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The Swiss Family Robinson
Автор: Wyss Johann Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20112011-05-06
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A shipwreck; a deserted island; a family, wondering if they can survive. Rich in suspense and surprises, The Swiss Family Robinson entices young readers to come along on a wonderful adventure, where each moment brings a new thrill. Featuring amazingly resourceful characters and a wondrous landscape bursting with exotic wildlife and plants, it's an irresistible tale of ingenuity. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
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The Odyssey
Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2011 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20132014-04-07
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Homer's epic tale of the warrior Odysseus's decades-long struggle to return home after the Trojan War is simply and beautifully retold, with all the drama intact. Young readers will thrill at Odysseus's adventures with the man-eating Cyclops; the enchantress Circe, who turns his crew into pigs; and the angry sea god Poseidon.
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The Phantom of the Opera
Автор: LeRoux Gaston Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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The long-ago mysteries of the great opera house in Paris have never been explained. Why did so many terrible tragedies happen there? Why did everyone flee from it in fear? This gripping story about the 'opera ghost' and the beautiful singer he loves launched one of most popular musicals in Broadway history — and it serves up enough thrills, chills and surprises to keep even the most reluctant reader fascinated. With Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite.
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Pollyanna
Автор: Eleanor H. Porter Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20112011-05-06
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Once you start looking for the happy things, you don't think about the bad ones as much. That's the joyful way Pollyanna sees the world: no matter what happens, she plays her Just Be Glad game and finds the sunny side of any situation. But when she's orphaned and forced to live with her rigid Aunt Polly, will high-spirited Pollyanna succeed in melting her Aunt's cold heart? Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
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Robinson Crusoe
Автор: Defoe Daniel Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20092007-06-05
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A shipwreck, a sole survivor, a deserted island — What could be more appealing to children than Robinson Crusoe's amazing adventure? Set in the 17th century and unfolding over a 30-year period, it offers plenty of adventure and suspense while painting a fascinating portrait of the age — including references to slavery and Europe's view of the New World. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, with Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
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Roman Myths
Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2014 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 декабря 20162018-03-08
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Several of the best-loved Roman myths are gathered in this one beautiful abridged collection, from Romulus and Remus (which tells of how Rome came to be), to Cupid and Psyche, Oedipus and the Sphinx, and more. For easy reference, there's also a detailed list and family tree of all the important gods and goddesses right at the start.
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Moby-Dick
Автор: Melville Herman Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2010 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20122012-05-06
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Call me Ishmael. These three famous words begin one of the most epic novels ever written, a tale of one obsessed captain, his doomed crew and an elusive white whale named Moby-Dick. The massive original, however, can be very hard for young readers to navigate. This beautifully abridged and adventure-filled version will thrill children and whet their appetite for the complete work — when they are ready to tackle it.
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The Man in the Iron Mask
Автор: Dumas Alexandre Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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Dumas' famous musketeers return in another exciting swashbuckler. And this time, Aramis is embarking on the most perilous mission of all: to depose King Louis XIV and put his twin brother Philip on the throne instead. Since childhood, Philip has been hidden away so no one would know of his existence — but Aramis believes that he would be the superior ruler. Is Aramis right... or is he making a deadly mistake? With Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite.
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Little Men
Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20112011-05-06
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This sparkling sequel to the beloved Little Women follows the grown-up and married Jo, mistress of Plumfield, a school for boys (and a few girls, too). The fun begins with a new arrival, Nat Blake; it is through his eyes that we first meet Plumfield's lively residents and experience the cheerful confusion that reigns in the welcoming home. Fans of the first book will happily greet these wonderful characters... and renew their acquaintance with such old favourites as Laurie and Meg.
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A Little Princess
Автор: Frances Hodgson Burnett Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 154 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20132012-02-26
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Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date), comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts, The stories are abridged; the quality is complete. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve — all at an incomparable price. Poor Sara Crewe. Once upon a time her beloved father pampered and adored her. But ever since he died, leaving her alone and penniless, she's been caught in the cruel clutches of Miss Minchin, the headmistress at the Select Seminary for Young Ladies, where Sara once studied. But no matter how terrible things get, Sara always has her imagination and goodness of heart to carry her through. This timeless tale of a poor orphan has won children's hearts for a century — and continues to be a favorite.
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The Last of the Mohicans
Автор: James Fenimore Cooper Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2009 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20112011-05-06
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This is a fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home. But when, Cora, Alice and the soldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native American scout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and his friends Chingachkook and Uncas — the last of the Mohicans. With Classic Starts [trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite.
