppes,...
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Features illustrated stories, under 80 words, by top authors and illustrators. They are with large text format....
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Ages 7 to 14 years. The first motorcycles were little more than bicycles with basic engines strapped onto them. Over time, these bone shakers have evolved into powerful, agile vehicles that riders take off-road and race in what have become some of the hottest new extreme sports of the last decade Y...
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Ages 8 to 14 years. This fascinating new book describes how Japan grew from rule by local chieftains to an emperor-led nation with many noble families competing for prominence. Beautiful spreads and full-colour photographs unveil Japan's rich history and the people who struggled to make it their ow...
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This fascinating book takes young readers on a trip to a science lab where they will learn about the metric system. Simple text shows ways of measuring length (metres and centimetres), temperature (Celsius), and weight (grams and kilograms). Comparisons between key metric measurements and similar im...
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This title is suitable for the children of ages 6 to 10 years. Martial arts such as karate, judo, taekwondo, and kung fu are not only popular as competitive sports but also as a means of exercise and learning self-discipline for people of all ages. This book gives children a simple introduction to e...
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This title is suitable for children of ages 8 to 14 years. A motocross rider is only as good as his machine. This book takes a look at the motorcycles and tracks that make up motocross, from its early years to today. So, hop aboard and hold on tight. It's a wild ride!...
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This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal change...
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It's very important for a child to learn how to make good decisions. This book helps students learn the steps they should follow in making almost any decision: Stop, Think, and Act....
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All life starts with a set of instructions that can turn basic cells into hearts, tails, flower petals, or toenails. DNA is the amazing code of life that is found in every organism. Through colourful photos, diagrams, and text, you can learn how DNA is passed from cell to cell, controlling growth an...
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This title is suitable for the children of ages birth to 4 years. Alan Bastien owns a martial arts school, where he teaches young students. Alan not only teaches children the techniques of Taekwondo, he also trains them to respect themselves and others. Self-discipline is a big part of what children...
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Ages 7 to 14 years. Humans are sometimes to blame for catastrophic influences on the worlds air, water, soil, and natural resources. This book probes the causes and effects of greenhouse gases, acid rain, oil spills, air pollution, and other human-caused disasters. Topics include: the human activit...
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Ages 7 to 14 years. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, and opals are among the most precious stones found under the earth. Whether ornamenting royal sceptres or equipping modern medical technology, this new book will show readers how these stones have an established place in our world. Other featu...
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As an easy-to-read introduction to music, this ABC book showcases a broad assortment of instruments explaining their history and how they are played. Full color....
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This fascinating book looks at many of the dwellings built by the native nations across the continent. Beautiful, detailed illustrations show the exteriors, interiors, and way of life in each lodge. Discover thatch homes and pueblos of the Southwest; plankhouses of the Northwest Coast; wigwams, long...
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Ages 7 to 14 years. Chalk and amber are two forms of fossils that provide us with clues as to how life has evolved, both in the oceans and on land. Fossils takes a fascinating look at how and where fossils formed, types of fossils, and the history of palaeontology. Remarkable photographs and diagram...
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Information about different kinds of structures built by humans and ideas about what it is like to be involved in a construction project form the foundation for a variety of craft projects....
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This title is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. Commemorating the birthday of this champion of civil rights, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebrates the accomplishments and efforts of Dr. King. This compelling title from Crabtree looks at the man, his life, and the different celebrations in his honor e...
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"Green-Collar Careers" is a fascinating new series that focuses on 'green' careers. The scope of the fields is broad and detailed, showing all kinds of rewarding and interesting jobs that address issues of conservation and environmentalism. Each title in the series features: mind-portraits of people...
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Ages 5 to 9 years. Children will be fascinated by the variety of fish that live in our world's oceans! Beginning with an introduction of the three major groups of fish, this book explains how fish breathe underwater using gills, how they use their different fins for swimming, and how they defend the...
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This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. From Babylon to the fall of Baghdad, for more than 5,000 years, Iraq has been known as the cradle of civilisation. In "Iraq: The People", the ancient Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian civilisations are introduced as well as the Arab Empire that conqu...
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Rocks and Minerals shows how erosion, sediment deposit and underground pressure can create everything from ordinary rock to dazzling gemstones. Also explored are the various uses of rock. ...
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Sojourner Truth lived a truly remarkable life. She had the ear of President Abraham Lincoln and fellow abolitionists Frederick Douglass, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and William Lloyd Garrison. One of the most persuasive and influential activists of her day. Truth was also an effective recruiter of Africa...
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At the end of the day Tortoise challenges Rabbit, Squirrel and Mouse to a race home. Who will win?...
