Gulliver's Travels

Gulliver's Travels
Author: Jonathan Swift
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Total Pages: 38
Release: 2008
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1434204995

A graphic novel adaptation of Jonathan Swift's satire in which the voyages of an Englishman carry him to a land of people six inches high and a community of giants.

Poetics of Children's Literature

Poetics of Children's Literature
Author: Zohar Shavit
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2009-11-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0820334812

Since its emergence in the seventeenth century as a distinctive cultural system, children's literature has had a culturally inferior status resulting from its existence in a netherworld between the literary system and the educational system. In addition to its official readership—children—it has to be approved of by adults. Writers for children, explains Zohar Shavit, are constrained to respond to these multiple systems of often mutually contradictory demands. Most writers do not try to bypass these constraints, but accept them as a framework for their work. In the most extreme cases an author may ignore one segment of the readership. If the adult reader is ignored, the writer risks rejection, as is the case of popular literature. If the writer utilizes the child as a pseudo addressee in order to appeal to an adult audience, the result can be what Shavit terms an ambivalent work. Shavit analyzes the conventions and the moral aims that have structured children's literature, from the fairy tales collected and reworked by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm—in particular, “Little Red Riding Hood”—through the complex manipulations of Lewis Carroll in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, to the subversion of the genre's canonical requirements in the chapbooks of the eighteenth century, and in the formulaic Nancy Drew books of the twentieth century. Throughout her study Shavit, explores not only how society has shaped children's literature, but also how society has been reflected in the literary works it produces for its children.

Fair is Fair

Fair is Fair
Author: Sharon Creeden
Publisher: august house
Total Pages: 208
Release: 1994
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780874834000

A lawyer and storyteller presents an international collection of folklore--from ancient Greece, Morocco, Germany, China, and Ireland--that provides revealing insights into our conception of justice, crime and punishment, and other legal issues. 30,000 first printing. IP.

A Century of Parody and Imitation

A Century of Parody and Imitation
Author: Walter Jerrold
Publisher:
Total Pages: 460
Release: 1913
Genre: History
ISBN:

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Politics Book

The Politics Book
Author: DK
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 729
Release: 2015-03-02
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1465441077

Learn about how the world of government and power works in The Politics Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Politics in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Politics Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Politics, with: - More than 100 groundbreaking ideas in the history of political thought - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Politics Book is a captivating introduction to the world's greatest thinkers and their political big ideas that continue to shape our lives today, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Delve into the development of long-running themes, like attitudes to democracy and violence, developed by thinkers from Confucius in ancient China to Mahatma Gandhi in 20th-century India, all through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Politics Questions, Simply Explained This engaging overview explores the big political ideas such as capitalism, communism, and fascism, exploring their beginnings and social contexts - and the political thinkers who have made significant contributions. If you thought it was difficult to learn about governing bodies and affairs, The Politics Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about the ideas of ancient and medieval philosophers and statesmen, as well as the key personalities of the 16th to the 21st centuries that have shaped political thinking, policy, and statecraft. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Politics Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Catland

Catland
Author: Louis Wain
Publisher: Duckbacks
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1977
Genre: Cats in art
ISBN: 9780715611647

Singapore Math, Grade 4

Singapore Math, Grade 4
Author:
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1483818551

Singapore Math creates a deep understanding of each key math concept, includes an introduction explaining the Singapore Math method, is a direct complement to the current textbooks used in Singapore, and includes step-by-step solutions in the answer key. Singapore Math, for students in grades 2 to 5, provides math practice while developing analytical and problem-solving skills. This series is correlated to Singapore Math textbooks and creates a deep understanding of each key math concept. Learning objectives are provided to identify what students should know after completing each unit, and assessments are included to ensure that learners obtain a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts. Perfect as a supplement to classroom work, these workbooks will boost confidence in problem-solving and critical-thinking skills!

The Return of the Dragon

The Return of the Dragon
Author: Rebecca Rupp
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2013-06-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763664138

In the long-awaited follow-up to The Dragon of Lonely Island, three adventurous children find further intrigue on a tiny Maine island where a talkative three-headed dragon lives out its days. With their parents off to London on a special trip, Hannah, Zachary, and Sarah Emily are thrilled to be going back to Aunt Mehitabel’s house on Lonely Island. Though their favorite aunt can’t join them, they know their tummies will soon be filled with Mrs. Jones’s mouthwatering cookies and their minds full of Fafnyr, the fabulous creature they befriended last summer. The glittering three-headed dragon remains safely hidden in a cave high above the ocean, waiting for the children’s return. But is Fafnyr’s hiding place safe? As the children nervously discover, a white yacht is now anchored off the private island, and a crew led by billionaire J. P. King has been scouring onshore, supposedly watching birds. The children have promised to keep Fafnyr’s existence a secret, but it’s hard to know if the smooth-talking Mr. King is friend or foe. Only Fafnyr’s own stories can lead the Dragon Friends to the heart of the mystery, as they teach the children to think more clearly, to make the right decisions - and to discover what’s worth fighting for.

Earth Abides

Earth Abides
Author: George R. Stewart
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 325
Release: 1993-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0899683703