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4,900 | 7 | "Treachery, mystery, humor, and magic abound in this intriguing, well-crafted fantasy." -- -- School Library JournalDiana Wynne Jones was raised in the village of Thaxted, in Essex, England. She has been a compulsive storyteller for as long as she can remember enjoying most ardently those tales dealing with witches, hobgoblins, and the like. Ms. Jones lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, a professor of English at Bristol University. They have three sons and two granddaughters. In Her Own Words..."I decided to be a writer at the age of eight, but I did not receive any encouragement in this ambition until thirty years later. I think this ambition was fired-or perhaps exacerbated is a better word-by early marginal contacts with the Great, when we were evacuated to the English Lakes during the war. The house we were in had belonged to Ruskin's secretary and had also been the home of the children in the books of Arthur Ransome. One day, finding I had no paper to draw on, I stole from the attic a stack of exquisite flower-drawings, almost certainly by Ruskin himself, and proceeded to rub them out. I was punished for this. Soon after, we children offended Arthur Ransome by making a noise on the shore beside his houseboat. He complained. So likewise did Beatrix Potter, who lived nearby. It struck me then that the Great were remarkably touchy and unpleasant (even if, in Ruskin's case, it was posthumous), and I thought I would like to be the same, without the unpleasantness."I started writing children's books when we moved to a village in Essex where there were almost no books. The main activities there were hand-weaving, hand-making pottery, and singing madrigals, for none of which I had either taste or talent. So, in intervals between trying to haunt the church and sitting on roofs hoping to learn to fly, I wrote enormous epic adventure stories which I read to my sisters instead of the real books we did not have. This writing was stopped, though, when it was decided I must be coached to go to University. A local philosopher was engaged to teach me Greek and philosophy in exchange for a dollhouse (my family never did things normally), and I eventually got a place at Oxford."At this stage, despite attending lectures by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, I did not expect to be writing fantasy. But that was what I started to write when I was married and had children of my own. It was what they liked best. But small children do not allow you the use of your brain. They used to jump on my feet to stop me thinking. And I had not realized how much I needed to teach myself about writing. I took years to learn, and it was not until my youngest child began school that I was able to produce a book which a publisher did not send straight back."As soon as my books began to be published, they started coming true. Fantastic things that I thought I had made up keep happening to me. The most spectacular was Drowned Ammet. The first time I went on a boat after writing that book, an island grew up out of the sea and stranded us. This sort of thing, combined with the fact that I have a travel jinx, means that my life is never dull."Diana Wynne Jones is the author of many highly praised books for young readers, as well as three plays for children and a novel for adults. She lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, a professor of English at Bristol University. They have three sons.; Title: The Crown of Dalemark (Dalemark Quartet, Book 4) | [
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4,901 | 12 | Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.; Title: Get Up and Go! (MathStart 2) | [
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4,902 | 2 | "I found "Year of the Griffin" filled with splendors and delights, sparkling plays of wit, and high flights of fancy -- in short, Diana Wynne Jones at her best."-- Lloyd Alexander"Diana Wynne Jones chooses the most outlandish subjects and treats them with such aplomb that the reader never blinks. She always gives you characters you believe in from top to bottom and a world whose details you recognize inside and out. Her prose is transparent without ever being ordinary. Her humor is deft. All the worlds that Jones creates have her trademark integrity."-- Megan Whalen Turner"I "love" Diana Wynne Jones. Read this book. Read all the other ones, too."-- Robin McKinley"Readers who want more substance in character and plot of fantasy novels are advised to turn to the underrated novelist Diana Wynne Jones."-- Andrew Ogus, Letter to the Editor, "New York Times"EIGHT YEARS AFTER the end of Mr. Chesney's offworld Pilgrim Parties, the Wizards' University is in a shambles. Wizard Derk's griffin daughter Elda and her fellow first-year students encounter tyrannical tutors, boring lectures, and truly terrible refectory food. But things get even worse when the University sends a letter to each of their families begging for funds. Now Elda and her friends must contend with a band of trained assassins, a flock of renegade griffins, and an unexpected trip to the moon. Even with all the magical means at their disposal, will they make it through their first year?; Title: Year of the Griffin (Derkholm) | [
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4,903 | 7 | Diana Wynne Jones was raised in the village of Thaxted, in Essex, England. She has been a compulsive storyteller for as long as she can remember enjoying most ardently those tales dealing with witches, hobgoblins, and the like. Ms. Jones lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, a professor of English at Bristol University. They have three sons and two granddaughters. In Her Own Words..."I decided to be a writer at the age of eight, but I did not receive any encouragement in this ambition until thirty years later. I think this ambition was fired-or perhaps exacerbated is a better word-by early marginal contacts with the Great, when we were evacuated to the English Lakes during the war. The house we were in had belonged to Ruskin's secretary and had also been the home of the children in the books of Arthur Ransome. One day, finding I had no paper to draw on, I stole from the attic a stack of exquisite flower-drawings, almost certainly by Ruskin himself, and proceeded to rub them out. I was punished for this. Soon after, we children offended Arthur Ransome by making a noise on the shore beside his houseboat. He complained. So likewise did Beatrix Potter, who lived nearby. It struck me then that the Great were remarkably touchy and unpleasant (even if, in Ruskin's case, it was posthumous), and I thought I would like to be the same, without the unpleasantness."I started writing children's books when we moved to a village in Essex where there were almost no books. The main activities there were hand-weaving, hand-making pottery, and singing madrigals, for none of which I had either taste or talent. So, in intervals between trying to haunt the church and sitting on roofs hoping to learn to fly, I wrote enormous epic adventure stories which I read to my sisters instead of the real books we did not have. This writing was stopped, though, when it was decided I must be coached to go to University. A local philosopher was engaged to teach me Greek and philosophy in exchange for a dollhouse (my family never did things normally), and I eventually got a place at Oxford."At this stage, despite attending lectures by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, I did not expect to be writing fantasy. But that was what I started to write when I was married and had children of my own. It was what they liked best. But small children do not allow you the use of your brain. They used to jump on my feet to stop me thinking. And I had not realized how much I needed to teach myself about writing. I took years to learn, and it was not until my youngest child began school that I was able to produce a book which a publisher did not send straight back."As soon as my books began to be published, they started coming true. Fantastic things that I thought I had made up keep happening to me. The most spectacular was Drowned Ammet. The first time I went on a boat after writing that book, an island grew up out of the sea and stranded us. This sort of thing, combined with the fact that I have a travel jinx, means that my life is never dull."Diana Wynne Jones is the author of many highly praised books for young readers, as well as three plays for children and a novel for adults. She lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, a professor of English at Bristol University. They have three sons.; Title: Drowned Ammet (Dalemark Quartet, Book 2) | [
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4,904 | 0 | Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.; Title: The Greatest Gymnast of All (MathStart 1) | [
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4,905 | 12 | Gr 1-2-Jack is having a bad day. Everything goes wrong, from his alarm clock not going off in the morning to his futile hopes of pizza for dinner. The word "probably" is used several times, along with related possibilities, like "usually" and "sometimes." Even though the coach "nearly always" chooses teams a certain way, today he changes his method, and Jack and his friend are separated. With an "even chance" that Mom brought home his favorite ice cream, she pulls out his sister's favorite (but she also had his favorite in the bag). The cartoon illustrations extend the narrative, showing some activities not mentioned in the text, such as Jack spilling milk on his homework. Characters react to the action in dialogue balloons, and the protagonist's thought processes are shown as well. Winborn's characters have excellent facial expressions and Jack's dog has a personality of its own. While Judith Viorst gave readers the classic version of a truly bad day with Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (Atheneum, 1972), Murphy uses it to illustrate probability instead.-Sharon R. Pearce, Geronimo Public School, OKCopyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.; Title: Probably Pistachio (MathStart 2) | [
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4,906 | 7 | Les Martin has written and adapted dozens of books for young readers, including eleven X-Files novelizations, and Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom movie storybooks. He lives in New York City.; Title: X Files YA #13 Quarantine | [
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4,907 | 0 | Melvin Berger is the author of many classic LRFOs, including Germs Make Me Sick!, Oil Spills! and Why I Cough, Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup, and Yawn, as well as other nonfiction on the Harper backlist. He lives in East Hampton, NY.; Title: Switch On, Switch Off (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) | [
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4,908 | 0 | Sharon Creech is the Newbery Medal-winning author of Walk Two Moons. Her other novels include The Wanderer, a Newbery Honor Book, Bloomability, Absolutely Normal Chaos, Chasing Redbird, and Pleasing The Ghost. She has also written two picture books, A Fine, Fine School and Fishing In The Air. After spending eighteen years teaching and writing in Europe, Sharon Creech and her husband have returned to the United States to live.; Title: Newbery Award Library III: Walk Two Moons, Catherine, Called Birdy, Indian Captive | [