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This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. Young readers will be fascinated by the many and varied maps presented in this book. From road maps, to topographical maps, and globes, "Map Types" examines what maps are and how different maps are created and used....
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Suitable for ages 4 to 8 years, this text is in Spanish. This delightful new book shows the exciting changes some animals go through as they grow up. Children will learn how some animals are born alive, and others hatch from eggs; then, as living things, how all animals grow and change....
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Ages 8 to 14 years. In the early 1600s, England was among the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers failed, Henry Hudson was asked to try. This fascinating new book describes Hudson's exciting voyages and the many hardships he encountered, f...
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This title is suitable for ages 5 to 8 years. In this fascinating book by Bobbie Kalman, children will learn about how mountains and islands form from volcanoes, how wind and rivers create canyons, how rivers and streams create underground caves, how ocean waves shape coasts etcetera....
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Ages 7 to 14 years. Medieval Society describes life under the feudal system, the growth of towns and trade, and the influence of the church on society. Young readers will be captivated by this account of the daily lives of: the nobility; knights; peasants; monks and nuns; townspeople; medieval Musl...
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This book is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. New information and colourful photos show how modern-day Mexico is able to maintain a foothold in its ancient Aztec and Mayan past in this newly revised book. The new information highlights writers and publishing and an Aztec creation folktale....
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This title is suitable for children of ages 8 to 9 years. The Articles of Confederation legally brought the United States into existence, ushering in a new era of change and growth in the former British colonies....
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This entertaining book takes young readers to a soccer practice to show them the basics of addition. Easy-to-follow text helps students learn about addition words and symbols, strategies for adding up to 10-plus-10 and beyond, the additive identity and commutative property in addition, and how to us...
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Ages 8 to 14 years. Known for their courage on the battlefield and as masters of the sea, the Vikings spread out from their native Scandinavia to Greenland, North Africa, parts of Central Asia, and even Canada. Despite the fact that their heyday was short-lived, the Vikings left behind fragments of...
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Ages 8 to 14 years. With a history that stretches back over 8,000 years, ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great cultures and empires. Illustrative maps and timelines will teach children the complex history of the area that is now modern-day Iraq. Topics include: The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers...
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This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal change...
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"Get Involved!" explores the world of social activism. Each fascinating book will inspire children to learn about the rights all humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its peoples, and animals. 'Special Field Notes' sections bring the words of prominent activists to life. 'Get ...
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"Get Involved!" explores the world of social activism. Each fascinating book will inspire children to learn about the rights all humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its peoples, and animals. 'Special Field Notes' sections bring the words of prominent activists to life. 'Get ...
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Introduces young readers to the world of colour. This colourful book helps readers learn how an enormous range of colours can be made from just three primary colours. It uses famous works of art to show readers how colour can be used to both show a scene and convey a message....
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Pirate Pete receives a mysterious map...what treasure will he find if he follows it?...
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When Sid the Pig sees Wolf outside he runs to find his brothers, Mick and Dan. Wolf follows until he finally catches up with them......
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Ages 6 to 12 years. Surfing is an exotic sport that fascinates and excites us. Surfers are daring athletes who challenge the mighty waves of oceans. Find out what makes a person wake up at dawn to take thrilling rides on these enormous waves! In this book, children will discover: the etiquette of su...
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Ages 9 to 12 years. Generating Wind Power will teach young readers about the benefits of harnessing the wind for everyday use such as for travel, power machinery, generate electricity, and agriculture....
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Ages 8 to 14 years. From the first hunting and gathering societies to the great Nubian kingdoms of Kush, Africa has for centuries been the centre of great cultural activity across its mountains, deserts, and rainforests. Life in Ancient Africa portrays the major civilisations of the ancient African...
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Ages 6 to 9 years. This book gives children the inside track on a sport that refuses to stand still! Invented as a way for hockey players to stay fit in summer, in-line skates are now used for street hockey, racing, and even stunning tricks performed on the same ramps that skateboarders use. Full-co...
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This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal change...
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This title is suitable for children of ages 8 to 9 years. Perhaps almost as important as the US Constitution are the first amendments made to it. Young readers will enjoy learning about the Bill of Rights, and how it helps to limit the powers of the federal government and protect the rights of citiz...
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Ages 6 to 10 years. Construction vehicles are tough machines that have many different jobs at construction sites. Cool Construction Vehicles uses big images and clear text to introduce kids to the common vehicles used at construction sites and the important jobs they do. In this fun book, kids will...
