The selected works, both classic and contemporary, appeal to many interests, reading abilities, and maturity levels. Each title under consideration contains a plot summary, three evaluation tools (a 20-question quiz, 5 short-answer questions, and a challenge essay question), answers and suggested responses, glossary of literary terms, and bibliographical entries.
The 150 titles are arranged in ten units:
1.Tales of Adventure and Survival (such as The African Queen, A Night to Remember, and The Once and Future King)
2.Coming of Age (such as Great Expectations, Christy, and Macho)
3.History in Fiction (such as The Great Gatsby, Exodus, and Becket)
4.Tales of Fantasy and Science Fiction (such as Fahrenheit 451, Harvey, and The Hobbit)
5.The Literature of Social Issues (such as I Am the Cheese, Black Like Me, and Animal Farm)
6.Overcoming Handicaps (such as The Miracle Worker, On Golden Pond, and I Never Promised You a Rose Garden)
7.The Top of the Ladder (such as Auntie Mame, Anchorwoman, and All Creatures Great and Small)
8.Tales of the Dark and Mysterious (such as Where Are the Children?, The Mousetrap, and Nine Coaches Waiting)
9.Childhood Remembered (such as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, My Antonia, and The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds)
10.Tales of Love and Romance (such as Pride and Prejudice, The Peacock Spring, and The Beloved Invader)
Note: The original literary works are not included.
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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well, answers may be filled in. Lastly, may be missing components, e.g. missing DVDs, CDs, Access Code, etc. Seller Inventory # 00026815480
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Seller: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00071215877
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # N25N-00266
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.5. Seller Inventory # G0825101174I5N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.5. Seller Inventory # G0825101174I3N00
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5112845-6
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Seller: Ocean Books, Dacula, GA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: As New. 1986 edition with different cover art, same isbn and same number of pages. Minor wear to cover including a slight dent on back cover. No marks in book. Seller Inventory # HF-7A99-XIWK
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Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_433769754
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