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30,700 | 13 | *Starred Review* Brooks goal is to convince her readers that art is not just something one observes, but rather something that one does. Using a topic beloved by many kidsanimalsshe presents 13 works by famous artists, each of which incorporates animals into its subject and theme. Each reproduced masterpiece occupies its own two-page spread, and Brooks explores one major art technique for each. Its impossible not to be intrigued: Whats the first thing you notice in this picture? Have you ever seen things in a dream that wouldnt make sense in real life? Turn the flap, and the art lesson waits beneath to offer a hands-on approach to each broad concept. For example, Matisses The Snail is accompanied by a project that explores drawing with scissors and finding patterns in creatures from nature. The projects range in difficulty from those with beginners skills to those suited for more experienced young artists. A diverse selection of works of art, from Degas to totem poles to Ming pottery, is included, and an introductory discussion of major movements in visual art is incorporated into each explanation. Brooks believes that a deeper appreciation of high art can be had by kids, and this revelatory offering encourages them to find it. Grades 3-6. --Erin AndersonBrooks' goal to convince her readers that art is not just something one observes, but rather something that one does. It's impossible not to be intrigued. . . . The projects range in difficulty from those with beginners skills to those suited for more experienced young artists. . . . Brooks believes that a deeper appreciation of high art can be had by kids, and this revelatory offering encourages them to find it. Booklist, STARRED REVIEW; Title: Get Into Art Animals: Enjoy Great Art--Then Create Your Own! | [
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30,701 | 0 | Kingfisher is an award-winning publisher of non-fiction and fiction for children of all ages. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early learning books, Kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five- to fourteen-year-olds and original picture books for very young children.; Title: It's all about... Amazing Sharks: Everything you want to know about these sea creatures in one amazing book | [
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30,703 | 12 | Simon Adams worked as an editor of children's reference and other nonfiction books before becoming a full-time writer. He has written and contributed to more than fifty books on subjects as varied as the sinking of the Titanic, the two world wars, and the history of jazz. He is the author of Kingfisher Knowledge: Castles & Forts, Kingfisher Knowledge: Life in Ancient Rome, The Kingfisher Atlas of the Ancient World and The Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World.; Title: The Kingfisher Atlas of World History: A pictoral guide to the world's people and events, 10000BCE-present | [
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30,704 | 15 | Functional MRIs and polymerase chain reactions might not sound extreme, but Green manages to make them irresistibly interesting in this latest Basher Science title. Distinctive anime-inspired illustrations introduce a cast of colorful characters representing each animal, bacterium, genome, etc., and each comes with its own backstory and personality. Topics discussed range from microorganisms with the ability to survive under extreme conditions to cutting-edge genetic engineering. Each of four broad chapters includes a trading-card-style layout, along with a description written in a first-person format. Bulleted factoids appear at the end of each narrative, including information such as the characters size, the date it was discovered or named, and its common practical uses. A poster of major characters real-world relevance is included in the end matter. The appeal of the illustrations and format is undeniable, and the personification of complex concepts and unique artwork will ensure that these lessons will stick with readers for quite a while. Grades 4-7. --Erin AndersonIrresistibly interesting. . . . The appeal of the illustrations and format is undeniable, and the personification of complex concepts and unique artwork will ensure that these lessons will stick with readers for quite a while. Booklist; Title: Basher Science: Extreme Biology: From Superbugs to Clones Get to the Edge of Science | [
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30,705 | 16 | Alan Baker has illustrated The Odyssey and The Story of King Arthur, both published by Kingfisher. In addition, Alan created the popular and successful Little Rabbits series, which has sold over half-a-million copies in the U.S. Alan is a lecturer in illustration at the University of Brighton, England.; Title: White Rabbit's Colors (Little Rabbit Books) | [
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30,706 | 12 | These compact books are more packed with content than their cartoonish covers imply. Each book is illustrated with brightly colored graphics. The content is directed toward an older, hipper, pre-adolescent reader. Despite their detail-rich content, the writing tone is casual and accessible. These handy books serve as reference books on their respective topics; a teacher would appreciate a set in the ready-reference section of their classroom. They are good books to hand to a student who needs a fresh approach to the topic for clarification. Library Media ConnectionSimon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than ten best-selling concept books for children including The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Math, and Punctuation. Based in London and Tokyo and specializing in "graphic surrealism", Basher's original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, the US and the Asia. Find out more at www.basherworld.com.; Title: Basher Basics: Grammar | [
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30,708 | 15 | Tony Mitton is a popular children's poet, and author of the award-winning The Red and White Spotted Handkerchief (Scholastic). He has written a number of picture books including Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus and All Afloat on Noah's Boat (both illustrated by Guy Parker-Rees of Giraffes Can't Dance) and The Somethingosaur (illustrated by Russell Ayto). His other titles include collections of poetry for older children.; Title: African Adventure (Amazing Animals) | [
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30,709 | 15 | Chris Pellant's vast collection of photographs of rocks, minerals, and fossils is used by publishers worldwide. His titles include Kingfisher's The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals.; Title: Discover Science: Rocks and Fossils | [
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30,710 | 7 | Unusual book; Title: The Encyclopedia of the Unexplained: Curious Phenomena, Strange Superstitions and Ancient Mysteries | [
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30,711 | 13 | Gr 1-5This inviting combination of art appreciation and hands-on creations introduces 12 masterpieces in a child-friendly way. A brief introduction shares guidelines for using the book and cursory descriptions of materials. The artworks vary widely in style, technique, and medium, including works such as Edvard Munch's The Scream, Eadweard Muybridge's photographic series Lawn Tennis, and Roy Lichenstein's Girl in Mirror. On each spread a reproduction covers at least one page with the remaining space used for the title, date, artist's name, a brief biography, and background on the artwork. A half-fold opens to reveal an activity dealing with some aspect of the profiled piece. For example, Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer I is paired with a lesson on making patterns and textures, and Giuseppe Arcimboldo's Vertumnus is combined with instructions on how to use vegetables and fruits to make prints of people. Michelangelo's David (shown torso up) includes a lesson on facial proportions. A glossary, an introduction to color theory, and a list of project materials round out the book. The beautiful reproductions, colorful design elements, interesting projects, and attractive cover all make this volume accessible to its intended audience.Carol S. Surges, formerly at Longfellow Middle School, Wauwatosa, WI(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.This inviting combination of art appreciation and hands-on creations introduces 12 masterpieces in a child-friendly way. . . .The beautiful reproductions, colorful design elements, interesting projects, and attractive cover all make this volume accessible to its intended audience. School Library Journal; Title: Get Into Art People: Enjoy Great Art--Then Create Your Own! | [
