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24,800 | 6 | Rebecca Eisenberg is a certified speech language pathologist, author and instructor. She loves using children's books to facilitate language and encourage creative and imaginative thoughts. She created a blog www.gravitybread.com to help parents encourage learning during mealtime. Her experience has included working with young children up to adulthood with a variety of speech, language and communication disorders for the past 15 years. She lives in Armonk, NY with her husband and two young children. Mindy Winebrenner is an early childhood special educator, currently working with infants and toddlers and their families. She enjoys using a variety of children's stories to promote language and learning with all of her students. Mindy lives in Maryland with her husband, two young boys (her little monkeys), and two adorable chihuahuas. Yuki Osada has been drawing and painting from an early age and she continues to use her art as a vehicle to communicate and tell stories. After working as an illustration agent and freelance illustrator, Yuki began using her illustration and design skills in the apparel and home furnishing industry in New York City. Her work as a print designer has been sold at various nationwide retailers. Yuki currently works as a freelance textile designer and graphic artist. She spends her time creating prints and enjoys silkscreening at her home in Florida.; Title: The Monkey Balloon | [
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24,801 | 11 | A new edition to her series is Cynthia Bardes' "Pansy in Paris: A Mystery at the Museum" illustrated by Virginia Best. Her previous book was "Pansy at the Palace: A Beverly Hills Mystery." In the latest one Pansy, a poodle and Avery, a little girl who adopted her, solve who is stealing paintings with a story that will surely entertain those to whom it is read or old enough to read it for themselves. It is told from Pansy's point of view and this large format book with full page artwork is just delightful. - Alan Caruba, founding member The National Book Critics CircleMy kids (boy 3, girl 6) thoroughly enjoyed this book and asked me to,read it again when it was over. It really is a cute story with delightful artwork. This is definitely one children's book worth checking out. There are more books in the "Pansy" series as well that we can't wait to read. - Sarah Jean Ballard, thefashionablehousewife.comCynthia Bardes is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College and is a former dress designer and interior decorator. She lives with her husband and Pansy in Vero Beach, Florida. Virginia Best is an artist whose paintings and photographs have been exhibited nationally. She lives with her husband and two poodles in Vero Beach, Florida.; Title: Pansy in Paris: A Mystery at the Museum (Pansy the Poodle Mystery Series) | [
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24,802 | 21 | Rebecca Munsterer is the author of Mrs. Claus and the School of Christmas Spirit. She's also the author of the daily blog, Novel Nibble. An avid skier, Rebecca spends most of her winter weekends on the ski slopes. She thinks up new plots for the Little Rippers on the chairlift. Ms. Munsterer has her B.A. in English from Colby College, and her M.A.L.S. degree in creative writing from Dartmouth College. She lives in Norwich, Vermont with her black labrador retriever, Mabel.; Title: The Little Rippers: Volume 1: Here Come the Little Rippers! | [
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24,803 | 15 | "To me this book has a dreamlike approach to its subject matter with bits and pieces that make a an overall enjoyable presentation of how space looks and seems in young, developing minds. It gives a subtle impression of both the comprehensive but also vastness of space. I like impressionistic books and stories, but I still like a specific story as well. Great job on the book." - Author Brian Wilson"This is such a bright educational book with lessons especially for the preschooler. Fun to read and listen to." - Author Patricia Potts"Kids like rhyme and rhythm and this book has both, not to mention a subject matter kids are discovering at ever younger ages. I really like the way Karl uses words. ... I really enjoyed the book and look forward to other such books by Karl. He is in touch with what children enjoy. Keep up the good work." - Author David ChristensenUP Author 2014 cover design award. A picture book about the night sky--Bright Star, Night Star activities include finding constellations, planets, the moon, sun, and other heavenly bodies. It has rich illustrations for vocabulary comprehension (ages 4 - 9) and American Indian characters. Expose your child to the starry skies (and a little space science). Also an ebook: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC (worldwide rights, Feb. 2014, See ONLINE SECRETS, pre-order hard cover) Premiobooks.com, Baker & Taylor, Brodart, EBSCO, Follett Library Resources/Title Wave, Ingram, Mackin, Bn.com/NOOK, Kindle/Amazon.com, iTunes, and select retailers. 30-page, 8.5"x8.5" perfect-bound, paper, about 400 words written by Karl Beckstrand, illustrated by Luis F. Sanz; Title: Bright Star, Night Star: An Astronomy Story (Careers for Kids) | [
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24,804 | 1 | dinosaurs, dinosaur books, dinosaurs books, dinosaur king, big dinosaur, definitely dinosaurs, dinosaur pictures, dinosaur videos, t rex dinosaur, dinosaur fossils, t. rex dinosaur, dinosaur bones, fossils dinosaur, trex dinosaur, long neck dinosaur, discover dinosaurs, dinosaur kids book, spinosaurus dinosaur, dinosaur books for children, rawr dinosaur, dinosaur eggs, baby dinosaur, extreme dinosaurs, cute dinosaur, teradactyl dinosaur, allosaurus dinosaur, dinosaur picture books.; Title: Dinosaurs Funny & Weird Extinct Animals: Learn with Amazing Dinosaur Pictures and Fun Facts About Dinosaur Fossils, Names and More, A Kids Book About Dinosaurs (Funny & Weird Animals) (Volume 2) | [
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24,805 | 3 | Ken Derby is a slightly famous author, monkey trainer, twelve-minute rock star, five-minute TV star, two-minute movie star, fisherman, and former CIA operative (okay . . . not really). When he isn't teaching or writing, he might be found reading, working out, biking, or rooting for the Denver Broncos. Visit him at www.kenderby.com.; Title: Harley P. Davidsun's Loony Bin | [
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24,806 | 1 | Books in the "Which is Mine?" series promote early learning by using whimsical, visual questions to stimulate language and cognitive development.Liza Fenech creates children's books with a soft, humorous sensibility. She draws inspiration from the life she shares with her husband Lou, their young daughter Evie, and George, their Great Dane. They live in northern New Jersey.; Title: Which is my dinner? (Which is mine?) (Volume 2) | [
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24,807 | 9 | PJ Ryan uses her 12+ years of experience as a full charge nanny to write the kinds of books she loved as a child. She is currently living in Thailand, working to expand the PJ Ryan collections of Rebekah, RJ and Mouse with many more titles planned for the future.; Title: Rebekah - Girl Detective Books 1-8: Fun Short Story Mysteries for Children Ages 9-12 (The Mysterious Garden, Alien Invasion, Magellan Goes Missing, Ghost Hunting,Grown-Ups Out To Get Us?! + 3 more!) | [
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24,808 | 2 | 1st; Title: Love is Forever | [
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24,809 | 2 | Dr. Lori Attanasio Woodring received her BS from Cornell University and her PhD from Fordham University. She is a licensed psychologist in New York and Connecticut and served as an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate School at Fordham University. Dr. Woodring has worked with children and parents in school, hospital, and private settings. Her research with children and families has been presented at national and international conferences. For more information, please visit www.movingwithcildren.com.; Title: My Very Exciting, Sorta Scary, Big Move: A workbook for children moving to a new home | [
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24,810 | 2 | "Let me begin by saying that I am a teacher, currently working in an early childhood classroom with kids ages 3-6. I received my copy of Ms. Porter's Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers from a colleague, and must say it is the only how -to book for parents that I have come across, for children in this age group, that I wholeheartedly recommend to others.This is aMUSTREADbook for parents!Ms. Porter approaches this very important subject from the child's point of view - something other books about strangers haven't done well. Parents need to understand that young kids have their own unique way of thinking and viewing different situations, so talking to them about strangers in the way you would talk to your 10 year old won't work. Little kids learn differently, and this book is a much needed addition to the stranger danger genre.This short, but to the point book includes step by step instructions, activities to do with even very young children, special chapters on getting lost, good touch/bad touch issues, and a list of other parent resources. I love many of the techniques used in this book, and will be recommending it to the parents of my students this fall." ~Jennifer Wagner (Sacramento CA) "This is an easy to follow step by step guide that provides essential information on how to talk to kids about stranger danger without scaring them. In addition to strangers, it touches on the important topics of getting lost, and good touch vs. bad touch, and shows parents how to reinforce the included lessons. At the end of the book there is a list children's books, and parent websites where you learn more about how to keep children safe. I definitely recommend Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers to anyone who has or knows someone with children." ~ Jasmine S. Goodreads.com. "Avery precise and necessary book. As the mother of a preschooler, I suffered anxiety about how to discuss stranger danger with my daughter. This book is excellent. Kristi Porter's advice is very straight-forward and easy to follow.Exactly what I needed for approaching this extremely important topic and action plan with my daughter. I read it in 45 minutes (couldn't put it down) and so glad I did. Thank You!!" ~M. Dennison(New York, N.Y.)Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers, reveals the shocking truth at how easily a child can beswayed to walk away with a complete stranger!This book educates the parent on how to teach their child to know the difference between a good stranger and a bad stranger, in a way that is fun for both the parent and the child. I believe every parent with a small child, or those planning a family, should have this book to use as a safety guide. It could possibly save their child's life in the future.~Mike Feistel, author of America from the Other Side of the TracksThe Story Behind This BookEarly in my teaching career, while putting together a unit about child safety for my class, I came across a statistic that stated: "In the majority of small child, stranger kidnapping cases, the child is simply taken by the hand and led quietly away." I wasn't sure that I agreed with that statistic, and decided to put it to the test. With the parents' permission, I arranged to conduct a simple 'stranger test' at the annual springtime family picnic. Held at a popular local playground, twenty-four children (ages 2-8) and their parents attended. While the assistant teachers supervised the children, I called the parents aside and explained how the 'stranger test' would work. An adult unknown to the children would simply walk up to them, take their hand and lead them away toward the parking lot. If the child asked where they were going, the 'stranger' would simply tell them there was some candy in the car, and that the child could have some if they wanted it. When they reached the car, (in full view of the playground and parents) the 'stranger' would simply tell the child that they ran out of candy, show them an empty candy bag, and return the child to the playground. If at any time the child resisted or became frightened, the 'stranger' would immediately let go and move away. The parents were to stay on the sidelines and observe, agreeing to not punish their child if indeed they did walk away with one of the 'strangers'. This was to be a teachable moment - one that children, parents, and teachers would all discuss together at the end of the day. While many of the parents commented they didn't think their child would ever walk away with someone they didn't know, all agreed to allow their child to participate. I called in my 'stranger' volunteers - one young adult male, and one middle aged female. Both were teachers in another program and unknown to the children or their parents. I stood with the parents at the edge of the playground and watched with astonishment as one by one, almost half of the children simply walked away with one of the 'strangers'! Over the course of an afternoon, 11 children accompanied a 'stranger' to the car - with no resistance, not even a glance back over their shoulder. They simply held hands and walked away - for nothing more than the promise of candy. Of the remaining children, only one became visibly frightened and was immediately returned to their parent. The others simply pulled their hand away and ran off to play with their friends. Only four of them reported the 'stranger' to a teacher or parent. This experiment really opened my eyes about how young children view strangers, and why Stranger Danger Programs often fail. Since that day twenty-five years ago, I've made it my mission to help teach young kids to stay safe. I've used the methods in this book with hundreds of kids ages 3-7, and I'm happy to report that many of my earliest students (who are now adults) tell me that they still remember the lessons they learned about strangers, and want to know how to use those same methods to teach their children how to stay safe. So it is for those first students, now parents themselves, that I've put this book together.; Title: Stranger Danger - How to Talk to Kids About Strangers | [
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24,811 | 2 | Kelly Hashway is a former language arts teacher who now works as a full-time writer, freelance editor, and mother to an adorable little girl. She is the author of May the Best Dog Win (FutureWord Publishing) and Melindas Museum Magic (G8 Press). In addition to writing picture books, Kelly writes middle grade books and young adult novels. When shes not writing or digging her way out from under her enormous To Be Read pile, shes running and playing with her daughter. She resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, daughter, and pets.; Title: Cricket's Drive Around Town | [] | Test |
