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5) Ivanhoe
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Ivanhoe, a trusted ally of Richard-the-Lion-Hearted, returns from the Crusades to reclaim the inheritance his father denied him. Rebecca, a vibrant, beautiful Jewish woman is defended by Ivanhoe against a charge of witchcraft--but it is Lady Rowena who is Ivanhoe's true love. The wicked Prince John plots to usurp England's throne, but two of the most popular heroes in all of English literature, Richard-the-Lion-Hearted and the well-loved famous outlaw,...
12) Puppies & dogs
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A guide to having a dog for a pet, from choosing it to training and caring for it.
13) Mechanics
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Discusses the phenomena of force, movement, pressure, and friction, the mechanics involved in moving things, and the means by which machines work.
14) Sea birds
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Brief descriptions of birds who live near or on the sea. Includes penguins, gulls, albatrosses, auks, and others.
15) Metals
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Discusses the properties, sources, and uses of metals including mining and refining methods. Contains glossary and reference material.
17) Tom Sawyer
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A simple retelling of the adventures of Tom and his friends, who witness a murder by the villainous Injun Joe and sail the Mississippi River pretending to be pirates.
18) Robinson Crusoe
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A simple retelling of the tale in which an Englishman becomes the sole survivor of a shipwreck and lives for nearly thirty years on a deserted island.