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30,712 | 15 | Dianne Ochiltree - Children's Literature Ever wondered if a forest can grow undersea? If you can pick fruit in the desert? If a plant can strangle and squeeze another plant? Or if a flower can fool a bee? If you, or a curious kid, are fascinated by the plant life surrounding us on our planet, then this is just the book for you. Its pages contain a smattering of fun facts about how, why, and where plants grow. Each double-page spread features two or three questions, along with detailed, lively answers. Also sprinkled around the pages are full-color illustrations, factoids and cartoons. This affordable paperback title is a perfect introduction to the subject for beginning readers and budding botanists--a good choice for the home, library, or classroom bookshelf. 2003, Kingfisher, Ages 5 to 8.Children's Literature This affordable paperback title is a perfect introduction to the subject for beginning readers and budding botanistsa good choice for the home, library, or classroom bookshelf.Andrew Charman has written and edited over 20 books for children. He has contributed to Kingfisher for many years including books in the I Wonder Why and Kingfisher Knowledge series.; Title: I Wonder Why Leaves Change Color: And Other Questions About Plants | [
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30,713 | 0 | Mighty Trucks is written by a team of experienced children's authors and editors, working alongside subject specialists and literacy consultants.; Title: It's all about... Mighty Trucks | [
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30,714 | 12 | Dr. Stephen Law has written numerous academic papers as well as books for both adults and children including the hugely popular The Philosophy Files.Marc Aspinoll bridges the gap between Japanese culture, graffiti, and mid century animation; creating super fun, stylish and memorable work; Title: Really, Really Big Questions About Me and my Body | [
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30,715 | 0 | Kingfisher is an award-winning publisher of non-fiction and fiction for children of all ages. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early learning books, Kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five- to fourteen-year-olds and original picture books for very young children.; Title: It's all about... Wild Weather: Everything you want to know about our weather in one amazing book | [
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30,716 | 16 | Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.Tony Mitton has been reading and writing since he was 9. He began writing specifically for children around the age of 40 while still working as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries and occasionally at other venues, mainly in the UK. His main published work consists of solo collections of lyric and narrative poetry, and verse picture books illustrated by a range of illustrators. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). He was recently contracted to rewrite the English verse texts for Dick Bruna's Miffy series of preschool books.; Title: Amazing Machines First Concepts: Sounds | [
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30,717 | 0 | US series editor, Thea Feldman, is the author of over 100 children's books, including several Clifford and Disney Readers. Additionally she has written and edited several My Readers MCPG (US). She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.US literacy consultant, Ellie Costa, is one of the US's foremost literacy specialists. She teaches at Bank Street College of Education; Title: Kingfisher Readers L1: Time | [
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30,718 | 1 | Simon Abbott lives with his family in Suffolk, UK, and has been illustrating childrens books, toys and games for over 10 years. His favorite subjects to draw are smiley snails and funky fish. When he hasn't got a pencil in his hand, Simon likes to run, and he has completed both the London and Barcelona Marathons.; Title: Pop and Play: Under the Sea | [
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30,719 | 0 | Series editor, Heather Morris, is a former BBC schools publisher.UK literacy consultant, Hilary Horton, is a senior literacy adviser for Camden Council, LondonSeries authors have also written readers for Oxford Reading Tree, Collins Primary Literacy, DK Readers, Heinemann English Readers and Clifford and Disney Readers.US series editor, Thea Feldman, is the author of over 100 children's books, including several Clifford and Disney Readers. Additionally she has written and edited several My Readers MCPG (US). She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.US literacy consultant, Ellie Costa, is one of the US's foremost literacy specialists. She teaches at Bank Street College of Education; Title: Kingfisher Readers L2: What Animals Eat | [
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30,720 | 15 | Chris Pellant's vast collection of photographs of rocks, minerals, and fossils is used by publishers worldwide. His titles include Kingfisher's The Best Book of Fossils, Rocks, and Minerals.; Title: Rocks and Fossils (Discover Science) | [
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30,721 | 0 | Fast Cars is written by a team of experienced children's authors and editors, working alongside subject specialists and literacy consultants.; Title: It's all about... Fast Cars | [
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30,723 | 12 | Dr Mike Goldsmith studied the philosophy of time and space at Keele University, where he also obtained his PhD in astrophysics. He was formerly the head of Acoustics at the UK's National Physical Laboratory and is now an author of non-fiction books for children.; Title: The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia (Kingfisher Encyclopedias) | [
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30,724 | 6 | Tony Mitton is the author of the bestselling Amazing Machines picture books. A popular children's author, his poetry book The Red and White Spotted Handkerchief was the winner of the 2000 Smarties Prize and whose Royal Raps won the 1997 Nottinghamshire Libraries/Dillons Children's Book Award. He has written a number of picture books including Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus and Down By the Cool of the Pool. His other titles include collections of poetry for older children.Ant Parker is the illustrator of the bestselling Amazing Machines picture books. He studied drawing and printing at the Bath Academy of Art in England and has taught papermaking, printing, and bookbinding workshops for children. Toddlers and parents around the globe have discovered the irresistible appeal of his wacky cartoon characters in Flashing Fire Engines, Terrific Trains, Dazzling Diggers, and Roaring Rockets. Other picture books illustrated by Ant include Charlie the Chicken and Desmond the Dog.; Title: Amazing Machines Terrific Trains Activity Book | [
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30,725 | 6 | TONY MITTON was born in Tripoli, North Africa, and grew up in Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, and England. He divides his time between teaching and writing children's books. He lives in Cambridge, England.; Title: Amazing Machines Amazing Airplanes Activity book | [
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30,726 | 15 | There is enough data to provide material for elementary research reports and it is accompanied by an index and a table of contents that introduces each set of "disaster-ous" questions. All and all, a strong contender for family reading and for the library or classroom shelf. Children's Literature Rosie Greenwood is an innovative author and editor with more than twenty years' work in illustrated children's books. She has written about topics as diverse as oceans, horses, pyramids, and stars.; Title: I Wonder Why Volcanoes Blow Their Tops: and Other Questions About Natural Disasters | [
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30,727 | 0 | Thea Feldman is the author of dozens of books for young children, including non-fiction and fiction titles for Disney and Animal Planet. She writes on a wide range of subjects, with natural history as one of her main areas of interest. She also writes about the practice of teaching reading. Thea is the author of several titles in the Kingfisher Readers series.; Title: Kingfisher Readers L1: Ladybugs | [
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30,728 | 15 | Angela Wilkes is an award-winning writer and editor renowned for lively, engaging books children read over and over again. She excels in presenting information in an original and straightforward way -- a gift that has been recognized by children and parents alike across the world. Her long list of titles spans a diverse range of topics including My First Nature Book, Simple Science, The Big Book of Dinosaurs, My World, Your World, and The Best Book of Ballet.; Title: Discover Science: Animal Homes | [