24,812 | 6 | Jack Jelinski is a Professor Emeritus of Spanish Literature at Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana where he lives with Jane, his wife of 45 years. He is the author of Water Like the Soul of An Angel, a book of poetry about the authentic experience of nature. He writes occasional poems and prose pieces for outdoor magazines and for his three grandchildren who live in Washington and Oregon. He is currently at work on a novel and another book of poetry. Adam Jelinski, the illustrator, is a graduate of the University of Montana, Missoula, Creative Writing Program and makes his living as an artist in Portland, Oregon.; Title: Poems For Intelligent Children With a Sense of Humor (This Means You) | [
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24,813 | 0 | An endearing tale of an anxious tree who wishes to save his beloved home, though he doesn't know how. He believes that he will be able to prevent the razing of Hickory Flats farm and forest if only he can find Christmas spirit -- with the help of his friend John the cat, of course! Get to know Mert, John and the whole crew through this charming and engaging story.; Title: Mert the Anxious Evergreen | [
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24,814 | 1 | Kathryn B. Butler grew up in a small town in Tennessee. Kathryn began horseback riding at the age of seven and began writing at about the same time. Horses have influenced her writing from a young age and are often featured in her stories. Kathryn has a degree in journalism, but prefers writing fiction to non-fiction. She loves to hear from young readers, so don't hesitate to contact her. You can reach her at kathrynbbutler@gmail.com. You can also visit whataboutjelly.com for information on Kathryn and her other books.; Title: The Mystery at Blue Moon Stables: Sidney Sinclair Adventure #1 (The Sidney Sinclair Adventure Series) (Volume 1) | [
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24,815 | 10 | Douglas Evans is the author of numerous books for children, including The Elevator Family, MVP: Magellan Voyage Project, Apple Island, and the Classroom Creature Trilogy--Classroom at the End of the Hall, Math Rashes, and Mouth Moths. He lives in Berkeley, CA.; Title: The Elevator Family Goes Abroad | [
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24,816 | 2 | Such a sweet poem to end the night with lifting the heart of the reader and the child listening into gratitude and care for the world and people around them, Megan Wyatt, Coach & Author.Akila Dada is an Educator and a Child Life Specialist. She volunteers with SMILE Canada - Support Services as a team lead planning creative and educational events for children with disabilities and their families. Akila has a passion for traveling and learning about different cultures around the world. She resides in Toronto, Ontario with her husband Faisal and son Esa.; Title: A Bedtime Prayer for Peace | [
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24,817 | 7 | You do not have to read the first two books in the series to enjoyHeirloom. They can be read in any order. Book 4,Keeper, is available now.; Title: Seed Savers: Heirloom (Volume 3) | [
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24,818 | 2 | Erainna was born and raised in central Louisiana. The oldest of five children she always yearned to be a teacher and forced her siblings to play school year round. Naturally, she graduated with a teaching degree in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in 2000. Five years later she earned her Education Specialist degree in early childhood education. After fifteen years in the classroom, she moved to the role of school counselor and has never been happier. While serving as school counselor at an elementary school in northeast Texas, she frequently uses children's books as therapy to help her students heal, learn and grow. Ideas for her books come from the students she works with on a daily basis. Her goal, as an author, is to touch the hearts of children, one story at a time. Erainna has written over thirty books designed to guide parents, teachers, and counselors as they help children to become their best self. Erainna lives on a 300 acre cattle ranch near the Red River with her husband, two daughters, three dogs, two horses, and one ill-tempered cat.; Title: No Thanks!: Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs | [
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24,820 | 2 | Erainna was born and raised in central Louisiana. The oldest of five children she always yearned to be a teacher and forced her siblings to play school year round. Naturally, she graduated with a teaching degree in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in 2000. Five years later she earned her Education Specialist degree in early childhood education. After fifteen years in the classroom, she moved to the role of school counselor and has never been happier.While serving as school counselor at an elementary school in northeast Texas, she frequently uses children's books as therapy to help her students heal, learn and grow. Ideas for her books come from the students she works with on a daily basis. Her goal, as an author, is to touch the hearts of children, one story at a time. Erainna has written over thirty books designed to guide parents, teachers, and counselors as they help children to become their best self.Erainna lives on a 300 acre cattle ranch near the Red River with her husband, two daughters, three dogs, two horses, and one ill-tempered cat.You can view all of Erainnas books by visiting her website http://erainnawinnett.com; Title: Frenemy Jungle (GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself) | [
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24,821 | 2 | Erainna was born and raised in central Louisiana. The oldest of five children she always yearned to be a teacher and forced her siblings to play school year round. Naturally, she graduated with a teaching degree in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in 2000. Five years later she earned her Education Specialist degree in early childhood education. After fifteen years in the classroom, she moved to the role of school counselor and has never been happier. While serving as school counselor at an elementary school in northeast Texas, she frequently uses children's books as therapy to help her students heal, learn and grow. Ideas for her books come from the students she works with on a daily basis. Her goal, as an author, is to touch the hearts of children, one story at a time. Erainna has written over thirty books designed to guide parents, teachers, and counselors as they help children to become their best self. Erainna lives on a 300 acre cattle ranch near the Red River with her husband, two daughters, three dogs, two horses, and one ill-tempered cat.; Title: Superheroes: The Power of Bystanders | [
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24,823 | 20 | "In a world that is changing at an ever more dizzying pace, there remain, thanks be to God, certain points of reference that, like radiant stars, allow us to find our bearings. With her beautifully illustrated and remarkably well-written book, Of Bells and Cells, the author has opened up for younger souls the world of religious life, which, despite the challenges of our day, continues to be such a beacon for the Church and for the world." The Right Reverend Dom Philip Anderson, O.S.B. Abbot of Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey "This is a charming book, beautifully illustrated, a real pleasure to read and handle. It will not only answer children's questions, "What is a monk?" "What do nuns do all day?", but will open up a rich treasury of good material about the life of faith and the joy to be found in serving God and neighbour. And it gives a grand vision of history, as we read about St Benedict in the 5th century, St Francis in the 12th, Mother Teresa in the 20th - and more. A book for every Catholic home and school - for enjoyment, for inspiration, and for education." Joanna Bogle, D.S.G., Catholic author, journalist, and broadcaster "This is a beautiful book in several ways: the illustrations, done in splendid color, are beautiful-almost more than one could hope for; the layout is extraordinarily well done-both young people and adults will be greatly attracted by it; and the text is gloriously informative-accurate, thorough, and readable. The whole thing draws an attentive reader into the true ethos of the religious life. I recommend it highly to every readership-the individual, families, parishes, and dioceses." Thomas Howard, Professor of English Emeritus of St. John's Seminary (Boston), author and critic "This book endeavors to present vocational discernment, religious life, and priesthood to small children in a way that they will understand, but without cutting corners, dumbing down the truth, or lessening the radical nature of the calling. Indeed, the author's strategy seems to be very much that of Pope Benedict XVI, namely, to present the reality in all its demanding grandeur precisely because this is when we can see most clearly how wonderful a gift it is, how worthy of Our Lord, and how appropriate to His holy Church. Indeed, I cannot help thinking that this children's book would make a better introduction to the subject than many high school and college texts out there." Peter Kwasniewski, Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Wyoming Catholic College "Religious vocations are often discerned in the formative years. In today's culture the call to become a religious may even be incomprehensible to young minds. Of Bells and Cells is a very beautiful and quite unique presentation of the essentials of religious life. Through its pages young people will also enjoy a clear overview of a wide variety of traditions of religious life both contemplative and active. I believe Of Bells and Cells will open the hearts of young people to perceive the voice of God and respond to the call to follow Him." Kathy Sinnott, former MEP for Ireland, hostess of Celtic Connections on EWTN Radio; Title: Of Bells and Cells (US/Can) | [
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24,824 | 2 | Erainna was born and raised in central Louisiana. The oldest of five children she always yearned to be a teacher and forced her siblings to play school year round. Naturally, she graduated with a teaching degree in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in 2000. Five years later she earned her Education Specialist degree in early childhood education. After fifteen years in the classroom, she moved to the role of school counselor and has never been happier. While serving as school counselor at an elementary school in northeast Texas, she frequently uses children's books as therapy to help her students heal, learn and grow. Ideas for her books come from the students she works with on a daily basis. Her goal, as an author, is to touch the hearts of children, one story at a time. Erainna has written over thirty books designed to guide parents, teachers, and counselors as they help children to become their best self. Erainna lives on a 300 acre cattle ranch near the Red River with her husband, two daughters, three dogs, two horses, and one ill-tempered cat.; Title: Friendship Tug-of-War (GIRL POWER: Believe in Yourself) | [
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24,825 | 0 | Its no coincidence that Dessi rhymes with "messy." Her life is full of beautiful messes. Dessi Jackson has 6 beautiful children and every day is filled with books, toys, food, pets, chickens, gardening, and of course, family. To anyone else, it might look like a mess, but to her it is a beautiful mess. Dessi is a Byzantine Catholic immigrant from Bulgaria and now lives in the countryside of Maryland. This is her second picture book about a saint; she also writes for Seton Magazine .; Title: Saint Felix and the Spider | [
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24,826 | 11 | Carrie Simmons is the creator and host of Travel With Kids, a television series airing on PBS nationwide and in 30 countries internationally. The show aims to educate families about the history, culture and nature of destinations around the globe while featuring exciting, adventure activities for families. Travel With Kids has been in production since 2004. Our kids have really grown up on the road says Carrie. Its given them amazing perspective on the global community and a deep-rooted compassion for the world around them. Travel With Kids has produced 55 episodes on 5 continents around the world. What I like best about traveling is getting the chance to learn about other cultures and the history of a place. I think that when we travel as a family, we really grow together. says Carrie. Thats the reason I wrote the book series Nate & Sheas Adventures, to bring this education on the people and places of the world to kids everywhere.; Title: Nate & Shea's Adventures in Hawaii (Volume 1) | [
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24,827 | 0 | Qura Abid is a second generation Muslim-American, born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and a mother of an incredible, energetic toddler. She has had a passion for reading from a young age. When she had her own daughter she wanted to share both literature and Deen with her. So, she set out to share with her in her own way and she came up with the idea of Little Leyla. Insha'Allah Leyla can help inspire even the youngest ones to incorporate Allah in all things they do throughout the day in a fun and easy way.; Title: Bismillah Little Leyla | [
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24,828 | 2 | I've really enjoyed writing this series of books. One of the main reasons was to give hope to parents of kids with "Special Needs". I wanted to have a character that would inspired others. When you enter a world different than you planned on you need characters to give you hope. Sam is a very able young lady. She is smart, caring, independent and happens to have Down Syndrome. I wanted this book to be fun for all readers; not limited to the "special ed" world. My dream is for the world to recognize the worth of each individual. Exposing all kids/readers to all kinds of people through books is a great way to influence the future. Enjoy; Title: Sam's Top Secret Journal: Book Two-Sam's Secret Island (Volume 2) | [
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24,829 | 0 | Christy-Award winner Angela Hunt writes for readers expect the unexpected from this versatile author. With over four million copies of her books sold worldwide, she is the best-selling author of more than 125 works ranging from picture books (The Tale of Three Trees) to novels. Now that her two children have reached their twenties, Angie and her youth-pastor husband live in Florida with Very Big Dogs (a direct result of watching Sandlot too many times). This affinity for mastiffs has not been without its rewards--one of their dogs was featured on Live with Regis and Kelly as the second-largest canine in America. Their dog received this dubious honor after an all-expenses-paid trip to Manhattan for the dog and the Hunts, complete with VIP air travel and a stretch limo in which they toured New York City. Afterward, the dog gave out paw-tographs at the airport. When she's not home writing, Angie often travels to teach writing workshops at schools and writers' conferences. And to talk about her dogs, of course. Readers may visit her web site at www.angelahuntbooks.com.; Title: The True Princess | [
