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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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You Wouldn't Want to Be . . .

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Mayan Soothsayer!


by Rupert Matthews

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (MYA65, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pirate's Prisoner


by John Malam | David Antram

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This installment in the comical, slyly informative series is a cautionary tale for seagoing kids: stay away from pirates! (OCE66, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder!


by Jacqueline Morley

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (EGY306, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Roman Gladiator!


by John Malam | David Antram

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in a clever educational series, this amusingly illustrated book discloses the gory details of life in the Roman arena. (ITL340, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Samurai!

You Wouldn't Want to Be a Samurai!


by Fiona MacDonald

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (JPN381, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist, A Settlement You'd Rather Not Start

You Wouldn't Want to Be an American Colonist, A Settlement You'd Rather Not Start


by Jacqueline Morley

  • HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Amusing illustrations and fun presentation of facts make this installment in one of our favorite childrens' series a great introduction to American colonial life for kids aged 7-10. (USE475, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be an Aristocrat in the French Revolution!


by Jim Pipe

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (FRN852, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be an Inca Mummy!

You Wouldn't Want to Be an Inca Mummy!


by Colin Hynson

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (AND72, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be Cleopatra!


by Jim Pipe

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (EGY305, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be Mary, Queen of Scots!


by Fiona MacDonald

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (SCT161, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!

You Wouldn't Want to Be Tutankhamen!


by David Stewart

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (EGY304, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Explore With Marco Polo!


by Jacqueline Morley

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (TVL490, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Explore With Sir Francis Drake!, A Pirate You'd Rather Not Know


by David Stewart

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An addition to a humorous series looks at the darker side of exploring the world with Sir Francis Drake--a dangerous voyage that would last for three long years. (EXP53, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Live in a Medieval Castle!


by Jacqueline Morley

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (GBR891, $9.95)

You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Great Wall of China!

You Wouldn't Want to Work on the Great Wall of China!


by Jacqueline Morley

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The hilarious illustrations and light-hearted tone, helpful hints and glossary in this popular series for ages 7-10 will entice even reluctant readers. (CHN601, $9.95)

 

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