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30,729 | 12 | Mary Budzik is the author of many children's (and adult) books, including Punctuation, Grammar and Creative Writing in the Basher Basics series as well as the bestselling Mythology in the Basher History range. She has a BA in English Literature from Boston College and an MA in English Literature from Columbia University. She lives in Connecticut, USA.From his first book The Periodic Table (2007) to his more recent, Basher Science: Engineering, Basher's unique illustration style of East meets West features a dash of graffiti artist and a large helping of wit added in. This "graphic surrealism" approach to illustration has intrigued and informed a whole generation of children and engaged them with learning important topics in a light-hearted and entertaining but informative manner.; Title: Basher Geography: Countries of the World: An Atlas with Attitude | [
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30,730 | 15 | answers are simply written, but they don't shy away from scientific language, difficult issues, or remaining mysteries. Children's Literature Brigid Avison; Title: I Wonder Why I Sleep | [
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30,731 | 15 | "This addition to the long-running Basher Science series introduces concepts in engineering, visually represented by chunky, anime-style figures. Divided into seven color-coded categories, the book introduces members of the Mechanical Mob (which include Ramp, Lever, and Pump), Design Dynamos such as Ergonomics and Artificial Intelligence (Im still relatively young, and my first real job is to suggest products and ads you might like on the Internet), and dozens of other tangible and intangible concepts, structures, and devices. The upbeat, first-person narratives and quirky art create an inviting way for children to learn about the breadth of what engineering can mean. Ages 1014.(Jan.)" -- Publishers Weeklyom Jackson is a highly experienced science writer and editor who has written books for Dorling Kindersley, Scholastic, National Geographic, and Hachette. He has written five titles in the best-selling DK series Eyewitness Science, including Computer and Science. His other titles include How to Build a Human Body (Scholastic, 2013) and his recent book on the history, science, and technology behind refrigerators, Chilled (Bloomsbury, 2015). Tom lives in Bristol, England.Simon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally best-selling books for children, including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series which has sold over 2.5 million copies around the world.; Title: Basher Science: Engineering: The Riveting World of Buildings and Machines | [
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30,733 | 15 | A breezy tone and ultra-cute illustrations enliven this introduction to space-exploration missions. Two-page spreads per topic, with one page devoted to a brightly colored illustration, provide bite-size chunks of information in a cheeky, first-person voice. . . . this books charm lies in its upbeat, goofy approach. School Library JournalSimon Basher is the creator and illustrator of dozens of best-selling concept books for children including The Periodic Table, Physics, Biology, and Astronomy. His characters bridge the gap between edgy Manga and the cuteness of Hello, Kitty! Basher's original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.Dan Green has written many of the titles in the Basher Science series. He studied Geology at Cambridge University.; Title: Basher Basics: Space Exploration | [
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30,735 | 2 | Anita Ganeri is an award-winning author of dozens of children's information books, including the best-selling Horrible Geography series. Her title Planet in Peril won the 2009 Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book With Facts.Stuart Jackson-Carter has a First Class Honors degree in Scientific Illustration/Visual Communication. Stuart specializes in photo-real artworks for nature and wildlife books. His clients include Dorling Kindersley, Discovery Books and BBC Wildlife.; Title: Lifesize: Rainforest: See Rainforest Creatures at Their Actual Size | [
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30,736 | 15 | The accessible but detailed writing and friendly aesthetics of Lewis's cartooning both do their part to make space feel like an exciting, even welcoming place. Publishers WeeklySusie Brooks is a freelance editor and writer who has written many nonfiction, novelty, and picture books for children including Kingfisher's Dinosaurs Around the World Lift-the-Flap. Anthony Lewis is an award-winning artist who has illustrated more than 250 children's books worldwide. His bright, imaginative style, paying great attention to detail, produces fun, accurate illustrations that children love.; Title: Space Lift-the-Flap (Lift-the-Flap Tab Books) | [
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30,737 | 15 | The wise choice to use the word questions rather than answers in the title of this book is telling, as is the introduction, which states, To even suggest that we understand the universe is very unscientific. Science is all about questioning thingsall the time. With an infectiously enthusiastic tone, Brake embraces the spirit of science but leaves behind much of the dreary technical and mathematical bones it hangs upon to pose delicious bafflers organized in four loose sections: the makeup of the universe, the nature of celestial objects, the ever-tricky concept of time, and the future of space exploration. Classically cartoony artwork (think The Jetsons without the gizmos) and a different-colored background on each page (though unfortunately, some make the black type hard to read) heighten the liveliness quotient without distracting from the way-cool information being dispensed. For such immense and difficult-to-pin-down topics, this is a remarkably breezy yet substantial overview thats sure to get kids thinking and on the lookout for more information on these great last frontiers. Grades 4-7. --Ian ChipmanProfessor Mark Brake is an author, broadcaster and communicator of science. He is an academic, based at the University of Glamorgan, UK, who writes popular science books. Mark has done science communication work in film, television and radio on five continents, including work with NASA, Seattle's Science Fiction Museum, and the BBC.Nishant Choksi is an exciting Brighton-based illustrator who has created artworks for the Guardian, The Independent, the Times, The Wall Street Journal, NewScientist and Vodafone. She most recently illustrated Really, Really Big Questions.; Title: Really, Really Big Questions About Space and Time | [
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30,738 | 15 | Amazing photography appears on every page of this book. . . . The primary reader will be enthralled . . . amazed . . . and mesmerized. [W]ill really intrigue readers. NSTA Recommends[T]his title offers a lively overview that will interest budding astronomers looking for personal reading choices. Booklist Deborah Chancellor trained as an elementary school teacher before becoming an editor of children's books. She has written more than thirty books for children, including Maps and Mapping and Planet Earth in the Kingfisher Discover Science series.; Title: Discover Science: Planet Earth | [
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30,739 | 16 | Ant Parker is known for his distinctive, vibrant work in books such as Charlie Chick. His artwork has been animated for BBC Children's TV and he illustrated the bestselling Amazing Machines picture-book series. His other titles include the pop-up counting book 10 Little Monsters, and an I Am Reading title: JJ Rabbit and the Monster. Ant lives in London.Tony Mitton has been reading and writing since he was 9. He began writing specifically for children around the age of 40 while still working as a primary school and special needs teacher. He now works full-time as a writer and sometimes performs his poems in schools and libraries and occasionally at other venues, mainly in the UK. His main published work consists of solo collections of lyric and narrative poetry, and verse picture books illustrated by a range of illustrators. His picture books include Down by the Cool of the Pool (with Guy Parker-Rees) and The Somethingosaur (with Russell Ayto). He was recently contracted to rewrite the English verse texts for Dick Bruna's Miffy series of preschool books.; Title: Amazing Machines First Concepts: Opposites | [
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30,740 | 11 | US series editor, Thea Feldman, is the author of over 100 children's books, including several Clifford and Disney Readers. Additionally she has written and edited several My Readers MCPG (US). She is a former editorial director at Scholastic.; Title: Kingfisher Readers L2: African Savanna | [