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24,830 | 2 | Barb Rigabar lives in Wildwood, Missouri with her husband, three children, and affable but mischievous Labrador, Tucker. Her children and dog inspire her to write stories that celebrate the joy of everyday life with family pets. Learn more at www.lovabletails.com; Title: A Rainbow Bridge for Gus: A Story about the Loss of a Pet | [
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24,831 | 2 | I began writing Good Pictures Bad Pictures after hearing my friend's tragic story about her 17 year old son. After years of viewing internet pornography, he began to sexually molest his younger siblings. I knew there needed to be a resource that would make it easy for parents to warn their kids about the dangers of pornography addiction. So I linked arms with Dr. Gail Poyner, a licensed psychologist and after three years of researching, writing, beta-testing with parents and kids, we finally published Good Pictures Bad Pictures! My hope is that our book will help parents begin a positive and proactive conversation to inoculate their young children and give them a plan to reject pornography."Its never too early to start teaching kids healthy media habits! Reading Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr to your young children is a beautiful way to empower them to make safe internet choices." Sean Covey, Executive Vice President FranklinCovey Co. and international bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens "Our kids deserve to be warned about the very real dangers of pornography in a simple way they can understand. As a mom of two preschoolers growing up in a digital world, I am thrilled to recommend Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.! We loved the hidden cameras inside!" Dawn Hawkins, VP & Executive Director, National Center on Sexual Exploitation"Protecting our young kids from internet pornography seems to intimidating! What a gift to be able to sit with our little ones on our laps, look at these beautiful pictures, and read and discuss together a daunting topic in such an easy way!" Melody Bergman, Blogger at MamaCrossroads"As a therapist who specializes in sexual addiction treatment, I can vouch for the significance of Kristen Jenson's groundbreaking book Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. This book equips parents to wisely warn their children in an age-appropriate way. I plan to read it repeatedly with my young children." Forest Benedict, LMFT, SATP-C, author of "Life After Lust: Stories & Strategies for Sex & Pornography Addiction Recovery.""Earlier is definitely better when it comes to arming children against pornography. Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. is a beautiful way to begin protecting your youngest children without jeopardizing their innocence. Get it! Share it! Matt Fradd, Director at Integrity Restored, Speaker, Author, parent"For the sake of the children, I wholeheartedly recommend Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. As a grandfather, father and pastor, I can think of no better gift for a child than the ability to reject pornography. Our kids future marriages depend on it. Every young child deserves to have this beautiful book read to them over and over again." Josh McDowell, Josh McDowell Ministries Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. is an excellent tool to help children develop a sense of internal monitoring. And most importantly, it helps lay the foundation for parent child discussions about healthy sexuality and personal safety from a very young age. Steven & Rhyll Croshaw, SALifeline Foundation; Title: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids | [
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24,832 | 1 | "Be the Vet - 7 Dog and Cat Stories - Test Your Veterinary Knowledge" is an entertaining teaching tool for pet lovers. Highly recommended.---Midwest Book Review, June 2014Seasoned veterinarian Dr. Ed Blesy and his wife Marcy collaborate in "Be the Vet." The book is a unique concept made up of heart- touching stories, creative diagnostic assignments for readers ages 9 - 13, with informative recommended treatment plans.---From an Amazon Top 500 ReviewerThis is an insightful read for any child that dreams of being a veterinarian.---Dr. Todd Duffy, Veterinary CriticalistDr. Ed Blesy graduated from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. In 2006 he opened his own clinic, St. Joseph Animal Wellness Clinic, in Southwest Michigan. He has appeared on-air with Wild Bill on 97.5FM radio to answer listeners' vet questions and written pet-related articles for Lakeside Family Magazine. He and his wife Marcy enjoy spending time on the beautiful beaches of Lake Michigan and attending the activities of their two sons.Marcy Blesy is the author of several middle grade and young adult novels. Her picture book, Am I Like My Daddy?, helps children who experienced the loss of a parent when they were much younger. She has also been published in two Chicken Soup for the Soul books as well as various newspapers and magazines. By day she runs an elementary school library and enjoys spending time with her husband Ed and two boys. She blogs at marcyblesy.com.; Title: Be the Vet (7 Dog + Cat Stories: Test Your Veterinary Knowledge) | [
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24,833 | 4 | "Thoughtfully written with what appear to be watercolor illustrations, this book describes all things regarding trash collection and removal. It is peppered with interactive questions that are age appropriate and keep the child engaged. A highly recommended book for anyone with a boy or girl who loves to shout "Garbage truck!!" when one goes by." - A.P.; Title: Got Garbage?: The Garbage Book For The Biggest Garbage Fan | [
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24,834 | 2 | Alex Marestaing has worked on creative writing projects for The Walt Disney Company, Lego, Thomas Nelson (Harper Collins), and The Los Angeles Times. In addition, hes written freelance for various faith-based publications. He loves soccer and has covered the game in Europe and the U.S. for Sports Spectrum Magazine and Yanks Abroad.; Title: I'm Nobody: The Lost Pages | [
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24,835 | 9 | Jill Santopolo is not a super sleuth, but she is particularly good at identifying paintings--especially hte ones displayed in museums in New York City, where she lives. She received a BA from Columbia University and an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. Jill is also the author of Alec And Gina's first adventure, The Nina, the Pinta and the Vanishing Treasure, as well as the books in the Sparkle Spa series. You can visit her online at www.jillsantopolo.com.; Title: The Ransom Note Blues (An Alec Flint Mystery #2) (Volume 2) | [] | Train |
24,836 | 1 | Born on the island of enchantment and moving to NYC at the age of 3, you can say Miguel has been traveling a long time. It is one of his many passions. He studied at the University at Buffalo where he completed his Master's Degree in Caribbean Cultural Studies. He currently lives in NYC with his wife and son.; Title: Jupu the Puffin: A Usonian Story | [
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24,837 | 0 | My Apollo is a sweet tale of how a small boy and a rescue dog came together to lend each other a helping hand. Perfect for dog-lovers who know that healing happens on both ends of the leash. Original illustrations are done in pencil, ink, and watercolor paints. Picture book is printed using high-quality art papers with soy ink. Functions as both a children's book and art book.; Title: My Apollo | [
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24,838 | 11 | Caroline Brewer is an international education consultant and author of 10 books, who has made presentations, including professional development training, to nearly 25,000 teachers, students, parents, and librarians, including at the Indiana Department of Education, and at the Accra, Ghana Regions first Global Literacy Summit. One of her children's books, The Jelani Tree, is featured in the children's literature course at Felician College in New Jersey, alongside Harry Potter and various classics. As a newspaper journalist, she was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize and served on two Pulitzer Prize juries. Her first Sunday features column for The Record Newspaper was entered into the U.S. Congressional Record. Kimmoly Rice-Ogletree is President and Founder of the Life Institute for Excellence, LLC, and the Elite Female Mentoring Organization. Mrs. Rice-Ogletree is an entrepreneur, international speaker, published author, and teen success coach. She is an exceptional motivator, full of life and passion. Ms. Rice-Ogletree is the creator of the Elite Female Mentoring Success Manual, which offers practical tools to assist teenage girls in reaching their full potential. The curriculum has garnered national attention and was recently introduced to a girls empowerment program in Ghana, where it is now being taught.; Title: C is for Cocoa: An alphabet book about Ghana, West Africa, and the food, plants, and animals found in its environment | [
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24,839 | 9 | Not only is Sharon Broomall the mother of two middle school survivors, she lived through middle school herselfway back when it was called junior high. She has worked as a writer and editor for more than two decades and has had freelance work published in The New York Times. When Sharon isnt writing, youll find her behind a camera taking travel, nature, and car photos. Originally from Philadelphia, Sharon now calls California home.; Title: Gabby Gibson: Middle School Detective | [
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24,840 | 11 | About the Author & Illustrator: Jessica Diemer-Eaton has been a historical interpreter of Native American lifeways since 2001, serving as a museum interpreter, Native American studies instructor, and a history park educational director. She studied anthropology at Indiana University, and majored in commercial art at Sussex County Technical School (NJ). Jessica is the owner of Woodland Indian Educational Programs (www.WoodlandIndianEDU.com), where she conducts programs and provides educational materials for museums, schools, living history events, and powwows. She has been teaching about historic Native American maple sugaring since 2004, and has been demonstrating the process live for museum and festival visitors since 2008.; Title: A Day at the Sugar Camp | [
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24,841 | 2 | Reviewed By Melinda Hills for Readers' FavoriteFive Stars!*****Ian and Callie are back at their brother and sister bickering but when cooperation is needed, they are certainly there for one another. The Ice Orphan of Ganymede, Book 2 of The Jupiter Chroniclesby Leonardo Ramirez, picks up with Jupiter in turmoil and major questions about the ability of First Petros to rebuild the realms. With Ian's sudden illness and his return to Jupiter in search of a cure, his legacy as a Castillo begins to become clear. In a competition to win the keys for the right to be healed in the Chrysalis Chamber, Ian and Callie help another contestant, in spite of the threat of losing. They gain his trust, however, and discover an amazing connection to this unusual young man, their father and the Chrono Legion, the peace keepers of the Jovian realm. Dealing with his uncertainty about his relationship with his father, Ian struggles with deciding how to continue - should he just trust things to work out or turn his back on a new friend to protect his feelings?The Ice Orphan of Ganymede, Book 2 of The Jupiter Chronicles by Leonardo Ramirez, is an excellent story, creatively combining fact and fiction both on Earth and in outer space. Ian and Callie are typical children with an interesting legacy and move between worlds as easily as between their home and a friend's place. Issues of loss, love and abandonment are woven into the overall action of the story and provide a good lesson regarding motivation and personal growth in spite of hardships. Children of all ages can relate to the feelings of this unusual brother and sister pair as well as become enthralled with the action.; Title: The Ice Orphan of Ganymede (The Jupiter Chronicles) | [
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24,842 | 1 | Jerry the Crabby Crayfish was a real crayfish that was kept in a fish tank and cared for by my husband for many years. He was quite the character and was a bit crabby. He was named by my two middle grandsons and did wave his claws at them if they banged the glass of the tank.; Title: Jerry the Crabby Crayfish | [
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24,843 | 2 | Child education and counseling expert Erainna Winnett brings more than 20 years of experience in teaching, counseling, and raising children to the hot-button issues every child faces today. Helping Kids Heal is a series of activity books written with healing in mind. Each book addresses real world problems children face on a daily basis. Through therapeutic art and writing exercises, kids can express their feelings and learn how to deal with those feelings in appropriate ways. Designed for children ages 6-12, these activity books are meant to be used as a counseling tool to foster a positive self-image and healthy coping strategies and to provide parents, educators, and counselors with tools to assist children as they process and work through some of todays toughest issues. Erainna was born and raised in central Louisiana. The oldest of five children she always yearned to be a teacher and forced her siblings to play school year round. Naturally, she graduated with a teaching degree in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in 2000. Five years later she earned her Education Specialist degree in early childhood education. After fifteen years in the classroom, she moved to the role of school counselor and has never been happier. While serving as school counselor at an elementary school in northeast Texas, she frequently uses children's books as therapy to help her students heal, learn and grow. Ideas for her books come from the students she works with on a daily basis. Her goal, as an author, is to touch the hearts of children, one story at a time. Erainna has written over thirty books designed to guide parents, teachers, and counselors as they help children to become their best self. Erainna lives on a 300 acre cattle ranch near the Red River with her husband, two daughters, three dogs, two horses, and one ill-tempered cat.; Title: Mom or Dad's House?: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope with Divorce (Helping Kids Heal Series) | [
