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The first in John Dos Passos's acclaimed USA trilogy?a "linguistically adventurous national portrait for a precarious age?his, and ours" (The New Yorker). John Dos Passos's USA trilogy (comprising The 42nd Parallel, 1919, and The Big Money), named one of the best books of the twentieth century by the Modern Library, is a grand, kaleidoscopic portrait of a nation, buzzing with history and life on every page. Told in stories and "newsreels" consisting of front-page headlines and article fragments from the Chicago Tribune, the lives and fortunes of five characters unfold. Mac, Janey, Eleanor, Ward, and Charley are caught on the storm track of this parallel and blown New Yorkward. As their lives cross and double back again, the likes of Eugene Debs, Thomas Edison, and Andrew Carnegie make appearances. While Fitzgerald and Hemingway were cultivating what Edmund Wilson once called their "own little corners," John Dos Passos was taking on the world.

Curious George finds his sweet tooth--and plenty of chocolate--on a visit to a candy store. When George and the man with the yellow hat go shopping at a chocolate factory store, George becomes curious about how the chocolates are made. Though he starts off following the factory tour, soon he is wanders off to investigate on his own. And when George follows his curiosity there is always fun to be had!

Various members of the family help Mama shop for the ingredients and prepare a wonderful chicken dinner for ten people, in a counting board book that also shows how a homemade dinner gets from the supermarket to the table.

On Katy's birthday, all of her animal friends come to the party dressed in clothes of different colors.As Imagination Soup notes, this picture book is a great choice for preschoolers, since it as clear, repeating text and a story that emergent readers can relate to."Based on the song of the same title," Imagination Soup says, "sing about the creatures who go to Katy’s birthday party—and what they wear. Mary where her red dress. Henry wore his green sneakers. Katy wore her yellow sweater. The color and clothing repeat. (Green sneakers, green sneakers, green sneakers.)

Includes 100 words that have been put to great effect by some of our most important and beloved speakers and writers. This book contains quotes that are from famous public speeches and award-winning books.

An incisive and accessible reference on the American presidency, with essays by esteemed historians. An indispensable resource for the curious reader and the serious historian alike, The American Presidency sheds light on the hubris, struggles, and brilliance of our nation's leaders. Coupling vivid writing with unparalleled scholarship, these insightful essays from well-known historians cover every presidency from the first through the forty-third.

James Conaway's remarkable bestseller delves into the heart of California's lush and verdant Napa Valley, also known as America's Eden. Long the source of succulent grapes and singular wines, this region is also the setting for the remarkable true saga of the personalities behind the winemaking empires. This is the story of Gallos and Mondavis, of fortunes made and lost, of dynasties and destinies. In this delightful, full-bodied social history, James Conaway charts the rise of a new aristocracy and, in so doing, chronicles the collective ripening of the American dream. More than a wine book, Napa is a must-read for anyone interested in our country's obsession with money, land, power, and prestige.

Entertaining and informative, this definitive overview of the Italian Renaissance will both captivate ordinary readers and challenge specialistsDr. Plumb's impressive and provocative narrative is accompanied by contributions from leading historians, including Morris Bishop, J. Bronowski, Maria Bellonci, and many more, who have further illuminated the lives of some of the era's most unforgettable personalities, from Petrarch to Pope Pius II, Michelangelo to Isabella d'Este, Machiavelli to Leonardo. Spanning an age that witnessed great achievements in the arts and sciences, The Italian Rennaisance is a perfect introduction to the movement that shaped the Western world.

A beautiful meditation on life in the Great Plains from award-winning author and poet Kathleen Norris. Kathleen Norris invites readers to experience rich moments of prayer and presence in Dakota, a timeless tribute to a place in the American landscape that is at once desolate and sublime, harsh and forgiving, steeped in history and myth. In thoughtful, discerning prose, she explores how we come to inhabit the world we see, and how that world also inhabits us. Her voice is a steady assurance that we can, and do, chart our spiritual geography wherever we go.

Pearl wears her pearl necklace everywhere, every day?until it goes missing! A book for anyone who's ever felt the loss of something precious, and had the good fortune to find it again.Pearl LOVES her pearl necklace. Maybe even as much as she loves singing! But when she comes home from a day of singing to friends all over the farm, her pearls aren't around her neck where they should be. Pearl retraces her steps, but it's only with the help of resourceful and observant friends that her prized possession is returned. Olivier Dunrea lends his signature charm to another preschool conundrum, and shows how help often comes on the wings?or tail feathers?of friends.

While camping near Indian Creek, Matt and his best friend, Parker, get up early to see if they can spot a blue heron. Instead, they find the body of a dead man. Parker is sure that George Evans, the antiques dealer, must somehow be connected to the dead man. Matt isn't so sure.

A landmark historythe sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentiethcentury

Quentin Blake's charming art gets an updated look in this new edition of Edward Eager's beloved classic, featuring the original interior illustrations by N. M. Bodecker.