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30,741 | 18 | Gr 48This book briefly describes major figures in Greek, Norse, and Egyptian myths. The mythological figure's name is given, along with a "rhymes with" pronunciation hint, usually followed by information about the figure's antecedents. A paragraph of first-person description follows, rendered in a flip, lighthearted style ("'Yo, peons! It's me, Ra, ready to bring light, life, and food to the Nile valley, sailing full tilt across the sky in my daily royal procession.'"). Each description is accompanied by a digitally rendered cartoon drawing of the character. Unfortunately, this title is strong on quirky voice but weak when it comes to clarity and organization. Readers unfamiliar with the subject matter may find many details confusing, and though there is a glossary at the end, it is not helpful in every case. For instance, the entry on Dionysus notes that he is the only Olympian god with a mortal parent, but the book never clarifies what is meant by "Olympian god," and the very next entry is Asclepius, a god who also has one mortal parent. Nor are the 12 Olympians grouped together; Hephaestus is tossed in near the end of the chapter. While some readers may enjoy the brevity and humor, most libraries should consider this an additional title. For a book with more comprehensive coverage, consider Blake Hoena's Everything Mythology (National Geographic, 2014).Misti Tidman, Licking County Library, Newark, OHSimon Basher is the creator and illustrator of more than a dozen internationally bestselling books for children including the critically acclaimed Basher Science series. Based in London, Basher specializes in "graphic surrealism" and his original artwork is regularly exhibited and sold in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia.Mary Frances Budzik is the author of previous Basher titles Grammar and Punctuation. She has a BA in English Literature from Boston College and an MA in English Literature from Colombia University. She lives in Connecticut.Sue Alcock (consultant) is a professor of archaeolgy and classics at Brown University, specializing in ancient Greek and Roman culture.Additional Consultants: Professor Richard Buxton (Greek/Roman), Dr John Haywood (Norse) and Dr Aidan Johnson (Egyptian); Title: Basher History: Mythology: Oh My! Gods and Goddesses | [
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30,742 | 0 | Wild Cats is written by a team of experienced children's authors and editors, working alongside subject specialists and literacy consultants.; Title: It's all about... Wild Cats: Everything you want to know about big cats in one amazing book | [
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30,743 | 0 | Beautiful Collection of Classic Fairy Tales - a must for all young families for reading out loud together.; Title: The Complete Illustrated Stories of Hans Christian Andersen | [
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30,744 | 0 | Text: English (translation) Original Language: NorwegianThe questioning of universal ideas that so many readers loved in Sophie's World continues in this beautiful, moving and wonderfully original novel.; Title: Through a Glass, Darkly | [
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30,745 | 10 | Eva Ibbotson is the bestselling author of Journey to the River Sea and The Star of Kazan. She lives in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and has four grown-up children. She has written ten books for children which have been translated into many languages and have won several prizes. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.; Title: Monster Mission | [
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30,746 | 18 | On the continent of Africa, nearly two and a half million years ago, human-like creatures walked the earth.By piecing together archaeological findings -- fossil skulls, animal bones, artefacts and cave paintings -- we have formed a picture of what life was like for our early human ancestors. Prehistoric Peoples investigates the everyday life of the earliest peoples, in a journey that starts in Africa and continues through the rest of the world. It is written in a lively style, with vivid illustrations, maps and photographs, making a valuable addition to any family's reference library.Exploring History is a series of books that takes the reader through time, exploring the reality of what it was like to live in the past. Together the series spans the whole of the human era, from prehistoric times to life in the modern world.Imagine life in a distant age, a time when the first people hunted with sticks and spears made from wood and stone. Discover the prehistoric world and find out what it was like to live through the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages, and how the first settled communities grew up.Did you know that the earliest pottery was invented in Japan around 12,500 years ago, or that Neanderthal people buried their dead with ritualistic ceremonies? Learn about these facts and many more in this enthralling family reference book.-- Information panels give detail on archaeological finds-- Clear maps show the major historical sites-- Fact boxes highlight key dates; Title: Prehistoric Peoples: Discover the Long-ago World of the First Humans (Exploring History) | [
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30,747 | 3 | Born in 1912, Anthony Buckeridge was sent to boarding school in Sussex at the age of eight. He went on to university before working as a tutor in a preparatory school, and later became a fireman during the Second World War. Buckeridge was the first writer to use prep schools as a setting for his stories and, as such, is the creator of the infamous Jennings. The Jennings titles have sold over six million books worldwide.; Title: Jennings As Usual | [
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30,748 | 2 | Born in 1912, Anthony Buckeridge was sent to boarding school in Sussex at the age of eight. He went on to university before working as a tutor in a preparatory school, and later became a fireman during the Second World War. Buckeridge was the first writer to use prep schools as a setting for his stories and, as such, is the creator of the infamous Jennings. The Jennings titles have sold over six million books worldwide.; Title: Jennings At Large | [
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30,749 | 2 | Born in 1912, Anthony Buckeridge was sent to boarding school in Sussex at the age of eight. He went on to university before working as a tutor in a preparatory school, and later became a fireman during the Second World War. Buckeridge was the first writer to use prep schools as a setting for his stories and, as such, is the creator of the infamous Jennings. The Jennings titles have sold over six million books worldwide.; Title: Jennings' Diary | [
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30,750 | 2 | Born in 1912, Anthony Buckeridge was sent to boarding school in Sussex at the age of eight. He went on to university before working as a tutor in a preparatory school and later became a fireman during the Second World War. Buckeridge was the first writer to use prep schools as a setting for his stories and, as such, is the creator of the infamous Jennings. His 'Jennings' titles have sold over six million books worldwide; Title: According To Jennings | [
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30,751 | 2 | Born in 1912, Anthony Buckeridge was sent to boarding school in Sussex at the age of eight. He went on to university before working as a tutor in a preparatory school and later became a fireman during the Second World War. Buckeridge was the first writer to use prep schools as a setting for his stories and, as such, is the creator of the infamous Jennings. His 'Jennings' titles have sold over six million books worldwide; Title: Jennings Of Course | [
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30,752 | 2 | .... when I was nine or ten I used to roll around on the floor laughing at the Jennings stories. By the time I was eleven I wanted to be Darbishire more than anything else in the world.--Alan AyckbournAnthony Buckeridge, creator of the funniest and best-written schoolboy books, bar none.--Joseph Connolly in Modern Children's First EditionsBorn in 1912, Anthony Buckeridge was sent to boarding school in Sussex at the age of eight. He went on to university before working as a tutor in a preparatory school, and later became a fireman during the Second World War. Buckeridge was the first writer to use prep schools as a setting for his stories and, as such, is the creator of the infamous Jennings. The Jennings titles have sold over six million books worldwide.; Title: Jennings Goes To School | [
