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Books in Classics Illustrated JES series

  • Mutiny on the Bounty

    Charles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall

    Paperback (Classics Illustrated Comics, Aug. 5, 2016)
    Nordhoff and Hall's account of the 1789 mutiny on board HMS Bounty, perpetrated by Fletcher Christian and the crew, against the tyrannical Captain William Bligh and his officers.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Captain William Bligh, historical maps of the Bounty's journeys, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old.
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  • Fairy Tales from Hans Christian Andersen: A Classic Illustrated Edition

    Hans Christian Andersen

    Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Oct. 1, 1992)
    The entrancing world of toys, animals, magical kingdoms, and mystical beings is magnificently brought to life by master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen in this, the fourth title in Chronicle Books' extremely successful Classic Illustrated Edition series. Beautifully illustrated with charming turn of the century pictures by such notable artists as Arthur Rackham, Maxwell Armfield, and Edmund Dulac, this stunning book is a visual feast for children and adults alike. This collection contains the following stories: The Emperor's New Clothes The Little Mermaid The Little Match Girl The Nightingale The Princess and the Pea The Steadfast Tin Soldier Thumbelina The Tinderbox The Ugly Duckling
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  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    Jules Verne

    Paperback (Waldman Publishing Corp., Jan. 1, 2008)
    Underwater Adventure! Professor Aronnax sets off in search of a giant sea monster, only to find the monster is really a steel-plated submarine. Captured by the mysterious Captain Nemo, Aronnax witnesses the exploration of the Nautilus, the remarkable submarine Nemo has invented. But Aronnax comes to learn that Nemo is near insanity and must escape. It's an incredible journey into a mysterious world of excitement and danger!
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  • 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

    Jules Verne, Henry Kiefer, Unknown

    Hardcover (Classics Illustrated Comics, Jan. 19, 2016)
    The subaquatic adventures of Captain Nemo and his captives and crew on his submarine, the Nautilus.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Jules Verne, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.
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  • The Oregon Trail

    Francis Parkman, Henry Kiefer

    Paperback (Classics Illustrated Comics, March 2, 2017)
    The true story of author Francis Parkman's adventures in Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado and Kansas in the summer of 1846.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes a biography of Francis Parkman, theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’s "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old.
  • The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales: An Illustrated Classic

    Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Arthur Rackham

    Hardcover (Canterbury Classics, Aug. 1, 2017)
    The fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm have entertained countless children and adults since the early 1800s, and the morals of these stories are as valid today as they were two centuries ago. This collection of 35 fairy tales includes classics such as "The Frog Prince" and "Beauty and the Beast" as well as lesser-known works like "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" and "Cat and Mouse in Partnership." Dozens of full-color and ink drawings by acclaimed illustrator Arthur Rackham add a lovely artistic touch to the stories, making this volume a treasured keepsake.Includes...Textured cloth cover features intricate foil stamping and a full-color illustration A ribbon bookmark ensures that you never lose your place
  • Wild Bill Hickok

    Medio Iorio, Sal Trapani

    Paperback (Classics Illustrated Comics, March 2, 2017)
    The life story of James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, the famous lawman, gunfighter and gambler of the Old West.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’s "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old.
  • Peter Pan

    J. M. Barrie, Kriss Sison

    Paperback (Seven Seas, Aug. 22, 2017)
    "Neverland like you've never seen it before-- with brand-new manga-styled artwork! Join Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, as they're whisked away from their London home to a magical world of mermaids, pirates, and crocodiles!"--Back cover.
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  • A Study in Scarlet: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery

    Arthur Conan Doyle, Seymour Moskowitz, Mort KĂĽnstler

    Paperback (Classics Illustrated Comics, Sept. 1, 2015)
    Conan Doyle's first Sherlock Holmes mystery. Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers. Also includes theme discussions and study questions.
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  • The Wind in the Willows

    Kenneth Grahame, Inga Moore

    Paperback (Candlewick, March 10, 2009)
    "A good choice for middle-grade readers, or for parents in search of a pleasing edition to read aloud." €” BooklistKenneth Grahame€™s classic tale of the pleasures of country life and the dependability of good friends will never grow old. In this splendid volume, Inga Moore depicts its unforgettable characters with charming freshness, while recapturing such timeless moments as Mole€™s first enraptured row on the river, Toad€™s irrepressible adventures in and out of automobiles, and many more. So gather €™round to read or listen, and a fine time will be had by all!
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  • The Count of Monte Cristo

    Alexandre Dumas, Lou Cameron

    Hardcover (Classics Illustrated Comics, Jan. 19, 2016)
    Edmond Dantès, a merchant sailor in the early 19th Century, is wrongfully imprisoned for life without trial. After years of incarceration on the remote island prison of the Château d'If, he learns of a vast treasure on the island of Monte Cristo and becomes determined to escape in order to retrieve the treasure and use it for vengeance against the men who betrayed him.Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom or at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began life in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old. Each book contains dedicated theme discussions and study questions to further develop the reader’s understanding and enjoyment of the work at hand.
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  • King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

    Howard Pyle, Alex A. Blum

    Hardcover (Classics Illustrated Comics, Oct. 24, 2016)
    The legend of Arthur, King of England, and his Knights of the Round Table of Camelot, including Sir Lancelot, Sir Galahad, Sir Gawain, Merlin and Guinevere. The legend herein tells of the sword in the stone, the Lady of the Lake, the forming of the Round Table and of course, the search for the greatest treasure of all: the Holy Grail.Classics Illustrated tells these wonderful tales in colorful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction for younger readers. This edition also includes theme discussions and study questions, which can be used both in the classroom and at home to further engage the reader in the story.The Classics Illustrated comic book series began in 1941 with its first issue, Alexandre Dumas’ "The Three Musketeers", and has since included over 200 classic tales released around the world. This new CCS Books edition is specifically tailored to engage and educate young readers with some of the greatest works ever written, while still thrilling older readers who have loving memories of this series of old.
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