In this vibrantly illustrated sequel to the much-loved The Monster at the End of This Book, Grover, now accompanied by Elmo, has heard that there’s something lurking on the last page of the book. Grover invents all sorts of hilarious ways to stop the reader from turning the pages. But Elmo is curious, and he slips by every wacky barrier in his quest to see what he might find.
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Revealing and detailing all aspects of the body, from the secrets of DNA to the functions of every major body system, this encyclopedic volume is packed with stunning and detailed visuals and includes a DVD that reveals all of the body's inner workings. Also includes accessible health and medical information that makes this book ideal for families, students, health professionals, or anyone who wants to learn more about the human body.
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Unparalleled in scope and quality and designed for reading aloud andsharing, this splendid anthology brings together 43 of the most memorable andbeloved children's books of our time. Here are classics such as Madelineand Curious George; contemporary bestsellers such as Guess How Much ILove You and The Stinky Cheese Man; Caldecott Medal winners such asMake Way for Ducklings and Where the Wild Things Are; and familyfavorites such as Goodnight Moon, The Sneetches, andWinnie-the-Pooh. The selections range from concept books and wordlessbooks to picture books and short read-aloud stories, and represent the completearray of childhood themes and reading needs: ABCs, number and color books,stories about going to bed and going to school; tales about growing up,siblings, parents, and grandparents; animal stories, fantasies; fables; magicalstories; stories about everyday life--and more. Also included are anintroduction, capsule biographies of the 62 writers and artists represented inthe collection, color-coded running heads indicating age levels, and indexes.As a gift, a keepsake, and a companion in a child's first steps toward alifelong love of reading, The 20th Century Children's Book Treasurybelongs in every family's bookcase.
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What could make a better present than a Beginner Book written by Dr. Seuss? Six of them—for less than the price of two! We’ve taken the complete text and art of Great Day for Up! (illustrated by Quentin Blake); I Am Not Going to Get Up Today! (illustrated by James Stevenson); I Wish That I Had Duck Feet (illustrated by T. Tobey); Maybe You Should Fly a Jet! Maybe You Should Be a Vet! (illustrated by Michael Smollin); Wacky Wednesday (illustrated by George Booth); and Would You Rather Be a Bullfrog? (illustratedby Roy McKie) and bound them together in one sturdy hardcover omnibus.A perfect introduction to reading that will whet young readers appetites for additional books in the Beginner Book series.
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Six people five women and a man meet once a month in California's Central Valley to discuss Jane Austen's novels. They are ordinary people, neither happy nor unhappy, but each of them is wounded in different ways, they are all mixed up about their lives and relationships. Over the six months they meet, marriages are tested, affairs begin, unsuitable arrangements become suitable under the guiding eye of Jane Austen a couple of them even fall in love 'A thoroughly delightful comedy of contemporary manners' Entertainment Weekly
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Bonjour! From ordering a cafe au lait in Paris to making new friends in the Loire Valley, it helps to speak some of the native tongue. Rick Steves, bestselling author of travel guides to Europe, offers well-tested phrases and key words to cover every situation a traveler is likely to encounter. This handy guide provides key phrases for use in everyday circumstances, complete with phonetic spelling; an English-French and French-English dictionary; the latest information on European currency and rail transportation, and even a tear-out cheat sheet for continued language practice as you wait in line at the Louvre. Informative, concise, and practical, Rick Steves' French Phrase Book and Dictionary is an essential item for any traveler's sac a dos.
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All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds are against them. Kronos is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, his power only grows. While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands unguarded. Now it’s up to Percy Jackson and an army of demigods to stop the Lord of Time. In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling series, the prophecy surrounding Percy’s sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.
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A happy man thrills a group of farm animals when he takes them for a joy ride in his dump truck. This book is a true classic illustrated by the inimitable Tibor Gergely.
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Learn to identify birds like the Myrtle Warbler and the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird—as well as better-known species—as you color these 46 accurate renderings of 50 favorites. Captions provide scientific names, other information. A delightful way to learn about birds you may discover in your own backyard. A copyright-free source for graphic artists, too. Full-color illustrations on covers.
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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.
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