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30,754 | 2 | Born in 1912, Anthony Buckeridge was sent to boarding school in Sussex at the age of eight. He went on to university before working as a tutor in a preparatory school, and later became a fireman during the Second World War. Buckeridge was the first writer to use prep schools as a setting for his stories and, as such, is the creator of the infamous Jennings. The Jennings titles have sold over six million books worldwide.; Title: Jennings Follows A Clue | [
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30,755 | 8 | Rudyard Joseph Kipling was born in the then named Bombay, India on 30th December 1865. Aged six, he was sent to England to be educated, firstly in Southsea, where he was cared for in a foster home, and later at Westward Ho, a United Services College in Devon. A life of misery at the former was described in his story 'Baa Baa Black Sheep', whilst Westward Ho was used as a basis for his questioning the public school ethic in 'Stalky and Co'. Kipling returned to India in 1882 to work as an assistant editor for the Civil and Military Gazette of Lahore. His reputation as a writer was established with stories of English life in India, published there in 1888/9. 'The Phantom Rickshaw', 'Soldiers Three' and 'Under the Deodars' are amongst these early works. Returning to England in 1889, Kipling settled in London and continued to earn a living as a writer. In 1892 he married Caroline Balestier, an American. They travelled extensively in the following four years, including a spell living in America, and it was in this time most of his enduring work was written, not least 'The Jungle Book' and 'The Second Jungle Book'. Kipling once again returned to England in 1896 and continued his writing career, although tragedy hit the family when his eldest daughter, Josephine, died in 1899. Nonetheless, in 1901 he completed 'Kim', often considered to be his best work. The following year, having settled in Sussex, he published 'Just So Stories', a book he had planned to write for Josephine. Having refused the position of Poet Laureate, which was offered in 1895, he did accept the Nobel Prize for Literature, becoming the first English author to be so honoured. By 1910, however, Kipling's appeal was waning. His poems and stories were based on values that were perceived as outdated. There was widespread reaction against Victorian imperialism, highlighted by the incompetent management of the Boer War. When World War I came, Kipling had difficulty in adapting to the mood of the public and after his only son, John, was reported missing in action believed killed in 1915, he became very active on the War Graves Commission. After the war he became an increasingly isolated figure, although some of his best writing was to come, with 'Debits and Credits' in 1926 and 'Limits and Renewals' in 1932. Kipling died in 1936 in London and was buried in Westminster Abbey. Today, however, he is once again avidly read not just for the quality of his writing and storytelling, but through a renewed; Title: Puck Of Pook's Hill | [
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30,756 | 7 | Emily Drake lives in a sand castle by the seawell, actually, its a dusty house full of wonderful old books, cats, and a rambunctious cocker spaniel puppy. And, on a good day when the smog clears, you can see the Pacific Ocean. When shes not reading or talking with the cats or playing with the puppy, she is thinking of Bailey-isms and writing. Somewhere in the house is a grown-up daughter who likes to read and write histories of the fantastic and brings home pottery from class which looks as if it must have been made in another realm, so she fits in extremely well. Emily is married to a nice gentleman who works very hard in the real world and is often a bit bemused by the goings-on in the sand castle but has a good sense of humor about it all. There are other sons and a daughter who are scattered to the Trade Winds but who write and call home often. All in all, a good day is one in which books can be read and written and enjoyed by anyone Emily can reach. At the moment, the pup only considers a book as a good chew-toy, but shes hoping hell outgrow that. Emily does not normally talk about herself like this, but the cats insisted upon it, like royalty.; Title: The Magickers: The Magickers #1 | [
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30,757 | 7 | "The Magickers is America's answer to the Harry Potter series. Young adults, teens, and even geriatric boomers will enjoy The Curse of Arkady...[and] will be eagerly awaiting the next installment...reminiscent of the early teen fantasies written by Andre Norton." -BookBrowser"Drake has done a good job of giving her novel its own flavor...a fun and involving tale of youngsters introduced to the dangerous and exciting world of magic." -LocusEmily Drake lives in a sand castle by the seawell, actually, its a dusty house full of wonderful old books, cats, and a rambunctious cocker spaniel puppy. And, on a good day when the smog clears, you can see the Pacific Ocean. When shes not reading or talking with the cats or playing with the puppy, she is thinking of Bailey-isms and writing. Somewhere in the house is a grown-up daughter who likes to read and write histories of the fantastic and brings home pottery from class which looks as if it must have been made in another realm, so she fits in extremely well. Emily is married to a nice gentleman who works very hard in the real world and is often a bit bemused by the goings-on in the sand castle but has a good sense of humor about it all. There are other sons and a daughter who are scattered to the Trade Winds but who write and call home often. All in all, a good day is one in which books can be read and written and enjoyed by anyone Emily can reach. At the moment, the pup only considers a book as a good chew-toy, but shes hoping hell outgrow that. Emily does not normally talk about herself like this, but the cats insisted upon it, like royalty.; Title: The Curse of Arkady: The Magickers #2 | [
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30,758 | 18 | Grade 4-6-These titles have large-print texts and generous white space, and are illustrated with archival photos, paintings, maps, and documents. The Bill of Rights focuses on the political and historical development of the document. The Great Depression has an extensive explanation of its causes as well as the varied perspectives and programs offered to counteract its devastating effects. The Battle of the Little Bighorn portrays the needs and emotions on both sides of this battle with Custer's downfall as the primary focus. Teachers and students studying these subjects will find these titles useful for basic information.Janie Schomberg, Leal Elementary School, Urbana, IL Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.The ""Roaring Twenties"" seemed like a great time to be an American. Productivity was booming and jobs were plentiful. There seemed to be not a care in the world for the citizens. If they didn't have the money at the time to buy what they wanted, the banks --Children's LiteratureIn the 1920s people in America were thriving. Americans were earning more and spending more than ever before and when they did not have enough money to buy one of the many new gadgets that were on the market, they would use credit to get what they wanted --Through the Looking Glass Children's Book ReviewThese titles have large-print texts and generous white space, and are illustrated with archival photos, paintings, maps, and documents. The Bill of Rights focuses on the political and historical development of the document. The Great Depression has an ext --School Library Journal; Title: The Great Depression (We the People: Modern America) | [
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30,759 | 18 | Andrew Santella writes for magazines and newspapers, including GQ and the New York Times Book Review. He is the author of a number of books for young readers. He lives outside Chicago with his wife and son.; Title: The Plymouth Colony (We the People: Exploration and Colonization) | [
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30,760 | 0 | Kindergarten-Grade 1-In Clown Around, a group of stiffly rendered, goofy-looking clowns with unusually large mouths perform a circus act. The text, composed of short simple sentences, is well suited for beginning readers, but the colored-pencil and watercolor art is too busy to provide adequate reinforcement of the text. Hats! features a young boy who tries on many different hats as he decides which one to wear: "I need to wear a hat./Which one?/All my hats are so much fun." There is not much of a story line, but the simple text is accompanied by uncomplicated cartoon illustrations that provide helpful picture clues for young readers. Both titles include a word list and a "Parent's Page" with related activities and suggestions. Serviceable titles for collections in need of easy-readers.Melinda Piehler, North Tonawanda Public Library, NY Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of childrens books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.; Title: Hats! (Compass Point Early Readers) | [