In the third book in the Lemonade War series, siblings Evan and Jessiemust solve the mystery of a missing cherished family treasure while coming to terms with their beloved grandmother's unsettling behavior.

A true story of Billy Wong, the first Chinese bullfighter.

Sasifi longs to ride a tap-tap, a truck that carries passengers and their belongings in rural Haiti.

Just as football evolved with the introduction of the forward pass, and basketball with the development of the jump shot, so too was handicappping irrevocably changed by the use of speed figures - and it all started with Andrew Beyer's "Picking Winners"

"The author of a splendid, Newbery Award-winning Lincoln (1987) uses a similar approach to another monumental figure. The result is a carefully researched biography, extended by a wealth of well-chosen b&w photos presented with clarity and precision . . . easily the best biography of its subject available at this level".--Kirkus Reviews, pointer review. 125 archival photos and prints. NCTE Orbis Pictus Award; ALA Notable Children's Book; YASD Best Book for Young Adults; Booklist Editors' Choice; Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies; IRA Teachers' Choice; School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; Booklist Editors' Choice.

From George Orwell, the author of 1984 and Animal Farm, Coming Up for Air is the classic, comic novel about the everyday struggles of the common man and a satiric look at the trappings of middle-class suburbia.George "Tubby" Bowling is a middle-aged insurance salesman, a job at which he grimly excels, dutifully paying the mortgage on an average English suburban row house, and supporting an ungrateful family. As the years roll by, he comes to feel like a hostage to his wife and children, regarding them as wardens and himself as a prisoner.One day, after winning some money from a bet at the races, George steals away from his family to visit the village where he grew up, to fish for carp in a pool he remembers from thirty years before. The pool, alas, is gone, the village has changed beyond recognition, and the principal event of his holiday is an accidental bombing by the RAF?the perfect ending to his failed escape."A work of rare vigor and imagination."?New York Herald-Tribune Book Review

A funny twist on the classic rhymeWhat happens after a shopper goes ?to market, to market, to buy a fat pig?? Back home the pig promptly escapes, and soon the pig's in the kitchen, the lamb's on the bed, the cow's on the couch?and the rest of the animals are wreaking havoc throughout the house!"The skillfully wielded visual anarchy explodes off the page. This is one market trip children will wish to take again and again." ?Publishers Weekly

When the queen of her bugs demands that her army march in even lines, Private Joe divides the marchers into more and more lines so that he will not be left out of the parade.

In this companion to Miss Nelson Is Missing?the classic, hilarious story of a misbehaving class?the scheming kids in Room 207 are in for a big surprise from the scariest substitute around: Miss Viola Swamp. When their teacher has to go away for a week, Miss Nelson's kids are excited to "really act up." But when the principal ends up being the most boring substitute teacher ever, they hatch a plan to turn their week from dull to delightful. Will they be able to trick Mr. Blandsworth and avoid ending up with The Swamp?Your class or young reader will laugh along with this funny picture book, which its tongue-in-cheek humor and James Marshall's simply silly illustrations.Plus don't miss the companion books: Miss Nelson Is Missing and Miss Nelson Has a Field Day!

In this extraordinary Caldecott Medal winner and New York Times bestseller by David Wiesner, a beach day is the springboard to a wildly imaginative exploration of fantastical mysteries of the deep—and of human connections through time.A young boy comes to the beach eager to collect and examine flotsam—anything floating that has been washed ashore. But nothing among his usual finds compares with the discovery of a barnacle-encrusted underwater camera with its own secrets to share...and to keep.Meet unexpected underseas denizens and enter fascinating worlds within worlds in this entrancing celebration of imagination, creativity, and the impulse to share that which delights and amazes us.A beautiful picture book by a master of the form, David Wiesner, who has been awarded the Caldecott Medal three times and the Caldecott Honor twice.

In David Wiesner's whimsical and elegant New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medal-winner, the events of a delightfully unpredictable Tuesday invite readers to find the potential for the wondrousness in every day. It begins on Tuesday evening, when the frogs suddenly start to float. . . . Thrill to the humorous cascading adventures that follow in a celebration of possibility unbounded-and of unexpected cause and effect. From the genius of international superstar and three-time Caldecott Medalist David Wiesner, this entertaining, thought-provoking, and nearly-wordless tale unrolls with the precision and clarity of a silent movie. Engaging for all ages, this beloved and innovative classic is a perfect gift to enthrall the young and the young at heart.

"I emptied my secret money box, arranged the coins in piles and the piles in rows . . ." The market is full of wonderful things, but Saruni is saving his precious coins for a red and blue bicycle. How happy he will be when he can help his mother carry heavy loads to market on his very own bicycle--and how disappointed he is to discover that he hasn't saved nearly enough! Determination and generosity are at the heart of this satisfying tale, set in Tanzania and illustrated with glowing watercolors that capture the warmth of Saruni's family and the excitement of market day.