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Basher History series.
Written by Mary Budzik. This easy-to-navigate field guide–style volume includes brief rundowns of deities from ancient Greek, Norse, and Egyptian cultures. In the first-person voice of the god, each is given a two-page treatment, including a basic breakdown of major attributes and stories as well as a superfluous and cutesy emoji-looking illustration. A removable poster is included. Glos., ind.
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Basher History series.
Written by Dan Green. This easy-to-navigate field guide–style volume provides brief descriptions of the U.S. states and territories. In the first-person voice of the state, each is given a two-page treatment, including basic facts and what it's known for plus a superfluous and cutesy (and strangely anthropomorphized) emoji-looking illustration of the state. A removable poster is included. Glos., ind.