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Monaco
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King, David C. |
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of the Monaco"--Provided by publisher. |
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Robespierre
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John DiConsiglio |
A biography of the controversial leader of the French Revolution who, in the name of democracy, supported the Reign of Terror which sent thousands of people to the guillotine. |
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John Tyler
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Steven Otfinoski |
"Provides comprehensive information on President John Tyler and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provi… |
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Paul Cezanne
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Barbara Sheen |
"These books provide a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements; explore the roots and influences of the genre; discuss the pioneers of the art and cons… |
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France
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Henry Pluckrose |
A simple introduction to the people, landscapes, cities, festivals, industries, recreational activities, and interesting sites of the largest country in western Europe. |
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France
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Michael Dahl |
Tells the history and describes the landscape, people, animals, food, sports, and culture of the largest country in western Europe. |
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Discovery in the cave
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Mark Dubowski |
In 1940, four teenage boys and a dog dropped themselves into a hole in the forest floor. Using a flaming grease gun as a torch, they ventured deep underground, eventually coming to a huge cave, the w… |
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Wild boy
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Mary Losure |
In 1798, a woodsman in southern France returned from the forest having captured a naked boy covered in scars and running wild, digging for food. So began the curious public life of the boy known as t… |
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Castles
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Gary Jeffrey |
Via graphic novel format, examines three historic attacks on medieval castles.
This graphic novel presents the exciting events of three historic attacks on medieval castles: In 1203-1204, French Kin… |
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Joan of Arc
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Philip Wilkinson |
A biography of the young French woman who, inspired by visions from God, led the French army against English invaders, was burned at the stake as a heretic, and eventually was declared a saint. Sugge… |
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Joan of Arc
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Brian Williams |
A biography of the peasant girl who led the French army to victory against the English and paved the way for the coronation of King Charles VII. |
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The land and the people of France
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Harris, Jonathan |
Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of this European country that has made many contributions to western civilization and is undergoing significant social and … |
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Picasso and his world
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Terry Measham |
Traces the career of the Spanish artist who, finding inspiration in the art of primitive cultures and developing new techniques to express modern ideas, has dominated the art of the twentieth century. |
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France and French (Getting to Know)
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Nicola Wright |
hildren ages 8 through 12 enjoy a guided tour of France, with French landmarks, culture, history, foods, and much more. The text is in English, but many of the illustrations are bilingual--and the la… |
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A day with a noblewoman
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Régine Pernoud |
Describes a typical day in the life of Lady Blanche of Champagne, a medieval noblewoman, followed by a fictional story based on the facts presented. |
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Meet Matisse
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Nelly Munthe |
An introduction to the cut-outs of Henri Matisse, who concentrated on this technique of artistic expression in his final years. Instructions are included for several of Matisse's artistic techniques. |
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France
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Sommers, Michael A. |
An overview of the history and culture of France and its people including the geography, myths, arts, daily life, education, industry, and government, with illustrations from primary source documents. |
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France
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Celia Tidmarsh |
Describes the geography, economy, government, people, transportation, education, and culture of France. |
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France
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Donna L. Knoell |
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of France. |
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Joan of Arc and Her Marching Orders
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Phil Robins |
Everybody knows that Joan of Arc - Saint Joan - led the French army into battle and met a fiery end. This book lets readers find out the facts, including how Joan had to prove that she wasn't a witch… |
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