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Ages 8 to 14 years. With a history that stretches back over 8,000 years, ancient Mesopotamia was home to many great cultures and empires. Illustrative maps and timelines will teach children the complex history of the area that is now modern-day Iraq. Topics include: The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers...
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"Get Involved!" explores the world of social activism. Each fascinating book will inspire children to learn about the rights all humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its people, and animals. 'Special Field Notes' sections bring the words of prominent activists to life. 'Get A...
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This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal change...
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This book is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. This revised and beautifully designed new edition covers every aspect of Japan's geography, natural resources, agriculture, and landforms....
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Ages 7 to 14 years. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, and opals are among the most precious stones found under the earth. Whether ornamenting royal sceptres or equipping modern medical technology, this new book will show readers how these stones have an established place in our world. Other featu...
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This title is suitable for children of ages 7 to 9 years. Global warming, greenhouse gases, melting mountains, habitat loss, pollution, floods, deforestation, endangered animals, and holes in the ozone are just some environmental problems highlighted in this book. Solutions such as e-cycling, the th...
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Ages 6 to 12 years. Everybody in-line skates, right? Well, not everyone can do what these wild athletes can! In-line skating has quickly grown from being a summer practice for ice-hockey players into a full-fledged sport. Inspired by the aggressive tricks of skateboarding, in-line skaters perform in...
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Ages 6 to 10 years. Children will delight in reading about their favourite trucks, including transport trucks, dump trucks, fire engines, and mega trucks. Spectacular photographs also feature such unusual trucks as amphibious trucks and monster trucks....
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This book is suitable for ages 10 to 12 years. Ed Begley, Jr. is a Hollywood actor, who inspires, entertains, and motivates a new generation of environmental activists, fans, and consumers with his all-encompassing green lifestyle. Whether he is promoting his own line of green products, lending his ...
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This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal change...
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This breathtaking new series from Crabtree brings to life the people and events of the Renaissance! Young readers will be enthralled as they follow Europe's cultural transformation through the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Delightful drawings illustrate the artistic, scientific, and societal change...
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Even a shallow pool can be dangerous if you don't take care! Come inside "Safety Around Water" and learn how to keep safe and have fun at the lake, swimming pool or pond....
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Introduces young readers to the world of colour. This colourful book helps readers learn how an enormous range of colours can be made from just three primary colours. It uses famous works of art to show readers how colour can be used to both show a scene and convey a message....
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Ages 6 to 9 years. Budding gymnasts will be attracted to the engaging text and bright illustrations of this book. Displaying agility, strength, and flexibility, athletes are shown performing amazing routines on several apparatuses. The book provides a basic overview of this multi-activity sport feat...
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Football in Action scores a touchdown for one of North America's biggest sports. Children will learn about the positions on the football field, rules, proper equipment, and the importance of safety....
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Ages 8 to 14 years. This exciting book tells the story of the relentless and at times tyrannical explorer Vasco da Gama who helped Portugal search for a trade route to the lucrative spice trade of the Far East. Discover his role in the development of Portuguese spice plantations in India and New Wo...
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Ages 4 to 8 years.Life of the Powhatan focuses on the many nations that formed the Powhatan confederacy. Vivid images and detailed text reveal what life was like for these Native peoples during the height of their power in the seventeenth century. Children will be fascinated to learn more about the ...
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This book is suitable for ages 4 to 8 years. Deer and their fawns, or babies, live in forests across North America. Children will be delighted by the wonderful photographs in this simple introduction to these loveable hoofed animals. Easy-to-understand text explains how a fawn is born, how the colou...
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Presented in a graphic novel style, these exciting books offer inspiring stories of real people whose actions have demonstrated great character and strong values. Each book features one particular character trait through key moments in the lives of up to six different people throughout history. Side...
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This title is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. Understanding a map is easy if you know what you are looking at. This book introduces the young reader to the essential parts of maps through carefully chosen examples. "Map Parts" will bring a full comprehension of maps and encourage interest in maps....
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This book is suitable for ages 6 to 9 years. Understanding a map is easy if you know what you are looking at. This book introduces the young reader to the essential parts of maps through carefully chosen examples. "Map Parts" will bring a full comprehension of maps and encourage interest in maps....
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This title is suitable for the children of ages 11 to 12 years. Prepare to immerse yourself in the vibrant and breathtaking works of Michelangelo and other famous Renaissance artists. "Painting in the Renaissance" offers a telling look inside the art world of the Renaissance. Children will learn abo...
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Presented in a graphic novel style, these exciting books offer inspiring stories of real people whose actions have demonstrated great character and strong values. Each book features one particular character trait through key moments in the lives of up to six different people throughout history. Side...
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