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How Long (Venture-Health & the Human Body)
Elizabeth Dale
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This Level 1 book is appropriate for children who are just beginning to read.
A Bed for the Winter is the harrowing story of a little dormouse and his frantic search for a safe place to hibernate. For children who are just beginning to read and who have a limited vocabulary, these 32-page Level 1 books-about everything from tadpoles to puppies-use word repetition and simple sentences to convey meaning. Picture dictionary boxes with word labels "show" the meanings of words. These books contain between 400 and 450 words each, and they are 80 percent pictures and 20 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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A real nature story book!.......2007-10-02
This is a fun and educational early reader that children will want to read again and again. A little dormouse is searching for a safe and warm place to spend the winter, and her search lets the reader explore the kinds of homes used by other animals. A cute squirrel, a toad, a huge bear, bunnies, etc., all have a place to bed down. At last, the mouse finds the perfect place!
A Bed For Winter has wonderful photos of animals and a picture word list for review. This book is a valuable teaching tool.
Depite Bear on the cover, this is the story of a Dormouse.......2005-03-31
Don't be fooled by the bear on the cover--this book is not about a bear getting ready for winter hibernation, though it does mention that in passing.
This is the story of a Dormouse looking for a place to spend the winter. She looks in on many other animals getting their animal homes ready for the changing season (burrows and nests and such--a true to life story, not a fantasy tale such as "Peter Rabbit") and has a close encounter with a snake as a cold rain closes in.
Not quite as engaging as some of the other titles in the DK Level 1 Readers ("Duckling Days" and "Born to be a Butterfly" come to mind in the animal life category), but still enjoyed. As with others it has words featured in pictures within pictures, and these words also make it into a one-page picture dictionary at the end of the book.
A note to the adults making this purchase on the behalf of beginning readers: DK Level 1 Readers are more complex than most other Level 1 readers, featuring multi-syllable words ("dormouse", for example) and complex sentences common to most series' Level 2.
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Dudley and Strawberry
Janelle Taylor , and
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Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
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Dudley Bakes a Cake
Judy Taylor
Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
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ASIN: 039921450X |
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Delightful.......2000-05-11
My daughter and I love this book. The illustrations are filled with wonderful details, both intriguing and beautifully drawn. The story itself is witty and simple and moves along to draw in even the youngest reader. Highly recommended.
"Brilliant" - Hannah aged 7.......1998-08-30
Enchanting, beautifully illustrated and sophisticated children's book. Enduringly popular as read-to and read by 5-7 year olds. Terribly english. An ideal present and a long term fvourite.
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- A childrens book nut's favorite...
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Adventures of Dudley Doormouse, The
Peter Cross
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ASIN: 1564020436
Release Date: 1992-09-01 |
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A childrens book nut's favorite..........2007-09-15
These books are precious and hard to find... do not let the fact that there are no pictures available dissuade you. As someone else before me mentioned in their review, the pictures will have your kids (or just you :)) looking back at them over and over again.
subtle text, delightfully interesting illustrations.......2000-10-09
The Adventures of Dudley Dormouse is a wonderful book about a cute little mouse living in the English countryside. With each story, there are illustrations which show a deeper story going on and my children loved to point out what it was. For example, in "Dudley and the Strawberry Shake" Dudley goes strawberry picking. He finds an extra large strawberry that he tries to take home for lunch, but it won't come off. What the text doesn't describe is that it is actually the nose of a dog who is sleeping, camouflaged under the hedge. The dog wakes up, startled, and shakes his head vigoursly to get Dudley off and he goes flying through the air and lands on the grass with a bump. "What an odd strawberry." Thinks Dudley. We loved it. There are also many little details in the illustrations that are hidden and the children love discovering them. Like an expression of fright on the face of a tree as a cat sneaks up to Dudley, or the Z patterns on curtains, or in the branches of trees whenever Dudley gets sleepy. It's all so subtle, we had the book for quite a while before we noticed everything. This is a book that the children have never yet tired of and we have had it for at least four years. Definitely one to buy.
