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ANNIE'S BOOKS Adventures of the Treasure Fleet Illustrations by Lak-Khee Tay-Audouard History comes alive in this fascinating account of Chinese discovery! Beginning in 1405, Admiral Zheng He led more than 300 gigantic, brightly painted ships across the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean and all the way to the distant coast of Africa. The admiral and his crew battled pirates and raging storms, and were amazed by the people and ways of life in distant lands. |
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Praise for Adventures of the Treasure Fleet
Bowler's retelling of the story is lively and expressive - it is noteworthy that there is dialogue on every page, which helps to make it immensely readable for young people. ...more Both Papertigers.org and Travelforkids.com chose Adventures of the Treasure Fleet as “Book of the Month” in May of 2007 Marvelously written and engagingly illustrated, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet is a "must own" for every library and elementary school classroom. ...more
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They befriended kings, charted unknown oceans and were awestruck by Africa's exotic animals. At each port, China's best porcelains and silks were traded for pearls, precious stones, herbs and medicines. They brought treasures as well as dignitaries of faraway lands to pay tribute to China's powerful emperor, Zhu Di. Filled with historical facts, Adventures of the Treasure Fleet brings a fantastic piece of history to life. Gracefully told and beautifully illustrated, the story's fast pace will keep young ones captivated while offering enough information to satisfy curious readers of all ages. Fascinating reading! ...more Enchanting illustrations express the wonder & excitement of new lands. ...more--Travelforkids.com Great new book for children! This beautifully illustrated and written book opens American children's eyes to a fascination epoch in Chinese histroy. A superb effort!...more Ann Bowler's story is delightful, engaging yet incredibly informative. ...more ISBN #0804836736 Details about Annie's School Assembly for the Adventures of the Treasure Fleet |
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Highly recommended for public and children's library collections!Praise for Geckos's Complaint Travelforkids.com named Gecko's Complaint its "Top Pick." Lovingly Illustrated by I Gusti Made Sukanada, this book shows a side of Bali that is not often seen. The moral of the story: concentrate on the positive and the bigger picture, instead of blaming the easiest and nearest target. An enjoyable read enhanced by soft, full-color artwork. Travel for Kids (with link) named Gecko's Complaint as its "Top Pick."-- travelforkids.com Gecko is fun for all, no complaints! The Gecko story was a blast! --Brandon, 1st grade
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Geckos's Complaint Gecko's Complaint is a sparkling retelling of a classic Balinese folktale. About those only too ready to see the faults of others but not their own, the tale encourages readers to consider the good in their lives. Gecko's Complaint is filled with delightful characters, sly humor and lovely illustrations that bring the jungle and its inhabitants to vivid life. With its themes of tolerance, acceptance, and appreciating the things we have, it is a wonderful, fun-loving introduction to Indonesia's true spirit. The warm, colorful paintings of veteran Indonesian illustrator, |
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Order your copy of Gecko’s Complaint today!Praise for The Paso Honored as 2004's Best Non Fiction Book by "A fascinating study of a Paso Robles landmark!" |
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| “There are so few books on Paso Robles History. This one ranks #1! It’s a fabulous book.” — Wally Ohles, San Luis Obispo County historian |
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Success Stories, Remarkable Kids It's not easy to be a teen today. Life is more demanding than ever. In Success Story, readers are introduced to six young people who have dealt with all kinds of pressures. Though they've had their share of challenges, they didn't let pressures stop them. Instead, the teens highlighted in Success Stories stood up to the demands they faced and were even able to flourish despite many obstacles. |
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| Want to know how they did it? ISBN #0130247529 |
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Jane Goodall, A Good and True Heart Annie's biography about Dr. Jane Goodall is a brief but complete introduction to the life of a truly amazing woman! Written at the 4th grade level, the biography is easy to read yet filled with enough detail to interest far older readers. Readers will learn that Dr. Goodall is more than a scientist who changed how scientists look at chimps; she is a living example of a good and true heart. ISBN #9780739861820 |
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail Can you image walking the 2,168-mile Appalachian Trail? Eleven-year-old Taylor Witcher didn’t imagine such a walk, she hiked it! Hiking the Appalachian Trail utilized this energetic girl's journal and photographs to create an accurate description of the Witcher family's amazing adventure. Written at the 3rd grade level, the book will surely inspire the young and adventurous. |
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall With few words and lovely illustrations, Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall follows a young farmer through the seasons. The book shares a child's joy as she harvests plants that she herself sowed. Through a simple poem and brilliant photographs, Seasons of Color gives young readers plenty of food for discussion about the amazing changes that come with the passing of each season. Sturdy pages make these books suitable for toddlers who can "read the stories" through illustrations. They are equally suitable for children just beginning to read. Purchase this sweet pair of books today! |
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