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  | | Michelle Obama(1st Edition) An American Story by David Colbert Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Hmh Books For Young Readers Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-547-24770-0, ISBN: 0-547-24770-2 "Michelle Obama grew up on Chicago's South Side, and while the world outside her door was chaotic and ever-changing, her family provided a stable environment in which she could grow and flourish. This look at Michelle Obama's life and the turning points that shaped her shows how a girl from a working class background could rise to become one of the most influential women of her day. But this is more than a straight chronological retel ..." |
 | | Benjamin Franklin (10 Days) by David Colbert Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Aladdin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-6446-9, ISBN: 1-4169-6446-0 "You're about to be an eyewitness to the top ten days in Ben Franklin's life, including: A cunning escape from a cruel brother. A shrewd plan to save the colonies. A treacherous spy game in Paris. A shocking battle with a vengeful aristocrat. And a last-minute triumph that bound American together. These days and five others shook Franklin's world - and yours." |
 | | Martin Luther King Jr. (10 Days) by David Colbert Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Aladdin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-6805-4, ISBN: 1-4169-6805-9 "You're about to be an eyewitness to the ten crucial days in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, including His faith in peace leads to a surprising protest. Police injustice shocks the nation awake. A personal sacrifice challenges prejudice and racism. A fearless march demands rights for all Americans. And an immortal speech inspires the world. These days and five others shook King's world - and yours." |
 | | Anne Frank (10 Days) by David Colbert Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Aladdin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-6445-2, ISBN: 1-4169-6445-2 "Bestselling author David Colbert creates a new form of biography as he examines the life of Anne Frank by looking at the ten most important days of her life. You're about to be an eyewitness to ten crucial days in Anne Frank's life, including: A wrenching decision to flee Germany A chilling letter that sent her family into hiding The gift of her one true confidante - her diary A sickening betrayal to the Nazis And a tragedy in the conce ..." |
 | | Eyewitness to America(1st Edition) 500 Years of American History in the Words of Those Who Saw It Happen by David Colbert Paperback, 720 Pages, Published 1998 by Vintage ISBN-13: 978-0-679-76724-4, ISBN: 0-679-76724-X "Thomas Jefferson complains about haggling over the Declaration of Independence ... Jack London guides us through the rubble of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake ... Langston Hughes visits the Scottsboro Boys on death row ... Andy Warhol paints the scene at Studio 54 ... John Seabrook receives e-mail from Bill Gates. Three hundred eyewitnesses -- some famous, some anonymous -- give their personal accounts of the great moments that make u ..." |
 | | The Hidden Myths in Harry Potter(1st Edition) Spellbinding Map and Book of Secrets by David Colbert, Virginia Allyn Hardcover, 32 Pages, Published 2005 by St. Martin's Griffin ISBN-13: 978-0-312-34050-6, ISBN: 0-312-34050-8 "Spellbinding Map and Book of Secrets David Colbert. Q TROLLS In Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, j. K. Rowling says trolls originated in Scandinavia and then spread through Europe. In real life it was legends that moved, rather than trolls themselves: as Scandinavian settlers migrated to Britain and other areas, they brought with them stories of these strong, man—eating creatures. But except for a little playfulness, Rowlin ..." |
 | | The Magical Worlds of Narnia(1st Edition) A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts by David Colbert, C. S. Lewis Paperback, 186 Pages, Published 2005 by Berkley Trade ISBN-13: 978-0-425-20563-1, ISBN: 0-425-20563-0 "The Symbols, Myths, and Fascinating Facts Behind The Chronicles David Colbert . Horse and His Boy, then The Silver Chair. He then ... He wrote all of The Last Battle, about the end of Narnia, before finally finishing the book that described Narnia's creation. The problem may have been that The Magician 's Nephew is the most personal of the Narnia books. Lewis's ... The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe 3. ... Prince Caspian 5. The Vo ..." |
 | | 10 Days, Martin Luther King Jr. by David Colbert Paperback, 153 Pages, Published 2012 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-545-43749-3, ISBN: 0-545-43749-0 "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived 14,325 days. These 10 shook his world, and yours." |
 | | Abraham Lincoln (10 Days) by David Colbert Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2009 by Aladdin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-6807-8, ISBN: 1-4169-6807-5 "You're about to be an eyewitness to the ten crucial days in Abraham Lincoln's life, including: A tragic loss that sets a boy on a course for greatness A career sacrificed to protest an unjust war A state resorting to treason to preserve slavery A president who learns the most difficult decisions are made alone And a promise made to every citizen that American's salves will be free. These days and five others shook Lincoln's world - an ..." |
 | | The Magical Worlds of Philip Pullman by David Colbert Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2006 by Berkley Trade Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-425-20790-1, ISBN: 0-425-20790-0 "Philip Pullman’s epic fantasy series—His Dark Materials—chronicling the adventures of Lyra Silvertongue, her shapeshifting daemon Pantalaimon, and Will Parry on their multi-dimensional odyssey to save all of reality from the mysterious substance known as Dust, has captivated young and old readers alike. What makes Lyra a “Little Girl Lost”? What made Pullman think of Daemons? How was Pullman’s idea of Dust shaped by his life? Did Pullma ..." |
