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Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
1953
Language
English
Description
Erich Auerbach (1892–1957) was Sterling Professor of Romance Languages at Yale University. He is widely recognized as one of the foundational figures of comparative literature. Edward W. Said (1935–2003) was professor of literature at Columbia University and the author of Orientalism.
The classic book that has taught generations how to read Western literature
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Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
c1991
Language
English
Description
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English
Description
Details the early life in the Northwest of one of the greats of children's literature. Generations of children have grown up with Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and all of their friends, families, and assorted pets. For everyone who has enjoyed the pranks and schemes, embarrassing moments, and all of the other poignant and colorful images of childhood brought to life in Beverly Cleary books, here is the fascinating true story of the remarkable woman...
6) Presidents
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English
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"Follow the early lives and political careers of the US presidents and see how they came into office, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more. Discover how Abraham Lincoln saved the Union, why teddy bears are named after Theodore Roosevelt, and how Thomas Jefferson doubled the size of the nation with the Louisiana Purchase"--
9) The moon
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English
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Text and photographs examine the origins, geology, and exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor in space
10) Egypt
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English
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Discusses the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of the Middle Eastern country that at one time had the most advanced civilization the world had yet seen
11) Insect
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English
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Discover the busy and intriguing world of insects - their structure, life history, and fascinating variety
12) Latvia
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English
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"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Latvia"--Provided by publisher.
13) Poland
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English
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Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Poland.
17) Vermont
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Childrens Press
Language
English
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Description
Presents the history, resources, economy, famous citizens, and points of interest in the Green Mountain State.
18) Wisconsin
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Publisher
Childrens Press
Language
English
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Description
Introduces the history, resources, industries, people, and tourist attractions of the Badger state.
19) Mississippi
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Publisher
Childrens Press
Language
English
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Description
A presentation of the Magnolia State, including its history from the earliest time to the present, resources, famous citizens, and places of interest to visit
20) Delaware
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Publisher
Childrens Press
Language
English
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Discusses the history, places of interest, and famous people of the second smallest state in the nation, which also was the first to ratify the Constitution.
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