Alan Baker
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English
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This delightfully sweet storybook follows a duo of harvest mice as they explore the countryside. A unique mouse-eye view shows creatures in their natural habitats as the two meet a quiet rabbit, get a peek in an energetic sparrow's nest, and make an amphibious acquaintance near the river. Exploring is tiring, but at the end of the day there is a cozy, warm nest to crawl back into, and the two mice dream of what nature will bring tomorrow. This title...
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English
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An up-close introduction to the most admired warriors in history.
"They mounted their horses, grasped the lances made of fine Bordeaux Steel, closed the visors of their helmets, and made their way to their stations for the first course. Spurring their horses on, they advanced toward each other at full gallop, lowering their lances as they approached. The tip of Clifford's lance caught Boucmel high on his breastplate and was deflected off...directly...
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English
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Condemned and yet feared by emperors, almost certain to be slaughtered and yet adored by the masses, the gladiator was the superstar of his day. His existence was invariably short and violent, improved only faintly by the prospect of honor, wealth, and public attention. Yet men gave up their freedom to become gladiators, noblewomen gave up their positions to elope with them, and Emperors risked death to fight them. This thrilling popular history of...
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English
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An approachable overview of the nature, purpose, and functional roles of chaplaincy
Chaplaincy is unlike any other kind of ministry. It involves working outside a church, without a congregation, usually in a secular organization. It requires ministering to those with starkly different religious convictions, many of whom may never enter a house of worship. It is, as Alan Baker writes, "ministry in motion." Those who are embarking upon this unique and...
17) Two tiny mice
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
1991, c1990
Language
English
Description
Two mice explore the fields and woodlands around them, observing many animals before finally going home to sleep in their tiny nest.
19) The desert
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Publisher
Peter Bedrick Books
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the desert, including the scorpion, kangaroo rat, woodpecker, and rattlesnake.