 | | Eyewitness to the American West(Reprint) 500 Years of Firsthand History by David Colbert, Editor Colbertdavid Paperback, 496 Pages, Published 1999 by Penguin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-028054-8, ISBN: 0-14-028054-5 "The American West is a vast historical landscape, far richer than the cowboys-and-Indians simplifications of Hollywood allow, far more complex than most textbooks can make room to discuss. David Colbert recognizes at the outset of Eyewitness to the American West that "the West" has always been a relative term. For the New England colonists, it began just outside the door; for the cavaliers of Virginia, it started at the Shenandoah Rive ..." |
 | | Thomas Edison (10 Days) by David Colbert Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2008 by Aladdin Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-4169-6444-5, ISBN: 1-4169-6444-4 "You're about to be an eyewitness to the top ten days in Thomas Edison's life, including: An instinctive moment of bravery that launched a career A lucky break that freed him for a life of invention An incredible boast that he quickly proved true A flash of insight that lit the world And the creation of our favorite pastime, the movies. These days and five others shook Edison's world - and yours." |
 | | 10 Days, Anne Frank by David Colbert Paperback, Published 2012 by Scholastic ISBN-13: 978-0-545-43747-9, ISBN: 0-545-43747-4 "Historic and Witness" |
 | | The Magical Worlds of & #34;Harry Potter& #34; A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts by David Colbert Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 2007 by Michael O'mara Books Import ISBN-13: 978-1-84317-302-1, ISBN: 1-84317-302-6 "DIFFERENT OFFER (this item listed here is DIFFERENT from the title and/or picture above. Please see description & pictures by BookGems before placing an order): Edition Puffin, First Impression, 2001. ISBN: 0-14-131481-8. PAPERBACK. 224 pages. The unread book remains in excellent condition throughout. Text all clean, neat and tight. Prompt dispatch from UK." |
 | | The Magical Words of Philip Pullman Inside His Dark Materials by David Colbert, Philip Pullman Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2006 by Puffin Books ISBN-13: 978-0-14-131875-2, ISBN: 0-14-131875-9 "Enter the realm of His Dark Materials-soon to be a major motion picture starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig. After exploring the worlds of Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and Narnia, David Colbert turns to Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. From the philosophy of William Blake and John Milton's poem Paradise Lost to quantum physics and the Bible, this book reveals the complex origins and controversial themes that make ..." |
 | | 'THE MAGICAL WORLDS OF HARRY POTTER A TREASURY OF MYTHS, LEGENDS AND FASCINATING FACTS' by David Colbert Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2005 by Puffin Import ISBN-13: 978-0-14-132060-1, ISBN: 0-14-132060-5 "285pp , ENGLISCH BUCH ÜBER .. :: Bücher JK Rowling mit Verweisen auf die Geschichte, Mythen, Legenden und Literatur gefüllt. Dies sind die Geschichten hinter den Geschichten - die überraschenden Ursprünge der magischen Kreaturen , Schlüssel versteckte Bedeutungen in der in den Harry Potter.Los magischen Welten von Harry Potter genannten Namen und Geschichten von echten Magier : Eine Schatzkammer der Mythen , Legenden und viel Wissenswer ..." |
 | | The Magical Worlds of Narnia by David Colbert Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2005 by Puffin (Peng) Import ISBN-13: 978-0-14-131994-0, ISBN: 0-14-131994-1 "The Magical Worlds of Narnia explores the medieval lore and ancient myths that inspired Lewis, tracing Narnia's origins to the Bible, the tales of King Arthur, and Lewis' personal history. The essential guide is a passport to one of the most unusual adventures of all time." |
 | | Magical Worlds of Harry Potter by David Colbert Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2002 by Berkley Trade ISBN-13: 978-0-425-18701-2, ISBN: 0-425-18701-2 "The ultimate fan's guide to the underlying mythology contained in the multi-million-selling novels and record-breaking film. "Potter fanatics...can revel in details and hidden mysteries of the series." (Columbus Dispatch)" |
 | | The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter(1st Edition) A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts by David Colbert Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2001 by Puffin Books Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-14-131481-5, ISBN: 0-14-131481-8 "Anyone who has read the Harry Potter books is aware that author J.K. Rowling infuses her stories with references to mythology, literature, history, and legends. Even if you don't know exactly what a manticore or a griffin is, it's likely that many readers have at least a vague sense of the existence of these creatures in ancient lore. Inspired by Rowling's suggestion to a young fan to "go and look it up," author David Colbert did q ..." |
 | | Doctors Killed George Washington(1st Edition) by Erin Barrett, Jack Mingo, David Colbert Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2002 by Conari Press ISBN-13: 978-1-57324-719-1, ISBN: 1-57324-719-7 "It's no joke that we are all fascinated by the medical profession and the people in it. With Doctors Killed George Washington, trivia mavens Erin Barrett and Jack Mingo explore accidental medical discoveries, medical follies, bizarre cures, and more. This titillating tome puts doctors and medical history under the microscope and exposes more than 500 little-known facts and outrageous oddities from the wild world of medicine. Did you kno ..." |
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