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The World of Shakespeare

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This is an introduction to the life and work of William Shakespeare. The book covers every aspect of the genius of Shakespeare, revealing the world he lived in, examining his controversial life, exploring his rich and varied works, and meeting his fascinating characters. A description is given of how Shakespeare's plays were performed when he was alive, and a look behind the scenes is given as a modern drama company prepares to stage a new production. A reference section contains plot summaries, glossaries and a Shakespeare quiz.

Author:

Anna Claybourne and Rebecca Treays

High Fashion in Shakespeare's Time

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Each of these three books describes the clothes of a set of fashionable people who were especially interested in what they wore. They combine historical accuracy with the fictional journals of the characters, thus giving insights into the social life and behavior of the different periods. Each book includes four pull-up scenes to cut out and make and which show some costumes in three dimensions. Each book also includes a carefully researched glossary of useful terms.

Author:

Andrew Brownfoot

Creating with Shakespeare

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This 174-page illustrated paperback titled Creating with Shakespeare is filled with creative activities which senior high teachers can use to introduce students to Shakespeare's language, themes, plays, and sonnets. (Junior high teachers would also find it helpful.) The activities are set up to encourage self-exploration and creative involvement in finding personal meaning from Shakespeare's work in today's world.

Author:

Robert Livesey

Shakespeare's Theater

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A thumbnail history of the English theater, from its ancient and medieval predecessors to its suppression by the Puritans. Using the familiar one-topic-per-spread format, this tracks theater's checkered history as it slowly developed from a religious teaching tool to secular entertainment. Morley (Entertainment, not reviewed, etc.) mixes fictional and historical characters to portray a player's often hand-to-mouth life.

Author:

Jacqueline Morley

Shakespeare

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Learn about Shakespeare's life and times and explore his work.

Kit includes:
1 Deck of Quotable Shakespeare cards
1 Shakespeare FANDEX Family Field Guide
14 Copies of As the Bard Turns by Rosina B. Mason (a play)
1 (2 CD) Set of selected Shakespeare's Sonnets as read by Sir John Gielgud
1 Book Living in a Shakespearean World with (6 CD) set of selected Shakespearean works

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Poetry for Young Children Collection

Collection of poetry for primary school students.

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Biscuit Collection

This collection contains multiple copies of three Biscuit (My First I Can Read Book) titles, as well as a storybook collection in one volume.

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Library

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Body Systems Collection

A collection of 6 books all about the body and body systems.

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Science

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Colonial America Collection

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This collection contains books about colonial life and times. Includes information about growing up, about tradespeople, and about different historical towns.

Content and level is appropriate for 4th grade curriculum.

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Social Studies

Song of the Hermit Thrush: An Iroquois Legend

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Magnificent illustrations and captivating texts tell the legends of Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, the Americas, and Native America.

Author:

Gloria Dominic

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