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1) Wonder Woman
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Series
Wonder Woman by George Perez (2015) volume 1
Description
More than 40 years after debuting in All Star Comics #8, Wonder Woman was reshaped by legendary comics creator George Pérez and returned to the public eye in 1986. This updated Amazonian Princess met with such acclaim that Pérez's original six-month commitment to the title was extended--and extended--until nearly five years had passed. Working with scripter Mindy Newell and artist Chris Marrinan, plus a host of talented inkers (including Steve Montano...
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The Wizard of Oz series volume 7
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 9
Description
The magical practices and potions of the Land of Oz is the thread running through The Patchwork Girl. The story begins with a visit by a young Munchkin lad, Ojo the Unlucky, who with his Unc Nunkie visit a reclusive magician, Dr. Pipt. The old sorcerer has just completed the six year task of brewing a spoonful of the Powder of Life, and is preparing to administer it to a life-sized rag doll made by his wife Margolotte. The intent is to create a servant...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
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Description
After losing the majority of his wealth, the doctor receives word that an epidemic among monkeys is spreading throughout Africa and makes the voyage to confront the plague-ridden continent. Upon being shipwrecked with his animal crew, a slew of tribulations and adventures ensue in a classic story that has captivated readers young and old for nearly a century.
10) El Escorial
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Series
Pub. Date
[1971]
Description
"Supplementing the ... narrative are some one hundred illustrations, one half in full color. Modern photographs ... are juxtaposed with royal portraits, manuscript illuminations, old engravings, sketches, and sculpture. Among the artists represented are Sánchez, Coello, El Greco, Velázquez, and Goya"--Cover.
13) Tower of London
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Series
Pub. Date
[1971]
Description
Contains section, " The Tower of London in literature." [page 137- 160].
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Disney's wonderful world of reading volume 5
Pub. Date
[1972]
Description
Donald Duck's airplane trip across the country provides situations which stress each letter of the alphabet.
16) The Kremlin
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Series
Pub. Date
[1972]
Description
"Supplementing this ... narrative are some 120 illustrations--one half in full color. Manuscript illuminations, revered icons--both religious and historical--and numerous paintings, woodcuts, and modern photographs trace the evolution of the Kremlin through the more than eight centuries of its tumultuous history"--Cover.