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24,844 | 2 | Child education and counseling expert Erainna Winnett brings more than 20 years of experience in teaching, counseling, and raising children to the hot-button issues every child faces today. Helping Kids Heal is a series of activity books written with healing in mind. Each book addresses real world problems children face on a daily basis. Through therapeutic art and writing exercises, kids can express their feelings and learn how to deal with those feelings in appropriate ways. Designed for children ages 6-12, these activity books are meant to be used as a counseling tool to foster a positive self-image and healthy coping strategies and to provide parents, educators, and counselors with tools to assist children as they process and work through some of todays toughest issues. Erainna was born and raised in central Louisiana. The oldest of five children she always yearned to be a teacher and forced her siblings to play school year round. Naturally, she graduated with a teaching degree in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in 2000. Five years later she earned her Education Specialist degree in early childhood education. After fifteen years in the classroom, she moved to the role of school counselor and has never been happier. While serving as school counselor at an elementary school in northeast Texas, she frequently uses children's books as therapy to help her students heal, learn and grow. Ideas for her books come from the students she works with on a daily basis. Her goal, as an author, is to touch the hearts of children, one story at a time. Erainna has written over thirty books designed to guide parents, teachers, and counselors as they help children to become their best self. Erainna lives on a 300 acre cattle ranch near the Red River with her husband, two daughters, three dogs, two horses, and one ill-tempered cat.; Title: Twice the Love: A Workbook for Kids in Blended Families (Therapeutic Helping Kids Heal Activity Book Series) | [
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24,847 | 9 | "I foresee Wolfgang Parker's 'Crime Cats' series being on home bookshelves for years to come, and feel thatthis book would be enjoyed by readers of all ages, as it contains all of the essential ingredients of an epic story: drama, despair, tragedy,humility, action, adventure, fun and a decent dose of aptly paced humor" --Readers' Favorite Awards & Reviews"'Crime Cats: Missing' is recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval." --Literary Classics Awards & Reviews"Highly recommended as a gift for young cat lovers, and for public and school library children's fiction collections!" --Children's Bookwatch "This was a great read!!" (4 out of 5 stars) --Bring On the Books Blog "Almost every single day I have at least one request for your books! They are never on the shelves! When one is returned it is automatically given to the next student on a hold request." --Tammy Arndt, Librarian, St. Michael's School in Worthington, Ohio"'Crime Cats: Missing' provides a much needed genre for an age group of children who have limited, interesting books to read. It is a mystery with an element of scary that children love to read. Including cats as characters is another aspect that appeals to young elementary aged students. This is the start of a great series that includes historical facts about the Columbus area. Students will love the adventure. Adults will enjoy the historical facts. Looking forward to the 3rd book in the series. Keep them coming!" --Jacquie Schmittauer, Library Media Specialist has served 27 years with Worthington Schools "Crime Cats: Missing provides a much needed genre for an age group of children who have limited, interesting books to read. It is a mystery with an element of scary that children love to read. Including cats as characters is another aspect that appeals to young elementary aged students. This is the start of a great series that includes historical facts about the Columbus area. Students will love the adventure. Adults will enjoy the historical facts. Looking forward to the 3rd book in the series. Keep them coming!" --Jacquie Schmittauer, Library Media Specialist has served 27 years with Worthington Schools "...a rollicking good adventure/mystery that will appeal to kids and adults alike." --PopCult Blog"This was a great read!!" (4 out of 5 stars) --Bring On the Books Blog; Title: Missing (Crime Cats) (Volume 1) | [
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24,850 | 2 | Child education and counseling expert Erainna Winnett brings more than 20 years of experience in teaching, counseling, and raising children to the hot-button issues every child faces today. Helping Kids Heal is a series of activity books written with healing in mind. Each book addresses real world problems children face on a daily basis. Through therapeutic art and writing exercises, kids can express their feelings and learn how to deal with those feelings in appropriate ways. Designed for children ages 6-12, these activity books are meant to be used as a counseling tool to foster a positive self-image and healthy coping strategies and to provide parents, educators, and counselors with tools to assist children as they process and work through some of todays toughest issues. Erainna was born and raised in central Louisiana. The oldest of five children she always yearned to be a teacher and forced her siblings to play school year round. Naturally, she graduated with a teaching degree in 1995 and earned her Master's degree in 2000. Five years later she earned her Education Specialist degree in early childhood education. After fifteen years in the classroom, she moved to the role of school counselor and has never been happier. While serving as school counselor at an elementary school in northeast Texas, she frequently uses children's books as therapy to help her students heal, learn and grow. Ideas for her books come from the students she works with on a daily basis. Her goal, as an author, is to touch the hearts of children, one story at a time. Erainna has written over thirty books designed to guide parents, teachers, and counselors as they help children to become their best self. Erainna lives on a 300 acre cattle ranch near the Red River with her husband, two daughters, three dogs, two horses, and one ill-tempered cat.; Title: Broken Promises: When Parents Don't Keep Their Word (Helping Kids Heal Series) | [
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24,851 | 2 | This illustrated kids' book will help young ones handle their panic. The simple steps for identifying, acknowledging and releasing fear offer a useful method for helping younger children move past panic into a place of confidence; high-quality, vibrant illustrations provide an appealing mix of wide-eyed energy and bobble-headed attitude; colorful cartoon characters in a tidy five-step program for anxious pre-adolescents' anxiety can be transformed into a sense of personal power.'This wonderful book is a must for all parents to help their children to normalize the symptoms of anxiety. What a gift to give to our children.' Dr. Harry Barry (MD, author and mental health advocate)"We have read Scaredies Away as a bedtime story several times and my son, who is usually happy to let his sister do the bedtime story choosing, has requested it many more times." - Bury Family Life- The Family magazine for Bury, Lancashire UK"I purchased this book because genetically, for centuries, my biological family has dealt with severe anxiety. I wanted this DNA issue to be understood and handled properly. For myself, my children and my grandchildren I knew there just had to be a solution! This book teaches us all, no matter the age, how to easily handle those scardy feelings we have without allowing them to control our lives and stop us from living our lives to the fullest! I give this wonderful book 5 stars! A+! Very entertaining, well written, educational and enlightening! It has now become my 4 year old Grandson's favorite book! He used to be so scared of the dark and to sleep in his own room, but now he takes the book to bed with him to remind himself that he is in control over those old scary feelings. Now he is happy and feels like a super hero! Excellent indeed!- Michelle Anne Cox-lomas-Review MavenBeautifully illustrated Scaredies Away! is an important book dealing with childhood anxiety...I was fascinated with the simplicity of the presentation and it's easy to comprehend techniques...This will serve as a reference or a guide for me...Scaredies Away! is a must have book in our bookshelves." -A Timeline of Destiny Blog Review"Children get scared. And if their fears are not coped with in childhood, they follow them into adulthood and affect relationships, professionally and personally. I have worked with Barry's Panic Away program for some years and recommend it to individuals who needed additional assistance. I am grateful for this additional tool to have to share with global families on dealing with panic, fear and anxiety." - Judy Helm Wright, Author and Parent Educator"The back of the book has very helpful tips and insights for parents to better understand anxiety which I think is awesome. I really, we really liked this book and would recommend it to any parent who is looking for a way to help their child cope with worry and anxiety." - -makemommygosomethingsomething Blog Review"We have read Scaredies Away as a bedtime story several times and my son who is usually happy to let his sister do the bedtime story choosing, has requested it many more times." -Bury Family Life- The Family Magazine for Bury, Lancashire UK"If only my parents had known what to do about my fears back then, I wouldn't have suffered for over 40 years. Scaredies Away! is a great place for parents to start. And kids will love the characters, colors and art. I loved that the older, popular boy said he had been scared too- letting the child know he is not alone." - Poly Meyers- Co-Founder of Break Free From Anxiety; Title: Scaredies Away! A Kid's Guide to Overcoming Worry and Anxiety (made simple) | [
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24,852 | 6 | James Messina is the creator of MARKER KID Children's Books. He was born in St. Louis, MO, and was raised in Henderson, NV. James currently attends BYU where he is planning on studying Business Marketing.; Title: Ana Banana Peel | [
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24,854 | 0 | Manaal is a Muslim-American born and raised in Southern California. She attended the University of Southern California for her Bachelors Degree, and has always been passionate about writing. Being a mother of two girls, Manaal always sought childrens books that were beautifully illustrated, fun to read and helped build a Muslim identity. Because her daughter loved stories that rhymed the most, Manaal decided to write her own childrens book about Allah that touched upon the questions her daughter had. This is Manaals first childrens book and she hopes to continue to write for the benefit of her girls and all other children on the fundamentals and beauty of what Islam truly teaches.; Title: The One: A Children's Storybook About Allah | [
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24,855 | 1 | What's black and white and likely to be read all over? This cheery paper-over-board addition to Murphy's (Please Be Quiet!; My Puffer Train) canon of penguin books for toddlers. Here, a young penguin observes how the things in its life and surroundings are apt to change a cardboard box becomes a ship, water turns to ice, walls in the home are painted different colors. Moods and minds change, too, a fact that seems to make each day a new adventure. But while many things are in flux, the book's final spread offers a reassuring exception: the constant love of a parent. "Some things stay the same," reads the text, as the art depicts a parent-and-child hug. Everything about the book's design is appealingly bold, from the solid-colored backgrounds and thick, hand-lettered style of the text to the penguin's bright fried-egg, yellow-on-white belly. Young children will appreciate the verisimilitude and comforting notes that Murphy hits just right. Ages 1-4.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreS-K-The penguins from Please Be Quiet! (Houghton, 1999) are back in this engaging book. Through mostly concrete examples, the concept of change is explored on many levels. A cardboard box in the flippers of a youngster can change from being a cave to a ship; a cloudy day can turn into a sunny one; a child changes by growing taller; a home can change with a coat of paint; and individuals can even change their minds. These examples, featuring playful and loving situations, make an often-scary concept seem like a comfortable, everyday experience. The bold and vivid colors and familiar situations will appeal to preschoolers who will enjoy the simplicity of the illustrations. A good choice for sharing with a group or one-on-one.-Genevieve Ceraldi, New York Public LibraryCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Some Things Change | [
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24,856 | 13 | K-Gr 2-A warm, intergenerational story set in Zimbabwe. Kukamba travels from her home in the city to visit her grandmother in her village. Gugu has painted her compound with vivid colors and patterns, and has sculpted many animals including a larger-than-life zebra. She is an artist and she shares her secrets of mixing the colors for paint; there is red in the riverbed clay, white in the ash from the fire, and green in cattle dung. Kukamba discovers that she, too, has an artistic flair and the two create beautiful paintings together. Gugu's house is a gathering place for the villagers, and since the area has been experiencing a long drought, her stories add a welcome dose of humor to their somber moods. The rains finally come and the village is overjoyed. Kukamba is upset because the paintings and sculptures have all washed away, but Gugu shows her that nature has emerged with her own colors after the rain. The mood of the text is perfectly mirrored in the watercolor illustrations. The concern and despair over the drought give way to the sheer joy in the rains and the burst of color at the end. This will be a wonderful read-aloud, particularly when paired with Ifeoma Onyefulu's Grandfather's Work (Millbrook, 1998), or useful as a literature tie-in to a lesson on Africa.-Genevieve Ceraldi, New York Public LibraryCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 6-8. The author of Where Are You Going, Manyoni? (1993) draws once again on travels and acquaintances in Zimbabwe for this joyful portrait of a wise, loving grandmother. Kukamba (a Venda name meaning "Little Tortoise") loves staying with her Gugu in a thatched-roof house made vibrant not only by walls covered in abstract painted patterns but also by a splendid array of clay sculptures, including a ridable zebra in the courtyard. Clay and paint aren't Gugu's only media either, for when the village people return from the hot, dry fields, she lifts their spirits with a lighthearted story. The rains finally come, but Kukamba's relief turns to dismay when she sees the wonderful colors of Gugu's creations washed away. "Come, my little one," says Gugu, "and I will show you where all the colors have gone." They are in meadows of fresh wildflowers and in blooming baobabs busy with birds. Stock's watercolors capture not only the bright hues of landscape and traditional dress but also a clear sense of Gugu's deep serenity and the shared purpose that sends her and Kukamba striding back from their walk to restore the house to its former glory. The author closes with a glossary and an introduction to the real woman on whom Gugu is based. The warm emotions and the setting will remind children of Maya Angelou's My Painted House, My Friendly Chicken, and Me (1994). GraceAnne DeCandidoCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Gugu's House | [
