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"The Caldecott Medalist has created his most ambitious and impressive picture book so far, with minutely detailed and exquisite paintings of human beings on all four continents." -- "Publishers Weekly," starred review.<P>"A wonderful introduction to a global view that will answer and arouse curiosity in the young and act as an absorbing reminder for any age." -- "School Library Journal." <P>The Christopher Award, An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.
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About the Author
On his arrival in the United States in 1952, PETER SPIER became one of this country's most popular and renowned illustrators. His books, acclaimed by critics and readers alike, have won numerous awards and honors: Noah's Ark won the Caldecott Medal and The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night was a Caldecott Honor Book. People was awarded the Christopher Medal and was also nominated for an American Book Award and received the National Mass Media Award from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for "outstanding contributions to better human relations and the cause of brotherhood." Mr. Spier was born and educated in Amsterdam. Before coming to the United States he served in the Royal Dutch Navy. He illustrated over one hundred books, and his work can be found in museums and private collections across the country. In addition to illustrating and writing, Mr. Spier was an avid and celebrated builder of model ships. Peter Spier died in 2017, at the age of 89.
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Doubleday Books for Young Readers, 1988
ISBN 10: 038524469X
ISBN 13: 9780385244695
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Seller: London Bridge Books, London, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Peter Spier (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 038524469X-3-19813819
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Condition: Good. Peter Spier (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # wbs3296214184
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Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. Peter Spier (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs4212984050
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Doubleday Books for Young Readers (edition Reprint), 1988
ISBN 10: 038524469X
ISBN 13: 9780385244695
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Peter Spier (illustrator). Reprint. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear, such as markings, highlighting, slight damage to the cover, minimal wear to the binding, etc., but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Seller Inventory # 038524469X-11-1
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ISBN 10: 038524469X
ISBN 13: 9780385244695
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Peter Spier (illustrator). The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001360764
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ISBN 10: 038524469X
ISBN 13: 9780385244695
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Peter Spier (illustrator). The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR001841691
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ISBN 13: 9780385244695
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Peter Spier (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.63. Seller Inventory # G038524469XI3N00
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ISBN 10: 038524469X
ISBN 13: 9780385244695
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Peter Spier (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.63. Seller Inventory # G038524469XI3N01
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Peter Spier (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.63. Seller Inventory # G038524469XI4N00
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Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Peter Spier (illustrator). May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.63. Seller Inventory # G038524469XI4N00
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