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For generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott's March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong, impulsive Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty. We witness the sisters growing up and figuring out what role...

Excerpt: "It was in a space in a thicket that he came into the world, in one of those little, hidden places in the wood which seem to be open on every side but which in fact are completely surrounded by foliage. That is why there was so little room there, but just enough for him and his mother. He stood up, he staggered on his thin legs as he wondered what was happening, looked out with eyes which were dull, wondered what was happening but saw nothing,...

Simple text and captivating illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp." Find out what happens when a magical Genie appears after Aladdin rubs an old lamp. What will Aladdin wish for and what will he do when his lamp is stolen by his evil uncle? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love for reading.

Simple text and beautiful illustrations help tell the classic tale of "Cinderella." Find out what happens after Cinderella's evil stepmother and stepsisters go to the ball to meet the Prince. When Cinderella's fairy godmother appears and magically dresses her in a golden gown with glass slippers, Cinderella is ready to attend the ball herself. But what will happen when the clock strikes midnight? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and...

Learn new words about Santa's exciting visit on Christmas night with this festive book from the Baby's First Christmas Book Series! Black and white art and bursts of color will capture baby's attention with large, simple pictures that encourage learning. Pictures include: cookies, elf, fireplace, lights, reindeer, Santa, sleigh, and toys. Other titles in the series include: Winter Fun, Holiday Surprise, and Christmas Joy.

Nonsense verses about people, animals, and situations. There is a beetle who is mistaken for a match, and a knight whose armour doesn't squeak.

Do you want your kids to learn Japanese? Look no further! This English-Japanese bilingual book will definitely entertain and teach your kids Japanese! Your kids will learn about shapes! And with frequent reading, they will be fluent in no time! 6 books available in the series. Introducing the Body Introducing Numbers Introducing Colors Introducing Shapes Introducing Animals and Sounds Being a Good Friend

First published in a 1841 edition of Graham's Magazine, The Murders in the Rue Morgue is often cited as the first modern detective story. The first of three stories to center around C. Auguste Dupin, Poe's fictional detective, The Murders in the Rue Morgue involves Dupin's investigation of two women's murders. Establishing many of the tropes that would later become common to detective fiction, the story begins with an explanation of Dupin's theory...

Once upon a time, two brothers wished to preserve their German folklore in a collection of tales that they believed had been handed down for generations. When they began in 1812 they had just 86 stories that rather harshly reflected the difficult life of the European peasantry. Subsequent editions would grow to hold over 200 tales. As time passed, the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm, with all of its royalty, magical creatures, and brave adventures,...

Texto sencillo y bellas ilustraciones ayudan a contar el cuento clásico de "La Cenicienta." Averigua lo que sucede después de que la madastra de Cenicienta y sus hermanastras van al baile para conocer al Príncipe. Cuando aparece el hada madrina de Cenicienta y mágicamente la viste con un vestido dorado con zapatillas de cristal, Cenicienta esta lista para asistir al baile. ¿Pero lo que sucederá cuando el reloj marque la medianoche? Un final...