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Takes a historical look at the world and history of Mario, the character and video game franchise by Nintendo Company.

Presents a manga adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic tale of two star-crossed lovers. When Romeo and Juliet meet, it is love at first sight. But with their families in a bitter feud, their love will never be accepted. And their passion for one another leads them to a bitter end.

A collection of twelve short Christmas stories featuring Doctor Who and his adventures in the TARDIS.

"The year is 1988. The place, Baja California. And Philip Marlowe, now in his seventy-second year, is living out his retirement in the terrace bar of the La Fonda hotel. Sipping margaritas, playing cards, his silver-tipped cane at the ready. When in saunter two men dressed like undertakers, with a case that has his name written all over it. For Marlowe, this is his last roll of the dice, his swan song. His mission is to investigate the death of Donald Zinn - supposedly drowned off his yacht, and leaving behind a much younger and now very rich wife. But is Zinn actually alive? Are the pair living off the spoils?"--Provided by publisher.

"Squirrel Girl meets Ms. Marvel--for the very first time! When Doreen Green volunteers as head counselor for an extracurricular computer-programming class, she has no idea that one of her students--Kamala Khan, A.K.A. Jersey City hero Ms. Marvel--also moonlights as a crimefighting super hero!"--Back cover.

Presents an adaptation of the novel that chronicles the boyhood escapades and adventures of Tom Sawyer and his friend, Huckleberry Finn, as they grow up in a small town along the Mississippi River. --Publisher.

Freedom is everything to Huckleberry Finn. How can he avoid being "civilized" by the good-hearted Widow Douglas? But just now Huck has more important things on his mind -- like helping his friend Jim escape the slave-catchers!.

These classic novels will grab a student's attention from the first page. Included are eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience. Freedom is everything to Huckleberry Finn. How can he avoid being "civilized" by the good-hearted Widow Douglas? But just now Huck has more important things on his mind-- like helping his friend Jim escape the slave-catchers! --Publisher.

These classic plays retold will grab a student's attention from the first page. Presented in traditional play script format, each title features simplified language, easy-to-read type, and strict adherence to the tone and integrity of the original. Romeo and Juliet fall in love at first sight. Yet the bitter feud between their families forbids all contact. Can the power of their love stand up against such a longstanding history of hatred? --Publisher.

Ready to become the next king of Wakanda, T'Challa must protect his people and the world from threats at home and abroad.