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Bernard Bear's Amazing Adventure L
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Manufacturer: North-South
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ASIN: 1558582959 |
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A Good Nighttime Story About a Sleeping Bear.......2000-01-15
This story is just the right length for reading before bedtime. Bernard the bear decides to head south for the winter, but ends up meeting new friends who will hibernate through the winter with him instead. While asleep he dreams of continuing his journey south, gathering new friends along the way. It's a lovely story of a friendly bear who is just a little lonely and doesn't want to sleep all winter by himself. He meets 3 little dormice who will cuddle up with him and they become friends. Beautiful illustrations!
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Dear Phoebe
Sue Alexander
Manufacturer: Little Brown and Company
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ASIN: 0316031321 |
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Once again, Let's Go's young and budget-savvy researchers have left no stone unturned to bring you the real deal on one of Western Europe's most popular destinations. Completely revised and updated for 2006, Let's Go Italy includes everything you need to know to avoid the tourist traps and experience the finest the country has to offer. This year's guide also has the inside scoop on finding gelato in Rome, hiking in the Cinque Terra, or experiencing the Winter Olympics in Turin. So whether you'd rather bask on secluded Ligurian beaches or marvel at the handiwork of Venetian glassblowers, Let's Go can show you the way to what's fun, what's fresh, and what's free.
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Best guide book for interested travellers on a budget.......2007-02-12
Pretty reliable truly budget minded. Lots of info. Very usable.
Its great.......2007-01-16
This book is becoming my best friend. Its so easy to find the information need it. Give you choices, alternative on how to do it, I'm really happy with this buy. I used the Let Go in Spain, they are great little book.
You will find any information about the country what is expensive or on a budget. Also really friendly to use. We love it.
The Best Guidebook For Those On a Tight Budget.......2006-04-14
While, I havnen't used the 2006 edition of this guidebook, back in 2004, this was by far the best guidebook for the backpacker/college student on a very limited budget. I found this book to be superior to LP and Rough Guides. The best aspect of the book are the reviews and listings for places to sleep and eat. The only drawback is that the guide to attractions and such isn't as good as some of the other guides.
I used this book in addition to Rick Steves' Italy book, and highly recommend both. While Rick is great with tips and tricks and unique finds (and occassionally inexpensive restaurants/hotels), he tends to assume his auidence has a little more money than most college students travelling to Europe would have. He also has a better focus on what's worth doing and what's wasting your time.
So in summary, while the LG series is great for the super-budget traveler, it isn't quite complete. For that, go with one of Ricks books. They complement each other quite nicely.
Avoid the tourist trap!.......2006-03-25
This book allowed my friends and I to see [and eat] all the best of Italy on a tight bugdet & with limited time. Thanks to this book we were able to avoid spending $ on sub par food at all the tourist traps that surround the typical tourist destinations in Italy's popular cities and allowed us to find eateries we wouldn't have visited otherwise. This book is a definite must have for anyone visiting Italy who desires an invidividualised and worthwhile experience.
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The ultimate budget travelers bible in its 46th edition, with more than 10,000 listings. Includes extensive suggested itineraries and coverage of the best festivals.
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Almost useless for travelling.......2007-01-19
I used this book in Europe. Although I found a few good Internet cafes by using this book, finding historical places is often very difficult because there's no pictures of the buildings it refers to. Also, don't believe the prices stated for a lot of the places. It would make a world of difference, if its topics were supplemented by pictures to give a clearer understanding and find places a lot easier. The maps in this book are horrible. You can get lost by relying on them alone.
Great for Backpackers.......2006-10-29
I spent 6 weeks traveling Europe this Summer with this book and Europe on a Shoestring by Lonely Planet. While both were excellent books this one was far more usefull and had countless great suggestions on places to eat, stay, and things to do. I would HIGHLY reccomend this book as one to take with you if you are backpacking through Europe.
Bundle with Party Europe.......2006-10-06
This guide rocks. If you really want to have the best time of your life, buy a copy of Party Europe as well. Let's Go tells you where to stay and eat, Party Europe will tell you how to have fun. Great combination. Can't wait to head back to the old country.