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24,857 | 1 | PreSchool-K-Two appealing lift-the-flap books. If- depicts a little penguin that demonstrates a series of cause and effect relationships. "If you plant a seed/a tree can grow." The second part of the statement is hidden behind the flap. In You Choose, the same penguin asks several questions, and is encouraged by an adult to make an independent choice. "Who will I be?/You choose!/A magician!" The question is posed on the left, and the choice is hidden behind the flap on the right, allowing readers to participate in the decision as well. These books will appeal to youngsters because of the flaps, the bold illustrations, and the simple texts. Due to their small size, they are more appropriate for lap sharing than for storyhours. The can-do attitude of this little penguin will keep children coming back for more.Susan Marie Pitard, Weezie Library for Children, Nantucket Atheneum, MA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: You Choose | [
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24,858 | 11 | McCurdy's finely wrought scratchboard illustrations are the backbone of this lovely picture book, which tracks the central activities of the Northeastern Algonquians month by month. He traces the cycle of the year for the confederation of tribes (from Micmac to Abenaki) that constitute the Algonquian people, from January's "Hard Times Moon," when families hunker down in dome-shaped wigwams to survive the harsh weather; through March's "Sap Moon," when maple syrup is harvested; June's "Strawberry Moon," when old women and children "sit on the warm ground and pluck the delicate fruit with great care"; and November's "Beaver Moon," when traps set for the animals yield meat and warm clothing. The clean, elegant lines of McCurdy's informative prose echo the bold cross-hatching and linear detail of his artwork; he frames resonant black-and-white vignettes, united by a recurring lunar motif, with a brick red border. This handsome book offers a realistic glimpse of everyday life before the arrival of white settlers. Ages 6-10. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 2-5-In his introduction, McCurdy clearly states that his purpose is to describe a "year as it would have been lived before the arrival of white settlers-[concentrating on] Algonquian tribes found in the northeast of what is now Canada and the United States." The information is consistent with other books on these peoples, presenting typical recurring activities and the ongoing struggle for survival. An excellent, full-page scratchboard illustration accompanies the description of each month. Unfortunately, the use of present tense throughout the narrative dilutes the historical focus and becomes confusing when phrases like "the game we now call lacrosse" or "what will someday be called New Brunswick" accompany descriptions of events and activities. Similarly, McCurdy's map of the tribes provides only subtle outlines of the current northeastern states, but the presence of contemporary geographic names in the text suggests that the pre-contact Algonquians used terms like "New England" and "Massachusetts." Despite its shortcomings, this is a beautiful book that would be best used in a classroom or with adult intervention.-Sean George, St. Charles Parish Library, Luling, LA MCGILL, Alice, col. In the Hollow of Your Hand: Slave Lullabies. illus. by Michael Cummings. unpaged. with CD. score. CIP. Houghton. 2000. Tr $18. ISBN 0-395-85755-4. LC 97-20269. PreSchool-Grade 5-This collection includes songs of hope as well as haunting refrains of people being sold. From the reassuring "Great Big Dog" to the nonsense of "Rock de Cradle, Joe," the 13 selections reflect some aspect of a life lived under slavery. The words to each lullaby (and the explanation of its origin) are accompanied by vibrant mixed-media collage illustrations. Music appears in the back of the book. Although the accompanying CD does not follow the text exactly, the clear tones and the soft melodies provided by guitar, fiddle, banjo, and percussion bring much listening pleasure. Sing these songs with younger children or explore them more deeply with an older crowd. Both will result in a rewarding experience.Anne Knickerbocker, Cedar Brook Elementary School, Houston, TX Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: An Algonquian Year : The Year According to the Full Moon | [
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24,859 | 12 | Student edition Grade 6; Title: Language of Literature: The Interactive Reader, Grade 6 | [
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24,860 | 9 | PJ Ryan uses her 12+ years of experience as a full charge nanny to write the kinds of books she loved as a child. She is currently living in Thailand, working to expand the PJ Ryan collections of Rebekah, RJ and Mouse with many more titles planned for the future.; Title: Rebekah - Girl Detective Books 9-16: 8 Fun Short Story Mysteries for Children Ages 9-12 | [
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24,861 | 1 | Grade 3-5-Micucci's cheerful account emphasizes the prolific insect's impressive history, industry, and sociability. Each busy spread introduces an aspect of the ant's life cycle and its work in tunneling and maintaining the colony. Brief text is accompanied by an informative array of captioned watercolor sketches. Cartoon figures of ants in human guise are liberally sprinkled among the more factual drawings. As in the author's other "life and times" volumes (apples, honeybees, peanuts), the deftly done layout has the appearance of the kind of homely miscellany often appealing to children while offering a well-organized overview of the subject. A further reading list of adult and children's books appears in small print on the verso of the title page where it will hardly be noticed. An absorbing compendium.Margaret Bush, Simmons College, BostonCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 1-4. This companion to The Life and Times of the Honeybee (1995) and The Life and Times of the Peanut (1997) offers succinct text and an impressive amount of information presented in an attractive, picture-book format. Micucci discusses the longevity of this species, communication techniques, social structure of the colony, body parts, habitats, variety among ants, and the species' role in recycling. Topics are presented on illustrated double-page spreads comprising a main block of text and numerous, captioned illustrations. Most of the artwork is realistic, although the author anthropomorphizes in a few drawings (an ant wearing a hard hat drives a front loader; the ant queen wears a crown and carries a scepter). Overall, the presentation is informative, stimulating, and attractive, with just enough humor to reel in the intended audience. A good choice for report writers and for browsers. Kay WeismanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Life and Times of the Ant | [
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24,862 | 12 | Houghton Mifflin Reading: Student Edition Grade 3.2 Horizons 2001, hardcover, 351 pages.; Title: Houghton Mifflin Reading: Student Edition Grade 3.2 Horizons 2001 | [
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24,863 | 11 | In her first book for children, Dupre briefly describes her husband's 3,200-mile expedition around Earth's largest island by kayak, skis and dogsled. She makes the daunting Arctic journey comprehensible for young readers with engaging linoleum block prints that chronicle his trek and by zeroing in on his moving encounter with a raven. Primitivist images with thick black outlines recall the art of the Inuit people that her husband, Lonnie, so admires ("I have watched them make beautiful, warm fur clothing by hand and build perfectly fitted kayaks using only their arms and legs for measuring tools"). Spot illustrations depict indigenous wildlife, such as the narwhal, musk oxen and Arctic tern, while sidebars explain the history of the culture and the land (e.g., "The Inuit have lived throughout the Arctic regions for more than 3,000 years"). At the center of the volume is the tale of Lonnie's exchange with a raven, a legendary bird in those parts, whose foot was entangled and who allows the man close enough to free it; in the process, the bird gives him renewed resolve: "Every day I would look for ravens and remember the one who taught me that strength and spirit is in the land, in the sea, and in all living things." A fitting ode to a rough land and a resilient people. Ages 4-8.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr 2-4-Dupre tells the story of her husband's kayaking trip around Greenland with a friend and his rescue of a raven whose foot had become entangled in musk ox fur-or was it a raven's rescue of Kelly's husband who had become disheartened by his arduous journey? The author illustrates the book with attractive, often humorous, somewhat primitive linoleum-block prints. These prints are the strongest component of the book and certainly are the aspect most likely to draw children's attention. Many of the pages have sidebars giving information about Greenland's wildlife or history. Unfortunately, this is one of those titles that doesn't tell enough about the place to be used for a school assignment and doesn't have a strong enough plot to give it wide appeal as a picture book. For youngsters with a strong interest in arctic regions or a special affinity for ravens, it might prove a treasure. For the rest of us, it is an additional rather than an essential purchase.Miriam Lang Budin, Chappaqua Public Library, NYCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Raven's Gift: A True Story from Greenland | [
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24,864 | 16 | PreSchool-K-Walsh is at it again-this time focusing on different activities and just who can (and can't) perform them. The basic format remains the same as in Do Pigs Have Stripes? (1996) and Do Monkeys Tweet? (1997, both Houghton). Seemingly straightforward questions are guaranteed to prompt giggles and denials from young listeners. "Do pigs buzz around flowers?/No, bees buzz around flowers." Illustrations are chunky and charming, and set on brightly colored backgrounds. The simple text is repetitive enough that young listeners will catch on to the pattern right away, but varied enough that it does not become tedious. The author answers every question but the last in the negative-but she manages to sneak some surprises in along the way. "Do hippos hop?" is followed not by the expected rabbit but by a tiny flea, and where some readers might expect to find some ducks ("Do chickens swim underwater?"), Walsh offers fish instead. Add to this the charming subtlety of never answering the title question in words but including a visual clue on the title page, and adults will realize that this deceptively simple silliness is well thought out and perfectly executed. Kids won't care about these details, though; they'll be too busy having fun.Lisa Dennis, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, PA Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Walsh has produced another sure-fire toddler treat in this series of questions that will have an audience of one or a dozen shouting out the answers. Following a format cued by the cover image of a tutu-ed donkey, on the opening page where a small girl is wearing that tutu, Walsh asks, Do pigs buzz around flowers? and on the next spread, No, bees buzz around flowers. A query about hippos hopping is followed by a flea, who does hop, and about ladybugs standing on one leg followed by flamingos who do, and so on. The economically worded questions float on pages of deceptively simple illustration: recognizable but pared-down shapes in clear, matte colors. Sometimes the angles and perspectives are changed, as when we see only the bottom third of a hopping kangaroo. The final twist, Can you fly up in the sky?, is answered affirmatively by a clutch of children in an airplane. A fine addition to Do Pigs Have Stripes? and Do Monkeys Tweet? (not reviewed). (Picture book. 3-6)-- Copyright 2000 Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.; Title: Do Donkeys Dance? | [] | Train |
24,865 | 18 | Gr 6-10-When most American teens talk about hunger, it's that growling sensation before meals. Famine is beyond their ken, an abstraction made only marginally concrete by TV images of the Third World. In the Irish potato famine of 1845-50, it was Europeans starving to death, and the impact on Ireland (one million dead, two million fled) and on the U.S. was staggering (those immigrants came here). The chronology of the disaster unfolds in this gruelingly poignant text that draws heavily on news reports and first-person narratives. Bartoletti's title also incorporates period pen-and-ink sketches and poetry laying bare the fragility, injustice, and stratification of Irish peasant society that could not cope with agricultural tumult. People lived on potatoes-and only potatoes-while growing profitable exports for British landlords. When the crops mysteriously failed repeatedly over the next five years, the peasants simply starved to death while the social structure of the society nearly died along with the populace. Relief efforts were brutally incompetent where they existed at all, and only the Quakers emerge as heroes of mercy. The bibliography (also narrative) provides some of the most fascinating historical reading in the book. Overall, a useful addition to collections, for both personal and research uses.Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.*Starred Review* Gr. 6-12. Through the voices of the Irish people, Bartoletti tells the history of the Great Irish Famine of the late 1840s. Eyewitness accounts and memories combine with devastating facts: one million died from starvation and disease; two million emigrated; the famine could have been avoided; the legacy was a bitter resentment against the English, who owned most of Ireland. The year-by-year political history is occasionally heavy going; but, as she did in Growing Up in Coal Country (1996), a Booklist Editors' Choice, Bartoletti humanizes the big events by bringing the reader up close to the lives of ordinary people. There are heartbreaking accounts of evictions, of the Irish starving while food is exported to England, and of deaths in the coffin ships that took the desperate to North America. The text is broken up with many black-and-white drawings from newspapers of the time, and a long final essay includes information about books, primary sources, library collections, and Web sites that readers can turn to for school reports and for research into their own family histories. It's a wonder there are so few nonfiction books about this subject for young people. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Black Potatoes: The Story of the Great Irish Famine, 1845-1850 | [
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24,866 | 1 | Once upon a time three pigs built three houses, out of straw, sticks, and bricks. Along came a wolf, who huffed and puffed... So, you think you know the rest? Think again. With David Wiesner at the helm, it's never safe to assume too much. When the wolf approaches the first house, for example, and blows it in, he somehow manages to blow the pig right out of the story frame. The text continues on schedule--"...and ate the pig up"--but the perplexed expression on the wolf's face as he looks in vain for his ham dinner is priceless. One by one, the pigs exit the fairy tale's border and set off on an adventure of their own. Folding a page of their own story into a paper airplane, the pigs fly off to visit other storybooks, rescuing about-to-be-slain dragons and luring the cat and the fiddle out of their nursery rhyme.Wiesner, Caldecott Medal recipient for Tuesday, and Caldecott Honor winner for both Sector 7 and Free Fall, prefers not to wait around until pigs fly. He gives them wings (or paper airplanes) and sets them on their way! In his latest flight of fancy, Wiesner uses shifting illustration styles and fonts to startle complacent readers into an imaginary world even as they ponder the conventional structure of story. His trademark crafty humor and skewed perspectives will tickle readers pink (even the nonporcine variety)! (Ages 4 and older) --Emilie CoulterEven the book's younger readers will understand the distinctive visual code. As the pigs enter the confines of a storybook page, they conform to that book's illustrative style, appearing as nursery-rhyme friezes or comic-book line drawings. When the pigs emerge from the storybook pages into the meta-landscape, they appear photographically clear and crisp, with shadows and three dimensions. Wiesner's (Tuesday) brilliant use of white space and perspective (as the pigs fly to the upper right-hand corner of a spread on their makeshift plane, or as one pig's snout dominates a full page) evokes a feeling that the characters can navigate endless possibilities--and that the range of story itself is limitless. Ages 5-up.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Three Pigs | [
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24,867 | 6 | Steven Schnur adds Summer, illus. by Leslie Evans, to his list of acrostic poetry collections that already includes Autumn and Spring. Bright beach umbrellas and tiger lilies fill the linoleum-cut illustrations; they capture summer days where "Fourth of July banners wave from/ Lampposts, front porches,/ And the village/ Grandstand as the parade/ Streams by." The mainstays from Memorial Day to Labor Day--the beach, mosquitoes, a lighthouse--are all here.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreS-Gr 3-This concept book features a short poem in which the first letter of each line spells out the word it represents. "Daisy" becomes "Dragonflies dart/And hover,/Inspecting white flowers with/Sunlike/Yellow centers." The sheer inventiveness of each poem is impressive, but most of them flow effectively, avoiding the forced rhythm that the acrostic form can impose. Neatly framed linoleum-block illustrations feature rich colors and bold lines that capture the brightness of the days. The progression from A to Z coincides with a move toward fall. Most, but not all of the illustrations feature a girl and her dog, adding to the impression that readers are moving through a particular summer, rather than simply getting a list of relevant items. The clever wordplay combined with the vibrant aura of summer captured in the art and poetry make this an appealing title.-Steven Engelfried, Deschutes County Library, Bend, ORCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Summer: An Alphabet Acrostic | [
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24,868 | 12 | Has previous owners names on inside cover. Has pencil drawings on front & back of first page. Text seems to be clean with no marks. Book shows edge wear. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.; Title: Houghton Mifflin English: Student Edition Hardcover Level 4 2001 | [
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24,869 | 2 | Young readers will be searching for flip-flops and sunscreen upon finishing this kicky look at a summer day spent at the shore. In her picture book debut, Roosa serves up myriad salty, sandy and sunny images in bouncy verse. ("High clouds flurry,/ Sand crabs scurry--/ Hungry swimmers/ In a hurry!/ Chicken legs,/ Deviled eggs.../ What a banquet!/ Seagull begs.") From building sandcastles to romping in the surf and enjoying a beach blanket feast, Roosa incorporates all the fun things that families do on a beach-vacation day that stretches from morning to twilight. Smith (This Is Your Garden) matches Roosa's joyful tone step for step, depicting families of every size, shape and color, donning all manner of bright bathing suits, sun hats and cover-ups. A rainbow of sand toys, towels, beach umbrellas and coolers dot the dunes and the beach itself like colored pebbles. Smiling children and kind-faced adults (and a couple of playful pooches) make use of every part of nature's playground; sailors and kite-fliers in the background further extend the energetic on-the-sand and in-the-water scenes. All told, this book will have the whole family hankering for a day by the water. Ages 3-6.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreS-Gr 2-Delighted families rush onto the beach. Parents and children water-ski, bury themselves in the sand, splash and cavort in the water, play ball, and build colossal sand castles. Gliding over heads and swirling under feet, the rhyming text is well complemented by Smith's jubilant and frolicsome pictures. The excitement and enthusiasm of the day are perfectly captured by the artist's bright, lively watercolors and the author's active, playful text. Pair this with Marie-Louise Gay's Stella, Star of the Sea (Groundwood, 1999) and Silvia Francia's Roberta's Vacation (Kane/Miller, 1998) for a swimmingly fine storytime.-Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FLCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Beach Day | [
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24,870 | 15 | Gr 3-5-Paper collage is the medium used to illustrate this introduction to animal communication. Jenkins organizes his subject by types of messages-warnings, mating signals, conflict avoidance, locating young, finding food, and territorial displays. Within each topic, examples include messages conveyed by sound, scent, visual signals, dance, chemical marking, and an unusual use of light by the flashlight fish. The brief, well-organized text is easy to read. Illustrations are appealing, with some more successful in depicting the act of communication: deer flashing the white fur on the underside of their tails to signal danger, boobies performing a mating dance, cowering wolves, etc. Bobbie Kalman's How Animals Communicate (Crabtree, 1996) provides similar information but the text is sometimes choppy. Slap, Squeak is the more attractive of the two volumes.-Cynthia M. Sturgis, Ledding Library, Milwaukie, ORCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Ages 5-8. As in What Do You Do When Something Wants to Eat You (1997), a Booklist Editors' Choice, Jenkins' cut- and torn-paper collages are tactile, fierce, and beautiful, and the facts about animal behavior are amazing. When honeybees find food, they return to the hive and perform an elaborate waggle dance that tells other bees how much food there is and how to find it. When a dolphin is injured or sick, it makes a whistling sound that calls other dolphins to its aid. When a cat rubs its head on it's owner's leg, it's not showing affection but defining its territory. There's almost too much here. There are so many different ways and reasons why animals communicate--to find a mate, protect home, warn of approaching danger, help one another find food, and more. Each double-page spread could be expanded into a book of its own. Children will find this an exciting introduction to the wonder of zoology, and many will go from here to learn more. Hazel RochmanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Slap, Squeak and Scatter: How Animals Communicate | [
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24,871 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 2-True, there are great numbers of alphabet books, but when they are works of art they rise beyond teaching the letters. A Gardener's Alphabet is one of these. Azarian leads readers into the book with a two-page introduction that explains the importance of gardens in her life. The alphabet then begins, with one full-page illustration for each letter. The featured letter does not stand alone, but begins one word: "ARBOR," "BULBS," "COMPOST." The words are a mixture of nouns ("LAWN ORNAMENTS," "QUEEN ANNE'S LACE"); verbs ("DIG," "NIBBLE"); and types of gardens ("JAPANESE GARDEN," "KITCHEN GARDEN"). Words that may be unfamiliar to most children are not explained, e.g., "TOPIARY" and "XERISCAPE." The stunning black woodcuts, hand tinted with strong watercolors, are full of action and detail, showing men, women, and child gardeners with their tools and the rewards of their labors, with small creatures visible here and there. Each page can inspire conversation between an adult and child who may then do some gardening of their own.Carolyn Jenks, First Parish Unitarian Church, Portland, ME Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.A master of the hand-colored woodcut, artist Mary Azarian shares with the viewer (of any age) her love of gardens - both vegetable and flower - and the work and joy that goes into their cultivation. Though there are appropriate words for each letter, it is the lovingly detailed pictures that reward our close attention. Turning the pages is akin to viewing a superior art exhibition. Children will also expand their gardening vocabulary: arbor, compost, topiary and xeriscape, the most obscure X ever to grace an alphabet book. (It means a garden of desert flower and plants.) This is a lovely picture-book, particularly for summer reading and viewing. A 2000 Parents' Choice Silver Honor winner.Reviewed by Selma G. Lanes, Parents' Choice 2000 -- From Parents' Choice; Title: A Gardener's Alphabet | [
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24,872 | 12 | Adventures: Level 2.1 (Houghton Mifflin Reading) [Hardcover]; Title: Houghton Mifflin Reading: Student Edition Grade 2.1 Adventures 2001 | [
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24,873 | 11 | In this sequel to Anna All Year Round, set just before WWI, nine-year-old Anna is happy to spend a week at her aunt and uncle's farm in Anna on the Farm by Mary Downing Hahn, illus. by Diane de Groat. All runs smoothly until she meets Theodore, who calls her a "stuck-up city slicker" and spurs her to prove that she's just as clever and brave as he is.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-5. In this sequel to Anna All Year Round (1999), nine-year-old Anna travels to spend a week in the country with Aunt Aggie and Uncle George. She is ecstatic (since all her Baltimore friends have left on vacations) until she discovers that her aunt and uncle have taken in a young orphan named Theodore. The rivalry between the children results in a series of pranks, but eventually the children become good friends. Unlike the earlier, more episodic title, the action here is better focused and the characters more fleshed out. Particularly interesting is the contrast between Anna's mother (a rigid woman with definite Old World ideas about ladylike behavior) and Aunt Aggie, who allows Anna to wear overalls for play and encourages her to have fun. The details in the setting (early-twentieth-century Baltimore, Washington, and rural Prince Georges County) add to the richness of the text, as do the illustrations by Diane de Groat. A good choice for easy-chapter-book readers, especially those who have met Anna before. Kay WeismanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Anna on the Farm | [
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24,874 | 18 | The author merges fact and conjecture with mixed results in this dense account of the 1913 expedition of a ship named the Karluk (the Aleutian word for "fish"). The vessel sailed north from British Columbia toward the Arctic Circle and stopped at Alaska's Point Barrow to pick up an I?upiaq family. The expedition's mission, "to study the plants and people in the high north," takes a backseat when the Karluk becomes locked in ice and eventually sinksAsurvival becomes the crew's goal. Unlike Snow Bentley, in which Martin neatly balanced the historical framework with telling anecdotes, here details of the expedition outweigh the human storyAdespite some interesting facts (e.g., "Qiruk, the mother, could look at a man,/ cut a fur skin with her round-bladed ulu, and sew a pair of pants/ that would fit him exactly"). Though the author guesses about how various family members feel while awaiting rescue (she writes about one daughter, "Maybe she looked into the seal oil lamp and heard/ her grandmother singing the song of home./ And she did not feel so lonely"), Martin does not speculate about why the I?upiaq family leaves their grandmother and their home to travel by sea with strangers. Despite scattered moments of suspense and Krommes's (Grandmother Winter) engaging, earth-toned scratchboard art, youngsters are apt to find this journey laborious and slow moving. Ages 6-up. (Feb.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2-4. In 1913, a Canadian research boat named Fish became trapped in the ice on an Arctic expedition. Along with a captain, crew, scientists, and explorers, the ship carried sled dogs and some Inupiaq people, including a family with two small daughters on which the story centers. In language as stark and elemental as the landscape, the author of the Caldecott Medal-winning Snowflake Bentley (1998) describes how the group survived using Inupiaq cultural traditions, which are presented in detail reminiscent of the Little House books. Impatient readers unimpressed by survival stories may find these descriptions slow going, but Martin includes details that will fascinate kids (Inupiaq sunglasses--how cool!). The quiet, intriguing language, with a poet's attention to sound, will lull young ones into the story's drama, as will Beth Krommes' captivating scratchboard illustrations, suggestive of Lois Lenski's work in their rounded shapes and bold lines. With its picture-book format and well-paced chapters, this is a great choice for primary classroom read-alouds. Gillian EngbergCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: The Lamp, the Ice, and the Boat Called Fish | [
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24,875 | 1 | "This is George. George was a good little monkey and always very curious." Upon hearing these words, generations of children have settled in for a cozy interlude of adventures with their favorite trouble-mongering chimp. Fans of the insatiably inquisitive George will be delighted to find that eight new adventures, written and illustrated in the style of George's creators, have been collected in one big blue book. Each story follows the same pattern; the man with the yellow hat trustingly leaves George alone for just a minute--which is long enough for him to get into a peck of trouble. The lovable monkey tempts disaster and saves the day over and over, first in a chocolate factory, then in an animal shelter, a movie theater, a hot air balloon... but can we blame him? Who hasn't wondered how chocolates get their swirls, or what makes a movie appear on the screen?Featuring the art of Vipah Interactive, the animators of Curious George CD-ROMs, these stories are every bit as hilariously satisfying as those of the Reys. Curious about George's other escapades? Try The Complete Adventures of Curious George. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie CoulterThe Reys were born in Hamburg, Germany. Hans Augusto Rey (1898-1977) met his wife-to-be, Margret (1906-1996), at a party in her fathers home in Germany; when he first caught a glimpse of her, she was sliding down the banister. In their twenties and thirties they lived in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro, where Hans sold bathtubs in villages along the Amazon River. Eventually Cambridge, Massachusetts, became the Reys home and community. Throughout their lives the Reys created many lively books together, including SPOTTY, PRETZEL, and lift-the-flap books such as HOW DO YOU GET THERE? The manuscript of the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and CURIOUS GEORGE was published in 1941. Their incorrigible little monkey has become an American icon, selling millions of books and capturing the hearts of readers everywhere. CURIOUS GEORGE has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.; Title: New Adventures of Curious George | [
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24,876 | 2 | Hornik's rather meandering debut children's book introduces an unorthodox teacher who has only one classroom rule: "No telling secrets." Ms. Snickle acknowledges the importance of secrets and keeping them, and announces that "Secrets are precious and sometimes a bit fragile, so be careful!" Her own secret is that after school is dismissed each day, she pushes a button that transforms the classroom into her home (one of the desks even morphs into her pet cat). Lacey, the class busybody, sets out to learn and reveal each of her classmates' secrets (which she does, a bit too easily). They range from the absurd to the ordinary: Eva, who lives in the park, used to be a swan; Dennis's mother is the tooth fairy; Oliver was so nervous the night before the first day of school that he wet his bed; and Hayley's secret is that she's allergic to secrets. Though Hornik interjects some amusing scenarios and wordplay into her narrative, much of the silliness seems strained (for instance, the teacher suggests a "Gross Brother and Sister Contest" to see whose sibling is the grossest), and the author never explains why Ms. Snickle and Eva exist in a world of magic, while the rest of the characters are normal. In a disappointingly facile ending, after her students lament the fact that their secrets are out in the open, Ms. Snickle reverses the revelations by conducting a lesson in "forgetting." Ages 7-10. (Apr.) Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr 2-4-Ms. Snickle, a wacky combination of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle and Ms. Frizzle, has a unique way of teaching-no tests or homework, art lessons using pencil shavings, a Gross Brother and Sister Contest, and a field trip to find a missing/runaway desk. The one important rule in her class is "No Telling Secrets." However, everyone has a secret, and one of the students, Lacey, is determined to learn all of them and tell everyone. Using methods such as spying on her fellow students and the resources of the Internet, she finds out why Hayley constantly sneezes, why Eva talks to birds, why Dennis will never lose his teeth, and more. However, when she learns Ms. Snickle's secret, Lacey discovers that sometimes secrets should be kept. Those who enjoy Louis Sachar's "Wayside School" or the school stories by Johanna Hurwitz and Suzy Kline will find this an amusing read. A slightly choppy writing style sometimes interferes with the flow, but this is a minor flaw. Clever illustrations done in gouache and pen and ink are scattered throughout.Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Secrets of Ms. Snickle's Class | [
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24,877 | 12 | Student reading book; Title: Houghton Mifflin Reading: Student Edition Level 5 Expedition 2001 | [
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24,878 | 12 | Houghton Miffin English Level 3; Title: Houghton Mifflin English: Student Edition Hardcover Level 3 2001 | [
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24,879 | 0 | Eve Bunting has writtenover two hundredbooks for children, including the Caldecott Medal-winning Smoky Night, illustrated by David Diaz, The Wall, Fly Away Home, and Train to Somewhere. She lives in Southern California.; Title: Train to Somewhere | [
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24,880 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 4-George has penned 30 sublimely simple poems that capture the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of a family's camping trip, from pitching the tent to pulling up stakes and returning home. All of the selections convey a child-focused sense of wonder as the campers explore the lakefront and surrounding terrain, enjoy the marvels of the natural world, relish meals round the campfire, and toast marshmallows ("This is art-/a time of serious reflection/as my pillowed confection/slowly reaches golden perfection"). The poems are varied and inventive, replete with marvelous images and universal truths. There's even a selection devoted to the "Mosquito Song." Each one is accompanied by a well-executed and evocative acrylic painting. Some of Kiesler's artwork sweeps across double pages to provide a dramatic vista-a meandering hiking trail, a field of wild mustard, a star-studded night sky-while other pictures reveal small, but equally telling details. In "Flannel," the child is shown holding her pine-, smoke-, and moss-scented camping shirt to her face, paired with the words, "I keep it hidden/in my bottom drawer-/where no one will find it/and wash away/my memories." A terrific idyll for summertime sharing, even for confirmed couch potatoes.Luann Toth, School Library Journal Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems | [
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24,881 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 2-Ann Herbert Scott's Someday Rider (Clarion, 1989) is an appealing coming-of-age story in which young Kenny yearns to ride herd with his dad and the other cowboys. Kenny tries riding a variety of animalsAa goose, a sheep, and a calfAwith comical results until his understanding Mother steps in and helps him learn to ride. One day, Kenny gets to show what he's learned when his Dad is shorthanded on the ranch. Listeners are drawn right into the story by excellent narration and realistic background sounds recorded in stereo, such as the clatter of horses hooves, dogs barking, birds chirping, and water running. On one side of the cassette, the page-turn signal to turn each page is a horse whinny. Background music with guitars, harmonica, and the rhythm of horses walking enhances the Western setting of "cowboy country." Young children will enjoy listening as they turn the pages and view the pictures in the accompanying paperback book. However, the text is too advanced to make this a "read-along."-Kristina Aaronson, Bethel Elementary School, VT Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc."Himler's watercolors are perceptive, evocative, and absolutely lovely-just right for this realistic slice of rural Americana." -- Kirkus"Would-be cowpokes should hanker to read this coming-of-age story. Kenny yearns to join his dad and the hard-riding cowboys on their Western ranch. . . . The soft watercolors in Western tones tell the story independently of the text. The ranch's critters and Kenny's episodes come to life, with Himler portraying the boy's wild rides and obvious pleasure in his developing horsemanship skills." -- Review; Title: Someday Rider | [
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24,882 | 1 | In this rib-tickling sequel to The Great Pig Escape, two farmers seek hogs that are hidden in plain sight. As Bert and Ethel shrug and scratch their heads over their lost pigs, other townspeople go about their business some of them wearing floppy hats and carrying newspapers to shield their faces. How strange. After a postcard reading "Oink!" arrives from Florida, Bert books a beach vacation and spends it asking, "Seen any runaway pigs?" Neither the squealing hotel clerk, the restaurant's pink maitre-d' nor the policewoman with the funny snout can help him. Christelow places sympathy firmly with the swine by suggesting the farmers' intentions. Bert complains, "I raised those pork chops from baby piglets!" and Ethel reminds him that freedom "beats being bacon any day." In her casually drawn ink-and-watercolor images, pigs in wigs, scarves and swimsuits grin conspiratorially; when Bert falls off a fishing boat, he doesn't notice he's been rescued by an amiable porcine sailor. The author gets a few more giggles out of a classic comedy plot, pitting brazen outlaws against thickheaded authorities. Ages 5-8.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.reS-Gr 3-This story continues the adventures of Bert, Ethel, and their pigs, which began in The Great Pig Escape (Clarion, 1994), but it can be enjoyed independently. Ethel understands why the animals ran away-"Beats being bacon any day"-but Bert, a farmer, just can't let their disappearance go, especially after a postcard arrives with the message, "Oink!" He and Ethel take a trip to Florida, she to vacation, he to look for his missing animals. Readers see pigs everywhere, but he does not, no matter how hard he looks. Bert searching for and missing what is right under his nose will have readers rolling with laughter. Christelow's watercolor and pen-and-India-ink cartoonlike illustrations do a fabulous job of reinforcing the mood and action of the text. They begin "telling" the story on the cover, move to the front endpapers and title-page spread, then blend with and extend the text throughout the book. Some spreads are fully illustrated. In others, the text is on white with the illustrations above, below, or next to it. Some drawings are framed and placed over others or on the white background. Because the illustrations play such an integral role in this comical adventure, it is best suited to independent reading as well as small-group sharing. A sure hit.Kathleen Simonetta, Indian Trails Public Library District, Wheeling, ILCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Great Pig Search | [
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24,883 | 12 | Book by MCDOUGAL LITTEL; Title: McDougal Littell Language of Literature: SkillBuilder Workbook Level 2 | [
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24,884 | 18 | Brown (Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure) again trolls feminist history for an engaging heroine, emerging this time with the redoubtable British explorer, Mary Kingsley. After a reclusive childhood spent dutifully nursing her mother and educating herself through books (she was never sent to school), Mary determines to see the world and sets off in 1892, at age 30, for the wilds of West Africa. Exploring the country in full proper Victorian dress ("It is at these times that you realize the blessings of a good thick skirt," she remarks after falling into a spike-filled pit and narrowly escaping injury), the plucky Mary collects insects and fish for the British Museum of Natural History. A series of piquant pen-and-ink and watercolor sketches shows her approaching a hippo, fending off a crocodile with her canoe paddle and wading "through sun-cooked swamps of ink-black slime." It's difficult to discern a chronology for Mary's adventures, but the vague sense of years of travel and adventure matches the artwork's appealingly impressionistic flurry of lines blurred with smoky color. Mary emerges as an intrepid and admirable character. Ages 4-8. (Sept.) Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.Grade 1-3-The author of Ruth Law Thrills a Nation (Ticknor & Fields, 1993), Alice Ramsey's Grand Adventure (1997), and Rare Treasure: Mary Anning and Her Remarkable Discoveries (1999, both Houghton) brings another unsung female adventurer to light. Confined in a Victorian manse with bricked up windows, Kingsley spent her young years caring for her bedridden mother and awaiting the intermittent visits of her peripatetic father. Resourceful and independent, she escaped through the books she read in her father's library. Released from her servitude by her parents' death, the 30-year-old woman embarked on extended travels to Africa, where she found her spiritual home and felt a kinship with the native people. She returned to England to write and lecture on her observations. Brown's spare text, filled with perfectly chosen details, gives individuality to a universally appealing tale of a neglected child who eventually triumphs through her own spirit of independence. By incorporating quotes from his subject's writing, the author provides an accurate picture of her common sense, her sense of humor, of wonder, and of self. The sketchy watercolor illustrations accurately convey the dreariness of her childhood, but are less successful in portraying her travels. Dominant hues of gray, brown, green, and blue effectively evoke settings and transitions, but the details in the drawings are as disappointing as the ones in the text are delightful. The human figures are shadowy, with hollow eyes, stiff arms, and pallid complexions. It is unfortunate that the visuals don't support the beauty, excitement, and lushness that so enthralled Kingsley.Starr LaTronica, Four County Library System, Vestal, NY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa | [
