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Biddy Mason never dreamed of becoming a pioneer. She was forced to by her master, to who she ha been given as a "wedding gift" at just eighteen years of age. Walking 1700 miles across the Great Plains, Biddy herded cattle, set up camp, fed a large family, and care for her master's sickly wife-all with a nursing baby on her hip.

Though small in stature, Biddy had an indomitable spirit, braving bitter cold, thunderstorms and hailstorms, blistering heat, and blistered feet. And when the opportunity came for her to gain her freedom in California, she did so. Free at last, Biddy put all her knowledge, skill, and resourcefulness to good use, delivering babies, healing the sick, and feeding the hungry.

She was the first black woman in Los Angeles to own property and became one of California's wealthiest African American women. Known for her charity and generosity, Biddy care for the afflicted during the smallpox epidemic, founded the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, started schools for black children, and visited jail inmates. Her grateful community lovingly called her Grandma Mason-the woman who lived by the gospel of the "open hand."

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The award-winning storyteller, May McNeer brings her delightful style to the amazing, wonderful, and dramatic story of California. A classic book revived from the mid-twentieth century, McNeer’s history is made extraordinary by the pairing with a master lithographer–Cornelius DeWitt–who creates sweeping spreads of the Golden state’s dramatic story. California’s stunning coastline, its agriculture, Missions, giant redwoods, Rancherias, and the wild days of the Gold Rush, are vividly and unforgettably brought to life in this lovely reissue.

36 pages

Paperback

From Beautiful Feet

Recommended for all ages

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The Victorian Age filled with the spirit of the Industrial Revolution is a source of internal inspiration for designers and engineers. Ugears turns to this fascinating era once again to create the V-Express Steam Train with Tender.

The main symbol of the Industrial Revolution, a powerful and beautiful locomotive is a historical benchmark commencing the time of global technological and economic transformation of society. Ugears Express is prepared to take you on a journey to this exciting age of inventions and innovations.

The minutely detailed futuristic design of the V-Express reveals the beauty of moving details: gears and a flywheel, the work of cylinder-piston arrangement – almost an exact miniature copy of one of the main mechanical blocs of a real locomotive.

One full winding will give your V-Express energy enough to cover a distance of up to four meters (13 feet). You can change the direction of movement by switching a small lever on the side of the models’ body. The locomotive has three settings: forward, back and idle. When the mechanism of the model is working in idle, you can safely observe the work of the moving elements without having to worry that your train will race off into the blue. If you want to test another exciting option of your new model – switch it into the “Back” setting. The V-Express will roll back and automatically hook up with its tender.

The Tender of the V-Express Steam Train is worth mentioning as a separate point. The coal car with lifting sides has a hatch that you can lock with a tiny latch. Of course, driven by a rubber-band motor, the locomotive needs no coal, which leaves plenty of room in the tender for some small cargo you might want to deliver: sweets, knickknacks and messages. The V-Express Steam Train with Tender kit also includes 2.45 meters (96.5 inches) of tracks.

Assembling the Ugears’ locomotive you will feel like an inventor engineer discovering for the first time the magic of the complex mechanism taking shape in your hands. A train is always a journey. Ugears can guarantee that with the new exciting V-Express Steam Train your adventure will be anything but boring!

The Ugears V-Express Steam Train with Tender model kit is made of sustainably sourced high grade wood and has everything you might need for assembly. The quality of the parts is top-notch: a laser method is used for cutting items from a plywood board that provides precise hairline cuts. The details have to be pulled out of the boards and assembled to create a complete model. Like all other Ugears models, the Steam Train comes with step-by-step, full-color, truly easy to follow instructions in 11 languages (English, German, Ukrainian, French, Polish, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Italian, Chinese and Korean) and requires neither glue nor special tools to be fully assembled into functional self-propelled Train with Tender.

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Presenting the UGears mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist model—an exciting combination of art and engineering. The Marble Run Chain Hoist is both a beautiful kinetic sculpture and an intricate toy that teaches as it entertains. This DIY wooden marble run features a chain hoist powered by a hand crank, and a series of tracks, each with its own unique and fun obstacle or element. Turn the handle clockwise to set the machine in motion, and watch as the wooden chain hoist collects and lifts the marbles to the top of the machine, where a 3-way switch distributes them on different tracks. One marble plunges down a chute with a loop-the-loop at the bottom; the next tumbles down the various stages of the cascades, while three others are collected in the accumulator and then released down one of three short tracks. All marbles pass through the common tray or collector before returning to the chain hoist to be lifted on their next journey.

The Marble Run Chain Hoist is modular and can be connected to other Marble Run Chain Hoists (2 or 4 models can be connected, in pairs) using special connectors (included). Attach two mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist models together frontally, or connect four together, both frontally and laterally, for a mini system of hoists and runs.