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4,909 | 7 | Diana Wynne Jones was raised in the village of Thaxted, in Essex, England. She has been a compulsive storyteller for as long as she can remember enjoying most ardently those tales dealing with witches, hobgoblins, and the like. Ms. Jones lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, a professor of English at Bristol University. They have three sons and two granddaughters. In Her Own Words..."I decided to be a writer at the age of eight, but I did not receive any encouragement in this ambition until thirty years later. I think this ambition was fired-or perhaps exacerbated is a better word-by early marginal contacts with the Great, when we were evacuated to the English Lakes during the war. The house we were in had belonged to Ruskin's secretary and had also been the home of the children in the books of Arthur Ransome. One day, finding I had no paper to draw on, I stole from the attic a stack of exquisite flower-drawings, almost certainly by Ruskin himself, and proceeded to rub them out. I was punished for this. Soon after, we children offended Arthur Ransome by making a noise on the shore beside his houseboat. He complained. So likewise did Beatrix Potter, who lived nearby. It struck me then that the Great were remarkably touchy and unpleasant (even if, in Ruskin's case, it was posthumous), and I thought I would like to be the same, without the unpleasantness."I started writing children's books when we moved to a village in Essex where there were almost no books. The main activities there were hand-weaving, hand-making pottery, and singing madrigals, for none of which I had either taste or talent. So, in intervals between trying to haunt the church and sitting on roofs hoping to learn to fly, I wrote enormous epic adventure stories which I read to my sisters instead of the real books we did not have. This writing was stopped, though, when it was decided I must be coached to go to University. A local philosopher was engaged to teach me Greek and philosophy in exchange for a dollhouse (my family never did things normally), and I eventually got a place at Oxford."At this stage, despite attending lectures by J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, I did not expect to be writing fantasy. But that was what I started to write when I was married and had children of my own. It was what they liked best. But small children do not allow you the use of your brain. They used to jump on my feet to stop me thinking. And I had not realized how much I needed to teach myself about writing. I took years to learn, and it was not until my youngest child began school that I was able to produce a book which a publisher did not send straight back."As soon as my books began to be published, they started coming true. Fantastic things that I thought I had made up keep happening to me. The most spectacular was Drowned Ammet. The first time I went on a boat after writing that book, an island grew up out of the sea and stranded us. This sort of thing, combined with the fact that I have a travel jinx, means that my life is never dull."Diana Wynne Jones is the author of many highly praised books for young readers, as well as three plays for children and a novel for adults. She lives in Bristol, England, with her husband, a professor of English at Bristol University. They have three sons.; Title: Cart and Cwidder (Dalemark Quartet, Vol. 1) | [
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4,910 | 0 | An award-winning author of over fifteen historical romance novels, Margaret began her career at the age of eight when she concocted stories featuring a lovely damsel and a handsome, misunderstood thief. She's had a soft spot for handsome, misunderstood rogues ever since.; Title: Gwyneth and the Thief | [
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4,911 | 2 | Marie G. Lee is a second-generation Korean American who was born and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota. Her books include If It Hadn't Been for Yoon Jun, Necessary Roughness, and Night of the Chupacabras. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Kenyon Review, and several anthologies. She has appeared on PBS's "Asian American" and is a founder of the Asian American Writer's Workshop.; Title: Finding My Voice | [
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4,912 | 1 | When 13-year-old Julie Edwards Miyax Kapugen runs away from an arranged marriage at home, she becomes lost in the vast Alaskan tundra. Desperate to survive, she slowly befriends a pack of wolves, thus beginning a saga that is to continue over the course of several years, hundreds of miles, and three books. Following the gut-wrenching Newbery-winning classic Julie of the Wolves, Jean Craighead George created that rarest of beasts--the stellar sequel. Picking up where Julie of the Wolves left off, Julie follows the remarkable Eskimo girl's journey between two cultures: the traditional Eskimo way, living in harmony with nature, and the modern "Minnesota rules," relying on industry and cattle. It is only when Julie sets out to save her beloved wolf pack from her father that she learns how to reconcile the old ways with the new. With Julie's Wolf Pack, George continues the gripping Arctic adventures, now entirely from the wolves' perspective. Life on the Alaskan tundra is full of drama for the wolves: feast, famine, disease, puppies, challenges from rivals, and threat from humans. Without slipping into anthropomorphism, this book gives readers an extraordinary insight into the world of the wolf.All three of these wholly spellbinding novels have been collected in this special boxed set of paperbacks--good thing, too, as you won't want to pause for a breath between any of them! (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie CoulterJean Craighead George is the author of over eighty books for children and young adults. Her novel Julie of the Wolves won the Newbery Medal in 1973, and her novel My Side of the Mountain was a Newbery Honor Book in 1960. She has continued to write acclaimed picture books and novels that celebrate the natural world. She lives in Chappaqua, New York, and has had over 173 pets in the time she has lived there, among them geese and ducks.; Title: The Julie Trilogy (Julie of the Wolves) | [
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4,913 | 0 | PreSchool-Grade 3. As a little rabbit and his mother walk through the grocery store, they compare the amounts of carrots, peanuts, and worms they have in their cart to other carts. Concepts include more, fewer, and same. Bright, colorful illustrations, a surprise ending, and two pages of activities for adults and children extend and enhance the book's appeal.?Pamela K. Bomboy, Chesterfield County Public Schools, VACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Stuart J. Murphy is a visual learning specialist. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, he has a strong background in design and art direction. He also has extensive experience in the world of educational publishing. Drawing on all these talents, Stuart J. Murphy brings a unique perspective to the MathStart series. In MathStart books, pictures do more than tell stories; they teach math.Stuart J. Murphy and his wife, Nancy, live in Boston.; Title: Just Enough Carrots (MathStart 1) | [
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4,914 | 2 | Emily Arnold McCully has illustrated more than a hundred books for children, including her own First Snow and Arnold Adoff's Black Is Brown Is Tan. She won the Caldecott Medal for her book Mirette On the High Wire.; Title: School | [
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4,915 | 2 | PreS-K. When a family of mice goes sledding, little sister Biddy is a fearful of sliding down the big hill. After she has conquered it, though, she wants to go again and again. Like its companion volume Picnic (1984, 2003), this originally wordless picture book has been republished in a larger edition with a simple text. The illustrations have been repainted and significantly enlarged, enhancing their beauty and making their details more accessible to children in story hours. Those who enjoy wordless picture books can always ignore the text, but the addition of a few words ("The road is icy" or "Bitty is scared") on each double-page spread will complete the reading experience for the many parents and caregivers who like to know what to say when they turn the page and for the many children who enjoy hearing the same words with each picture every time. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedEmily Arnold McCully has illustrated more than a hundred books for children, including her own First Snow and Arnold Adoff's Black Is Brown Is Tan. She won the Caldecott Medal for her book Mirette On the High Wire.; Title: First Snow | [
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4,916 | 1 | PreS-K. In this slightly expanded version of a 1984 book, with enlarged illustrations, a merry, chaotic family of mice set out for a picnic in their red pickup. As they bounce along the bumpy dirt road, Little Bitty falls off the back of the truck. Accompanied only by a pink stuffed animal, Bitty cries a little, forages a little, and waits a little. Meanwhile, the parents discover that Bitty is missing, and all the mice search the picnic site frantically, pile into the truck, and then head back down the road, where they find her waiting. Every child who has felt lost, even for a moment, will savor the happy reunion. Page layout varies from broad, double-page paintings of a single scene to several smaller pictures on a white page. Defined by McCully's precise, energetic line drawings and brightened with washes in warm, rich colors, the ink-and-watercolor artwork will appeal to children and adults alike. With a short text and sun-dappled illustrations, this book captures the feeling of the best summer days: so joyful, so splendid that even the sad tale of a little lost mouse is sure to end happily. Carolyn PhelanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reservedEmily Arnold McCully has illustrated more than a hundred books for children, including her own First Snow and Arnold Adoff's Black Is Brown Is Tan. She won the Caldecott Medal for her book Mirette On the High Wire.; Title: Picnic | [
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4,917 | 2 | Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors—one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller—and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com; Title: Grandpa & Bo | [
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4,918 | 0 | The creators of the popular The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders (2002) offer another picture-book poetry collection of gleeful nonsense verse and captivating illustrations. As in Frogs, many of the poems have a geographical theme and feature animal tourists exploring cities and landmarks around the U.S. In Toledo features four fat geese who parade the streets in wild outfits; in Ten Mice Went to Denver, the tiny creatures stayed there for weeks / to gaze at the Rockies' / magnificent peaks. The bouncing, rhyming couplets are best read aloud, and young kids will easily commit some of the contagiously silly lines to memory. Mathers' watercolor artwork greatly enhances each selection. Double-page spreads show the winsome characters with lots of feeling on each face. Particularly charming are the animal friends, such as the pigeon in leather cap and goggles, shown lounging in a field as he regales a rapt pig with tales of flight. A lighthearted, high-spirited collection for sharing any time, in groups or one-on-one. Engberg, GillianJack Prelutsky is the best-selling author of more than fifty books of poetry, including The New Kid on the Block, illustrated by James Stevenson, and Stardines Swim High Across the Sky, illustrated by Carin Berger. Jack Prelutsky lives in Washington State.; Title: In Aunt Giraffe's Green Garden | [
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4,919 | 12 | PreSchool-Grade 2-Although they still have great appeal to many (especially Bond's adorable illustrations), the very predictability and formulaic nature of Numeroff's mouse books spoil their enjoyment. Taking the creature to a movie precipitates a series of events and takes him and his willing companion through a number of winter- and/ or Christmas-related activities, such as building snowmen and snow forts, buying a tree, and making ornaments. For brand-new readers and those otherwise new to the mouse canon, this book could be great fun. The Christmas theme is fairly shallow, presenting only the outer trappings of the holiday and no particular message. The Spanish translation is done competently. Appropriate for larger collections. M.O.B. Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.Text: Spanish (translation) Original Language: English; Title: Si llevas un raton al cine (Spanish Edition) | [
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4,920 | 1 | Numeroff and Evans provide a carefully and comically outlandish outline to the parameters of monster (aka pet) ownership. To illustrate their advice, they focus on one relationship between a boy and a monster, from the first step the purchase itself at a kind of monster animal shelter ("Do not pick one who grabs you and starts to eat your shirt") to the 10th step, managing tuck-in time ("Counting sheep will make him hungry"). Evans emphasizes the monster's girth with full-bleed pictures of him nearly spilling off the page. Festooned with a host of goofily grotesque features polka-dotted belly, striped tail and nose horn, blue hair the monster, with his bright, happy eyes and avid grin, brings to mind an oversize, eager-to-please dog (children will also gleefully note the monster's fondness for red sneakers and a beanie cap). Numeroff's poker-face prose makes the perfect foil for these visual hijinks. In Step 5, she soberly advises, "Do not play fetch with your monster. Save this for your dog or little brother," while Evans shows the monster running after a ball, then returning to his owner with not only the ball, but the entire tree in which it landed. Ages 3-7. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.PreSchool-Grade 2-This silly picture book lacks the playful segues of Numeroff's "If You " series and the visual charm of Felicia Bond's illustrations. Two-, three-, and four-page "steps" enumerate the dos and don'ts of adopting and caring for an imaginary multicolored playmate. Evans's eager green monster with purple polka dots will make preschoolers giggle. Its puppy kidlike qualities (crying at the doctor's office, dutifully fetching the whole tree rather than the ball lodged in a branch, playing with a ducky in the tub) and the bedtime closing-reading your monster to sleep and kissing him good night-are touching. But with all the excitement of domesticating a monster, you'd think the paintings and prose would be a bit less stiff.John Sigwald, Unger Memorial Library, Plainview, TX Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Laura Numeroff's 10-Step Guide to Living with Your Monster | [
