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1741) The foundation of Rome
Author
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
xiv, 178 pages : 1 map ; 24 cm
Language
English
1742) The unfinished land
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
365 pages : map ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Reynard, a young apprentice, seeks release from the drudgery of working for his fisherman uncle in the English village of Southwold. His rare days off lead him to strange encounters--not just with press gangs hoping to fill English ships to fight the coming Spanish Armada, but strangers who seem to know him--one of whom casts a white shadow. The village's ships are commandeered, and after a fierce battle at sea, Reynard finds himself the sole survivor...
1743) The crimson thread
Author
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
Version 1.
Physical Desc
353 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
May 1941. Alenka, a young Greek woman, saves the lives of two soldiers during a Nazi attack against Crete. Both men fall in love with Alenka, and their friendship suffers under the strain of their rivalry.
May 1941. German paratroopers launch a blitzkrieg from the air against Crete. They are met with fierce defiance, the Greeks fighting back with daggers, pitchforks, and kitchen knives. During the bloody eleven-day battle, Alenka, a young Greek woman,...
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what is needed to put on a play, and provides the script for an adaptation of a fairy tale in which Rapunzel is teased when she has to have a servant carry her yards and yards of golden braids and has to ride to school in a horse-drawn coach rather than on the school bus with all her friends.
Author
Pub. Date
2014
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what is needed to put on a play, and provides the script for an adaptation of a fairy tale in which Queen Patricia invites all the princesses whose names begin with "P" to the palace to find just the right wife for her son Peter, but Peter falls in love with Princess Rose.
1747) Weird nature
Author
Series
Publisher
45th Parallel Press an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
450L
Physical Desc
31 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Take a look at the world's weirdest nature stories--from fire rainbows to ghost trees. These stories are too strange to be made up! Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension....
Author
Series
Mythwoven volume 1
Publisher
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
300 pages : illustration ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Peeraphan Rahttana lives her life in Seattle, unaware of the complicated magical world spinning just beyond the shadows and mist...until a violent clash outside her dance rehearsal has her literally whisked off her feet. Her darkly brooding rescuer, vampire Bennet Andrews, claims to represent a secret organization dedicated to locating objects of myth and magic, tucking them safely away where they can do no harm--but he's too late to save Peeraphan...
1749) The ice enchantment
Author
Series
Melowy volume 4
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
670L
Physical Desc
77 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Melowies finally start the Art of Powers class which teaches them to strengthen the power they were born with. Clio, having been left at Destino when she was born, does not know the realm she is from and does not know what her power is. She must take lessons in all of the realms in order to find out which she belongs to.
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what is needed to put on a play, and provides the script for an adaptation of a fairy tale in which Snow White escapes the huntsman she is saved by seven dorks. All is well until she uses social media to try to find her prince!
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Lexile measure
670L
Physical Desc
112 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"You are the mighty Greek hero Hercules. As a half-god, you are stronger than mere humans. You've faced many challenges. But now you face your most difficult test yet. The goddess Hera has given you a task worthy of a god--complete the dangerous 12 labors and live forever. Can you survive and win your immortality? Become one of the great heroes from Greek mythology. How will you survive against deadly monsters, one-eyed giants, and powerful gods?...
1753) The anomaly
Author
Series
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
June 2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
339 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"If Indiana Jones lived in the X-Files era, he might bear at least a passing resemblance to Nolan Moore--a rogue archaeologist hosting a web series derisively dismissed by the 'real' experts, but beloved of conspiracy theorists. Nolan sets out to retrace the steps of an explorer from 1909 who claimed to have discovered a mysterious cavern high up in the ancient rock of the Grand Canyon. And, for once, he may have actually found what he seeks. Then...
1754) The odyssey
Author
Series
Publisher
EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
600L
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a graphic novel retelling of Homer's epic poem with illustrations bring to life Odysseus's encounters at sea, complete with fuious gods, bewitching goddesses, terrifying monsters and a man-eating Cyclops..
1755) Greek myths
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
2 audio discs (2 hr., 13 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A gorgeous collection of classic Greek myths welcomes readers into a legendary world of beauty, tragedy, and miracle. Compelling prose enlivens 16 of the most celebrated myths, from the sadness of Persephone to the ill-fated love of Orpheus and Eurydice.
1757) Aliens
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
700L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the characteristics of aliens, highlighting historical accounts around the world, and offering examples from books, television, and film.
Author
Series
Publisher
45th Parallel Press, an imprint of Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016].
Lexile measure
530L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Readers will enjoy exploring hidden aspects of their personality in the Best Quiz Ever series, an engaging set of quiz books. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Best Quiz Ever includes fun questions to share with friends as well as trivia throughout the books. Perfect for the classroom, library, sleepovers, or reading resource...
Author
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 20 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explains what is needed to put on a play, and provides the script for an adaptation of a fairy tale in which a spoiled princess loses her favorite ball in the pond and a small frog offers to help her retrieve it for a fee.
Author
Publisher
Salmon Poetry
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
147 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In this critical study, Adam Wyeth unravels the many rich and varied ancient Celtic legends which run through contemporary Irish poetry. Each chapter begins with a poem by one of Ireland's leading poets, followed by sharp, shrewd analysis of its making and references. As well as poetry's inner workings, the reader will discover a wealth of Celtic culture - their gods, heroes, and folklore - and its continuing role in Ireland's identity today. ""Recommended...