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Aladdin and Other Favorite Arabian Nights StoriesAladdin and Other Favorite Arabian Nights Stories 
by Philip Smith
Six exotic adventures: "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," "The Enchanted Horse," "The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor," 2 more.
African Folk TalesAfrican Folk Tales 
by Hugh Vernon-Jackson, Yuko Green
Entertaining stories handed down from generation to generation among tribal cultures include "The Magic Crocodile," "The Hare and the Crownbird," "The Boy in the Drum," 15 others. 19 illustrations.

Five Great Short StoriesFive Great Short Stories 
by Jack London
Five exciting tales that epitomize Jack London's mastery of the adventure story: "The White Silence," "In a Far Country," "An Odyssey of the North," "The Seed of McCoy," and "The Mexican." Publisher's Note.

East O' the Sun and West O' the MoonEast O' the Sun and West O' the Moon 
by George Webbe Dasent
Remarkable collection — the only complete edition of these wonderful tales — contains scores of classic Norwegian tales made even more attractive by 77 illustrations by famed children's artists.

A Little PrincessA Little Princess 
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Engrossing tale of a young girl who falls upon hard times at an English boarding school when her father's sudden death leaves her penniless and at the mercy of a vindictive headmistress. Abridged.
First Voyage to America: From the Log of the "Santa Maria"First Voyage to America: From the Log of the "Santa Maria" 
by Christopher Columbus
Fascinating historical document includes Columbus' own words documenting voyage, discouraged crew, landfall in the Bahamas, natives, more. 44 illustrations, some from rare sources. Publisher's note.


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100 Best-Loved Poems100 Best-Loved Poems
by Philip Smith
"The Passionate Shepherd to His Love," "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?" "Death, be not proud," "The Raven," "The Road Not Taken," plus works by Blake, Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, Keats, many others. Includes 13 selections from the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

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ABC of BalletABC of Ballet
by Janet Grosser
Clearly worded and abundantly illustrated, this volume offers a concise introduction to the language and positions of ballet. Beginning with the five basic foot positions, it fully defines more than 40 terms.

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The Adventure of the Dancing Men and Other Sherlock Holmes StoriesThe Adventure of the Dancing Men and Other Sherlock Holmes Stories
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Title story plus 3 others featuring the peerless sleuth and his faithful sidekick: "The Adventure of the Dying Detective," "The Musgrave Ritual" and "The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans."


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The Adventures of Bobby RaccoonThe Adventures of Bobby Raccoon
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully instructive tale of another denizen of the Green Forest. Bobby bites his own tail, is horribly frightened, survives an encounter with Buster Bear, and more before he finds a new home.

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The Adventures of Buster BearThe Adventures of Buster Bear
by Thornton W. Burgess
Gentle morality lessons, delightfully taught, in a tale about an amiable bear who comes to live in the Green Forest. Large, easy-to-read type and charming illustrations.


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The Adventures of Chatterer the Red SquirrelThe Adventures of Chatterer the Red Squirrel
by Thornton W. Burgess
Delightfully told tale chronicles escapades of a bushy-tailed mischief-maker who learns that curiosity, carelessness, and mistrust can lead to a heap of troubles.

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The Adventures of Danny Meadow MouseThe Adventures of Danny Meadow Mouse
by Thornton W. Burgess
Beloved story of a plump little meadow mouse who spends much of his time avoiding the clutches of Hooty the Owl, Reddy Fox and Old Granny Fox, Mr. Blacksnake, and other pesky predators.


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Adventures of Don QuixoteAdventures of Don Quixote
by Argentina Palacios
Easy-to-read retelling of the hilarious misadventures of Don Quixote, the idealistic knight, and his squire, Sancho Panza, who set out to right the wrongs of the world. Abridged version with six charming illustrations.

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The Adventures of Grandfather FrogThe Adventures of Grandfather Frog
by Thornton W. Burgess
Determined to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, Grandfather Frog tumbles haplessly into the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and carelessness. 6 illustrations.


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The Adventures of Happy JackThe Adventures of Happy Jack
by Thornton W. Burgess
Happy Jack Squirrel starts the day cheerily enough but soon finds himself trying every trick he knows to get away from nasty Shadow the Weasel. 4 black-and-white illustrations.

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Adventures of Huckleberry FinnAdventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
Join Huck and Jim as their boyhood adventures along the Mississippi River lead them into a world of excitement, danger, and self-discovery. Humorous narrative, lyrical descriptions of the Mississippi valley, and memorable characters.

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The Adventures of Jerry MuskratThe Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
by Thornton W. Burgess
Charming fable about the animals in the Green Forest and what happens when water stops flowing in the Laughing Brook and the Smiling Pool. Large, easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.


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The Adventures of Jimmy SkunkThe Adventures of Jimmy Skunk
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jimmy Skunk gets even, Reddy Fox learns a lesson about preparedness, and Peter Rabbit gets his comeuppance. An engaging tale with gentle lessons about courtesy, kindness, and preparedness.


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The Adventures of Johnny ChuckThe Adventures of Johnny Chuck
by Thornton W. Burgess
Spring has arrived at the Green Meadows and Johnny Chuck is restless. He goes wandering, gets in a fight with another woodchuck, and finally sets up housekeeping with Polly Chuck. Includes 6 illustrations.

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The Adventures of Lewis and ClarkThe Adventures of Lewis and Clark
by John Bakeless
Action-packed account of perilous journey made by undaunted men who faced hostile Indians, prairie fires, floods, famine, sub-zero weather, and other perils to chart the vast unknown lands of the Louisiana Purchase.


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The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of TroyThe Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy
by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogány
Retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey for young readers recalls the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and the evil Circe as they attempt to keep Odysseus from his wife, Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations.


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The Adventures of Old Man CoyoteThe Adventures of Old Man Coyote
by Thornton W. Burgess
The arrival of Old Man Coyote causes a lot of commotion in the Green Forest. Master storyteller blends a good story with gentle lessons about nature and virtuous conduct. 6 new illustrations.


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The Adventures of Old Mr. ToadThe Adventures of Old Mr. Toad
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, and other woodland creatures secretly trail Old Mr. Toad as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Gentle lessons about nature and the environment.

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The Adventures of Paddy the BeaverThe Adventures of Paddy the Beaver
by Thornton W. Burgess
The creatures of the Green Forest get a big surprise when Paddy the Beaver decides to build a dam over the Laughing Brook and make a new home.


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The Adventures of Peter CottontailThe Adventures of Peter Cottontail
by Thornton W. Burgess
Timeless classic recounts Peter's adventures in the Green Forest as he discovers the folly of changing his name, outwits Reddy Fox, learns important lessons about not doing what Nature never intended. 6 illustrations.


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