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4,921 | 0 | Grade 5-8 Divided loyalties, adventure, and intrigue figure into this Revolutionary War-era, coming-of-age story. Francis Livingstone, 14, and his family live in the mountains of North Carolina and have relatives in the South Carolina settlements. Some of the families in the area are patriots; others are loyalists, making it hard to know whom to trust. When the teen and his sister, Kate, are sent to help their grandmother run a tavern in Camden, SC, they witness firsthand the cruelty of the British troops and their Tory allies. Afterward, Francis reluctantly takes up arms to join his father and other patriots in the fight against the British. He works as a scout, drawing pictures of the enemy camps, and later enters the battle at Kings Mountain. Francis is a fully fleshed-out character. His fears, doubts, and concerns are all on display, from his revulsion at shooting another human being to seeking his father's love and approval. This story also highlights a little-known piece of the Revolutionary War and will intrigue those interested in the topic. The illustrations are rather simplistic and do not add much to the text. However, readers will most likely pick this up for the story, not the artwork. -Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc....the story is rich in inner as well as outer conflict... (ALA Booklist); Title: Kings Mountain | [
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4,922 | 0 | Crosby Bonsall’s many beloved I Can Read Books include The Day I Had to Play with My Sister; And I Mean It, Stanley; The Case of the Hungry Stranger; and the My First I Can Read Book Mine’s the Best.; Title: Piggle: A Homer Story | [] | Train |
4,923 | 11 | PreSchool-Grade 2This deceptively simple picture book traces the development of an island from an undersea volcanic eruption to a lush, bustling homeland. Similar in format and style to Schaefer's This Is the Sunflower (Greenwillow, 2000), it has large print and uses poetic language to describe a natural phenomenon: Waves pound./Sands mound. The colorful, bold collage illustrations are a perfect complement to the text. Like the narration, the seemingly elementary art is carefully composed, tells a complete story, and exudes energy. This appealing work can be used as a read-aloud, a beginning reader, or a basic science book. Isaac Nadeau's Islands (Rosen, 2006) and Angela Royston's Islands (Heinemann Library, 2004) cover the same topic in a traditional nonfiction series format.Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. In this picture book Schaefer chronicles the formation of a volcanic island, the changes wrought by waves and weather, and the transformations brought about by the arrival of plants, insects, birds, and people. At the book's end, another volcano erupts beneath the sea, and the process begins again. Short phrases in rhymed couplets create a distinctive, staccato text for the simple geology lesson: "Stone breaks. / Water quakes. / Magma glows. / Volcano blows / Lava flows / and flows / and flows. / An island grows." The last page offers a more detailed description of the geological forces that form volcanic islands, followed by a short bibliography. As economical and vivid as the verse, Felstead's artwork will enable children to visualize the island in each stage of development--from a fiery magma beneath the water to a place with a distinctive ecosystem, community, and culture. A good choice for preschool and primary-grade science collections. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Island Grows, An | [
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4,924 | 2 | “This charming picture book may inspire young readers to write letters of their own.” (School Library Journal)Pamela Duncan Edwards is the author of numerous popular picture books, including Livingstone Mouse; Roar! A Noisy Counting Book; Some Smug Slug; The Worrywarts; Clara Caterpillar; Wake-Up Kisses; Rosie's Roses; The Leprechaun's Gold; and Gigi and Lulu's Gigantic Fight, all illustrated by Henry Cole; as well as Dear Tooth Fairy, illustrated by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick; McGillycuddy Could!, illustrated by Sue Porter; and The Neat Line, illustrated by Diana Cain Bluthenthal. She lives in Virginia.; Title: Dear Tooth Fairy | [
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4,925 | 16 | Text: Spanish (translation) Original Language: EnglishMargaret Wise Brown, cherished for her unique ability to convey a child’s experience and perspective of the world, transformed the landscape of children’s literature with such beloved classics as Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny. Other perennial favorites by Ms. Brown include My World; Christmas in the Barn; The Dead Bird; North, South, East, West; and Good Day, Good Night.; Title: Mi mundo (My World) (Spanish Edition) | [
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4,926 | 0 | Grade 5-8-The tense months between December, 1860 and July, 1861 are portrayed in three related stories about three 14-year-olds caught up in the beginnings of the Civil War. Orphan Timothy Donovan counts himself lucky to have traded a dreary apprenticeship for the trim blue uniform of a U.S. Army bugler, but his comfortable post in Charleston becomes deadly when South Carolina secedes and turns rebel guns against the harbor forts. In Maryland, Joseph Schwartz, gifted son of German immigrants, is doing well as a scholarship boy at an exclusive Baltimore school. His biggest problem is hiding his working-class status from the wealthy students, until war fever and peer pressure force him to decide whether he truly believes in the Union. For Gregory Howard, national tensions are mirrored painfully within his loving family in Alexandria, VA. His father stubbornly remains a loyal Unionist while Gregory, his mother, and siblings welcome secession and despise the Federal troops occupying their city. Each story includes convincing period details, and the three protagonists emerge as credible individuals struggling to be true to themselves in times of fear and uncertainty. The author includes two short sections of historical notes that will be useful for classroom discussion and for readers curious about how much of the book is factual.Starr E. Smith, Fairfax County Public Library, VACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 6-9. These three stories, about three different characters, take place, one after the other, at the beginning of the Civil War. The Southern states were seceding, but few people had an inkling of the long, bloody war ahead. The book begins with Timothy, a 14-year-old Union bugler stationed at Fort Sumter during its bombardment. The second story is set in Baltimore, where a mob of local secessionists attacks Northern volunteers headed to Washington. Joseph knows where he stands, but does he have the courage to tell his South-supporting classmates? When Union troops take over Alexandria and declare martial law, Gregory finds that the conflict is no longer high-minded and political, but ugly and intensely personal. Just as the country stands uneasily on the brink of war, Timothy, Joseph, and Gregory stand on the brink of manhood, and Reeder deftly shows how escalating tension and violence in the outside world push each character to examine more closely his preconceptions, his actions, and his choices. A rewarding interpretation of the nascent war, when many people expected that the first land battle would also be the last. Carolyn PhelanCopyright American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Before the Creeks Ran Red | [
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4,927 | 1 | PreSchool-Grade 4-This picture book begins and ends with a whisper of snow. In between, a lost dog, a boy, a girl, a deer, a rabbit, and a squirrel cross paths as readers follow their tracks through the vast white of the pages. The tracks are both textual and pictorial as they create meandering word patterns and paint pictures of footprints in the snow. From the "peth, peth, peth" of the falling snow to the "jingle, huff, jingle, huff-" of the runaway dog, the text sings. The written word becomes a choral reading with solo voices while the ink-and-watercolor illustrations add another dimension to the composition. On some pages the paintings add a hush to the music; on others they brighten the song. White backgrounds create a crisp cold day, while more colorful, painterly pages realistically picture the rural neighborhood. This title will harmonize well with Ezra Jack Keats's The Snowy Day (Viking, 1962) and other wintry favorites.-Carolyn Janssen, Children's Learning Center of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OHCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.PreS-Gr. 2. With whispery, musical words and detailed, soft-focus images that depict typical winter scenes, this gentle book gives children a sense of what snow is. A dog, deer, children, and squirrels wander, leaving clear, curious tracks in the new fallen white; the passing of traffic creates a symphony of tires. The underlying structure of looking for the lost dog keeps the narrative headed forward through the day, and all ends well. The author's invitation to voice the "sounds" of falling snow and hum a favorite radio song need not be offered twice, and gentle bits of humor offset some sentimentality, assuring repeated read-alouds. Just right for sharing on a snowy day. Francisca GoldsmithCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Snow Music (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards)) | [
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4,928 | 0 | Jack Prelutsky is the best-selling author of more than fifty books of poetry, including The New Kid on the Block, illustrated by James Stevenson, and Stardines Swim High Across the Sky, illustrated by Carin Berger. Jack Prelutsky lives in Washington State.; Title: My Dog May Be a Genius | [
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4,929 | 0 | “This book has everything to attract kids and tickle their funny bones—pirates, smelly socks, and, best of all, undies!” (School Library Journal)Dubbed "the Mark Twain of contemporary kids' music" by Entertainment Weekly, singer, songwriter, and storyteller Bill Harley has entertained children and their parents for more than twenty years as an award-winning performer and a commentator for NPR's All Things Considered. In addition to recording many award-winning albums for kids, he is also the author of Dear Santa: The Letters of James B. Dobbins, illustrated by R. W. Alley.Mr. Harley performs onstage around the country and lives in Massachusetts. A version of this tale appears on his Grammy Award-winning album Blah Blah Blah: Stories about Clams, Swamp Monsters, Pirates & Dogs.; Title: Dirty Joe, the Pirate | [
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4,930 | 15 | Kindergarten-Grade 4--When baby Tracy is first brought to her new home, the view of the urban neighborhood as seen through her window is not a pleasant one. Billboards and graffiti are everywhere, garbage is strewn across the streets, and only a few meager plants are fighting their way through the cracks in the cement. Bit by bit, as Tracy grows, the area is slowly reclaimed, so that the final view through the window is clean, lush, and green, with birds nesting peacefully in new trees and vistas that reveal glimpses of the now-visible blue river. In each of the double-page views through the window, readers can note not just the physical changes, but also the people in the community actively engaged in affecting those changes and producing a true home. As she did in Window (Greenwillow, 1991), Baker uses natural materials to create detailed, arresting collages that tell a story in which words are superfluous. Children can pore over these pages again and again and make fresh discoveries with each perusal. Whether enjoyed independently or incorporated into units on the environment, communities, or artistic technique, this is a book to treasure.--Grace Oliff, Ann Blanche Smith School, Hillsdale, NJ Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.*Starred Review* K-Gr. 3. This wordless picture book with exquisitely detailed collage illustrations speaks eloquently about urban conservation. Every double-page spread is a view through the same window, a view that changes over a generation, beginning with a couple expecting a baby and continuing as the baby grows up, is courted, and is married in the neighborhood street. At first the sprawl and smog nearly smother the view, but gradually the place changes. The community brings back a variety of local plants, and by the time the young woman's own baby is born, trees block the billboards, there are birds on the roof and in the sky, and cyclists and a bus can be seen on the roadway. Suddenly, there's a glimpse of the river in the distance, a dragonfly on the windowsill, and the full moon shines at night. Unlike some collage art, the technique here never gets in the way. The details show and tell a story about the small things in one neighborhood--their fragility, strength, and connection--and their power to make a difference. With each look at the pictures, there's more to see in the crowded neighborhood that is transformed into a wild and beautiful place. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: Home (Horn Book Fanfare List (Awards)) | [
