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A Wild Child’s Guide to Endangered Animals
From New York Times bestselling author Millie Marotta comes this gorgeous celebration of the animal kingdom. Highlighting 43 endangered species, the book takes readers on a trip around the world while learning about rare and well-known animals and their habitats.
Marcovaldo
Marcovaldo is a collection of 20 short stories written by Italo Calvino. Describing the life of a poor rural man living in northern Italy, the stories unfold according to the seasonal cycle of a year. Common themes in the stories include pollution, failure and poverty.
The Art of Mondo
Over the years, Mondo has received global recognition for its incredible art posters that bring to life classic films, television shows, and comics such as Jurassic Park. For the first time, The Art of Mondo brings together this highly sought-after art in one volume that showcases the incredible creativity of the studio’s artists whose vastly different styles are united by one guiding principle: limitless passion for their subject matters.
The Coming of the Third Reich
There is no story in 20th-century history more important to understand than Hitler’s rise to power and the collapse (坍塌) of civilization in Nazi Germany. The Coming of the Third Reich, by Richard Evans, offers a masterful combination of academic work, important new research and interpretations.
Patriarchy and Capitalism
Chizuko Ueno, a leading Japanese sociologist, feminist critic and public intellectual, has been a pioneer in women’s studies and the author of many books, including Patriarchy and Capitalism.
21. Which book will you choose if you are interested in art?
A. Marcovaldo. B. The Art of Mondo.
C. The Coming of the Third Reich. D. Patriarchy and Capitalism.
22. Who cares about women’s studies?
A. Millie Marotta. B. Italo Calvino.
C. Richard Evans. D. Chizuko Ueno.
23. What is the main purpose of the text?
A. To introduce art forms. B. To remember five writers.
C. To recommend quality books. D. To compare different cultures.
