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The 14th Dalai Lama
At the age of two, Tenzin Gyatso, child of a peasant family in northeastern Tibet, was recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama - the manifestation of the Budha of Compassion. Just fourteen years later, this extraordinary young man assumed full political power over his nation upon the invasion of Chinese forces, and he has since become one of the most influe…
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- 978-0-14-311815-2
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- 150p; b/w; comic; pbk
- Series Title
- A Manga Biography
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- 920.71 SAI
Gandhi: a manga biography
Through his quietly powerful leadership and influential use of nonviolent resistance in India's struggle against the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi became one of the most revered figures of the modern era. While history has recorded Gandhi's words and deeds, the man himself has been eclipsed by maxims of virtuosity that seem to have little resonance in our everyday lives. In Gandhi, award winning …
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- 978-0-14-312024-7
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- 150p; b/w; comic; pbk
- Series Title
- Manga Biography
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- 920.71 EBI
Singapore Spirit
Found within these pages is a nifty collection of tales about ordinary people up to something extraordinary - people who dared to be different and displayed the Singapore Spirit. Meet the real time superheroes of Singapore, people who have contributed to a young nation's remarkable growth in a gigantic way. Uncover their stories and learn about the awesome legacy they have left behind. And for …
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- 978-981-08-9027-8
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- 47p; col; il; pbk
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- 920 KAR
What's in a Park?
We use the word "park" to describe many different places. Take a closer look at what you might find in these parks.
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- 0-439-04582-7
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- 16p; col; ill; pbk
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- Call Number
- 333.78 CHE
Boats
Did You know that up to 2000 people can travel on a cruise liner at one time? Or that the largest tanker in the world holds 150 million gallons of liquid cargo? Or that some submarines can stay underwater for up to two months without emerging once? Hop aboard and explore 17 different types of boats, from the tiny rowboat to the gigantic aircraft carrier.
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- 0-590-41158-6
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- 36p; col; ill; pbk
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- -
- Call Number
- 387 ROB
Mouse Moves House
Usborne Phonics Readers have been created in consultation with a language expert, taking into account the latest research on the most effective ways of teaching reading. Children who have just learned to read can enjoy the lively stories with very little guidance from an adult, gaining the experience and enthusiasm they need to become fully confident readers.
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- 978074607725-2
- Collation
- 16p; col; ill; pbk
- Series Title
- Usborne Phonics Readers
- Call Number
- COX
Lego City: All Aboard!
Ride the trains in Lego city. All aboard!
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- 978-0-545-17764-1
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- 24p; col; ill; pbk
- Series Title
- Scholastic Reader Level 1
- Call Number
- SAN
Where Are The Dogsharks?
Follow the Dogsharks as they go outside, inside, up, down, above, below, all over the playground!
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- 978-1-4027-2616-3
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- 24p; col; ill; pbk
- Series Title
- I'm Going to Read!
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- WUR
Gus Gets Scared
Gus is camping. But soon it gets dark and cold. And the night is full of strange sounds. Gus is getting scared
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- 978-0-545-24471-8
- Collation
- 24p; col; ill; pbk
- Series Title
- Scholastic Reader Level Pre 1
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- REM
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