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Books published by publisher J. MacRae Books

  • Ancient Egypt

    Loredana Agosta, Anne McRae

    Hardcover (McRae Books, April 30, 2008)
    Explores aspects of ancient Egyptian civilization, including its religion, art and architecture, education, clothing, and trade with other lands.
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  • The Illustrated Bible

    Neil Morris, Ting Morris, Francesca d'Ottavi

    Hardcover (McRae Books, July 1, 2008)
    More than 100 of the best-loved Bible stories are retold here in language that retains the poetry of the original text. Historical and archaeological documents, photographs, maps, and quotes from the bible for every story complete this book for the whole family. The stories were prepared in consultation with theologians, educationalists, and key church representatives, and are sensitively illustrated in enduring, classic watercolors.
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  • The big baby: A little joke

    Anthony Browne

    Hardcover (J. MacRea Books, March 15, 1994)
    In his effort to stay young, John's father drinks a whole bottle of ELIXA DE YOOF, with surprising results.
  • Harry the Wolf

    Daniela De Luca

    Hardcover (McRae Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Meander through the wild woods of Europe with Harry the Wolf. This fourth book in the Wildlife Buddies series tells the story of a little wolf named Harry and takes a look into his real life and habitat. Realistic illustrations enhanced by acrylic spreads are key to this educational opportunity that allows children to reveal a cross-section of a wolf's world as part of God's amazing creation. This engaging format will have kids loving to learn about animal life and a little life lesson along the way.
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  • The Big Book of Civilizations

    Hazel Mary Martell, Rupert Matthews, Sarah Quie, Marion Wood

    Hardcover (McRae Books, June 1, 2008)
    Describes the religion, clothing, warfare, economic activities, and everyday life of the ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Celts, Vikings, Native Americans of North America, and Chinese.
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  • Ancient Greece

    Loredana Agosta

    Hardcover (McRAE Books, Aug. 16, 2005)
    "Find out all about the ancient Greeks, where and how they lived and the amazing civilization they created. Through a vivid combination of simple text and brilliantly detailed illustrations, this book reveals the ancient Greek's world, from how they farmed to the new ways of thinking they developed" (McRAE Books).
  • Lizzy the Elephant

    Daniela De Luca

    Hardcover (McRae Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
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  • Buster the Kangaroo

    Daniela De Luca

    Hardcover (McRae Books, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Book by De Luca, Daniela
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  • Birth of Modern Nations

    John Malam

    Library Binding (McRae Books, Aug. 1, 2009)
    Presents an overview of the history of Europe from about 1600 to 1700, during which modern nations came into power.
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  • The Solar System

    Brian Williams, Vicky Egan, Fiammetta Dogi

    Hardcover (McRae Books, Aug. 1, 2007)
    An overview of the solar system introduces the sun and provides information about the physical characteristics, distance from the sun, and important events in the exploration of each planet.
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  • Leonardo da Vinci

    Antony Mason

    Paperback (McRae Books, Aug. 16, 2008)
    The Lives of the Artists series retraces the lives of some of the greatest and most influential artists of the Western world. Each book focuses on the life and works of one artist and presents a selection of great works that illustrate the artist's development. Full-color photographic reproductions, detailed time lines, an explanatory glossary, and a comprehensive index make each title an indispensable part of any art library. Leonardo da Vinci is considered one of the greatest minds of all time. Although he was celebrated as a great artist during his own lifetime, he is now thought of as a scientist, engineer, and inventor as well.
  • 365 Awesome Facts & Records About Nature

    Gill Davies

    Hardcover (McRae Books, June 1, 2008)
    These beautifully illustrated resources make learning fun as young readers acquire facts and absorb knowledge on a selection of diverse topics. By presenting information in an entertaining manner or in the form of amazing records, even difficult or remote subjects become more enticing. Each spread features four or five facts on a given topic, such as mammals, Ancient Rome, or space travel. A brief introductory text provides background information so that readers will fully understand the facts and records on the page. Each spread also has a Q&A box that provides additional information so that children can read together in groups or with a parent or teacher. Bursting with fun facts and information on every subject under the sun, these are reference books that all young readers will enjoy!
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