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30,761 | 5 | Larry Dane Brimner is the popular author of more than 100 books for children, including the award-winning titles Merry Christmas, Old Armadillo (Boyds Mills Press) and The Littlest Wolf (HarperCollins Publishers). He is also the reteller of several other tall tales, including Calamity Jane, Casey Jones, Davy Crockett, and Molly Pitcher. Larry lives inTucson, Arizona.; Title: Casey Jones (Tall Tales) | [
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30,762 | 18 | Grade 3-6-These series titles are simple in appearance and format, with large type and lots of white space. Profusely illustrated with full-color and black-and-white reproductions, maps, and photographs, the texts are quite readable, sometimes engagingly so, providing a good introductory overview of the historical sites or event being treated. Unfortunately, many of the quotes are unattributed and the picture captions fail to acknowledge which selections are artists' renderings. The primary weakness in these accounts, however, is in the omission of the Native American perspective on the Jamestown settlers or the Lewis and Clark expedition. The failure to acknowledge that the story of the past is not the same for the different peoples involved is a missed opportunity and poor historiography.Nancy Collins-Warner, Neill Public Library, Pullman, WA Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Being the first settlers in America was not an easy task. Following a harrowing journey to their new destination in Virginia, the colonists of Jamestown had to deal with attacks from Native Americans, construction problems, the spread of disease, and lack --Children's Literature; Title: The Jamestown Colony (We the People: Exploration and Colonization) | [
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30,763 | 12 | Alice Flanagan has written more than 100 titles for children and teachers. Her books include holidays, phonics for beginning readers, career guidance, biographies of U.S. presidents and first ladies, and informational books about famous people and events in American history. Ms. Flanagan lives with her husband in Chicago, Illinois. As a writer/photographer team, they have published several books together. Their travels have taken them to many beautiful places and brought them many lifelong friends.; Title: Farmers (Community Workers) | [
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30,764 | 0 | Laurence Anholt is a Capstone Press author.; Title: Little Red Riding Wolf (Seriously Silly Stories) | [
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30,765 | 18 | Marc Tyler Nobleman has written books on everything from ghosts to Groundhog Day, belly flops to the Battle of the Little Bighorn, Superman to summertime activities. Besides writing books, he is also a cartoonist whose work has appeared in more than 100 magazines. OR**** Marc Tyler Nobleman is the author of more than 50 books for young people. He writes regularly for Nickelodeon Magazine and has written for The History Channel. He is also a cartoonist whose single panels have appeared in more than 100 international publications, including the Wall Street Journal, Good Housekeeping, and Forbes. He lives with his wife and daughter in Connecticut.; Title: The Thirteen Colonies (We the People: Exploration and Colonization) | [
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30,766 | 18 | Well laid out and attractively formatted with a large, clear typeface and ample period reproductions and photographs, this introductory work gives a concise, blow-by-blow account of the events leading up to the Cherokee Removal. Beginning with an overview --School Library JournalMost Americans know the plight of the Native Americans. Pushed from their land that they had farmed for generations. Promises of new land and permanent homes were broken continuously. As the American population grew, so did the western expansion. The Indi --Children's LiteratureMichael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.; Title: The Trail of Tears (We the People: Expansion and Reform) | [
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30,767 | 0 | Laurence Anholt is a Capstone Press author.; Title: Rumply Crumply Stinky Pin (Seriously Silly Stories) | [
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30,769 | 18 | Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelors degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.; Title: Roger Williams: Founder of Rhode Island (Signature Lives: Colonial America) | [
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30,770 | 11 | Two high-quality books that cover the land, climate, history, and culture of their respective countries. Both titles have a simple narrative structure and vocabulary appropriate to lower reading levels. Font size is large. There is a brief glossary, yet w --School Library JournalCompass Point Books is a publisher of childrens books and digital products.; Title: Netherlands (First Reports - Countries) | [
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30,771 | 12 | Felicia Law, Childrens Author and International Publisher Felicia Law is Publisher and Managing Director of Allegra Publishing, a established and vibrant childrens publishing company located in London, UK. She is the author of 175 childrens books, which have been published by a range of prestigious publishers worldwide, including Penguin Books, Harper Collins, Octopus, Andre Deutsch, Hodder and Stoughton, Kingfisher, Hamlyn, E.J. Arnold and US based World Book Encyclopedia. Additionally she has spent over 20 years heading up childrens publishing companies and divisions worldwide, having served as Editorial Director and Publisher in US, European, Arab and Chinese owned companies based both overseas and in the UK. Felicia is also a qualified teacher who founded a flourishing and highly reputable school in London where she served as head teacher for 7 years. Subsequently she established a childrens bookstore in London. Her market knowledge and track record in education and in writing, creating and marketing successful educational programs lies behind the success of Allegra Publishings dynamic and innovative publishing profile.; Title: Save, Spend, Share: Using Your Money (My Money) | [
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30,772 | 18 | In 1910 an immigration station was built on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay. Most of the immigrants who were detained there were Chinese, the people whom the authorities wanted to keep out of the United States because the public worried that the Chinese --Through the Looking Glass Children's Book ReviewThis book series, designed for the older elementary grades, explores all eras of U.S. history for the curious student who wants to know more about important places and events. Historical primary sources documents and illustrations provide additional info --MultiCultural ReviewAlice Flanagan has written more than 100 titles for children and teachers. Her books include holidays, phonics for beginning readers, career guidance, biographies of U.S. presidents and first ladies, and informational books about famous people and events in American history. Ms. Flanagan lives with her husband in Chicago, Illinois. As a writer/photographer team, they have published several books together. Their travels have taken them to many beautiful places and brought them many lifelong friends.; Title: Angel Island (We the People: Industrial America) | [
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30,773 | 1 | Dozens of invertebrates with fantastic shapes and bizarre behaviors are featured in these broad surveys. Concise paragraphs of text, buttressed (in most sections) by multiple color photographs, identify the major groups to which the subject animals belong --School Library JournalIn 48 pages each of these five volumes from the Animal Classification series manage at least a brief mention and illustration of a full range of both common and obsure invertebrate groups, from sponges to tunicates. The emphasis in each volume is descript --Science Books & Films; Title: Sponges, Jellyfish, and Other Simple Animals (Animal Kingdom Classification) | [
