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  • The Story of Columbus (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Gladys M. Imlach / Gladys MImlach
    Relates the story of Columbus from his early days in Genoa, Italy, dreaming of a life at sea, his daring plan, and its eventual acceptance by Ferdinand and Isabella, to his discovery of the New World, followed by subsequent voyages of exploration, and reverses of fortune. Emphasis on character traits that enabled Columbus to achieve what no other man dared, despite repeated str...
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    11,02 €

  • A Book of Discovery (Yesterday’s Classics)
    M. B. Synge / MBSynge
    A fascinating account of the world's famous explorers, including the early travelers in ancient times, the discovery of the New World, explorations in Africa and Australia, and the expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. Many of the explorers tell part of their story in their own words. Amply illustrated with reproductions of early maps and charts, as well as old woodcuts,...
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    21,96 €

  • Marie Curie
    Beatrice Gormley
    Marie Curie was a world-renowned scientist who made many important discoveries, as well as a great teacher and a mother, but her accomplishments didn’t come easily.Born Maria Sklodovska in 1867, Marie grew up in Russia-occupied Poland where schools were not allowed to teach Polish history or language, and lab experiments were forbidden in science classes. When Marie was young, ...
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    9,96 €

  • The Girl in My Parents’ Basement
    Celestial Rose
    This collection of poetry provides a unique view of poet finding her own voice. It is the record of her journey from elementary school into college. Each poem shows not only the progression of talent, but also the evolution of her mind. It is through such poems like In the Basement and The Gun-waver that Celestial Rose truly proves that she has indeed become the word-weaver. 3...
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    15,34 €

  • Feng Shui for Teens
    DeAnna Radaj
    The second book from author/designer DeAnna Radaj helps teenagers tap into the ancient Chinese science of feng shui. This easy-to-read guide gives the reader the tools they will need to determine life areas and goals they’d like to focus on. Then create an environment that will support them on their journey. Color, space-planning, accessorizing and even some party ideas are giv...
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    8,15 €

  • The Children’s Plutarch
    F. J. Gould / FJGould
    Collection of stories of ancient Romans skillfully adapted from Plutarch's Lives, with emphasis placed on the characters of the individuals portrayed. Excellent as an introduction to the biographies of Plutarch. Includes three black and white illustrations by Walter Crane. Suitable for children ages 9 and up. ...
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    13,06 €

  • The Children’s Plutarch
    F. J. Gould / FJGould
    Twenty-one stories of the ancient Greeks adapted for the younger reader from the admirable biographies of Plutarch. Ideal introduction to the characters that figured prominently in the history of ancient Greece. Includes three black and white illustrations by Walter Crane. Suitable for ages 9 and up. ...
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    13,10 €

  • Everybody Is Colored Love
    Catherine Prater
    This book is dedicated to my Children my Grand children and my Nephews and Nieces and written for children all over the world, children of all ages to read, in addition to introduce children from other countries to each other. For every book that is sold one dollar will be donated to Oprah's angel net work helping children that are in need of education and proper housing to he...
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    23,06 €

  • Stories of Great Americans for Little Americans (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Edward Eggleston
    Very simply told stories of warriors, statesmen, explorers, scientists, inventors, men and women of letters, and others. Featured are Marquette in Iowa, Penn and the Indians, Thomas Smith and the beginning of rice culture in South Carolina, Franklin and the ants, Putnam and the wolf, and dozens of other stories. Suitable for ages 7 and up. ...
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    13,11 €

  • In the Days of Queen Victoria (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Eva March Tappan
    Story of the life of Queen Victoria, a well-beloved woman who became queen at eighteen and for nearly 64 years wore the crown of Great Britain. Relates her training for the monarchy and the exemplary way she executed her duties, while managing a household of nine children. Suitable for ages 11 and up. ...
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    13,86 €

  • Hannibal (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Jacob Abbott
    An account of the life of the famous Carthaginian general who acquired distinction as a warrior by his desperate contests with the Romans. This lively treatment of the Punic Wars graphically depicts Hannibal's crossing of the Alps with his elephants, the battles he waged in Italy, his eventual defeat, and the ultimate destruction of Carthage. Suitable for ages 12 and up. ...
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    14,05 €

  • Romulus (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Jacob Abbott
    Story of the early days of Rome, beginning with the flight of Aeneas from Troy and his landing in Latium, continuing with the rivalry of Romulus and Remus, and culminating in the founding of Rome. Suitable for ages 12 and up. ...
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    14,05 €

  • In the Days of Queen Elizabeth (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Eva March Tappan
    Story of the life of Queen Elizabeth, the famous English sovereign who guided the ship of state with consummate skill through the troubled waters of the latter half of the sixteenth century. Includes stories of English voyages of exploration and the defeat of the Spanish armada. Suitable for ages 11 and up. ...
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    14,00 €

  • In the Days of William the Conqueror (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Eva March Tappan
    Story of the life of William the Conqueror, telling of his boyhood in Normandy, beset by dangers, of his knighting by the King of France and of the after-deeds which made him famous, including the conquest of England. Suitable for ages 11 and up. ...
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    13,94 €

  • How Angel Peterson Got His Name Large Print
    Gary Paulsen
    Exciting book of extreme sports adventures by daring, lifelong adventurer, Gary Paulsen ...
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    19,21 €

  • In the Days of Alfred the Great (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Eva March Tappan
    Story of the life of Alfred the Great, how at twenty-two he inherited a land overrun by savage pirates,-a restless ignorant, defenseless land, and how he fought the Danes and restored the country to a condition of peace and safety. When he inherited his kingdom at twenty-two, the king was not safe in his palace, the priest in his church. There was little opportunity for agricul...
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    13,98 €

