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Unravel the mysteries behind one of the most powerful and influential civilizations in history with this handy guide to ancient Egypt. Set off on a historical adventure and view the pyramids of Giza up close, take a walk along the river Nile, decode tricky hieroglyphs, discover the resting place of Tutankhamun, admire ancient wooden dolls enshrined in tombs, and pay respect to the pharaohs. Tracing major developments between 2700 and 30 BCE, Pocket Genius: Ancient Egypt gives you a glimpse inside the gigantic temples of ancient Egypt, of the regalia of the royalty, of the citizens’ remarkab…

An ideal way to start children on an exciting, creative adventure towards global understanding! The fun, easy-to-do art activities in Global Art use collage, painting, drawing, printing, construction and sculpture to help children appreciate people and cultures from all over the world. Each activity is explained in step-by-step detail an accompanied by geographic and cultural background to help you make the most of the teaching possibilities.

“Hoppity hop, hoppity hop, I chase my joy and never stop!” Have you ever wondered what real happiness is and how can you get it? In this beautifully illustrated and inspiring picture book, hop along with Beatrix on her quest to find the meaning of true happiness. Beatrix isn’t a happy bunny. No matter what she does or what she has, nothing makes her feel complete. If only she could catch a bright shooting star, she could wish to be happy forever… “The Star Catcher” is a perfect birthday gift, Christmas present, or bedtime story. Its heartwarming illustrations and inspiring story will captur…

Get unmotivated with this feisty flipbook, packed with un-affirmations sure to un-inspire! Snappy sayings include ''Stop petting my peeves,'' ''Death before decaf,'' ''I could really go for a glass of wine and a million dollars,'' and many more. Sayings are accompanied by photos of zany animals in hilarious poses. Full-color flipbook will brighten your desk and your day! Matching wire-o binding. Built-in display for desk or shelf. Magnetic closure. Flipbook measures 4-1/4'' square. 48 pages. MATURE CONTENT.

Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan’s poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak’s gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home. One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home—a place to play with friends and farm animals alike. As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and…