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Presents the further adventures of a motorcycle-riding mouse who goes to school and becomes the instigator of an investigation of rodents and the peacemaker for two lonely boys.
"With his rowdy cousins constantly wearing out his motorcycle and the Mountain View Inn manager threatening to take care of the mouse infestation once and for all, Ralph decides it's time to get away for a while. He convinces his human friend Ryan to take him along to school,...
3) Rotten Ralph
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Ralph, a very, very, nasty cat, finally sees the error of his ways--or does he?
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Originally published in 1871, Ralph the Heir revolves around two men named Ralph. One is the nephew and legal heir of Squire Gregory Newton. The other is the squire's beloved illegitimate son and preferred heir. The fortunes and misfortunes of the actual heir, as he desperately seeks to pay off his debts and marry a woman of good social standing, form the core of the novel. Particularly noteworthy is the book's description of a corrupt Parliamentary...
7) Ralph Braun
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Ralph Braun, an inventor and businessman, revolutionized mobility for disabled people. This biography for early readers examines his life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates...
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Ralph is just trying to get home from school without getting picked on by the local bully. He's not trying to run smack into that bully. He's also not trying to wake up hours later in the body of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. And he's DEFINITELY not trying to do battle in an alien arena in order to save Earth from the evil Cloberus Crunch. Unfortunately for Ralph, this is exactly what happens. Armed only with a new body (with very tiny arms) and his wits,...
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In 1834, Emerson, formerly a Unitarian minister, began a new career as a public lecturer. Many of these lectures formed the source material for his essays. Nature (1836), his first published work, contained the essence of his transcendental philosophy, which views the world of natural phenomena as a sort of symbol of the inner life and emphasizes individual freedom and self-reliance. Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson is a collection of twelve of his most...
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In this engaging biography, Firkins provides a comprehensive account of Emerson's life and a scholarly review of his writings. A narrative filled with colorful excerpts from Emerson's letters, journals, and other writings, as well as anecdotes from Emerson's family and friends, this work brings to life a leading figure of American thought.
18) Ralph Bunche
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Includes bibliographical references and index. A biography of Ralph Bunche, the African-American who won the Nobel peace prize in 1950. Text and photographs depict the tireless fighter for peace and human dignity who rose from modest circumstances to become the foremost mediator and peacekeeper of his time. The most highly recognized series on African Americans celebrates Black History Month all year long! Journey to Freedom: The African American...
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"Venture into a galaxy far, far away! Step-by-step diagrams show young artists how to use simple shapes and lines to create a variety of extraterrestrials. From Sluggo-blob to the more familiar Greens and Grays, just follow the steps shown in red to create fun and sometimes silly beings from outer space. A visit to the "Top Secret Alien Spare Parts Department" encourages kids to customize their designs with eyes, antennae, wings, arms, and legs, as...
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