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2) France
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Stunning. Stylish. Friendly. Welcome to France! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, and history of this incredible country.
3) France
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"In this book, readers will learn about the unique and defining features of France. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the key details of the country including geography, climate, culture, and resources. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"-- Provided by publisher.
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"Take a trip to France! Start in the city of Paris, where you'll find the famous Eiffel Tower. Then, head to the Louvre to see some art or take a walk around the beautiful gardens at the Palace of Versailles. And don't forget to eat a crêpe! Learn all about France as you explore the country through this fun and engaging book"-- Provided by publisher.
5) France
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to France. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"-- Provided by publisher.
7) Stone soup
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Three wise monks trick a poor, frightened community into finding happiness by teaching them the magic of generosity.
8) Paris
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Welcome to Paris: The City of Lights! Explore the Eiffel Tower, the Catacombs, and other iconic places around the city. Plus, learn fascinating factoids. You'll quickly see why millions of tourists visit this amazing city each year. Each 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The playful text, colorful design, and captivating photos and map are sure to entice and excite beginning readers....
9) France
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"Engaging images accompany information about France. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.
10) France
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c1986
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An introduction to the history, geography, climate, government, economy, industries, culture, and major cities of France.
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"During World War II, families all across Europe huddled together in basements, attics, and closets as Nazi soldiers rounded up anyone Jewish. The Star of David, a symbol of faith and pride, became a tool of hate when the Nazis forced Jewish people to carry papers stamped with that star, so that it was clear who to capture. But many brave souls dared to help them. Jewish teenager Jacqueline Gauthier, a member of the French Resistance who had to conceal...
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"Pearl Witherington Cornioley, one of the most celebrated female World War II resistance fighters, shares her remarkable story in this firsthand account of her experience as a special agent for the British Special Operations Executive (SOE). Told through a series of reminiscences--from a difficult childhood spent in the shadow of World War I and her family's harrowing escape from France as the Germans approached in 1940 to her recruitment and training...
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Meet Alice Guy-Blaché. She made movies--some of the very first movies, and some of the most exciting! Blow up a pirate ship? Why not? Crawl into a tiger's cage? Of course! Leap off a bridge onto a real speeding train? It will be easy! Driven by her passion for storytelling, Alice saw a potential for film that others had not seen before, allowing her to develop new narratives, new camera angles, new techniques, and to surprise her audiences again...
20) Picasso
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c1988
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Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned twentieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles.