Alexei Nikolayevich Tolstoy
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Aleksey (Alexei) Nikolayevich Tolstoy (Russian: Алексей Николаевич Толстой; 10 January 1883 [O.S. 29 December 1882] – 23 February 1945) was a Russian writer who wrote in many genres but specialized in science fiction and historical novels.
Books
The enormous turnip
They pull and pull again, but will they ever pull that turnip up? Scott Goto breathes new life into this classic Russian folktale with bright colors and bold illustrations, making it accessible for even the earliest reader.
The gigantic turnip
A cumulative tale in which the turnip planted by an old man grows so enormous that everyone must help to pull it up.
Aelita / Аэлита
A 1921 Soviet science-fiction classic involves the adventures of space travelers Los and Gusev, who discover an ancient civilization on Mars, become embroiled in the intrigues of its court, and participate in a surprising climax.
Emelya and the pike
A captured fish promises to grant lazy Emelya any wish if he sets him free, Features pop-up illustrations.
The great big enormous turnip
The mouse added just the necessary weight to the line formed by all those trying to pull up the giant turnip.
Zolotoĭ kli͡uchik, ili, Prikli͡uchenii͡a Buratino
The story of a wooden puppet and his search for a golden key.
K'ŏdaran sunmu
A mouse adds just the necessary weight to the line formed by all those trying to pull the giant turnip.