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The Lion and the Mouse
Автор: Olmstead Kathleen Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2014 Страниц: 40 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20162017-04-25
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Could a tiny mouse actually help the king of the jungle? That's what a trapped mouse promises to do if his lion captor sets him free. The lion laughs-and lets him go. But when hunters trap the scared and desperate lion, the mouse proves that even the smallest creatures can do great deeds.
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Little Lord Fauntleroy
Автор: Frances Hodgson Burnett Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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In this sentimental favourite, young Cedric Errol learns that he is actually a British lord and heir to an estate and his life is transformed. He leaves Boston for Dorincourt Castle to live with his uncle, the Earl — a tyrant loathed by one and all. Will Cedric succeed in melting his cold, cruel uncle's heart? With Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite.
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The Jungle Book
Автор: Kipling Rudyard Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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One of the most beloved classics in children's literature, Kipling's masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. Young readers will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the black panther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere Khan; laugh at the silly monkeys; and feel compassion for the grown-up Mowgli — who must finally acknowledge his own humanity.With Classic Starts [trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite.
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King Midas
Автор: Olmstead Kathleen Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2014 Страниц: 40 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20162017-04-25
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Although King Midas is a kind man, he always wants MORE: more jewels, more silver, more gold. So when's he's granted a wish for doing a good deed, he asks that everything he touches turn to gold. But after his flowers, his food, and even his daughter are transformed, he learns what is truly valuable.
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The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Автор: Hugo Victor Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2008 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20112010-05-06
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Set in a richly rendered 15th century Paris, Victor Hugo's powerful drama focuses on a beautiful gypsy girl named Esmeralda, the two men (one an obsessed and manipulative priest) who love her and the pitiful hunchback Quasimodo who tries to save her. With this spellbinding version, kids can enjoy all the excitement of Hugo's masterful story. With Classic Starts [trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of these timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled with all the magic and excitement that made the original story a beloved favourite.
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The Iliad
Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2014 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 декабря 20162018-03-08
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This high interest/low vocabulary retelling of The Iliad introduces young readers to Homer's thrilling epic tale. Set during the siege of Troy, and complete with duels, battles, larger-than-life characters like Achilles, and the famed Greek gods, The Iliad is truly the ultimate adventure story.
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Gulliver's Travels
Автор: Swift Jonathan Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2006 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 марта 20092007-06-05
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Through the eyes of Lemuel Gulliver, Swift's unforgettable satire takes readers into worlds formerly unimagined. Visit four strange and remarkable lands: Lilliput, where Gulliver seems a giant among a race of tiny people; Brobdingnag, the opposite, where the natives are giants and Gulliver puny; the ruined yet magical country of Laputa; and the home of the Houyhnhnms, gentle horses far superior to the ugly humanoid Yahoos who share their universe. Abridged for easier reading, with Classic Starts[trademark], young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age.
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Best Loved Fairy Tales
Автор: Hans Christian Andersen Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2013 Страниц: 696 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20142016-02-26
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Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's most popular storytellers and his fairy tales are among the best-loved works of literature. Readers the world over know his poignant tale of The Little Mermaid, who sacrifices everything for love, and The Steadfast Tin Soldier, whose affection for a paper ballerina is symbolised by his transformation into a small tin heart. Several of Andersen's stories are so well-known — among them The Emperor's New Clothes and The Ugly Duckling — that their titles alone have become meaningful figures of speech. Hans Christian Andersen: Best-Loved Fairy Tales collects one hundred of Andersen's incomparable fairy tales and stories, among them Thumbelina, The Little Match Girl, The Princess and the Pea, The Red Shoes, The Wild Swans, and his fantasy masterpiece The Snow-Queen. This volume is beautifully illustrated with more than one hundred drawings by Dugald Stewart Walker and Hans Tegner, two of Andersen's best-known illustrators.
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Greek Myths
Жанр: Sterling Publishing Год: 2011 Страниц: 160 Дата загрузки: 26 февраля 20132014-04-07
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This title is suitable for children aged 7 to 9 years old. From Icarus' legendary flight to Orpheus' trip to the underworld, this stunning edition brings to life 15 classic Greek myths. Easy to read and beautifully illustrated, it includes Heracles' mighty tasks, Pandora's box, King Midas' golden touch and more.
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