Tudor Humphries
3) Tiger
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When the villagers hire a famous hunter to kill the tiger rumored to live in the woods, only one young boy wishes to protect the animal; and, in fact, the hunter knows more than one way to shoot a tiger.
7) Elephant
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When Hannah finds an ivory necklace that belonged to her great-grandmother, it gives her dreams; and she knows she must make restitution to the elephants for their suffering caused by the ivory trade.
11) Panda
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While on an expedition to western China with his father, twelve-year-old Jake sees a panda but when he tries to take its picture the camera breaks and no one believes his story.
13) Dinosaurs
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"Be part of the action as dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes stomp, roar, and pounce their way through this interactive book. Uncovr the fascinating answers to questions about these magnificent creatures and look out for unexpected scene changes as you flip the flaps"--Back cover.
14) Eagle
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During a two-day field trip in the jungle, Miguel loses his fear of an eagle, when it saves his life from a deadly cobra.
16) King Arthur
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A retelling of the story of the boy fated to be the "Once and Future King," covering his glorious reign and his tragic, yet triumphant, passing. Illustrated notes throughout the text explain the historical background of the story.
17) Dracula
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"The last I saw of Count Dracula was his kissing his hand to me, with a red light of triumph in his eyes, and with a smile that Judas in hell might be proud of. Dracula is a preeminent work of horror literature, containing one of the best gothic villains of all time. When Jonathan Harker stays with Count Dracula in his crumbling Transylvanian castle, he is greatly unsettled by the man. After enduring a series of bizarre events, Harker realizes he...