Too tight of a squeeze for all of Europe.......2006-07-07
I lived in the UK for a year and did quite a bit of traveling through Europe and will do nothing but rave about the Let's Go series, however the Let's Go Europe is not what I would recommend.
Europe is a BIG place...lots to see and do and the countries are all very differnet. To try and squeeze all this into one book somewhat defeats its purpose. They do a good job of stuffing a lot of information between the cover leaving you with a really big book (which is awkward to carry around) - but at the end of the day you still end up missing stuff because, let's face it, they just can't fit it all.
I think for those looking to go to Europe, my recommendation would be to buy individual guide books for each country or major city you plan to spend any length of time in. I did this for a 10 day trip to Rome and my Let's Go Rome book was invaluable to me. I took notes in it and used a lot of the recommendations.
Buying a separate book for each country/city is a bit more expensive, but definitely worth it.
Just take what you need.......2006-04-20
The maps in the book are ok for planning a little but pick up a map from the tourist office when you get in to you next city to actualy find your way around. The book is cheap enough that i didn't care what i did to it so i just cut out the cities i was visiting and brought the pages instead of the book. Good for lightening the load. The info was mostly accurate but some prices were out of date. Especialy transit and shuttle prices in a few places, but never more than a little change. I still think i prefer my lonely planet books.
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The independent travelers guide to the Iberian Peninsula, with the best beaches, great hikes, and the hottest nightlife scenes.
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Let's Go Series....always a good buy.......2007-07-20
I bought this book because I had a class assignment but I also bought it because when I lived in Spain years ago, I actually used an older version to get me by.
The Let's Go Series is so amazingly on point in Europe which is the only place I'ver tried it so far (Germany, Spain, France, etc)
I'll be using it next in Brazil. It's so much more in depth and accurate and enjoyable than most of the other travel guides.
If you're going anywhere in the world, definitely pick up one of the Let's Go series
For those traveling on the cheap.......2006-03-13
I read the reviews for the previous edition of the Let's Go Spain & Portugal book, so I was expecting a book with recommendations that might not always live up to my traveling standards. And that's what I got.
I still give this book 4 stars because it does a great job of suggesting inexpensive places, but sometimes you really do get what you pay for! For the record, I generally travel pretty cheaply and don't mind minimalistic accomodations as long as they are clean. These were generally that, but the bathrooms were often the downfall.
If you're 18-25, this is the perfect book. Many of the suggestions for accomodations and things to do are geared toward younger people who may not have as much money to spend.
If you're 26-40, this is a good book if you like to save money. When looking at accomodations, pay attention to the cost ratings (1-5) and you'll probably want to shoot for the 3-5 rating to get a place that's up to par and still inexpensive. For example, we stayed at the top recommended place in Sevilla and it was insanely cheap (15 euros per person), but the bathrooms were dismal and the showers so small you couldn't possibly bend over to get your shampoo. If you don't need to shower every night, then alternate your nights (1 or 2 star one night, 3 or 4 the next) as the rooms are often better than the bathrooms at the cheap places.
If you're 41-65, you may enjoy some of the places recommended. If you enjoy saving money and don't mind having small rooms and mediocre bathrooms, you'll save a ton and you can spend it on your food!
If you're over 65, I wouldn't recommend the book. The accomodations are almost all one or two stories above ground and few with elevators. They're often in the more bustling parts of town, which can mean noisier at night.
Fado in Lisbon
We took the book's recommendation for a Fado house in Lisbon, Cafe Luso, and while the book said that it was a minimum 20 euros, 22-29 euros per plate, we found it to be an extremely expensive night out. Granted, the music was wonderful, the ambience perfect, and we didn't worry about it too much because we'd saved so much on hotels. But all told it came to 160 euros for 4 people. They charged 8 euros per bottle of water and the food was so salty that we needed two. The wine, unlike any other place we went, was 25 euros. And the minimums were complicated and we felt like we'd been had when the bill came.