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4,931 | 20 | As she did in her Christmas book, Bethlehem, French takes the stained glass windows of English cathedrals as inspiration for her radiant artwork, which accompanies text extracted from the King James Bible. Beginning with Jesus' ride to Jerusalem through crowds of palm-waving followers, French employs an intricate painting style that mimics the leading, shimmering color variance and composition of medieval stained glass. While matching the dignity of the text, her scenes also convey, via their expressive design, a sense of warmth, freedom and movement that children will find especially appealing. The selected Bible passages flow easily from one to the next, keeping the story of the Passion succinct and accessible for young readers (though some of the phrasing may require further explanation). Particularly memorable images include the disciples netting a multitude of wriggling fish on the sea of Tiberias, a stark, gray Jesus nailed to the cross and, fittingly, a gloriously bright, swirling depiction of Jesus being joyfully "carried up into heaven." A beauty. Ages 4-8. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.Gr 3 Up-Spectacular spreads inspired by the stained-glass windows of English cathedrals are the focal point of this abbreviated version of Jesus's last days. Swirling scenes in incandescent jewel tones and bold black lines illustrate excerpts from the King James Version of the Bible, which are selected highlights rather than a continuous narrative. Among those included are the Last Supper, Judas's betrayal in the Garden of Gethsemane, Simon of Cyrene helping to bear the cross, the Crucifixion, the breakfast on the shore of the Sea of Tiberius, and the Ascension. The figures have expressive, individualized faces, some of which are cruel and frightening, and others devastated with pain and sorrow. The grayish-white crucified Jesus oozes ribbons of blood from his hands, feet, and side. The effect is intense and dramatic. A great deal of adult help in interpretation will be necessary for an understanding of this text, as well as a background in the teachings of Christianity.Patricia Pearl Dole, formerly at First Presbyterian School, Martinsville, VACopyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.; Title: Easter: With Words from the King James Bible | [
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4,932 | 2 | A tasty holiday treat, equal parts hilarious and sweet. (Publishers Weekly (starred review))The droll humor is reflected in Alleys cheery illustrations. (Kirkus Reviews)Dubbed "the Mark Twain of contemporary kids' music" by Entertainment Weekly, singer, songwriter, and storyteller Bill Harley has entertained children and their parents for more than twenty years as an award-winning performer and a commentator for NPR's All Things Considered. In addition to recording many award-winning albums for kids, he is also the author of Dear Santa: The Letters of James B. Dobbins, illustrated by R. W. Alley.Mr. Harley performs onstage around the country and lives in Massachusetts. A version of this tale appears on his Grammy Award-winning album Blah Blah Blah: Stories about Clams, Swamp Monsters, Pirates & Dogs.; Title: Dear Santa: The Letters of James B. Dobbins | [
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4,933 | 2 | PreSchool-Grade 2 - An affecting story about family love and finding the courage to face new situations. Abena wakes to discover her younger brother, Kofi, in her bed. He can't sleep, afraid that a giant mampan lizard has followed him to America from Ghana. He's afraid, too, that he will forget the grandmother and cousins he left behind. Abena comforts him with two Ashanti tales. In the first, Anansi thinks he has collected all of the world's wisdom in a jar, only to learn that it can come from a young child. In the second tale, Vulture learns from slow-moving Turtle that, "When you think you are laughing at somebody else, that somebody turns out to be yourself...."Afterward, Abena confesses that she is worried about her new classmates. Kofi reminds her of Turtle's quiet perseverance, and the girl is impressed with her brother's wisdom, bringing home the stories' messages. Kofi finally falls asleep, comforted by his sister's assurance that they will always be a family, no matter where they live. The pastel illustrations are evocative and vibrant, capturing the warmth of Ghana and the cool darkness of nighttime in America. The juxtaposition of bordered and borderless art keeps the story-within-a-story format clear and easy to follow. A strong addition to any collection, this book is a must-buy for communities with African immigrant families. - Suzanne Myers Harold, Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.PreS-Gr. 2. Kofi, newly arrived in the U.S., can't sleep in the scary night, so his older sister, Abena, comforts him with two folktales from back home in Ghana, stories in which the small and humble defeat the powerful. In one tale the trickster Anansi, who thinks he's very wise, collects wisdom from all the animals, but his small son shows him up. In the other, a slow, quiet turtle outwits a raucous, sneering vulture. No sources are cited, but Kurtz, who has lived in East and West Africa, heard the folktales from a Ghanaian friend, and she tells them with warmth and immediacy. Isadora's pleasing pastel illustrations show both the close, playful bond between the siblings and the distinctive personalities of the folktale characters. In a beautiful connection, Abena worries that the kids at her new school will jeer at her accent--and her little brother comforts her. Hazel RochmanCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved; Title: In the Small, Small Night | [
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4,934 | 15 | Meet Sally and Sammy-They love to have fun. They do things together. Until the day's done. With Sally and Sammy as they start to play, We'll do the fun science that's part of each day. Spend the day with two friendly creatures, Sally and Sammy, learning the "hows," "whys," and "wows" of the world around us, such as why bridges don't fall... just how strong egg shells can be... why soda sometime spray when you open the bottle... what makes your hair stand up after you put on a shirt... and why plants grow toward the sun. Filled with activities, rhymes, and a special learning section, this colorful book explores the science behind the fun! Developed in association with the American Chemical Society You can join Sammy and Sally's friends for more fun science in the companion book Apples, Bubbles, and Crystals: Your Science ABCs.; Title: Sunlight, Skycrapers, and Soda Pop: The Wherever-You-Look Science Book | [
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4,935 | 0 | Long before Doctor Dolittle came along, Saint Francis of Assisi was known to have a special talent for soothing even the most savage beast. In this sharp and lively picture book, Egielski (The Tub People) recreates the oft-told tale of the friar's taming of a wicked wolf that terrorized the Italian town of Gubbio in the 13th century. Though no knight, army or "great war machine" can stop the violent creature, Saint Francis' gentle words urging the wolf to make peace do the trick. Crisp, frame-like borders surround Egielski's scenes, which brim with medieval accoutrements and light, humorous details (i.e., the wolf uses a jousting spear as a toothpick after noshing on a knight). The overall effect—heightened by a typeface that resembles hand lettering—will have readers imagining they are flipping through a scrapbook or ancient volume. This inviting and entertaining homage to the saint will be welcome on many a family bookshelf. All ages. (Oct.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Grade 1-3–A simple retelling of a familiar legend. A wolf is terrorizing the Italian town of Gubbio. Knights, armies, and a threatening-looking war machine have all failed to put a stop to his terrible behavior. Only St. Francis, who can speak the wolf's language, is able to find a workable compromise for the creature and the town. The expressive cartoon art is done in Egielski's characteristic style and is full of child appeal. The warm bright colors of the townspeople's garb mixed with Francis's earth tones create a visually pleasing design; touches of humor (such as the wolf picking its teeth with a knight's spear) keep the tone light even when the story mentions frightening topics. Egielski summarizes St. Francis's life in a couple of paragraphs, concentrating primarily on his ability to communicate with animals and his message that every man, woman, and child should love all God's creatures that walk on the earth, fly in the sky, and swim in the sea. Because of this, the book is appropriate for children of all faiths. For more information about the saint, consult Brian Wildsmith's longer Saint Francis (Eerdmans, 1996).–Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.; Title: Saint Francis and the Wolf | [
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4,936 | 15 | Grade 2-4?This experiment and discovery book is also an alphabet and poetry book. For each letter, there is a poem related to the science activity or principle on the facing page. Projects include testing the sense of smell, making fingerprints, having fun with magnets, making glue, testing whole eggs to determine whether or not they're cooked, etc. Some of the activities have appeared in many other collections, such as putting celery in colored water and making a xylophone. The presentation is uneven. While some entries are clear and intriguing, others will confuse children because of the brevity of the instructions and/or the small size of the colorful illustrations. Explanations of the scientific principle illustrated for each experiment appear at the back of the book. A C-minus effort.?Rosie Peasley, Empire Union School District, Modesto, CACopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: Apples, Bubbles, and Crystals: Your Science ABCs | [
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4,937 | 2 | Lup Dup, Lup Dup, Lup Dup. Just what makes that mysterious noise in your chest day and night, night and day? And how does the heart actually work, anyway? This bright and colorful picturebook on the heart and how blood flows through your body is based on a real question-and-answer session between world-renowned cardiologist Dr. J. Willis Hurst and his inquisitive young grandson. Every answer in the book is "kid-certified"--Dr. Hurst made sure his grandson understood each explanation before he put it in the book. The result is a fun exploration of a mysterious aspect of our bodies that will fascinate readers of every age...from 8 to 80.J. Willis Hurst, M.D., is the author of McGraw-Hill's classic medical textbook, The Heart, a best seller which has been translated into five foreign languages. Former professor and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, Dr. Hurst was president of the American Heart Association in 1972. Stuart Hurst, his inquisitive grandson, was 10-years-old when this book was started.; Title: The Heart: The Questions and Answers Book for Kids | [
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4,938 | 15 | Ranger Rick's NatureScope is a creative, activities-centered education series dedicated to inspiring in children and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsbile decisions about the environment. Teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp counselors, and anyone else committed to sharing nature with kids will want to collect all the volumes of these award-winning nature guides, filled with kid-pleasing indoor and outdoor activities. Each book includes: reproducible "copycat pages," with games, puzzles, pictures to color, and more; ready-to-use activities, including arts and crafts, creative writing, science experiments, songs, games, curriculum tie-ins...with complete materials lists and step-by-step instructions; essays and case studies from leading scientists for group discussion; expanded glossaries and bibliographies. How trees help us breathe, and other fascinating facts about our branchy friends. Except for people in tree-poor areas like deserts or high mountains, most people take trees for granted. This book encourges kids to take notice of how trees beautify landscapes and cityscapes. And it shows how clean and comfortable trees make our lives. They make the oxygen we breathe; cut pollution; prevent erosion; and provide food and shelter for both animals and people. Through interactive indoor and outdoor activities that show kids how to plant and protect trees, Trees Are Terrific teaches kids about the numerous tree species (including some cactuses), leaves and trunk rings, why we need forests, and finally, how to celebrate trees!; Title: Trees are Terrific! | [
