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Books with author Richard Unglik

  • Adventures in History

    Richard Unglik

    Hardcover (Walter Foster Jr, Nov. 21, 2016)
    Discover with Playmobil the most iconic people, places, and time periods throughout history.Discover with Playmobil the most iconic people, places, and time periods throughout history, from Ancient Greece, the Renaissance, and the modern ages to Kublai Khan, Shakespeare, and Albert Einstein. Richard Unglik, a professional photographer and child at heart, uses Playmobil figurines and scenery to create a humorous look at world history. Each double page showcases a famous historical figure, civilization, or historical event. Readers of all ages will enjoy this tongue-in-cheek, unique guide to world history, and all things Playmobil!
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  • Animals of the World

    Richard Unglik

    Hardcover (Walter Foster Jr, Nov. 21, 2016)
    Discover with Playmobil the most exotic animals across the globe and throughout history.Discover with Playmobil the most exotic animals across the globe and throughout history and mythology, from lions, tigers, and sharks to dinosaurs, polar bears, and even unicorns. Richard Unglik, a professional photographer and child at heart, uses Playmobil figurines and scenery to depict and showcase a wide variety of animals and their habitats, as well as the roles animals play in history, pop culture, and fantasy. Readers of all ages will enjoy this clever, unique guide to all things animals, and all things Playmobil!
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  • Journey Around the World: Explore more than 30 fun destinations

    Richard Unglik

    Hardcover (Walter Foster Jr, May 1, 2016)
    Discover with Playmobil the most marvelous places on earth with this fully illustrated travel journal--its peoples, their cultures, and their habits.Richard Unglik, a professional photographer and child at heart, uses Playmobil figurines and scenery to depict different parts of the world and its exotic peoples and places. Each double page showcases a country, city, or civilization, along with its traditions and customs. More than 25 countries from around the globe are portrayed and shown on a large, pull-out map of the world. This heartwarming atlas of the world is something that readers of all ages will enjoy.This series has been very successful with over 100,000 copies sold and has been translated in German, Spanish, and recently in Greek. There are many Playmobil FunParks all over the world: Palm Beach, FL in the United States; Paris, France; Athens, Greece; Malta; and of course Nuremberg, Germany which has the largest Playmobil FunPark, with over 22 acres of Playmobil fun. The FunParks are very keen to have English language copies to sell in their stores. There are also hundreds of Playmobil fans around the world who can't wait to get their hands on an English copy!
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  • Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the Baskervilles

    Richard Unglik

    Hardcover (Walter Foster Jr, May 1, 2016)
    Reimagine one of Sherlock Holmes' most popular mysteries, The Hound of the Baskervilles, using the beloved Playmobil characters and figurines.Richard Unglik, a professional photographer and child at heart, recreates the world of Sherlock Holmes using Playmobil action figures and scenery. Follow along with Playmobil Sherlock as he solves this classic story, and delve into a haunted tale of suspense and mystery--told from the perspective of the familiar, heartwarming Playmobil characters we all know and love. This reenactment of Sherlock Holmes and the mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles is something that readers of all ages will enjoy.This series has been very successful with over 100,000 copies sold and has been translated in German, Spanish, and recently in Greek. There are many Playmobil FunParks all over the world: Palm Beach, FL in the United States; Paris, France; Athens, Greece; Malta; and of course Nuremberg, Germany which has the largest Playmobil FunPark, with over 22 acres of Playmobile fun. The FunParks are very keen to have English language copies to sell in their stores. There are also hundreds of Playmobil fans around the world who can't wait to get their hands on an English copy!
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  • Yitzi and the Giant Menorah

    Richard Ungar

    Hardcover (Tundra Books, Sept. 6, 2016)
    On the eve of Hanukkah, the People of Chelm have received a special gift from the Mayor of Lublin. A giant menorah in which they place in the square for all the admire. Every night, the villagers meet to watch the lighting of a candle on the menorah. And every night, the villagers ponder What is the most fitting way to thank the Mayor of Lublin?The villagers come up with idea after idea, but their gift never quite reaches the Mayor. What will they do? Finally, on the last night of Hanukkah, Yitzi has an idea to orchestrate the surprise thank you gift.
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  • Time Trapped

