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Written as a report by a fictitious student, this biography of Monet profiles his life and artworks.

Provides a brief introduction to the life of explorer Robert La Salle.

A biography of Samuel de Champlain, the sixteenth-century explorer best known for discovering and mapping the Great Lakes region.

Introduces the life and work of Paul Cezanne, discussing his early years, life in Paris, and development as a painter.

Introduces the life and work of Claude Monet, discussing his early years, life in London and various parts of France, and development as a painter.

A biography of the fifteenth-century peasant girl who led a French army to victory against the English, witnessed the crowning of King Charles VII, and was later burned at the stake for witchcraft.

An overview of the symbols, celebrations, decorations, food, and songs that are part of Christmas in France.

Examines the life of Louis Pasteur, a French scientist whose discoveries, including a rabies vaccine and the process of pasteurization, had important practical applications in both medicine and industry.

When three hungry soldiers come to a town where all the food has been hidden, they set out to make soup of water and stones, and all the town enjoys a feast.

A retelling of the fairy tale by Charles Perault in which Cinderella meets her prince with the help of her fairy godmother.