Bad Guys And Gals Of The High Seas

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Young readers can take a look at some of history's most well-known criminals and what made them so notorious. Original.

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Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Author : Dona Herweck Rice
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Release : 2013-01-15
File : 68 Pages
ISBN-13 : 1433349027


Bad Guys And Gals Of The High Seas 6 Pack

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Elementary readers learn about famous pirates and pirate history in this interesting and informative nonfiction reader. Through colorful images, fascinating facts, informational text, and compelling stories, children will learn about famous pirates such as Captain Kidd, Blackbeard, Anne Bonny, Black Bart, Edward Low, Lady Mary Killigrew, and Mrs. Cheng. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

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Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Author : Dona Rice
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Release : 2012-09-01
File : 36 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781433349256


Time For Kids Nonfiction Readers Challenging Assessment Book

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Genre : Education
Author : Margot Kinberg
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Release : 2012-12-01
File : 80 Pages
ISBN-13 : 1433349132


Time For Kids Nonfiction Readers Challenging Teacher S Guide

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Genre : Education
Author : Chandra Prough
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Release : 2012-12-01
File : 240 Pages
ISBN-13 : 1433349116


Pirate Legends

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Sorting the facts from the fiction in pirate legends can be tricky. Perhaps that’s why pirates have never lost their appeal for readers; they’re larger than life. This swashbuckling book presents some of the most exhilarating pirate lore, including historical legends, such as William Kidd and Grace O’Malley. Fact boxes provide extra information about tales, while specially chosen images will truly captivate young buccaneers’ imaginations.

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Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Author : Jill Keppeler
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release : 2017-07-15
File : 34 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781538203842


Uncle John S Action Packed Bathroom Reader

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This 37th annual Bathroom Reader from Uncle John and his team is filled with highly entertaining and informative articles that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Uncle John’s Action-Packed Bathroom Reader will take longtime fans and new readers alike on a whirlwind world tour with stories that explore the realms of pop culture, history, sports, and science—plus new exploits of dumb crooks that will make you wonder “What were they thinking?” For this 37th annual edition, Uncle John and his team at the Bathroom Readers’ Institute have explored lands near and far to bring you this collection of entertaining and informative articles that include short reads for a quick trip to the throne room as well as longer page-turners for extended visits. Also included are plenty of amusing lists, factoids, quotes, and quizzes that will fill your head with all sorts of odd trivia that you can use to amaze your friends.

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Genre : Humor
Author : Bathroom Readers' Institute
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Release : 2024-09-03
File : 482 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781667207995


The 1931 1940 American Film Institute Catalog Of Motion Pictures Produced In The United States

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"The entire field of film historians awaits the AFI volumes with eagerness."--Eileen Bowser, Museum of Modern Art Film Department Comments on previous volumes: "The source of last resort for finding socially valuable . . . films that received such scant attention that they seem 'lost' until discovered in the AFI Catalog."--Thomas Cripps "Endlessly absorbing as an excursion into cultural history and national memory."--Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.

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Genre : Performing Arts
Author : American Film Institute
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Release : 1993
File : 1198 Pages
ISBN-13 : 0520079086


The Encyclopedia Of Hollywood Film Actors

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For decades, Screen World has been the film professional's, as well as the film buff's, favorite and indispensable annual screen resource, full of all the necessary statistics and facts. Now Screen World editor Barry Monush has compiled another comprehensive work for every film lover's library. In the first of two volumes, this book chronicles the careers of every significant film actor, from the earliest silent screen stars – Chaplin, Pickford, Fairbanks – to the mid-1960s, when the old studio and star systems came crashing down. Each listing includes: a brief biography, photos from the famed Screen World archives, with many rare shots; vital statistics; a comprehensive filmography; and an informed, entertaining assessment of each actor's contributions – good or bad! In addition to every major player, Monush includes the legions of unjustly neglected troupers of yesteryear. The result is a rarity: an invaluable reference tool that's as much fun to read as a scandal sheet. It pulsates with all the scandal, glamour, oddity and glory that was the lifeblood of its subjects. Contains over 1 000 photos!

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Genre : Performing Arts
Author : Barry Monush
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Release : 2003-04-01
File : 833 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9781480329980


The Desultory Man

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Reproduction of the original: The Desultory Man by George Payne Rainsford James

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Genre : Fiction
Author : George Payne Rainsford James
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Release : 2018-09-20
File : 370 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9783734011627


The Desultory Man

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"The Desultory Man" by G. P. R. James is a compelling work set in the early 19th century that demonstrates the writer's flair for historic fiction. The plot revolves around the complex life of the protagonist, Frank Norreys, a younger man whose reports lead him throughout countries and thru a labyrinth of romantic entanglements, political intrigues, and private struggles. As Frank embarks on his adventure, readers are drawn into an international of duels, espionage, and transferring allegiances. The work expertly balances themes of romance and adventure, weaving a complicated narrative tapestry that inspires the spirit of the time. G. P. R. James, mentioned for his ancient accuracy and meticulous narrative, vividly depicts 19th-century societal conventions, political tensions, and cultural nuances. The name "The Desultory Man" refers to Frank's unexpected and distinct encounters. The character's encounters with love and peril affect his development, making him an enticing and sympathetic discern for readers. James tells a suspenseful and intriguing story, preserving the target audience concerned with sudden twists and turns.

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Genre : Fiction
Author : G. P. R. James
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Release : 2024-01-02
File : 408 Pages
ISBN-13 : 9789361150524