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4,939 | 15 | Ranger Rick's NatureScope is a creative, activities-centered education series dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment. Teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp counselors, and anyone else committed to sharing nature with kids will want to collect all the volumes of these award-winning nature guides, filled with kid-pleasing indoor and outdoor acitivities. Each book includes: reproducible "Copycat Pages," with games, puzzles, pictures to color, and more; ready-to-use activities, including arts and crafts, creative writing, science experiments, songs, games, and curriculum tie-ins...with complete materials lists and step-by-step instructions; essays and case studies from leading scientists for group discussion; expanded glossaries and bibliographies. Be kind to the Earth--She's everyone's mother! This book not only teaches kids how to identify the many forms of pollution that plague the planet today, it also shows them that they can make a difference in how clean the earth is tomorrow. Points of environmental science are clearly spelled out, and the school- and community-based projects suggested will help heighten environmental awareness. They include: creating gardens, weather stations, and composting areas; planning community clean ups; reducing everyday pollutants in the watershed; helping out when there's an oil spill; and how to write to lawmakers when an environmental threat looms.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: Pollution: Problems & Solutions | [
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4,940 | 2 | The water is shallow and murky. The ground is squishy. The air is muggy, and the whole place is buggy. Millipedes chomp on rotting ferns and mosses. A dragonfly devours other insects in midair. The trees have "knees". . .there are manatees. . .quick, sly snappers and green flytrappers. With this book, you can explore one small square of a swamp from the boardwalk in a park. . .at a nature preserve. . .or at home. This is a welcome new addition to a critically acclaimed One Small Square science and nature series for children ages 7 and up. Each book includes: Stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; A picture field guide to the habitat; A glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square puts a whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. "Science education at its best."--Science Books and Films. Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: Swamp | [
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4,941 | 2 | ``These beautiful and scientifically accurate books capture your imagination with the excitement of observing nature and learning to interpret what you see.''--Dr. Nancy B. Simmons, Assistant Curator, American Museum of Natural History. It's a land riddled with mysteries and puzzles. Where a winter night lasts three weeks. Where the ground is icy on the warmest of days. Where curtains of colored light hang in the winter sky, clinging to nothing at all. Beneath this magical heaven, bears and hares and howling wolves and hungry foxes roam the frozen earth, while ancient trees a century old strain to grow beyond a foot high. You may never visit this dangerously cold habitat. But now, with this activity-filled book, the strange and wonderful Arctic tundra is brrrrrrought to you--one small square at a time. Arctic Tundra is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 6 - 9. Each book inclues: Stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; A picture field guide to the habitat; A glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye-opening series--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. ``Science education at its best.''--Science Books and Films. ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Squareseries, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: Arctic Tundra | [
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4,942 | 2 | ``The combination of humorous, scientifically grounded text with detailed, realistic drawings will pique the interest of armchair naturalists and active explorers alike.''--Publisher's Weekly. Be alert, because when you step into this spooky, twilight zone, anything can happen. Suddenly, a bat squeaks overhead while a slithery something--a salamander?--slides around your foot into a dark crack. Move your flashlight and cave crickets wiggle their antennas as a frog croaks somewhere nearby. Look up and the heart-shaped face of a barn owl may fix you with an icy stare. One small square at a time, you feel the mushiness of the damp earth and experience a world of natural wonders where shy inhabitants wait in shadows for you to discover them. Cave is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 6-9. Each book includes: stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; a picture field guide to the habitat; a glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye opening series--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. ``Science education at its best.''--Science Books and Films. ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Squareseries, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: Cave | [
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4,943 | 2 | Whether it's a sandy beach sloping gently into the sea. . .or a steep, rocky cliff pounded by crashing waves. . .there's more going on at the shore than meets the eye. A host of fascinating creatures live at the place where land meets sea--from the mysterious ghost crab to stinging jellyfish. Spend a day at the beach, or a rainy day at home, with this up-close look at one small square of a rich and exciting habitat. Seashore is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 7 and up. Each book includes: Stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; A picture field guide of the habitat; A glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square an eye-opening series originally published in hardcover--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small cross section at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. "Science education at its best."--Science Books and Films. Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: Seashore (One Small Square) | [
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4,944 | 2 | ``These beautiful and scientifically accurate books capture your imagination with the excitement of observing nature and learning to interpret what you see.''--Dr. Nancy. B. Simmons, Assistant Curator, American Museum of Natural History. Dive into a clear, quiet, watery world where tiny coral animals build one of the wonders of the world--a rock-hard coral reef. A flashlightfish (no batteries included) glows and countless tentacles sway back and forth in search of food. This colorful, action-packed undersea circus will thrill you with snapping jaws, squirting ink, shooting darts, and hungry sharks devouring their prey. But you're safe--and magically dry, too--when you explore the greatest reef of them all--one small square at a time. Coral Reef is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 6-9. Each book includes: stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; a picture field guide to the habitat; a glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye-opening series--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. ``Science education at its best.''--Science Books and Films. ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction of Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Naturtal History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body.; Title: Coral Reef | [
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4,945 | 15 | Magical - that's the word for the night sky, with its shining stars, glittering planets, and sometimes, the celestial moon, So god ahead - make a wish on that star. But if you're also curious about why your star twinkles, you've come to the right place. By focusing on one small square of night sky near Orion, The Night sky makes star time even more special for children. Its stunning illustrations and kid-oriented approach provide an exciting close-up on wonders that can be seen overhead after darl. Suitable for stargazing anywhere - even the city - the Night Sky will add to kids' wonder as it teaches them about stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, the moon, constellations, and classic myths - through one small square of the night sky. The Night Sky is just one of the exciting, vibratly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 6-9. This book includes: Stunning full-color illustrations; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; Easy to read sky maps; a glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square - an eye-opening series which puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with the natural world, from the stars above us to the habitats, ecosystems, and creatures around us.onald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: One Small Square, The Night Sky | [
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4,946 | 2 | The spotlight is on the dangerous and endangered habitat of the African grasslands. Scene one: a patch of land the size of your living room. Close up: a lion cub playfully paws at a tortoise. Supporting cast: plants, soil, rocks, weather, and many, many animals great and small. Pull up a chair and observe this amazing travelogue, featuring one small square below the Sahara, half a world away. African Savanna is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 7 and up. Each book includes: Stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; A picture field guide of the habitat; A glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye-opening series originally published in hardcover--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: African Savanna | [
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4,947 | 2 | "Bound to excite would-be scientists and browsers alike."ALA Booklist"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep," wrote the poet Robert Frost. The woods are still alive with mysteries waiting to be solved, with clues ready to be brought to light. What causes the leaves to fall? Why does the chirpy chipmunk need so many nuts? How can a "twig" walk? Or a deer "freeze"? With a little detective work and some simple equipment, you can begin to uncover the secret life of the woods, plunging deeper and deeperwithout getting lostone small square at a time. Woods is just one of the exciting vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 6-9.Each book includes:One Small Squarean eye-opening seriesputs the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live."Science education at its best."Science Books and FilmsDonald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and the New York Times as well as in the highy praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body.; Title: One Small Square: Woods | [
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4,948 | 2 | Pond life is not as placid and familiar as it might seem. Under a lily pad. . .beneath the ice. . .in just one drop of pond water, you'll find a complex ecosystem, teeming with life. A close look at one small square of a typical pond shows it to be a not-always-peaceable kingdom, where birds, insects, fish protozoa, and plants all coexist. With the fascinating facts and fun-to-do activities in this book, children will discover that, when it comes to pond life, still water runs deep. Pond is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed ne Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 7 and up. Each book includes: Stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; A picture field guide to the habitat; A glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye-opening series originally published in hardcover--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. "Science education at its best."--Science Books and Films. Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: Pond | [