  • Jamaal Magloire
    David A. Goldstein
    Jamaal Magloire: A Biography chronicles the life of this imposing sports figure. It traces a path from his Trinidadian heritage to his decorated high school career in Toronto. It details the rollercoaster ride from top recruit to benchwarmer to champion during his years at the University of Kentucky and his meteoric ascension from NBA long-shot to NBA All-Star.But Jamaal Magloi...
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    21,06 €

  • A Few Good Women
    Inga Fredriksen Ferris
    An honest, revealing story of how it felt to be a Woman Marine in WWII, tells fifty tales in fifty chapters. It’s a book that’s hard to put down. ...
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    19,87 €

  • TAKE A SEAT -- MAKE A STAND
    Amy Nathan
    This book tells of Sarah Keys Evans, an unsung Civil Rights hero. As a young woman in the Women’s Army Corps in 1952, she did what Rosa Parks did-three years before Rosa Parks. Sarah Keys Evans kept standing up for her rights until victory was won. Her story shows that an individual can have an impact on history, and that in troubled times ordinary people can step up and accomp...
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    13,94 €

  • My Son
    Franklin Dewitt Ireland
    Over thirty complete positive affirmations, photos, and Bible verses that a son will never forget! Mind blowing father and son imagery that will transform the entire human race. All around the world, our communities are being rid of the strong presence of an all-true father. No matter the state of the individual household, My Son provides life-changing words of wisdom that will...
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    12,53 €

  • The Suffragists in Literature for Youth
    John Charles / Shelley Mosley
    This book focuses on the American suffrage movement and its leaders from 1848, when the first Woman’s Rights Convention was held in Seneca Falls, New York, to 1920, when the 19th Amendment was finally ratified. Resources-print, non-print, and electronic-are annotated, arranged by format, and listed by age group. Information on woman suffrage efforts in other countries, such as ...
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    100,79 €

  • Children of the Midnight Sun
    Tricia Brown
    For Native children, growing up in Alaska today means dwelling in a place where traditional practices sometimes mix oddly with modern conveniences. ''Children of the Midnight Sun'' explores the lives of eight Alaskan Native children, each representing a unique and ancient culture. This extraordinary book also looks at the critical role elders play in teaching the young Native t...
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    12,54 €

  • Saints and Heroes Since the Middle Ages (Yesterday’s Classics)
    George Hodges
    An engaging introduction to the history of the church from the Reformation to modern times, taking up the story where Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages leaves off. Relates the stories of 14 saints and heroes and the contributions they made to their faith traditions. Covers Luther, More, Loyola, Cranmer, Calvin, Knox, Coligny, William the Silent, Brewster, Laud, Cr...
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    12,94 €

  • The Twinkie Bin
    Aimee Gayer
    The Twinkie Bin is the story of a teenage girl struggling to survive an unhappy and destructive home life as well as the pressures inherent in growing up. The main character desperately wants to be a successful, good kid. But there are so many issues, and there is too much pain. Without supportive adults in her life, she is unsure of what to do. She turns to alcohol. Her drinki...
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    15,28 €

  • Saints and Heroes to the End of the Middle Ages (Yesterday’s Classics)
    George Hodges
    An excellent introduction to the history of the church through portraits of twenty of the most important saints and heroes of the faith from the third century A.D. to the time of the Reformation. Includes Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose, Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict, Gregory the Great, Columba, Charlemagne, Hildebrand, Anselm, Bernard, Becket, Langton, Dominic, Francis,...
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    13,06 €

  • The Light of Muhammad
    Hajjah Amina Adil
    The Light of Muhammad (s) is a children’s version of Hajjah Amina Adil’s six hundred page volume, The Life of Muhammad (s), which she compiled from Ottoman and Arabic sources. This was the last project of her long and productive life. It is the culmination of a life spent in the service and contemplation of God and His Prophet (s). Although there are many books on the life of t...
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    20,31 €

  • Our Island Saints (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Amy Steedman
    Gentle stories for children of saints who lived their lives of service in the British Isles during the Middle Ages. Includes tales of St. Alban, St. Patrick, St. Bridget, St. Cuthbert, St. Columba, St. Margaret of Scotland, and others. Attractively illustrated. ...
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    12,99 €

  • In God’s Garden (Yesterday’s Classics)
    Amy Steedman
    Engaging stories for children of Saints Ursula, Benedict, Christopher, Catherine of Siena, Augustine of Hippo, Augustine of Canterbury, Cecilia, Giles, Nicholas, Faith, Cosmo and Damian, Martin, George, and Francis of Assisi. Attractively illustrated. ...
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    13,10 €

  • Adventurous Cleta
    Clydetta May O'Dell / Clydetta May O’Dell
    This book is a story of the girlhood of the mother of the author. It illustrates the colorful life of the early twentieth century. The story is a true story of a girl growing up in an environment with which people in this day and age are not familiar. Cleta, the name of the girl in the story, had many adventures as she grew up, but she never strayed from her Christian ideals. T...
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    14,00 €

  • In Case You Weren’t Listening
    Kimberly Baxter McLain
    About to graduate from high school, Brittany is excited about the prospect of college. She’s been accepted to a great university and cannot wait to move on-campus. Her sister, on the other hand, has always been overprotective and has a hard time letting go. In an effort to shield her from every possible downfall, Kim starts preaching about potential hazards in college. But it’s...
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    16,40 €


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