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Pulelehua And Ma¯maki

By Book Importer | Published: April 16, 2012

In the lush Hawaiian rainforest, beneath a canopy of ‘ohia trees, native flora and fauna live in harmony. As her time draws near, lovely Pulelehua discovers the mamaki that sheltered her as a child and leaves a newborn egg on one of its leaves. Follow along as the wise mamaki nurtures Ke Li‘i through his [...]

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The Cat And The Fiddle

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

With over forty traditional nursery rhymes, personally chosen by the illustrator and laid out in colour-drenched double spreads. this is a beautiful, painterly collection of rhymes that has the makings of a classic. Included are familiar favourites such as: Hickory Dickory Dock, Baa Baa Black Sheep, Lavender’s Blue, Ride a Cock Horse, Pop Goes the [...]

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La Calle Es Libre

By Book Importer | Published: May 7, 2010

This urban story of caring and self-reliance takes place in a barrio in Caracas where wilderness, open space, and wild animals are threatened by the unstoppable advancement of urban expansion. This is a true story of a community that united to build a park for their children to play.

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The Children of the Sierra Madre

By Book Importer | Published: May 7, 2010

Describes life in the Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains, with a focus on the customs of the Tarahumara Indians.

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Kung Fu Kitty

By auraenid | Published: February 8, 2010

Abaton is pleased to present the long-awaited book and DVD set Kung Fu Kitty, written, narrated and directed by Lauri Bortz with illustrations, set designs and musical score by Marianne Nowottny, videotaped and engineered by Mark Dagley, starring Abaton mascot and recording star, Frick-the-Cat. Kung Fu Kitty is altogether unrelated to the recent major motion [...]

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The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations (We Thought of It)

By auraenid | Published: February 8, 2010

How Chinese ingenuity changed the world. Acupuncture, gunpowder and the secrets to spinning silk are innovations that we have come to associate with China. But did you know that the Chinese also invented the umbrella? And toilet paper, initially made from rice straw clumped together, was first used in China! Through the ages, the Chinese [...]

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Ancient African Town (Picture A Country)

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

The study of cultures of the past. A tour of Benin City, a West African town and capital of the Edo Empire, located in present-day Nigeria.

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The Japanese Samurai

By Book Importer | Published: January 11, 2010

The Japanese Samurai details famous samurai battles in Japan. Readers learn about samurai swords, the Bushido code, and the decline of the ancient samurai. The Japanese Samurai is part of the Ancient and Medieval People series, which profiles some of the fiercest warriors in history.

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Norman and Brenda

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Some people face the world with confidence. They are popular, charismatic, incredibly successful and often beautiful. They achieve these things by sheer determination, talent and cosmetic surgery. They have big houses, big cars and big hair. They have gorgeous children who become even richer and more famous than they are, simply by breathing and being [...]

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Haiti (Discovering Cultures)

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Haiti.

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