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4,949 | 2 | ``The combination of humorous, scientifically grounded text with detailed, realistic drawings will pique the interest of armchair naturalists and active explorers alike.''--Publishers Weekly. You'll want to try to keep cool in cactus country because the desert gets hot--whew!--really hot. With the sun blazing down from a cloudless sky, you'd think nothing could survive. But watch out, a rattlesnake, scorpion, or tarantula might be near. And beware a little beetle that shoots a foul-smelling spray--while it stands on its head! At any moment, a roadrunner might whiz by, a lizard might pop up, or a tortoise might stick out its head. And always, silently, the yucca and mesquite spread their thirsty roots to find a drink of water. It's not the easiest life on the baking earth, but it's so fascinating to visit the desert--one small square at a time. Cactus Desert is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed One Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 6 - 9. Each book includes: stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; a picture field guide to the habitat; a glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye-opening series--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. ``Science education at its best.''--Science Books and Films. ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR: Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynne's illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body.; Title: Cactus Desert (One Small Square) | [
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4,950 | 2 | A voyage of scientific discovery is as near as your own backyard. There you'll find a busy hub, full of creepers and crawlers, lifters and leapers, singers, buzzers, climbers, builders, and recyclers. It's a place where children can smell, listen, look, and get a hands-on feel for life--all in one small square of land and air. Backyard is just one of the exciting, vibrantly illustrated volumes in the critically acclaimed ne Small Square series of science and nature books for children ages 7 and up. Each book includes: Stunning full-color illustrations of each habitat and its creatures; Motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; A picture field guide to the habitat; a glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square--an eye-opening series orignally published in hardcover--puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with mammals, insects, plants, birds, fish, amphibians, bacteria, and the ecosystems in which they live. "Science education at its best."--Science Books and Films. Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Book--all illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne.Donald M. Silver is the author of more than 40 science books for children and teachers alike. In addition to the award-winning One Small Square series, he has written The Animal World, Why Save the Rain Forest?, Extinction Is Forever, and The Dinosaur Activity Bookall illustrated by Patricia J. Wynne. Patricia J. Wynnes illustrations have also appeared in Scientific American, Natural History, and The New York Times as well as in the highly praised books Hungry, Hungry Sharks, and The Human Body. Both the author and illustrator live in New York City.; Title: Backyard | [
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4,951 | 15 | "Bound to excite would-be scientists and browsers alike."--ALA Booklist. It's teeming with life--many kinds of life. Giant cats and skittish bats. Squawking parrots and upside-down sloths. Even the trees seem animated, with their long, loopy vines. From its earth floor to the top of the tree canopy, the tropical rain forest has more things living in it than any other habitat on earth. Stunning drawings, step-by-step experiments, fun activities, and fascinating facts abound in this magical exploration on an essential ecosystem--which may now be in danger of disappearing forever. With this book, you can explore one small square of rain forest in a zoo...as a nature preserve...or at home. This is a welcome new addition to the critically acclaimed One Small Square and nature series for children ages 6 to 9. This book includes: stunning full-color illustrations of the habitat and its creatures; motivating experiments and activities, along with clear, diagrammed instructions and safety tips; a picture field guide to the habitat; a glossary-index and resource list. One Small Square puts the whole world in perspective for children, one small square at a time. Each book is a thrilling, up-close encounter with the natural world; from the stars above us to the habitats, ecosystems, and creatures around us.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: Tropical Rain Forest | [
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4,953 | 15 | Fun and Easy Activities About the Physical Science that Will "Magnetize" Kids Make a battery from a lemon. Create (and destroy) a magnet. Produce light from friction. Build a motor. Trace the energy field of the Earth. These electrifying projects for ages 8 and up are anything but static! Simple principles of electricity and magnetism come alive with these hands-on activities. Children can easily do these simple yet fascinating activities in static electricity, magnetic induction and polarity, conductors and insulators and more... with just a little hlep from parents or teachers using readily-available household materials. While rooted in solid scientific theory, these entertaining activities are geared towards children's interests, and can each be complete in less than one hour. No expertise in physics is required; everything is outlines in step-by-step instructions, a materials list, background material, and expected outcome of each experiment. Formerly a title in the vastly popular Physics for Kids series from TAB. McGraw=Hill, this new edition is thoroughly revised and illustrated, with many new activities to captivate youngsters and build their interest in science. With its whimsical illustrations, scientific trivia, and brief biographies of notable physicists, Electricity and Magnetism Fundamentals is the perfect activity book to supplement a science curriculum, or to enliven a rainy day at home.; Title: Electricity and Magnetism FUNdamentals | [
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4,954 | 15 | Hi, my name is Olivia. I'm 6 years old, and sometimes I have questions about the world around us like: How do clouds make rain? Why is the sky blue? Why do the leaves turn different colors in the fall? Why do balls bounce? When that happens, I always go see my firend, Dr. Heidi. Dr. Heidi is a real scientist and probably the smartest person in the whole world. She always knows the answers to my questions. She also knows how to help me to really understand how things work. Today, Dr. Heidi and I are exploring something that's everywhere you look, but almost never notice, unless you're looking for it...that's right, but almost never notice, unless you're looking for it...that's right, light! Why not join us and have fun finding the answers to your questions about light and color by looking around corners with a mirrir, creating new colors by combining primary colors, making a pencil break in half just by putting it into a glass of water, and lots of other cool science acitivities. The Little Scientists Hands-On Activities series of books is an outgrowth of the nationally acclaimed Little Scientists educational program. Like the popular scientific enrichment classes for which they are named, these books are designed to expose kids, ages 5 to 8, to the thrill of scientific discovery, while helping them to develop core scientific skills of observing, critical thinking, communication, classifying, comparing, applying and generalizing, measuring, predicting, hypothesizing, and problem solving.Dr. Heidi Gold-Dworking, a molecular biologist and biochemist, received her bachelor's degree from Cornell University and her graduate degrees from Yale University. She is the author of numerous scientific and educational articles and the founder of The Little Scientists. A mom of 3 young children, Dr. Heidi is solidly dedicated to the development of innovative, exceptional, hands-on science curriculum for young children.; Title: Exploring Light and Color | [
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4,967 | 12 | Introduce children to French through their love of coloringDo you want your young child to develop a love of languages? Then make learning French fun by combining it with a favorite child's activity--coloring pictures! Let's Learn French Coloring Book introduces kids ages three to six to everyday French vocabulary using the same simple techniques that help children build vocabulary in their native language.Alphabetically organized from l'arbre (tree) to le zebre (zebra), these French "lessons" consist of delightful illustrations your child can bring to life with all the colors of the spectrum. While working crayons down to the nub, your child will learn eighty everyday words, such as the names of the seasons, animals, parts of the body, articles of clothing, and more. Other features include:Whether you're a teacher trying to foster a love of languages in your students or a parent who wants to get a head start on language study, this charming book is great resource for imaginative, active language learning.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: Let's Learn French Coloring Book (Let's Learn Coloring Books) | [
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4,968 | 12 | Introduce children to Spanish through their love of coloringDo you want your young child to develop a love of languages? Then make learning Spanish fun by combining it with a favorite child's activity--coloring pictures! Let's Learn Spanish Coloring Book introduces kids ages three to six to everyday Spanish vocabulary using the same simple techniques that help children build vocabulary in their native language.Alphabetically organized from el aniversario (birthday) to el zorro (fox), these Spanish "lessons" consist of delightful illustrations your child can bring to life with all the colors of the spectrum. While working crayons down to the nub, your child will learn eighty everyday words, such as the names of the seasons, animals, parts of the body, articles of clothing, and more. Other features include:Whether you're a teacher trying to foster a love of languages in your students or a parent who wants to get a head start on language study, this charming book is great resource for imaginative, active language learning.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: Let's Learn Spanish Coloring Book (Let's Learn Coloring Books) | [
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4,969 | 6 | The perfect antidote for rainy-day sulks and backseat boredomYour kids are buzzing bundles of energy, ever eager for new experiences and new challenges. And one of your toughest jobs as a parent is finding ways to channel kids' energies that promote healthy development while keeping them entertained. Good news, your job just got a little easier.Great for car trips, rainy days, and even power outages, the Great Big Book of Children's Games is a treasury of games and activities for all occasions, every setting and every mood. You'll find indoor games and outdoor games, party games and solo games, sidewalk games, beach games, ball games and water games. There are games that stimulate young minds and those that promote physical development. You'll find skill-building games and games designed to sharpen individual faculties, card games and word games, and an abundance of pencil-and-paper games. And to help you do your part to keep our highways safe (and your sanity intact), there's an entire section devoted to games to be played while on the road.Fair weather or foul, the Great Big Book of Children's Games helps you keep the peace and banish bad moods with:Debra Wise is a writer specializing in women's and children's topics, and has written for the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and GQ.Sandy Forrest has designed and illustrated over 40 books and won a Parent's Choice Award for Illustration.Debra Wise is a freelance writer specializing in women's and children's topics. She has written for magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and GQ and also for the New York Times Style section.Sandy Forrest has designed and illustrated more than 40 books and won a Parent's Choice Award for Illustration.; Title: Great Big Book of Children's Games: Over 450 Indoor & Outdoor Games for Kids, Ages 3-14 | [