They had a 7 euro "couvert" that was required. This consisted of olives, cheese, a bun, and little sausage pieces. We had become accustomed to being charged for the olives and bread/cheese that were delivered to our table (this is customary throughout Portugal), so we tried to send them back. They kept bringing new things (bread, sausages) to our table and when I questioned it, they said, "no, no, you no pay." Oh, we paid. Whether we ate it or not, we would have paid as it was a required charge in addition to the 25 euro plate minimum.
So beware the Fado house. Luso was wonderful, but if you go, go for the drink option only. The music starts very late, so go out for dinner elsewhere and then pay 15 euros for the drink option versus buying dinner there.
Things to Do
The book has a nice system of listing things to do and places to see and they include nice brief writeups about these places. We found this to be very handy and helpful and generally hit the recommended places.
Food
We didn't use the food section very often, but when we did we found the recommendations were okay, but not great. The exception was Sintra. If you go to Sintra, you must go to the Sapa store for queijadas. Everything they sold was excellent and inexpensive.
Maps
The maps were excellent and we used them often for getting us into town before we had a tourist office map to get around with. In several cases, the map in the book was better than the tourist office map. I only wish they had parking indicated on them. We were often driving into towns where we wanted to park on the outskirts and then walk to find a place to stay.
One Recommendation
Photocopy the maps. I found them to be very useful, but carting around and using the massive book was not. So if I did it again, I would definitely photocopy (and enlarge when possible) all of the maps for cities I knew I'd be visiting.
Enjoy your trip!
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Includes listings for budget-savvy travelers to England, Scotland, and Wales. Simon Schama weighs in on ruins and a member of the Queens guard at Buckingham Palace speaks out.
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Great For the Roaming Visitor.......2006-05-17
This encyclopedic guide to low-budget travel in the United Kingdom will have a broad appeal to students, backpackers, hitchhikers, and your average working-class Anglophile. It has guides to hostels and hotels so you have a roof over your head, restaurants and pubs so you never get hungry or run dry, sights you can see while you're in town, and even ideas for volunteering you can do and short-term jobs you can use to finance your peregrinations.
And perhaps most important, it recognizes that its target audience isn't exactly rolling in dough. There are pointers on where you can get a good meal for five pounds, and the book gauges the value of hostel rooms. The writers direct you to where you can find theatre tickets on the cheap, and they inform you of which airlines will get you from London to Edinburgh or Cardiff for ten quid. Though the editors discourage hitching, they offer pointers on how to find cheap, high-quality tours by bus, train, bicycle, and even shouldering your pack and walking.
Not so long ago, the instructions in this book would have been the exclusive territory of hairy bohemians and college students on holiday. But these days, when it's not all that notable to see backpackers on self-guided tours well into their fifties and sixties, this book will be handy for a broad and diverse constituency that wants to see the UK on a thin budget.
Most large cities have maps in this book. The maps are of the downtown and the visitor-oriented areas, of course--the whole of London gets a map hit, for instance, but if you're trying to find your way around the Bayswater neighborhood, you'll need to buy the Michelin map. But because the maps point out the best accomodations, sights, and pubs, they are just what you need when you're planning your itinerary. And if you need to buy a second map, what the heck, they're not that expensive.
This book covers the whole of the UK, including Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, and just to round out the interest of the world traveler, it dips down into the Irish Republic to touch on Dublin. And therein lies its greatest problem. Like most encyclopedic texts, this one has to touch on each subject very fleetingly. If you intend to see the whole UK, or even a section of if, this is your book. If you intend to focus on London, this publisher has a better book for you. And if you want to see Glasgow or Liverpool on a budget? Well, there must be books for you.
Still, from planning what you want to see on your trip to deciding how to get there and how to make your way around the country, this is a good book. It can help you both before and during your travel, and it recognizes the fact that you're making your way on a shoestring. Chances are, unless you're independently rich or on an expense account, this is the book you need, the best book you can come up with, and the one that will answer any question you might have.
Let's Go 2006 Britain.......2006-03-10
I'm going to Britain this summer for a few weeks. I have read through this book and found it very informative. This book is perfect for college students and travelers in their 20's. It gives the traveler ideas of what to do in Britain when you have a limited supply of money. Overall it is a great buy for the young traveler.
