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The Jungle Book (Books of Wonder) 7 reviews Rudyard Kipling
HarperCollins, 1995
I finally have my own copy
+ The Jungle Book + Phyuick Yui + All time favorite + Not as marred in adaptation as others
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Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History 14 reviews Richard M. Hannula
Canon Press, 1999
Best kids' church history book available
+ Really Great Read + Short Biographies + An Excellent Beginning to Church History
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The Discovery of New Worlds (Yesterday's Classics) 1 review M. B. Synge
Yesterday's Classics, 2006
great history
I like this book because it reads like a story instead of a blah blah blah list of dates facts or people.DD 9 also enjoys them.
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The Children of the New Forest (Yesterday's Classics) 1 review Frederick Marryat
Yesterday's Classics, 2007
the children of the new forest
This is a book my Grandfather read to my mother as little girl. And now my mother has given it to her great grandchildren to enjoy.
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The Princess and the Goblin (Puffin Classics - the Essential Collection) 42 reviews George Macdonald
Puffin, 1997
One of the best fantasy books period
+ Happy Camper + Very Victorian + Great story! + A Few Pro's and Con's to the Puffin Classics Edition
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Secrets of the Woods (Yesterday's Classics) 1 review William J. Long
Yesterday's Classics, 2006
Great Nature Read Aloud
This author is a great nature writer. I read the Burgess Bird (and Animal and Seashore) Book(s) for Children starting when my children were 5. After we finished those we moved on to this book by William Long.
It teaches nature study to children in a story format that is interesting. In this ...
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Exploring Creation With Botany (Young Explorers) 16 reviews Jeannie Fulbright
Apologia Educational Ministries, 2004
From A Kid That Uses Apologia Elementary
+ A Nice Way To Explore Science + LOVE IT + Excellent Botany Primer
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American Tall Tales (Puffin Books) 1 review Adrien Stoutenberg
Puffin, 1976
Competent retelling
Stoutenberg competently retells the familiar stories of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, Stormalong, Mike Fink, Davy Crockett, Johnny Applessed, John Henry, and Joe Magarac in a way that stresses the common tall tale elements and should be appealing to upper-elementary school readers. Useful in schools ...
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The Jungle Books (Penguin Modern Classics) 38 reviews Rudyard Kipling
Penguin Classics, 2000
Review of Jungle Book BARNES & NOBLE Version
+ Super Reader + Heart pounding Tale + Heart pounding Tale + A Nicer read
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The Jungle Books (Signet Classics) 38 reviews Rudyard Kipling
Signet Classics, 2005
Review of Jungle Book BARNES & NOBLE Version
+ Super Reader + Heart pounding Tale + Heart pounding Tale + A Nicer read
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Heroes of Greek Mythology (Dover Storybooks for Children) Charles Kingsley
Dover Publications, 2006
The inspiring adventures and deeds of three great heroes spring to vivid life. One of the Victorian age's most brilliant storytellers recounts Perseus' quest to slay the Medusa; Jason and the Argonauts' search for the Golden Fleece; and Theseus' encounter with the deadly Minotaur. 60 illustrations.
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The Landing of the Pilgrims (Landmark Books) 7 reviews James Daugherty
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1981
Landmark Books are always a good choice for history...
+ The Landing of the Pilgrims + Landing of the Pilgrims
We used this book as part of our Beautiful Feet Early American History study. I have always appreciated Landmark Books for augmenting our history studies at home. The text is clear, readable and interesting. The facts are simply presented along with the story, making it easy to engage the kids ...
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A Child's History of the World 2 reviews
Calvert School, 1997
A great look for beginning students of history!
+ Cave Men and great history too!
I am a third grade teacher, and my school added this book to the curriculum this year. I found it to be a great book not only for the young student, but also for those who want a glimpse into the history of the world. The author tells the stories in an enchanting way, and asks questions to get the ...
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The Story of Inventions 1 review Michael McHugh, Frank Bachman
Christian Liberty Press, 1992
Great Educational Reading!
Both of my boys have loved this book, written about the developement of various inventions and the inventors. My 8th grader read it as part of his 'elective' reading, and enjoyed it very much. Written from a Christ centered perspective, and designated for 6th grade curriculum, it is especially ...
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Our Island Story (Yesterday's Classics) 4 reviews H. E. Marshall
Yesterday's Classics, 2006
British History that is fun
+ Outstanding British history for kids! + Wonderful stories + loved this book....
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Leonardo da Vinci (World landmark books) Emily Hahn
E.M. Hale, 1956
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Parables from Nature (Yesterday's Classics) 6 reviews Mrs. Alfred Gatty
Yesterday's Classics, 2006
A challenging gem...
+ Great!!! + Beautiful stories with a beautiful message. + Parables From Nature
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The Awakening of Europe (Yesterday's Classics) M. B. Synge
Yesterday's Classics, 2006
Book III in The Story of the World series by M. B. Synge, "The Awakening of Europe" covers the reformation in Germany, the Netherlands, France, and England, as well as the settlement of colonies in America. The rise of England and the Netherlands as sea powers, and the corresponding fall of Spain, as well as the rise of Russia, Austria, and the German states are also presented. Suitable for ...
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Tales from Shakespeare: Children's Classics 19 reviews Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb
Children's Classics, 1999
Great intro for kids
+ Tales From Shakespeare: 20 of the plays retold in prose for children by the Lamb siblings + Sweet short stories + A great work of literature in it's own right
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Handbook of Nature Study 20 reviews Anna Botsford Comstock
Comstock Publishing/Cornell University Press, 1986
Nature Lovers Bible!
+ Fabulous! + Look no further for teaching nature study + Changes your thinking. + Not what I expected
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