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4,970 | 2 | Grade 8-10-Using quotes from women in history and anecdotal stories of adolescent girls, "Dr. Jill" gives prescriptions for dealing with difficult situations. The chapters address relationships, drug addiction, stress, body image, parental divorce, insomnia, bullies, and having a crush on another girl, and the author offers several scenarios based on her years of experience as a psychotherapist. She encourages self-examination and taking action, including asking oneself questions and trying different remedies for problems. Every chapter encourages readers to find ways to respect themselves. The author admits that some situations are complicated and offers realistic solutions. For example, in the chapter regarding drugs and alcohol, she acknowledges that pressure from friends can be difficult. One solution she recommends is volunteering to be the designated driver, which relieves the pressure because it is then socially acceptable not to drink. Although the anecdotes are generic and include only a first name, they are broad in scope and right on target.Karen Hoth, Marathon Middle/High School, FLCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.Boyfriends? Dieting? Peer Pressure? Dr. Jill has the 411 on all your top ten 911 emergencies!What's the deal? You go to school, have a part-time job, maybe even watch your little brother, but you still don't feel like you've got your act together. In fact, you are pretty much stressed out all of the time. Well, there is at least one good thing happening in your life right now because Dr. Jill gets it. She has been listening to girls talk about their anxieties and pressures for more than twenty years. There is nothing she hasn't heard. In her new book Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough, Dr. Jill talks about the top ten things that stress you out and helps you discover ways to deal with whatever life throws your way.In Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough, real girls--just like you--talk about the same issues you're facing and offer great advice to help you get a grip on your life. Each chapter examines how three different girls handled a particular problem to help you choose a calming skill that works for you.Can you imagine a life where you actually can find ways to:Learn how to feel more confident, in control, centered, and at peace from the inside out with the coping skills you'll learn from Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough.; Title: Dealing with the Stuff That Makes Life Tough : The 10 Things That Stress Girls Out and How to Cope with Them | [
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4,971 | 12 | Learning French is fun with McGraw-Hill's French Picture Dictionary!McGraw-Hill's French Picture Dictionary taps into children's unique and remarkable ability to pick up a new language. With charming illustrations and photographs that bring the meaning of every term to life, this book helps children build and expand their knowledge of French--and have fun along the way.Perfect for children ages four to nine, this dictionary visually reinforces the meaning of every word, helping children remember and use them correctly while speaking with others. Filled with beautiful, easy-to-follow two-page spreads, McGraw-Hill's French Picture Dictionary defines more than 1,400 objects, people, ideas, and actions familiar to the everyday world of kids--including home, the neighborhood, the classroom, the playground, family and friends, and much more.This dictionary also provides key phrases for children's initial French conversations, based on the curricula of the leading U.S. primary-school French program. Practical skills taught include:In addition, a complete glossary and index include easy-to-follow pronunciation guidance for every illustrated term and phrase.McGraw-Hill's French Picture Dictionary makes French vocabulary and conversation exciting, enjoyable, and easy and gives children a head start in learning French that will make them skilled speakers in coming years.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: McGraw-Hill's French Picture Dictionary | [
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4,972 | 12 | Learning Spanish is fun with McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary!McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary taps into children's unique and remarkable ability to pick up a new language. With charming illustrations and photographs that bring the meaning of every term to life, this book helps children build and expand their knowledge of Spanish--and have fun along the way.Perfect for children ages four to nine, this dictionary visually reinforces the meaning of every word, helping children remember and use them correctly while speaking with others. Filled with beautiful, easy-to-follow two-page spreads, McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary defines more than 1,400 objects, people, ideas, and actions familiar to the everyday world of kids--including home, the neighborhood, the classroom, the playground, family and friends, and much more.This dictionary also provides key phrases for children's initial Spanish conversations, based on the curricula of the leading U.S. primary-school Spanish program. Practical skills taught include:In addition, a complete glossary and index include easy-to-follow pronunciation guidance for every illustrated term and phrase.McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary makes Spanish vocabulary and conversation exciting, enjoyable, and easy and gives children a head start in learning Spanish that will make them skilled speakers in coming years.McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: McGraw-Hill's Spanish Picture Dictionary | [
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4,973 | 12 | Learn how to read in Spanish--starting right now!The Easy Reader Series books are unique, easy-to-follow guides based on the premise that the best way to learn a language is to start reading it immediately! Whether you're a brand-new beginner or an advanced-beginning learner, the new editions of these popular titles give you ways to dive into the language with engaging readings that progress in difficulty to match your growing reading skills. This process will allow you to rapidly build comprehension and confidence as you enjoy the stories."Easy Spanish Reader "begins with the story of two high-school seniors involved with their Spanish Club. As you read about their experiences, you'll discover the nuances of language and culture right along with the students.The next section contains a colorful history of Mexico, from the Conquistadors to the present, including vivid depictions of Cortes's encounters with the Aztecs. The last section is comprised of an abridged version of the classic story "Lazarillo de Tormes," which allows you to practice your grammar and vocabulary skills on a great work of Spanish literature. Progressive format makes it easy to quickly build comprehension Marginal word glossaries conveniently present new words and phrases Exercises challenge language comprehension and build reading skills Fully updated new editions, featuring expanded exercises and answer keyWilliam T. Tardy was a noted author and teacher.; Title: Easy Spanish Reader | [
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4,974 | 21 | The Complete Instructional Manual for the International Optimist Dinghy ClassThe International Optimist is the largest youth one-design sailing class in the world, with 400,000 boats registered in more than 95 countries. The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing is the most comprehensive guide to this popular boat ever written. Its step-by-step format is perfect for young sailors, and special sections offer advice for parents and coaches. Written by champion sailors and sailing coaches Gary Jobson and Jay Kehoe, The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing gives you everything you need to know about:"A comprehensive guide for kids learning to sail and race in Optis."--Sailing WorldGary Jobson has won ten national one-design sailing titles, the America's Cup, and many ocean races. In 1999, he received the U.S. Sailing Association's most prestigious award, the Nathanael G. Herreshoff Trophy. In 2003 Gary was inducted into the America's Cup Hall of Fame. He is an editor at large for Cruising World and Sailing World and has been ESPN's sailing commentator since 1985. Jay Kehoe has coached six U.S. Optimist Dinghy Association international racing teams and has served on the coaching staff of the U.S. Optimist National Team. Formerly head sailing coach at Yale University and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, he is now head sailing coach at Stanford University.; Title: The Winner's Guide to Optimist Sailing | [
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4,975 | 12 | Kids learn to read and speakimmediately!The biggest hurdle kids face when learning Spanish is stringing together individual words and phrases to make complete sentences. Now I Can Read and Speak Spanish gets children, ages four to nine not only reading and understanding complete sentences in Spanish but creating their ownfrom the very first lesson!An exciting combination of dramatic action, pictures, sounds, symbols, and learning activities, I Can Read and Speak Spanish is a unique learning experience that makes getting the hang of Spanish fun and easy with:Maurice Hazan has been teaching languages in St. Louis for more than a decade. He developed the Symtalk method, featured in this book and used in schools across the country, based on his teaching experiences and his studies in developmental psychology.; Title: I Can Read and Speak in Spanish (Book + Audio CD) | [
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4,976 | 12 | The fun, easy, and natural way to get kids started in learning SpanishYoung children have an amazing capacity for picking up new languages, and every parent is a natural-born language teacher. Now Play and Learn Spanish introduces a unique approach to getting kids started in Spanish that is as fun as it is easy.Instead of drills and boring grammar exercises, you get loads of fun games, activities, and songs that let you seamlessly integrate the Spanish language into your everyday life. From taking a bath to going shopping, making lunch to driving in the car, Play and Learn Spanish turns daily routines into fun learning adventures for you and your child to enjoy together. No need to set aside extra time in your busy schedule--with this program, you learn as you live. And youll be amazed at how quickly you see results.Play and Learn Spanish is packed with lively color illustrations and features:With Play and Learn Spanish, it wont be long before you hear your child say he or she wants to give you un beso muy grande de buenas noches (a big good-night kiss).Ana Lomba is the owner of Ana Lomba Early Languages LLC, a company offering lesson plans, how-to guides, storybooks, and applications for parents and teachers of young children learning languages. Marcela Summerville is the owner of Spanish Workshop for Children, an award-winning Spanish immersion program for young children in Philadelphia.; Title: Play and Learn Spanish (Book + Audio CD): Over 50 Fun songs, games and everdyday activities to get started in Spanish (Play and Learn Language) | [
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4,977 | 12 | Kids learn to read and speak—immediately!The biggest hurdle kids face when learning French is stringing together individual words and phrases to make complete sentences. Now I Can Read and Speak French gets children, ages four to nine not only reading and understanding complete sentences in French but creating their own—from the very first lesson!An exciting combination of dramatic action, pictures, sounds, symbols, and learning activities, I Can Read and Speak French is a unique learning experience that makes getting the hang of French fun and easy with:Maurice Hazan has been teaching languages in St. Louis for more than a decade. He developed the Symtalk method, featured in this book and used in schools across the country, based on his teaching experiences and his studies in developmental psychology.; Title: I Can Read and Speak in French (Book + Audio CD) | [
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4,978 | 12 | An engaging sing-along program to help children "sing" their way into SpanishSpanish on the Move for Kids is a musical feast of fun--and an ideal way to introduce your three- to eight-year-old child to Spanish. Perfect for car trips, around the house, or anytime your child wants to exercise his or her vocal talents, this 45-minute CD features twenty-two catchy tunes, sung in Spanish and specially developed for easy comprehension. These entertaining melodies describe the weather, family, colors, animals, and other topics kids enjoy. An accompanying booklet contains all the lyrics in both Spanish and English, so your child will have no problem following along with the native singers.A friendly narrator highlights key words and phrases and reinforces important vocabulary presented in each song. And the audio games and activities give your child a chance to show off what he or she has learned while crooning in a new language. Spanish on the Move for Kids gets your child into the groove for learning Spanish while having fun!Catherine Bruzzone (United Kingdom) is an experienced children's language instructor.; Title: Spanish On The Move For Kids (1CD + Guide): Lively Songs and Games for Busy Kids (On the Move S) | [