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30,774 | 1 | Grade 4-6Dozens of invertebrates with fantastic shapes and bizarre behaviors are featured in these broad surveys. Concise paragraphs of text, buttressed (in most sections) by multiple color photographs, identify the major groups to which the subject animals belong and describe their physical and behavioral characteristics. The books also touch on their natural habitats, diets and feeding habits, defense mechanisms, reproductive methods, and the development of young. Anywhere from one to nine sharp color photographs of representative species complement the texts; most have extended captions that describe distinctive characteristics. Also included are diagrams of major body parts and internal organs and a simple classification chart. All three titles have smoothly written, well-organized texts and a wider scope than most introductions to the subjects. For instance, Gilpin surveys all seven classes of mollusks, while other books aimed at this audience typically focus on the more familiar classes, such as gastropods (slugs and snails) or cephalopods (cuttlefish, squids, and octopuses). And, while Sally Morgan's Sponges and Other Minor Phyla (Raintree, 2004) covers similar material and offers a bit more detail on the classification of some of the same simple animals, the Parker titles describeand depicta greater number and variety of invertebrate phyla. With their succinct texts and colorful formats, all three volumes will appeal to students and browsers alike.Karey Wehner, formerly at San Francisco Public Library Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Dozens of invertebrates with fantastic shapes and bizarre behaviors are featured in these broad surveys. Concise paragraphs of text, buttressed (in most sections) by multiple color photographs, identify the major groups to which the subject animals belong --School Library JournalIn 48 pages each of these five volumes from the Animal Classification series manage at least a brief mention and illustration of a full range of both common and obsure invertebrate groups, from sponges to tunicates. The emphasis in each volume is descript --Science Books and Films; Title: Snails, Shellfish, and Other Mollusks (Animal Kingdom Classification) | [
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30,775 | 1 | In 48 pages each of these five volumes from the Animal Classification series manage at least a brief mention and illustration of a full range of both common and obsure invertebrate groups, from sponges to tunicates. The emphasis in each volume is descript --Science Books & FilmsDaniel Gilpin studied Zoology at Bristol University before becoming a professional writer. He is now one of Britain's most respected natural history authors. Daniel has written more than 30 books and contributed to several encyclopedias. He has also written numerous articles for part-works and magazines. Daniel's work has been published in Europe, North America, and Asia, with some titles translated into several different languages. This is his third book about fish and his sixth about aquatic life as a whole.; Title: Lobsters, Crabs, and Other Crustaceans (Animal Kingdom Classification) | [
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30,776 | 17 | Brenda Haugen started in the newspaper business and had a career as an award-winning journalist before finding her niche as an author. Since then, she has written more than 50 books and edited hundreds more, most of them for children. A graduate of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, Brenda lives in North Dakota with her dog, Alice, who chose Brenda when she went to the Humane Society thinking she was there to adopt another dog.; Title: Joseph Stalin: Dictator of the Soviet Union (Signature Lives: Modern World) | [
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30,777 | 0 | Bill Balcziak has written a number of books for children. When he is not writing, he enjoys going to plays, movies, and museums. Bill lives in Minnesota with his family.; Title: Paul Bunyan (Tall Tales) | [
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30,778 | 2 | Tish Farrell is a Coughlan Publishing author.; Title: Write Your Own Historical Fiction Story | [
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30,779 | 18 | Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of childrens books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.; Title: Andrew Carnegie: Captain of Industry (Signature Lives: Modern America) | [
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30,780 | 18 | J. Dennis Robinson is editor and owner of the popular New England Web site SeacoastNH.com. A lecturer, freelance journalist, and media scriptwriter, he is the author of a number of books about history. He lives near the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with his wife Maryellen.; Title: Lord Baltimore: Founder of Maryland (Signature Lives: Colonial America) | [
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30,781 | 17 | Myra Weatherly writes for children and young adults from her home in South Carolina.; Title: Yo-Yo Ma: Internationally Acclaimed Cellist (Signature Lives: Modern America) | [
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30,782 | 15 | Melissa Stewart earned a bachelors degree in biology from Union College and a masters degree in science and environmental journalism from New York University. She has written more than thirty books for children and has contributed articles to a variety of magazines for adults and children. In her free time, Melissa enjoys hiking and canoeing near her home in Northborough, MA.; Title: Atoms (Simply Science) | [
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30,783 | 18 | PWB Biography: Natalie M. Rosinsky is the award-winning author of more than 90 publications. She writes about history, social studies, economics, popular culture, and science. Natalie earned graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been a high school teacher and college professor as well as a corporate trainer. She lives and writes in Mankato, Minnesota. CPB Biography: Natalie M. Rosinsky is the award-winning author of more than 90 publications, including 10 books about Native American tribes. She writes about science, history, economics, social studies, and popular culture. One of her two cats usually sits near her computer as she works in Mankato, Minnesota. Natalie earned graduate degrees from the University of Wisconsin and has been a high school teacher and college professor as well as a corporate trainer.; Title: California Ranchos (We the People: Expansion and Reform) | [
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30,784 | 0 | Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of childrens books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.; Title: My Favorite Foods (Compass Point Early Readers) | [
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30,785 | 18 | Alice Flanagan has written more than 100 titles for children and teachers. Her books include holidays, phonics for beginning readers, career guidance, biographies of U.S. presidents and first ladies, and informational books about famous people and events in American history. Ms. Flanagan lives with her husband in Chicago, Illinois. As a writer/photographer team, they have published several books together. Their travels have taken them to many beautiful places and brought them many lifelong friends.; Title: The Lowell Mill Girls (We the People: Industrial America) | [
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30,786 | 18 | Brenda Haugen started in the newspaper business and had a career as an award-winning journalist before finding her niche as an author. Since then, she has written more than 50 books and edited hundreds more, most of them for children. A graduate of the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, Brenda lives in North Dakota with her dog, Alice, who chose Brenda when she went to the Humane Society thinking she was there to adopt another dog.; Title: Benito Mussolini: Fascist Italian Dictator (Signature Lives: Modern World) | [
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30,787 | 11 | Bill Balcziak has written a number of books for children. When he is not writing, he enjoys going to plays, movies, and museums. Bill lives in Minnesota with his family.; Title: Pecos Bill (Tall Tales) | [
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30,788 | 2 | This book is part of the Write Your Own Story Series. Budding authors are led step by step through the process of writing a mystery. Layout makes the material easy to follow and there are examples and suggestions for stimulating the creative genius within --Pennsylvania School Librarians AssociationThese books are appropriate for students interested in becoming better fiction writers and can also be used by teachers looking for a fun but methodical way to teach creative writing. Farrell presents the steps to follow when developing genre fiction and --School Library JournalTish Farrell is a Coughlan Publishing author.; Title: Write Your Own Mystery Story | [
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30,789 | 11 | The few facts about Hypatia have been expanded by repetition and placing them in the context of her time. Her father is known but not her mother. She was born about 350 to 370 in Alexandria when Christianity was actively promoted by Archbishop Theophilus --Children's LiteratureSandy Donovan has written more than two dozen books for kids and teens. She also writes for newspapers, magazines, and Websites. Her book The Channel Tunnel was a Minnesota Book Award finalist.; Title: Hypatia: Mathematician, Inventor, and Philosopher (Signature Lives: Ancient World) | [
