 |  The Boy's King Arthur
by Sidney Lanier
N. C. Wyeth
Colorful introduction to the life and times of ancient England's legendary ruler takes readers behind the scenes of those gatherings at the Round Table. 15 full-color illustrations.
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|  Jewish Fairy Tales
by Gerald Friedlander
Sheilah Beckett
Nine tales from antiquity will enthrall children with the exploits of kings and beggars in a spellbinding world of demons, angels, and other supernatural creatures. read more
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|  Three Narratives of Slavery
by Mary Prince
Sojourner Truth
Harriet Jacobs
Straightforward, yet often poetic, accounts of the battle for freedom, these memoirs by three courageous black women vividly chronicle their struggles in the bonds of slavery, their rebellion against injustice, and their determination to attain equality. read more
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|  The Bear That Wasn't
by Frank Tashlin
A hibernating bear awakens to find himself smack dab in the middle of a sprawling industrial complex where people think he's just a silly man who wears a fur coat. 46 illustrations. read more
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|  Jewish Life in the Middle Ages
by Israel Abrahams
Topics include social functions of the synagogue, communal organizations, love, courtship and marriage, monogamy and home life, trades and occupations, medieval pastimes and personal relations between Christians and Jews. read more
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|  Narrative of My Escape from Slavery
by Moses Roper
This 1838 autobiography recounts the experiences of a North Carolina slave who was sold or traded until his escape to New England. Roper's moving reminiscences offer a powerful account of life in bondage.
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|  In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce
by G. A. Henty
At the end of the 13th century, oppressed Scots rebelled against England with leaders William Wallace and Robert Bruce. This tale takes readers into heroic company with the fictional Archie Forbes, who fights alongside the legends.
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|  Learning About Passover
by Barbara Soloff Levy
Twelve easy-to-read pages and 12 colorful stickers tell the story of Moses' role in leading his people to Israel, and the celebration commemorating this event.
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|  Jewish Fairy Tales
by Gerald Friedlander
Authentic tales from ancient sources transport readers back to a land at the crossroads of folklore and religion. Includes "The Magic Apples," "The Goblin and the Princess," and 21 other delightful tales.
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|  Tom Sawyer
by Mark Twain
Specially abridged version of Twain's classic story of the boyhood adventures of mischievous but well-meaning Tom Sawyer, who barely avoids calamity as he bounds along from one prank to another. 31 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  First Voyage to America: From the Log of the "Santa Maria"
by Christopher Columbus
Fascinating historical document includes Columbus' own words documenting voyage, discouraged crew, landfall in the Bahamas, natives, more. 44 illustrations, some from rare sources. Publisher's note.
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|  The Golem
by Gustav Meyrink
Most famous supernatural novel in modern European literature, set in Ghetto of Old Prague around 1890. A compelling story of mystical experiences, strange transformations, profound terror. 13 black-and-white illustrations.
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|  Indian Boyhood
by Charles A. Eastman
Chronicles first 15 years in life of a native Santee Sioux Indian in mid-19th century: childhood memories, training in the hunt, woodlore, religious practices, medicine men, more. 13 illustrations. read more
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|  Otto of the Silver Hand
by Howard Pyle
Born into a robber baron's household in medieval Germany, young Otto is caught in the middle of a violent blood feud. Nevertheless, the lad grows up to be a gentle and loving person. 55 illustrations.
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