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24,885 | 15 | Science writer John Fleischman uses a clipped, engaging expository style to tell the incredible story of the railroad worker who, in 1848, survived the piercing blast of a 13-pound iron rod as it entered below his cheekbone and exited the front of his skull in Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science. Photographs, glossary, a resource listing and index lend this textbook case the same sense of immediacy as do the words. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr 5 Up-The fascinating story of the construction foreman who survived for 10 years after a 13-pound iron rod shot through his brain. Fleischman relates Gage's "horrible accident" and the subsequent events in the present tense, giving immediacy to the text. He avoids sensationalizing by letting the events themselves carry the impact. The straightforward description of Gage calmly chatting on a porch 30 minutes after the accident, for example, comes across as horrifying and amazing. The author presents scientific background in a conversational style and jumps enthusiastically into such related topics as phrenology, 19th-century medical practices, and the history of microbiology. He shows how Gage's misfortune actually played an intriguing and important role in the development of our knowledge of the brain. The present-tense narrative may cause occasional confusion, since it spans several time periods and dates are not always immediately apparent from the text. Illustrations include historical photographs; one showing the iron bar posed dramatically next to Gage's skull is particularly impressive. Other photos and diagrams help explain the workings of the brain. The work of Gage expert Malcolm Macmillan, cited in the list of resources, seems the likely main source for the quotes and details of Gage's life, but this is not clearly spelled out in the text or appendixes. Like Penny Colman's Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts (Holt, 1997) and James M. Deem's Bodies from the Bog (Houghton, 1998), Phineas Gage brings a scientific viewpoint to a topic that will be delightfully gruesome to many readers.Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, ORCopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science | [
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24,886 | 12 | Children reader; Title: Houghton Mifflin Reading: The Nation's Choice: Little Big Book Grade K Theme 2 - In the Big Blue Sea | [
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24,887 | 13 | In this sanitized compendium of 1950s rock stars, debut children's book writer George-Warren and Levine (Wig!) set themselves the task of translating music and personality to the page. Each spread features a capsule biography of a musician next to his or her portrait, painted on Masonite in an American primitive style and set in a found-object frame. Bill Haley comes first, along with his trademark "one, two, three o'clock, four o'clock ROCK" and a night sky full of "comets"; unfortunately, the writing is straight out of squaresville ("Although Bill Haley was a grownup, he sang about things teens liked and he spoke their language"). Little Richard appears against a glaring yellow background, and the text, which ripples out like sound waves from his portrait, trumpets his signature shriek: "A wop bop a loo bop a wop bam boom, tutti frutti, oh rooti!" Yet these immortal lyrics aren't as punchy in print, despite George-Warren's encouraging remark, "Wow, what a song!" Only a recap of Bo Diddley's signature beat ("Thump-a-thump-a-thump, a-thump-thump") suggests rock's catchy rhythms. The accounts politely bypass legend-making stories of Elvis's pelvis and Jerry Lee Lewis's scandalous marriage and only hint at rock's notorious racism and sexism; the volume cheers pivotal African-American artists like Chuck Berry and James Brown, but lets R&B singer LaVern Baker and rockabilly star Wanda Jackson represent all women rockers. Although oldies fans can appreciate Levine's homemade images, the set of icons resembles a quaint (and quiet) butterfly collection. This tame encyclopedia doesn't have much soul, and the uninitiated may wonder what all the fuss was about. Ages 8-up.Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr 4 Up-Fourteen of the originators of rock & roll are featured in this energetic, lighthearted introduction to the 1950s "musical earthquake-that shook everything up." Each double-page spread features a one-page biography facing a full-page portrait of a musician surrounded by whimsical items connected with the artist's best-known hits. Little Richard, Carl Perkins, Fats Domino, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, The Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Wanda Jackson, Ritchie Valens, and James Brown are among the performers profiled. Information includes the musicians' childhood musical backgrounds, how their careers began, short descriptions of their greatest hits and of any unique clothing or hairstyles for which they were famous, and a little about their accomplishments beyond the 1950s. An excellent introduction describes the roots of rock & roll. Old picture frames, some gilded and some simple weathered wood, are used to frame each mixed-media, folk-art-flavored painting. LaVern Baker's "Tweedlee Dee" is recalled by birds hopping across the page, while Jerry Lee Lewis is shown playing a piano from which flames, fiery musical notes, and one great ball of fire emerge. A wonderfully entertaining browsing book that will also fill a gap in most music collections.-Ginny Gustin, Sonoma County Library System, Santa Rosa, CACopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Shake, Rattle and Roll: The Founders of Rock and Roll | [
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24,888 | 1 | Grade 4-8-An exceptional addition to a fine se-ries that carries the same hallmark of quality as its predecessors. Mallory's readable text follows the swim fins of marine biologist Pete Klimley and an IMAX film team to seamounts off Cocos Island in the Pacific Ocean to observe and film schooling ham-merhead sharks. The author recounts earlier investigations Klimley made trying to dis-cover the connections among seamounts, the Earth's magnetic field, and the sharks' migratory patterns in the sea, showing just how scientists put laboratory theses to the proof in the field. A fascinating record of re-search and investigation, this inviting book is larded with numerous dramatic color pho-tos. Full of hammerhead data as well, it will be a useful tool for young report writers as well as a good read, and may well inspire some children to turn to marine biology or photography as a lifelong interest.Patricia Manning, formerly at Eastchester Public Li-brary, NY Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 3-7. Mallory, editor and chief of publishing programs at the New England Aquarium, offers an engrossing, visually captivating entry in the Scientists in the Field series. He recalls his experiences with scientist Pete Klimley, whose research on sharks has taught the world much, as they worked in the waters off Costa Rica helping film the IMAX feature Island of the Sharks. Mallory's firsthand experience results in crystalline descriptions of both the emotional rush and the visual awe of swimming among sharks. Yet his personal accounts never interfere with his primary focus: to teach children about the often-misunderstood deep-sea creatures. Vivid photographs abound and include not only underwater shots of the sharks and divers but also shots of the terrain and wildlife of Cocos Island and the diving equipment that enabled the crew to get close to their subjects. The photos will keep readers turning pages; the text shares plenty that is worth knowing and remembering. Roger LeslieCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Swimming With Hammerhead Sharks (Scientists in the Field) | [
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24,889 | 12 | Gr 4-8-An illuminating look at the work of a microscopist. Kunkel works with microscopes to explore science, both on his own and with specialists from related fields. This book contains many of his photos, most taken with electron microscopes. It's fascinating to see the magnified pictures of jellyfish, dust mites, and other creatures, neatly tinted to accentuate body features. Several opening pages, along with the front and back endpapers, are visually dazzling. The heart of the book, though, is what readers learn about how Kunkel produces these images, and to what uses scientists put them. The story of how he worked within the blast zone of Mount St. Helens in 1980 in order to study the effect of volcanic ash on algae is a vivid example of how exciting science can be. The text describes the qualities of several different microscopes, and photographs show the scientist using each tool in his lab. Readers also see samples of the images from each instrument, from the simple view captured with a loupe lens to the neurological details revealed by a transmission electron microscope. Like Kramer's Eye of the Storm (Putnam, 1997), this title offers a wealth of scientific information along with an insightful look at the world of an individual scientist.Steven Engelfried, Beaverton City Library, Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Kramer provides a wealth of information on how scientists study the world as he takes readers behind the scenes of scientist/photographer Dennis Kunkel's life. But it's Kunkel's astonishing photographs that star here. Using dissecting, compound, scanning electron, and transmission electron microscopes to photograph images-and brilliant color to further define them-Kunkel invites us into a startlingly beautiful world invisible to the naked eye.Editors of Explorations; Title: Hidden Worlds: Looking Through a Scientist's Microscope (Scientists in the Field Series) | [
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24,890 | 12 | Pearl Moscowitz takes a stand when the city government tries to chop down the last ginko tree on her street.; Title: Pearl Moscowitz's Last Stand (Houghton Mifflin Soar to Success, Level 7) | [
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24,891 | 12 | Book by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN; Title: Houghton Mifflin Reading: Practice Book Grade K | [
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24,893 | 12 | Book Details:; Title: Practice Book: Grade 4 (Houghton Mifflin Reading a Legacy of Literature) | [
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24,894 | 14 | Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day? And what do cupids and lace have to do with anything? February 14 is a lighthearted occasion with ancient origins. No one is really sure who St. Valentine, patron of lovers, really was. According to one legend, he was a Roman priest who agreed to secretly marry young couples when Emperor Claudius II decreed that no one could be married because he needed men to fight wars instead. February 14, when Valentine supposedly died, was the eve of an important Roman festival--Lupercalia. On this evening, Roman youths drew the names of girls who would be their partners during the festival. In this lively and informative book, readers will read the first known valentine ever written (by Margery Brews in 1477), discover the golden age of English valentines, learn the difference between "rebus" and "puzzle purse" valentines, and more. "Enter Cupid" is a chapter tracing the symbolism and origins of the strange, heart-piercing, winged babies, and explanations of valentine symbols like flowers and hearts follow. Helpful supplemental material--a list of stories and poems for Valentine's Day, a bibliography, and index--will help young researchers as well. Edna Barth has a long and respected history of demystifying occasions in Shamrocks, Harps, and Shillelaghs: The Story of the St. Patrick's Day Symbols, Lilies, Rabbits, and Painted Eggs: The Story of the Easter Symbols, Witches, Pumpkins, and Grinning Ghosts: The Story of the Halloween Symbols, and more. She has a knack for snappy, straightforward, well-researched explanations of the history and traditions behind holidays, and illustrator Ursula Arndt adds a sprightly touch with delicate pen-and-ink illustrations. (Ages 9 and older)Ursula Arndt has illustrated a number of popular children's books, including the six holiday titles written by Edna Barth for Clarion. She is now retired and lives in Germany.; Title: Hearts, Cupids, and Red Roses: The Story of the Valentine Symbols | [
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24,895 | 14 | Ursula Arndt has illustrated a number of popular children's books, including the six holiday titles written by Edna Barth for Clarion. She is now retired and lives in Germany.; Title: Turkeys, Pilgrims, and Indian Corn: The Story of the Thanksgiving Symbols | [
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24,896 | 12 | English Texas Hardcover Student Edition Grade 5 2001. Houghton Mifflin.; Title: Houghton Mifflin English Texas: Hardcover Student Edition Grade 5 2001 | [
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24,897 | 1 | Hans Augusto Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1898. As a child, he spent much of his free time in that city's famous Hagenbeck Zoo drawing animals. After serving in the army during World War I, he studied philology and natural science at the University of Hamburg. He then married Margret Rey and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript for the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as CECILY G. AND THE NINE MONKEYS and FIND THE CONSTELLATIONS.Margret Rey was born in Hamburg, Germany, where she met H. A. Rey when she was a young girl. After attending art school and training at the Bauhaus, she married H. A. and they moved to Montmartre for four years. The manuscript of the first Curious George books was one of the few items the Reys carried with them on their bicycles when they escaped from Paris in 1940. Eventually, they made their way to the United States, and Curious George was published in 1941. Curious George has been published in many languages, including French, German, Japanese, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. Additional Curious George books followed, as well as such other favorites as Cecily G. and the Nine Monkeys and Find the Constellations.Martha Weston is the author and illustrator of another book about Tuck and the illustrator of Clarion's successful Owen Foote books by Stephanie Greene. She lives with her family in Fairfax, California.; Title: Curious George Takes a Train | [
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