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30,790 | 2 | Lisa Thompson is a Compass Point Books author.; Title: Sea Life Scientist: Have You Got What It Takes to Be a Marine Biologist? (On the Job) | [
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30,791 | 18 | Gr. 5-8. Heretic or champion for religious freedom? Traitor or feminist heroine? This excellent biography explores the many labels history has bestowed upon Anne Hutchinson, offering a restrained portrait of a woman who remained committed to her beliefs despite threats to herself and her family. Stille neither glorifies nor condemns her but rather reveals her strength of character in the context of her historical era, enhancing the interesting, accessible narrative with numerous full-color illustrations. Just as attractively packaged as other books in the Signature Lives: Colonial America series, which includes titles on John Winthrop, William Penn, Roger Williams, and Lord Baltimore, this will make an outstanding addition to middle-school collections. Like the rest of the book, the time line, chronology, and glossary offer attractively formatted support for student research. Roger LeslieCopyright American Library Association. All rights reservedHeretic or champion for religious freedom? Traitor or feminist heroine? This excellent biography explores the many labels history has bestowed upon Anne Hutchinson, offering a restrained portrait of a woman whom remained committed to her beliefs despite --BooklistThis biography of a Puritan woman is interestingly written and has helpful explanations of the times. In England Anne learned to protest teachings of the church from her minister father. When her father died, Anne married and soon gave birth to the first --Children's Literature (CLCD); Title: Anne Hutchinson: Puritan Protester (Signature Lives: Colonial America) | [] | Train |
30,792 | 18 | Philip Brooks is a Capstone Press author.; Title: The Mayflower Compact (We the People: Exploration and Colonization) | [
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30,793 | 1 | In 48 pages each of these five volumes from the Animal Classification series manage at least a brief mention and illustration of a full range of both common and obsure invertebrate groups, from sponges to tunicates. The emphasis in each volume is descript --Science Books & Films; Title: Starfish, Urchins, and Other Echinoderms (Animal Kingdom Classification) | [
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30,794 | 18 | The immigration center on Ellis Island was created in the late 1800s to meet the ever increasing need to have a building to process the large volumes of immigrants who were coming through New York City. The doors of the building opened on January 1st, 18 --Through the Looking Glass Children's Book ReviewLucia Raatma received her bachelors degree in English literature from the University of South Carolina and her masters degree in cinema studies from New York University. She has written a wide range of books for young people. She lives with her family in Florida.; Title: Ellis Island (We the People: Modern America) | [
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30,795 | 18 | In a creative and engaging exploration of history, this Captured History series uses an iconic photograph in each volume to introduce the reader to a significant event, the photographer, and the object of the photograph. Birmingham 1963 centers on the con --VOYAOccasionally, a single photograph becomes the emblematic image that defines an era, and this quality series tells the stories of four of those iconic pictures. Each book places its subject photo in historical context, profiles the photographer, describes --School Library JournalShelley Tougas worked in journalism and public relations before writing childrens books. She is the author of Little Rock Girl 1957: How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration, which was among Booklists 2011 Top Ten Editors Choices. Shelley lives, writes, and reads in North Mankato, Minnesota.; Title: Birmingham 1963: How a Photograph Rallied Civil Rights Support (Captured History) | [
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30,796 | 18 | Classic art partners with modern graphics to illustrate Don Nardos summaries of major myths and epics from Ancient Greece. The ancient Greeks receive digital make-overs in a comic-like style that will attract students. Teachers could use sections of any --Library Media ConnectionHistorian and award-winning author Don Nardo has written many books for young people about modern history, including studies of the rise of Hitler and Nazism, World War II, international terrorism, and dozens of military topics. In addition, he specializes in ancient history and has published numerous volumes about the histories and cultures of the ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, and peoples of Mesopotamia. Nardo, who also composes and arranges orchestral music, lives with his wife, Christine, in Massachusetts.; Title: The Heroes and Mortals of Greek Mythology (Ancient Greek Mythology) | [
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30,797 | 15 | The Mission: Science series is a perfect resource to enhance the nonfiction section of a classroom library for grades 4 through 6 or to provide an engaging text to introduce new science topics. Each book goes beyond the typical presentation of content to --NSTA RecommendsConnie Jankowski is a Capstone Press author.; Title: All About Light and Sound (Mission: Science) | [
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30,798 | 18 | Little Rock Girl 1957 is a very short book- only about 65 pages long- about the power of the photograph on the right to bring the Civil Rights movement to the world's attention. The photo is one of the most powerful ones of the 20th century and certainl --NetGalleyInformative, includes index, timeline, glossary and a page for online resources. Touches upon journalism and the impact of a photo, and text itself is diverse enough for a broad range of grades (3rd and up). Haunting quote ""I had to learn...how to get fro --NetGalleyShelley Tougas worked in journalism and public relations before writing childrens books. She is the author of Little Rock Girl 1957: How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration, which was among Booklists 2011 Top Ten Editors Choices. Shelley lives, writes, and reads in North Mankato, Minnesota.; Title: Little Rock Girl 1957: How a Photograph Changed the Fight for Integration (Captured History) | [
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30,799 | 18 | Gr 4-6-Each title in this engaging series is actually two books in one, right down to having two front covers and two indexes. One half of each volume describes events, people, and ideologies that represent one side's view of a major historical event or period. The other half recounts the opposing side's position. Using concise, well-researched content, this approach engages critical-thinking skills by encouraging students to look at issues from a variety of perspectives. For example, in Expansion the "Settlers' Perspective" is that "they would be settling the land and improving it both for themselves and future generations." In contrast, the "American Indian Perspective" is that "They felt cheated by the U.S. government and angry over how they were treated." Archival photographs and reproductions, in both color and black and white, effectively illustrate the texts, and sidebars offer profiles of important figures and other relevant information. The simple layout helps keep the flip concept from being fussy or confusing.(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Simon Rose is the author of The Alchemist's Portrait, The Sorcerer's Letterbox, The Clone Conspiracy, The Emerald Curse, The Heretic's Tomb, The Doomsday Mask, The Time Camera, The Sphere ofSeptimus, Flashback, Future Imperfect, and Twisted Fate.He is alsothe author of The Children's Writer's Guide,a contributor to The Complete Guide to Writing Science Fiction and has written many non-fiction books with Weigl Publishersand Capstone.Simon offers a wide variety of presentations, workshops and author in residence programs for schools, along with virtual author visits by video using Skype.He is an instructor for adults with the University of Calgaryand Mount Royal University and offers a variety of online workshops for both children and adults.Simon offers a number of services for writers, including manuscript evaluation, editing, writing workshops and coaching. Full details can be found at his website simon-rose.com. You may also visit his channel on YouTube,follow him on Twitter or connect on Facebook.; Title: The Split History of World War II: A Perspectives Flip Book (Perspectives Flip Books) | [
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