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Книги издательства «Scholastic»
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A teenager pitching headfirst into the world of near-adulthood, Harry returns to Hogwarts for his fourth year. |
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In his fifth year at Hogwart's, 15-year-old Harry faces challenges at every turn, from the dark threat of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named to the rise of Ron Weasley as the keeper of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team. Illustrations. |
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This story is filled with dark comedy and crafted with a quality of writing that has garnered J.K. Rowling top awards in her country and ours. Harry Potter spent ten long years living with his aunt and uncle and stupid cousin, Dudley. Fortunately, Harry has a destiny that he was born to fulfill. One that will rocket him out of his dull life and into a unique experience at the Hogworts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. |
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What happens when a small, not very gifted boy named N.E. Bode gets lost on a class trip and stumbles into a toy store one rainy day? He is found by a man named Bellini who tells him the most wonderful tales — from A to Z — all about the beginnings of Mr. Magorium's now famous magical toy store. From the Age of Enlightenment to the Wright Brothers with stops along the way to play capture the Flag (for an entire year!) and meet Thomas Edison until finally ending up at Zen, this is the story of Edward Magorium and his Wonder Emporium. And it's all true! |
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The next title in the hugely successful series to get a marvellous make-over. With a bold new cover look and a heap of extra horrible bits at the back of the book, these best-selling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
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Will is the bearer of the subtle knife. He has promised his dying father that he will deliver the terrible blade to Lord Asriel. War is coming, the greatest war there has ever been, and the knife is the only weapon that can defeat the enemy. A stranger in a world that is not his own, Will sets out on a perilous journey. But how can he fulfil his promise when Lyra, his brave companion, has disappeared...? |
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It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: • How a war started when a Brit insisted on sitting on a stool? • Who wore a necklace made of 50 human skulls? • Why a Brit soldier used his own coffin as a wardrobe? Discover all the foul facts about the Barmy British Empire — all the gore and more! |
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It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: What really happened in Dad's Army? How to make a rude noise with a gas mask? Why the blitzed Brits ate chicken-fruit, sinkers and nutty? Discover all the foul facts about the Blitzed Brits — all the gore and more! |
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Want to know: • Why weird Celt warriors fought with no clothes on? • How to preserve your enemy’s brain? • Why the Celts laughed at funerals? Discover all the foul facts about the Cut-throat Celts – all the gore and more! |
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Want to know: • A genuine jester's joke? • Why chickens had their bottoms shaved? • What ten-year-old treacle was used for? Discover all the foul facts about the Measly Middle Ages — all the gore and more! |
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The next title in the hugely successful series to get a marvellous make-over. With a bold new cover look and a heap of extra horrible bits at the back of the book, these best-selling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans. |
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«Want to know: Why Norman knights slept with a dolly? Which pirate hung up his eye-patch and became a saint? Why Crusader ships were defended with barrels of pee? This book lets you discover all the foul facts about the «Stormin' Normans» — all the gore and more!» |
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Want to know: • Why some vicious Vikings had names like Fat-thighs, Oaf and Stinking? • How to build a vicious Viking longboat? • Which vicious Viking god dressed up as a woman? Discover all the foul facts about the Vicious Vikings — all the gore and more! |
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Want to know: • Who made a meal out of maggots? • Which smelly soldiers were sniffed out by their enemies? • Why white knickers could kill you? Discover all the foul facts about the Woeful Second World War — all the gore and more! |
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Readers travel back in time to explore life in New York City 100 years ago, where there's not a television or computer in sight! This illustrated guide reveals how people both rich and poor dressed, traveled, dined. And entertained. |
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This book exhibits all of the diversity of the American states even as it ties the country into one awesome entity. The authors' inclusion of endangered species, biographical sketches on the famous Americans from each state, inventions, resources, records, and so much more make this a unique and multidimensional work. But it is the art and the treatment of the information that makes this book so special. With a light-handed, fresh approach and tremendous respect for their subject, the author-artists succeed in painting a truly beautiful portrait of America. |
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30 irresistible poems with ready-to-use picture cards that teach initial consonants, long and short vowels, and more. |
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Colorful, large illustrations to teach color and shape recognition! 10 colors, 10 shapes. |
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The dream world Aenir is not a safe place. One wrong step can lead to danger, entrapment...or death. Tal and Milla must fight their way through this shifting landscape. They are searching for the Codex, a magical object that will decide the fate of their worlds. Many creatures stand in their way—from the cloud-flesh Storm Shepherds to a swarm of venomous Waspwyrms to a horrifying figure named Hazror. Tal and Milla cannot leave Aenir without the Codex. But finding it might endanger them more than they've ever dreamed... |
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It’s history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: • Why burglars were scared of bogies? • Which poet said he ate an ape? • How a snick fadger might kiddy-nap your spangle? Discover all the foul facts about the Villainous Victorians – all the gore and more! |
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