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Once again, Let's Go's young and budget-savvy researchers have eft no stone unturned to bring you the real deal on Western Europe's most romantic destination. Completely revised and updated for 2006, Let's Go France delivers all you need to know about the chic streets of urban centers, European hiking meccas, and the sets of history from medieval chateaux to D-Day Beaches. So whether you'd rather find the best stained glass in Paris or relax on the untouched beaches of Ile de Re and Ile d'Aix, Let's Go can show you the way to what's fun, what's fresh, and what's free.
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Let's Go France 2006.......2006-11-04
Excellant travel guide for tourists. The guide provides detailed information, which is helpful prior to and upon our arrival to France. Greats series of books; Let's Go!
Just got back had to write a review.......2006-07-10
My wife and I are 26 and 25 and neither of us had been to France before. We went with a very tight budget about $1,000 for two weeks. Let's Go was awesome, we followed their advice to bike ride out of Dijon, it was incredible! We got to do a wine tasting at a former castle and the vineyards were picturesque.
Then we went to Grenoble, the music on the solstice was wild. Seems like everyone in that town has a band and they were all playing until about 3 AM. We then followed their trial up one of the alps above the city. We brought a picnic purchased in the market that morning and that was very satisfying.
From Grenoble we went to Avingon, the hotel they recommended was cool and so was the Pope's palace but we found the city heavily touristed and that was sort of jarring. We went to the Fountain de Vecluce and did end up having a great time (we took the books advice and rented a kayak to travel down the river to Isle de la sugur -spelled wrong-) that was a lot of fun. But the Fountain itself was very disappointing the book did not make clear that it dies down and escapes through cracks below the pool and does not overflow except in the spring. That was also very heavily touristed.
Paris, well Paris was awesome. We had both the let's go guide and the book "Paris on $90 dollars a day". Both were great but the Paris specific guide was obviously rather more detailed. It was also neat because it suggested itineraries based on how many days you had in the city (we had 4).
To sum up. The trip would not have been nearly so good if we hadn't had Let's Go or had instead say, Lonely Planet. Thanks for all your help Let's Go and keep up the good work!
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For the European traveler whos visiting several countries but skipping Eastern Europe. This book does, however, cover Prague and Budapest, as well as the Dalmation Coast and destinations in Northern Europe.
Customer Reviews:
Let's Go 2006 Western Europe.......2006-11-08
I bought this for my son who was traveling to Europe this fall. He was backpacking and the book is HUGE. However, he tore out the pages of the places he planned to visit and took only those with him. He found it very useful and accurate. I recommend the book highly, especially if you have a big suitcase.
Bundle with Party Europe.......2006-10-06
I agree with Juanito's review. This guide rocks. If you really want to have the best time of your life, buy a copy of Party Europe as well. Let's Go tells you where to stay and eat, Party Europe will tell you how to have fun. Great combination. Can't wait to head back to the old country.
Simply Excellent!.......2006-03-20
This book is the perfect base guide if you are travelling in Europe. If you are doing mostly Western Europe (Italy, France, Spain, Britain, Netherlands, etc.) I would recomment definetly. It is a little more in depth that the regular Let's Go Europe and it still has the main northern and Eastern Europe cities like Budapest, Prague, Helinsky, Copenhaguen, etc.
This guide has every place you can imagine, plus very detailed information about travelling, lodging, sights, eating, and nightlife. If you want a good guide for parties, get Party Europe 2005. It is much more detailed but it only has 14 places. It will still be a good supplemental guide and the review of most places are about half a page, when in Let's go are about a tenth.
I strongly recommend this book if you are going to be travelling in Europe. The Western Europe option is more expensive but it is going to be well worth it.
Just to let you know, this guide includes: maps of most major cities; subway maps of a few; info on hostels, food, sights, and nightlife; sample itinerarie; and much otheruseful information.
If you are looking to party a lot in Europe, be sure to get a copy of Party Europe 2005 as well! These two books are a perfect combination.
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