The lion and the mouse : an Aesop fable

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0439265746

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 28 cm

Series Title

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Call Number

398.24 AES

Town mouse country mouse

A story filled with suspense and humor, this classic tale of a town mouse and a country mouse takes a new twist in the imaginative and talented hands of Jan Brett. She introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they find unexpected adventures around every corner. Lush green scenes alternate with the elegant details of a …

Once a mouse .. : a fable cut in wood

When a small mouse’s life is threatened by large jungle predators, a kindly hermit uses magic to change him into a cat, a dog, and a majestic tiger. But the proud tiger must suffer the consequences when he becomes ungrateful and forgets his humble origins. Marcia Brown’s magical woodcuts bring this Indian fable to life with the mastery that won her a second Caldecott Medal.

The tortoise and the jackrabbit

The Tortoise and the Hare with a southwestern flair. Tortoise, living comfortably in her home on Slow Lane, awakens one morning feeling good and challenges cocky Jackrabbit to a race. Patiently bumping her way through the desert landscape, Tortoise heads for the finish line as Jackrabbit cheerfully skips―and sleeps. Roadrunner, Tarantula, Gila Monster and even a Javelina or three cheer them o…

Immigration

With special interest panels that will encourage debate, this series increases young readers' awareness of current affairs and helps them understand complex world issues.

This child, every child : a book about the world's children

A groundbreaking book of statistics and stories that compare the lives of children around the world today.Every second of every day, four more children are added to the world's population of over 2.2 billion children. Some of these 2.2 billion children will be cared for and have enough to eat and a place to call home. Many others will not be so fortunate.The bestselling author-illustrator team …

Flight with foldout jumbo jet

Flight explores and explains the fascinating story of our urge to fly - from the first fake wings to the incredibly courageous flights made in early balloons, airships, gliders, planes, and spacecraft. Wonderful Discovery artwork reveals how all kinds of creatures fly and how we successfully exploit and adapt these natural techniques. Includes a panoramic eight-page gatefold revealing the cock…

National government

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

9781432927080

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 27 cm

Series Title

Kid's Guide to Government

Call Number

320 GIE

Hats, hats, hats

"A hat can say a lot about where you come from, what you do, and who you are. You see, there's a lot more under a hat than just a head! With dazzling full-color photographs and an index.

Democracy

Linnie's pioneer family was separated by a family feud. Now living in California, Linnie tries to reunite her family through letters to her sister in Nebraska. Cover-to-Cover Novel.