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Idyllic and beautiful scenes in the tradition of Currier & Ives' famous prints offer 31 full-page drawings of barns, meadows, covered bridges, birds, and other familiar sights of rural life. Relaxing and peaceful country images are printed on only one side of perforated white paper for easy removal and display of finished pieces. The designs are perfect for markers, crayons, watercolor pencils, and other media. Specially designed for the experienced colorist, Country Scenes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as Country Scenes to Paint or Color. Dover Original. Learn More

More than 30 gorgeous floral arrangements will enchant flower lovers and colorists alike. These stunning bouquets feature irises, sunflowers, lush roses, regal chrysanthemums, lilies, birds of paradise, and other beautiful blossoms. The full-page illustrations are printed on one side of the perforated pages for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Beautiful Flower Arrangements and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Previously published as Beautiful Flower Arrangements. Dover Original. Learn More

Take a coloring break anywhere with this traveling garden. Adult colorists can retreat into lovely fantasy gardens that will provide a relaxing escape from the pressures of everyday life. Blooming with more than 40 intricately rendered, sophisticated floral designs of roses, poppies, sunflowers, water lilies, and other beautiful blossoms, this compact companion (5 x 7) is perfect for artists on the go.

Dover Original.

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Colorists can relax and unwind with this beautiful book illustrating life on the farm. Thirty-one idyllic scenes include everything from cows in the meadow and chickens in the hen house to fields of flowers and fresh vegetable stands. These realistically rendered images will make you want to "Live, Laugh, Farm" — and of course, color! Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Country Farm Scenes and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress. Dover Original. Learn More

More experienced colorists and admirers of Renoir will love these magnificent re-creations of the master's works. Thirty sensuous scenes of beautiful women, flowers, and atmospheric landscapes include On the Terrace, Woman with a Fan, Luncheon of the Boating Party, and Girls at the Piano.

From great works of the Italian Renaissance to masterpieces from the Impressionist movement, the Dover Masterworks series offers more experienced colorists the opportunity to re-create some of the world's most famous paintings.

The illustrations are printed on only one side of perforated pages, making it easy for artists to remove and display their finished pieces.

The original paintings are included in full color on the inside covers for reference.

Dover Original.

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The Tale of Troy By ROGER LANCELYN GREEN

Contribution by Michelle Paver.The story of Helen and the judgement of Paris, of the gathering Heroes and the seige of Troy; of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, reared by the Centaur on wild honey and the marrow of lions; of Odysseus, the last of the Heroes, his plan for the wooden Horse and his many adventures on his long journey home to Greece. With a beautiful introduction by best-selling author Michelle Paver, and additional endmatter including an author profile, who’s who, activities, glossary and more.

Paperback | Published by Puffin Books May 10, 2012 | 224 Pages | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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What Katy Did By SUSAN COOLIDGE Introduction by Cathy Cassidy.

What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge is a classic much loved by adults and children alike. Katy Carr intends to be beautiful and beloved and as sweet as an angel one day. For now, though, her hair is forever in a tangle, her dress is always torn and she doesn’t care at all for being called ‘good’. But then a terrible accident happens and Katy must find the courage to remember her daydreams and the delightful plans she once schemed; for when she is grown up she wants to do something grand . . . A wonderful, family story, with an inspiring introduction from the hugely popular Cathy Cassidy.

***PLUS a behind-the-scenes journey, including an author profile, a guide to who’s who, activities and more . . .

*** Susan Coolidge (1835-1905) was born Sarah Chauncey Woolsey in Ohio, USA. She worked as a nurse during the American Civil War, after which she started to write. She is best known for her classic children’s novel What Katy Did , which was modelled on her own family, and its four sequels: What Katy Did at School, What Katy Did Next, Clover and In the High Valley.

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Blizzard of the Blue Moon By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie must rescue a beautiful magical creature—the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?

Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #36, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #8: Blizzard of the Blue Moon.

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Dec 26, 2007 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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Carnival at Candlelight By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Jack and Annie head back in time to Venice, Italy in the 1700s. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood!

Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #33, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #5: Carnival at Candlelight.

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Jun 27, 2006 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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ABOUT PAUL REVERE’S RIDE

Longfellow’s tribute to the famous revolutionary hero begins with the stirring cadence that American schoolchildren have committed to memory for over a century. Now illustrator Ted Rand brings these vivid and beautiful lines to life as dramatically as the poet’s immortal message inspires.