    Richard Ungar

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, Sept. 26, 2013)
    The high-octane sequel to Time Snatchers.Caleb thought he'd escaped Uncle's clutches and could have a normal life in 1968, but no such luck. After being forcibly returned to Timeless Treasures and his old job of stealing valuable objects from the past, he learns that things have gotten even more sinister. Training the new kidnapped recruits doesn't seem very important to Frank, Uncle's evil lackey, even though a few of these kids have amazing theiving skills and genius for new technology. But then Caleb figures out it's because Frank doesn't plan on keeping them around very long - or keeping them alive.Stakes are high for all of the time snatchers. If only Caleb can convince the new ones to stop having fun with the technology and use it to save their own lives.
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  • Time Snatchers

    Richard Ungar

    eBook (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, March 15, 2012)
    A thrilling middle-grade sci-fi Caleb's blinders are off. The small group of orphans who were also "adopted" by Uncle used to feel like family, but the competition to be the top time snatcher and the punishment for failure has gotten fierce. Time traveling to steal valuable objects can be a thrill, but with bully Frank trying to steal his snatches, his partner Abbie falling for Frank's slimy charms, and Uncle's plans to kidnap innocent kids to grow his business, Caleb starts thinking about getting out. But Uncle's reach extends to any country in any time period, and runaways get the harshest punishment of all. Caleb can steal just about anything from the past, but can he steal a family for the future?
  • Time Trapped

    Richard Ungar

    language (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, Sept. 26, 2013)
    The high-octane sequel to Time Snatchers.Caleb thought he'd escaped Uncle's clutches and could have a normal life in 1968, but no such luck. After being forcibly returned to Timeless Treasures and his old job of stealing valuable objects from the past, he learns that things have gotten even more sinister. Training the new kidnapped recruits doesn't seem very important to Frank, Uncle's evil lackey, even though a few of these kids have amazing theiving skills and genius for new technology. But then Caleb figures out it's because Frank doesn't plan on keeping them around very long - or keeping them alive.Stakes are high for all of the time snatchers. If only Caleb can convince the new ones to stop having fun with the technology and use it to save their own lives.
  • Time Snatchers

    Richard Ungar

    Hardcover (G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, March 15, 2012)
    A thrilling middle-grade sci-fi Caleb's blinders are off. The small group of orphans who were also "adopted" by Uncle used to feel like family, but the competition to be the top time snatcher and the punishment for failure has gotten fierce. Time traveling to steal valuable objects can be a thrill, but with bully Frank trying to steal his snatches, his partner Abbie falling for Frank's slimy charms, and Uncle's plans to kidnap innocent kids to grow his business, Caleb starts thinking about getting out. But Uncle's reach extends to any country in any time period, and runaways get the harshest punishment of all. Caleb can steal just about anything from the past, but can he steal a family for the future?
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  • Even Higher

    Richard Ungar

    Hardcover (Tundra Books, Aug. 14, 2007)
    Young Reuven has a problem. Every year, on the day before Rosh Hashanah, the beloved rabbi of the village of Nemirov disappears until nightfall and no one knows where he goes. The villagers suspect that he ascends to heaven to beg forgiveness for their sins, but Reuven’s friends want the truth. They appoint him to solve the mystery — after all, he is the smallest and fastest of the group — but how?That evening, when Reuven watches the rabbi through the synagogue window, he gets an idea. Determined to follow him at daybreak, Reuven is baffled as the rabbi, disguised as a simple woodcutter, passes the synagogue, the cheder, and Beryl the Baker’s house — his usual stops — only to enter the great forest. Where could the rabbi of Nemirov possibly be going?Adapted from a beloved story by I.L. Peretz, Richard Ungar once again captures the joyous spirit of the Jewish folktale with lighthearted humor and a rich palette of colors as vibrant as the story he tells.
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  • Rachel's Gift

    Richard Ungar

    Hardcover (Tundra Books, April 8, 2003)
    Named a 2003 Notable Book for Young Readers by The Association of Jewish LibrariesSpring has come to the little town of Chelm and everyone is busy making things clean and fresh for Passover. At Rachel’s home, a special gift has arrived: Bubbie from Bialystok has sent along her recipe for Bubbie’s Own Matzo Ball Soup. Rachel’s mother is thrilled. Maybe the fragrance of the soup will lure Elijah the Prophet to their home and he will bestow good fortune on them.The soup is indeed wonderful, and soon it draws the neighbors. But none of these everyday folk could possibly be the great prophet. Or could they? As in Rachel Captures the Moon, the solution lies in the hands of a loving child.
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  • Yitzi and the giant Menorah

    Richard Ungar

    Paperback (Tundra Books, March 15, 2016)
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