J. T. Morrow
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Retells the story of Ursa Major as the transformation of Callisto and Arcas, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Ursa Major, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture including the role of the Big Dipper in the Underground Railroad. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars....
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Introduces Leonardo da Vinci as one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance by exploring the techniques he used to create masterpieces such as Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous...
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Retells the story of Taurus as a guise of Zeus, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Taurus, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations...
4) Claude Monet
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Introduces Claude Monet as one of the greatest Impressionist artists by exploring the techniques he used to create such masterpieces as Impression, Sunrise and his many studies of light, color, and shadow. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some...
5) Michelangelo
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Introduces Michelangelo as one of the greatest Renaissance artists by exploring the techniques he used to create masterpieces such as the David sculpture and the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's...
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Retells the story of Orion and variations of the myth, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Orion, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star...
7) Mary Cassatt
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Introduces Mary Cassatt as one of the important American Impressionist painters by exploring the techniques she used to show expression and feelings in her subjects. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous masterpieces....
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Children will love the ancient tale of Issun Boshi, a one-inch-tall boy who falls in love with a princess, slays a monster, and, through the power of a magical hammer, returns to normal size. Folktales from Around the World transports young readers to worlds where everything is alive and anything can happen! Gathered from across the globe, these stories are traditional tales that have stood the test of time. With original artwork and lively text,...
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Retells several stories of Scorpius the scorpion, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Scorpius, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star...
10) Vincent van Gogh
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Introduces Vincent van Gogh as one of the most unique Impressionist artists by exploring the techniques he used to paint masterpieces such as Starry Night. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous masterpieces. Each...
11) Rembrandt
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Introduces Rembrandt as one of the greatest European painters by exploring the techniques he used to create masterpieces such as The Night Watch and many portraits of himself and others. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's...
12) Edgar Degas
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Introduces Edgar Degas as one of the greatest Impressionist artists by exploring the multiple techniques he used to create oil paintings, pastel drawings, and sculptures. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some of the artist's most famous masterpieces....
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Retells the story of Cassiopeia and her daughter Andromeda, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Cassiopeia, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores...
14) Pablo Picasso
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Introduces Pablo Picasso as one of the greatest modern artists by exploring the many styles and techniques he used to create such masterpieces as Guernica and works from his cubist, Blue, and Rose periods. Have you ever wondered what inspired some of the world's greatest artists? Each book in the World's Greatest Artists series offers a biography of a famous artist, introduces the techniques that made each artist's work so unique, and highlights some...
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Retells the story of Draco the dragon and Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Draco, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star...
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Retells the story and adventures of Hercules, discusses the astronomical features of the constellation Hercules, and describes the history of the constellation and its myths in world culture. Since ancient times, people of all ages have gazed up at the stars in wonder. Ancient peoples created fascinating stories about the shapes they saw in the stars. With eye-catching graphics and engaging text, the Constellations series explores popular star formations...
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On the case with Holmes and Watson volume 7
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Jabez Wilson can't believe his luck. He can join the Redheaded League and earn money just because of his fiery red hair. But the league suddenly breaks up, and he loses the easy income. Wilson goes to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for answers. Can Holmes discover the truth behind this bizarre club?
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On the case with Holmes and Watson volume 8
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Violet Hunter takes a job as a governess at the Copper Beeches. But she is puzzled when her employers ask her to cut her hair and wear a special dress. Things get stranger still when she finds a lock of hair that looks like her own and a mysterious hallway. Violet turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help, but is it already too late?
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On the case with Holmes and Watson volume 12
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When Miss Susan Cushing receives a package with gruesome contents, she cannot imagine who sent it. While Inspector Lestrade dismisses the package as a practical joke, Holmes fears the worst. Can Holmes and Watson discover the sender?
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On the case with Holmes and Watson volume 14
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In Holmes's very first case, a simple letter shocked a man to death. Holmes explains to Watson how a voyage upon a ship called the Gloria Scott tortured a man for the rest of his life.