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4,979 | 12 | A bilingual storybook that fits kids' language-learning needs "just right"Now story time is an opportunity to teach Spanish to children aged 2 to 7--and you don't even have to know the language yourself! It's simple with McGraw-Hill's Easy Spanish Storybook: Goldilocks and the Three Bears.This book presents the classic fairy tale side-by-side in Spanish and English. The story of Goldilocks and her follies is vibrantly illustrated, allowing children to connect the meanings of words to pictures, reinforcing their comprehension of Spanish vocabulary.Don't worry about pronunciation--the accompanying CD does that for you! It presents an engaging reading of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in both English and Spanish that will entertain kids while they hear correct Spanish pronunciation. You can read along with the narration or learn along with your kids!The audio program also includes:Teaching children Spanish has never been so enjoyable for kids--or so easy for you!Ana Lomba is changing the way people think about and interact with young children learning languages. Her Parent's Choice award-winning books, teaching guides, lively songs, games, stories, and mobile applications are quickly becoming favorites with teachers and parents who want to nurture young children' inborn language abilities. Key to the success of Ana's break-through method is a focus on the family as the ideal environment for early language learning - even her signature curriculum for language programs is built with parents in mind. Ana has taught toddler, preschool, elementary school, and college-level Spanish courses, and held leadership positions with some of the most influential language organizations in the US, including ACTFL, NNELL and FLENJ. After graduating with a law degree from Spain, her native country, Ana pursued graduate studies at Binghamton University, Princeton University, and NYU. She lives with her husband and three children in Princeton Jct., NJ.; Title: Easy Spanish Storybook: Goldilocks and the Three Bears (Book + Audio CD): Ricitos de Oro y los Tres Osos (McGraw-Hill's Easy Spanish Storybook) | [
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4,980 | 12 | A bilingual storybook? The better to learn Spanish with!Now story time is an opportunity to teach Spanish to children aged 2 to 7--and you don't even have to know the language yourself! It's simple with McGraw-Hill's Easy Spanish Storybook: Little Red Riding Hood.This book presents the classic fairy tale side-by-side in Spanish and English. The story of the little girl and the big bad wolf is vibrantly illustrated, allowing children to connect the meanings of words to pictures, reinforcing their comprehension of Spanish vocabulary.Don't worry about pronunciation--the accompanying CD does that for you! It presents an engaging reading of Little Red Riding Hood in both English and Spanish that will entertain kids while they hear correct Spanish pronunciation. You can read along with the narration or learn along with your kids!The audio program also includes:Teaching children Spanish has never been so enjoyable for kids--or so easy for you!Ana Lomba is changing the way people think about and interact with young children learning languages. Her Parent's Choice award-winning books, teaching guides, lively songs, games, stories, and mobile applications are quickly becoming favorites with teachers and parents who want to nurture young children' inborn language abilities. Key to the success of Ana's break-through method is a focus on the family as the ideal environment for early language learning - even her signature curriculum for language programs is built with parents in mind. Ana has taught toddler, preschool, elementary school, and college-level Spanish courses, and held leadership positions with some of the most influential language organizations in the US, including ACTFL, NNELL and FLENJ. After graduating with a law degree from Spain, her native country, Ana pursued graduate studies at Binghamton University, Princeton University, and NYU. She lives with her husband and three children in Princeton Jct., NJ.; Title: Easy Spanish Storybook: Little Red Riding Hood (Book + Audio CD): La Caperucita (Mcgraw-hill's Easy Spanish Storybook) | [
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4,981 | 12 | A bilingual storybook that fits kids' language-learning needs "just right"Now story time is an opportunity to teach French to children aged 2 to 7--and you don't even have to know the language yourself! It's simple with McGraw-Hill's Easy French Storybook: Goldilocks and the Three Bears.This book presents the classic fairy tale side-by-side in French and English. The story of Goldilocks and her follies is vibrantly illustrated, allowing children to connect the meanings of words to pictures, reinforcing their comprehension of French vocabulary.Don't worry about pronunciation--the accompanying CD does that for you! It presents an engaging reading of Goldilocks and the Three Bears in both English and French that will entertain kids while they hear correct French pronunciation. You can read along with the narration or learn along with your kids!The audio program also includes:Teaching children French has never been so enjoyable for kids--or so easy for you!Ana Lomba is changing the way people think about and interact with young children learning languages. Her Parent's Choice award-winning books, teaching guides, lively songs, games, stories, and mobile applications are quickly becoming favorites with teachers and parents who want to nurture young children' inborn language abilities. Key to the success of Ana's break-through method is a focus on the family as the ideal environment for early language learning - even her signature curriculum for language programs is built with parents in mind. Ana has taught toddler, preschool, elementary school, and college-level Spanish courses, and held leadership positions with some of the most influential language organizations in the US, including ACTFL, NNELL and FLENJ. After graduating with a law degree from Spain, her native country, Ana pursued graduate studies at Binghamton University, Princeton University, and NYU. She lives with her husband and three children in Princeton Jct., NJ.; Title: Easy French Storybook: Goldilocks and the Three Bears(Book + Audio CD): Boucle D'or et les Trois Ours (McGraw-Hill's Easy French Storybook) | [
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4,982 | 12 | A bilingual storybook? The better to learn French with!Now story time is an opportunity to teach French to children aged 2 to 7--and you don't even have to know the language yourself! It's simple with McGraw-Hill's Easy French Storybook: Little Red Riding Hood.This book presents the classic fairy tale side-by-side in French and English. The story of the little girl and the big bad wolf is vibrantly illustrated, allowing children to connect the meanings of words to pictures, reinforcing their comprehension of French vocabulary.Don't worry about pronunciation--the accompanying CD does that for you! It presents an engaging reading of Little Red Riding Hood in both English and French that will entertain kids while they hear correct French pronunciation. You can read along with the narration or learn along with your kids!The audio program also includes:Teaching children French has never been so enjoyable for kids--or so easy for you!Ana Lomba is the owner of Ana Lomba Early Languages LLC, a company offering lesson plans, how-to guides, storybooks, and applications for parents and teachers of young children learning languages. analomba.com; Title: Easy French Storybook: Little Red Riding Hood (Book + Audio CD): Le Petit Chaperon Rouge (McGraw-Hill's Easy French Storybook) | [
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4,983 | 12 | Who says you can't giggle as you become bilingual?Make learning French second nature for your child with this activity-packed, 75-minute CD and book---perfect for kids ages two through seven. Listen, sing, dance, and learn Franais anywhere, from the playroom to the classroom and even in the car!Kids will play their way to new French language skills while they:Ana Lomba is the founder and director of Sueos de Colores LLC, a language learning company specializing in child instruction. She is the coauthor of Play and Learn Spanish and Play and Learn French, which won a Parents' Choice Award in 2005.; Title: Hop, Skip, and Sing French | [
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4,984 | 12 | Dear Parents and Teachers,You may have noticed that I like reading your comments - I learn a lot from you and take notes for future products. So thanks! :)As a mom of bilingual children and an expert in early language education, I would like to take a moment to clarify a few things and offer some tips for using the Hop, Skip, and Sing Spanish audio CD:Who says you can't giggle as you become bilingual?Make learning Spanish second nature for your child with this activity-packed, 75-minute CD and book--perfect for kids ages two through seven. Listen, sing, dance, and learn Espaol anywhere, from the playroom to the classroom and even in the car!Kids will play their way to new Spanish language skills while they:; Title: Hop, Skip, and Sing Spanish (Book + Audio CD): An Interactive Audio Program for Kids | [
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4,987 | 15 | David Seidman got into boats when he was nine and has been hooked ever since. He has designed and built his own boats and sailed the world in others. The first person to reach Bermuda from the U.S. in an outboard-powered boat, Seidman has also crossed the Bering Strait on a personal watercraft, holds the world record for distance traveled in a boat on a gallon of gas (103 miles), has followed the route of Lewis and Clark, crossed the country twice by boat, and has traveled by boat up the Amazon and down the Yangtze and Mississippi rivers. Equally fascinated by power, sail, and paddle, he is an accomplished sea kayaker and has sailed across the Atlantic. He is the former executive editor of Boating, the world's largest powerboat magazine, and is the author of The Complete Sailor, a bestselling sailing instructional guide. Most relevant of all, however, David is the proud father of a 6-year-old boy who he hopes will share his love of boats and the sea. The Anti-Pirate Potato Cannon and 101 Other Things for Young Mariners to Build, Try, and Do on the Water is David's attempt to ensure that happens. Jeff Hemmel is a lifelong boater, and contributing editor to Boating Magazine, PersonalWatercraft.com, and BoaterMouth.com. Always interested in watersports, he raced sailboats in his teen years, competed as a professional personal watercraft freestyle rider in his 20s, and remains an avid wakeboarding enthusiast. Hemmel was recently inducted into the International Jet Sports Boating Association Hall of Fame, as well as given that associations Lifetime Achievement award. Jeff loves a fresh story angle, and in that pursuit has battled Class IV rapids in a Hells Canyon jet boat, surfed the waves of South Africa on a stand-up Jet Ski, rode a wakeboard through the Grand Canyon, even pulled the 12-person water-ski pyramid at Floridas Cypress Gardens. Like David, Jeff is passing on his love of the water to his two young daughters, both of whom are already proud skiers.; Title: The Anti-Pirate Potato Cannon: And 101 Other Things for Young Mariners to Build, Try, and Do on the Water | [
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4,989 | 12 | Gary Robert Muschla (often with his wife Judy Muschla) has authored dozens of successful teacher resource guides for McGraw-Hill, Scholastic Professional and Jossey-Bass (Wiley). His BA and MAT are from Trenton State College, and he taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade for more than 25 years. He specialized in reading and language arts and also taught some math. He has conducted workshops for teachers on how to implement a writing workshop in their classroom. He lives in Jackson, NJ. For more info, see www.garyrobertmuschla.com .; Title: Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Grammar (Practice Makes Perfect Series) | [
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4,991 | 12 | Catherine Bruzzone has more than twenty years experience teaching languages to children and developing innovative language-learning programs.; Title: Spanish for Children with Three Audio CDs, Third Edition | [
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4,992 | 12 | McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide; Title: Italian for Children, Third Edition (Book & CDs) | [
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4,993 | 12 | Gary Robert Muschla (often with his wife Judy Muschla) has authored dozens of successful teacher resource guides for McGraw-Hill, Scholastic Professional and Jossey-Bass (Wiley). His BA and MAT are from Trenton State College, and he taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade for more than 25 years. He specialized in reading and language arts and also taught some math. He has conducted workshops for teachers on how to implement a writing workshop in their classroom. For more info, see www.garyrobertmuschla.com.; Title: Practice Makes Perfect Mastering Writing (Practice Makes Perfect Series) | [
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