”The clatter of hooves seems to echo in Rand’s evocative paintings of that famed midnight ride….” —Kirkus reviews

“Longfellow’s well-known poem never appeared to better advantage: Rand has created a rich rendition of the Revolutionary landscape.”–Publisher’s Weekly

“The richly colored, romantic watercolors duplicate Longfellow’s imagery, often quite literally, and effectively reinforce the narrative quality of the poem.”–School Library Journal

“Enjoy the famous narrative poem recreating Paul Revere’s midnight ride in 1775 to warn the people of the Boston countryside that the British were coming. It never fails to entertain and makes a wonderful read-aloud.”–Children’s Literature

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ABOUT NOW WE ARE SIX

Celebrate the 90th birthday of one of the world’s most beloved icons of children’s literature, Winnie-the-Pooh!

Whether you’re six, sixty-six, or anywhere in between, this enchanting collection of verses about Christopher Robin and, of course, Winnie-the-Pooh, will enchant. Filled with gentle humor and playful rhythms, Now We Are Six contains some of the best-loved poems for children.

Between its pages, readers will delight in the always accessible, sun-filled realm of the imagination, perfectly rendered in Ernest Shepard’s beautiful illustrations.

The essential book for that all-important birthday, Now We Are Six is a classic in its own right, treasured by every new generation of readers.

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Writing & Rhetoric Book 2:Narrative 1 Teachers Edition includes the complete student text, as well as answer keys, teacher's notes, and explanations.

For every writing assignment, this edition also supplies descriptions and examples of what excellent student writing should look like, providing the teacher with meaningful and concrete guidance.

Classical Academic Press Educators will find all curricula by Classical Academic Press to be created with four important attributes.

Each product is classical, creative, relevant, and easy to use.

As our company name implies, you will find that we publish classical books and media, seeking to acquaint students with the best that has been thought and said.

We also design and present our products with creativity and zest, from beautiful illustrations to engaging storytelling, ensuring that the classical subjects being taught are anything but boring.

Areas we publish in include: -Latin -Ancient Greek -Logic -Bible, Old & New Testament -The Art Of Poetry -Spanish

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In this audiobook, master storyteller Jim Weiss introduces young listeners to some of the most fascinating people and events of the Middle Ages.

Attila the Hun makes an empire shake with fear.

Sir William Marshall outfights every opponent–yet shows mercy even to his enemies.

Hildegard of Bingen writes beautiful music–and writes advice letters to kings and queens!

Muhammad changes the map of the world, and inspires a faith that guides millions of people.

Eleanor of Aquitaine fights for power in a world ruled by men.

Moses Maimonides heals illnesses of the body and the spirit.

The scholars of Baghdad create an enormous library filled with the world’s books, while the cathedral-builders of Chartres shape stone and glass into a creation of stunning beauty.

Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life the people of the Middle Ages–Jews, Christians, and Muslims–in these mini-biographies that will entertain and educate children and parents alike.

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Discover Shakespeare’s best-loved plays

These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and the drama of Pericles.

They never lose the feel of his beautiful language and humanity and convey all of his wit and wisdom.

These tales are classic literature in their own right.

Middle Grade (10 and up)

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A lively introduction to the fascinating lives of lizards, complete with beautiful photographs, illustrated diagrams and weird and wonderful facts.

Series: Beginners

How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own

Age 6 years and up

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Welcome to the wonderful world of fairy tales, full of wicked wolves, clever princesses and magic beanstalks that touch the sky.

Would you like to be whisked away to a royal ball? Or find out who lives in a castle in the clouds? Then let’s begin.

Once upon a time... Includes: Cinderella, Goldilocks, Jack & the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, The Princess and the Pea.

Series: Read-Aloud Story Books

These delightful books make great stories and gifts for young and old readers alike!

Age 3 years and up

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This collection of 31 illustrations features a beautiful variety of indoor and outdoor succulents, and colorists will marvel at the imaginative displays of these popular plants. Ready-to-color images include everything from echeveria and jade to aloe and cactus, all in designs that incorporate decorative planters as well as backdrops of driftwood, stone, seashells, and other creative settings.

Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Stunning Succulents and other Creative Haven® adult coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment.

Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.

Dover Original.

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A delightful, interactive book on a subject that young children love. Encourages word and picture recognition and matching, and aids vocabulary building for children starting to learn to read.

Series: First Sticker Books

There are dozens of different stickers to help complete the colorful scenes in these exciting sticker books.

Age 4+

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Press the sign on each page to hear these wonderful garden sounds and noises. The beautiful illustrations complement this beautiful first picture book for young children.

Series: Press-a-Sound Books

Press the sign on each page to hear wonderful sounds and noises. The beautiful illustrations complement these beautiful first picture books for young children with fully embedded sounds.

Age 3 years and up

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Simply dip the magic water brush into water, brush it over the black and white patterns and you’ll be amazed at the colors that magically appear.

Series: Magic Painting Books

Simply dip the magic water brush into water, brush it over the black and white patterns, and you’ll be amazed at the colors that magically appear.

Age 5 years and up

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