As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist , Great Expectations , and A Christmas Carol , Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dickens s literary masterpieces continue to amuse and inspire writers and readers alike.,

How long did it take to build the" Titanic? Why did it sink? What was it like to be a passenger? What happened to the people who survived? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: "Titanic, Jack and Annie's very own guide to the ship and its story. Includes information on the people who sailed on the "Titanic, life on board the ship, the search for the sunken remains, "Titanic artifacts today, and much more!

Adventure is waiting inside every MAGIC TREE HOUSE book!An adventure to blow you away!That's what Jack and Annie get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the 1870s. They land on the prairie near a one-room schoolhouse, where they meet a teenage schoolteacher, some cool kids, and one big, scary bully. But the biggest and scariest thing is yet to come!Your head will spin when you read...What do kids (and parents and teachers) have to say about the Magic Tree House books? Look on the opening pages!

The saga and success of "The Magic Tree House continues! The tenth adventure, "Ghost Town at Sundown, is filled with the excitement, action, and fun facts "always found in "Magic Tree House books. Morgan le Fay has promised to make Jack and Annie masters of the tree house if they can solve four riddles. In "Ghost Town at Sundown, the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to a ghost town in the Wild West of the 1880s. There, they meet a mustang herder named Slim as they search for the answer to the second riddle.

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Matt Daniels and his sister, Livvie, must confront a very big, very slimy problem--a problem called Monster Blood. Now it waits for them in the scariest place imaginable--Matt's funny-tasting cereal.

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Who Was Alfred Hitchcock?谁是阿尔弗雷德·希区柯克 Paperback Who Was...? (Paperback) By (author) Pamela D. Pollack Product Details · Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap · Format: Paperback | 112 pages · Dimensions: 132mm x 188mm x 8mm | 91g Known as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock’s unique vision in movies like Psycho and The Birds sent shivers down our spines and shockwaves through the film industry. His innovative camera techniques have been studied for decades and his gift for storytelling cemented his place in history. Many directors make great movies, but the genius of Hitchcock helped make movies great. Learn how a chubby boy from London became the “Master of Suspense.” ^_^:60f7ea08959e2b311f296bfbf02807da ^_^:9d40ef031bf5b9fa90d1a1cf433ceef7

出版社 ? : ? Penguin Workshop; 语言 ? : ? 英语 平装 ? : ? 112页 阅读年龄 ? : ? 8 - 12 岁 蓝思 (Lexile) 阅读分级 ? : ? 810L 适用年级 ? : ? 3 - 7 商品重量 ? : ? 101 g 尺寸 ? : ? 1.93 x 1.35 x 0.07 cm He came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of Roman politics, making allies--and enemies--along the way. His victories in battle awarded him the support of the people, but flush from power, he named himself dictator for life. The good times, however, would not last much longer. On the Ides of March, Caesar was brutally assassinated by a group of senators determined to end his tyranny, bringing his reign to an end.

Next stop for the New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series? The World Cup in Mexico City! Goal! Jack and Annie have tickets to one of the most exciting soccer games ever the 1970 World Cup! They are sure the famous soccer player Pel will tell them a secret of greatness. The game is nonstop action and the stands are packed. But how will they find Pel in a crowd of 100,000 soccer fans? Have they failed their mission? Or will the answer come when they least expect it? Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com. From the Hardcover edition. ,

Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com!,

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What was it like to be a slave? Listen to the words and learn about the lives of countless slaves and ex-slaves, telling about their forced journey from Africa to the United States, their work in the fields and houses of their owners, and their passion for freedom. You will never look at life the same way again.