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This compilation is a complete collection of Anne Frank's lesser-known writings--short stories, fables, personal reminiscences and an unfinished novel--composed during her seclusion from the Nazis during World War II. These writings reveal the astonishing range of Anne's wisdom and youthful imagination. An invaluable companion to Diary of a Young Girl.
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Denenberg presents the complete story of Anne Frank and her family's life, from Frankfurt, Germany, where Anne and Margot were born before the war, up through to their murders at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. When the Franks leave Frankfurt for Amsterdam, they are hoping to find a place where they can resume a normal life, but instead, the family's freedoms are taken away bit by bit. But it is when they see that other Jews are being taken...
5) Netherlands
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A kingdom of Western Europe, bounded to the north and west by the North Sea, to the south by Belgium, and to the east by Germany. The Netherlands (also known as Holland), with Belgium and Luxembourg, make up what are known as the Low Countries. Strictly speaking, however, the name Holland belongs only to the two coastal provinces of North and South Holland. The plural "Netherlands," used in English, is a legacy of the past, since the Dutch themselves...
6) Netherlands
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Introduces Netherlands, describing its history, geography, cities, food, animals, religion, occupations, and system of government.
10) The Netherlands
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Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of the Netherlands.
11) The Netherlands
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An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the Netherlands.
12) Anne Frank
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Discusses the life of Anne Frank, focusing on the years she and her family spent in hiding and the impact of her story upon the world.
13) Van Gogh
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Briefly examines the life and work of the nineteenth- century Dutchman who was one of the greatest artists of all time.
15) Vincent Van Gogh
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Examines the life and art of nineteenth-century Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, discussing his early years, his decision to become a painter, his struggles with mental illness, and the belated recognition of his work.
16) Netherlands
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Describes how the culture of Holland is reflected in its many festivals, including Sinterklaas, Carnaval, and Queensday.
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More than two hundred photos and informative captions present Anne Frank's family before their years in hiding from the Nazis; chronicle the events that affected their lives in Germany and the Netherlands; and show late twentieth-century examples of racism and racial violence in the U.S. and Europe.
19) Van Gogh
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With reproductions of art masterpieces in full color, this book examines the life and art of Vincent van Gogh and focuses on the cultural developments of the era in which Van Gogh lived.
20) The Netherlands
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Provides an overview of the history, land, plants and animals, people, economy, cities, transportation, government, holidays and festivals, and sports and culture of the Netherlands, and includes a glossary, Web site resources for more information, a time line, and an index.