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ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL (Activity Book)
by M. G. Ron Johnson, Pamela McClure, Tony Salerno, & Katherine Vawter. B&W drawings & illustrations. Condition: UNREAD 1995 Living History large softcover, no edition given. Tiny tiny edgewear. Interior perfect. Content: Part of the Animated Hero Classics series, this book is full of great activities (pages to color, short tests, puzzles, etc.) all having to do with Alexander Graham Bell's invention of the telephone. Great for homeschooling or for teachers of science for young children. Questions welcome.
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ANCIENT ASTRONOMY (Isaac Asimov's Library of the Universe series)
by Isaac Asimov. Wonderful color and B&W drawings by various artists. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1991 Dell Yearling soft cover, first printing. Cover shows moderate edgewear with a pricing note inside front cover. Content: The Babylonians and other ancient peoples were stargazers. They looked up at night, wondered at what they saw, and came up with remarkable answers. They studied the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars to create sundials, calendars, and star maps of astonishing accuracy. In this book, Asimov talks about the fascinating ways that ancient astronomers started us on our quest for knowledge of the cosmos. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE ATOMIC BOMB: A Historical Reader.
by Nextext. B&W illustrations. Condition: NEW 2002 Nextext hardcover (pictorial boards - No DJ issued), third printing. Content: A history of the A-Bomb from the mind of science to the reality at Los Almos and beyond. Issued as a supplemental reader for Junior and Senior High Schools, even adults will find this book fascinating and informative.
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BEST EVER PAPER AIRPLANES
by Norman Schmidt. Color photos of completed airplanes with step-by-step drawings. Condition: UNREAD 1995 Sterling-Tamos soft cover, first printing. Content: Sleek, slick, and beautiful, this volume is just the ticket for paper-airplane enthusiasts. The 18 projects are sophisticated and demanding, designed to be constructed carefully, and arranged in order of increasing complexity. Schmidt begins with a brief discussion of how an airplane flies, followed by a glossary of aeronautical terms. The first four models involve a single sheet of paper carefully scored and folded; the remainder require folding, cutting, gluing, and, often, more than one piece of paper. Background information for each model includes similarities to real-life airplanes based on the particular shape of their fuselage and wing. The book features crisp white diagrams, clear black-type, step-by-step instructions, yellow boxes of special construction information, and magnified views of tricky sections. Anyone studying flight would learn a great deal from these models and have fun in the process. Questions welcome. Grades 4 and up. [1 copy available]
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BIGFOOT: Man, Monster, or Myth?
by Carrie Carmichael. Color & B&W illustrations. . Condition: UNREAD 1977 Raintree Children's Books hardcover (pictorial boards) with "ding" to bottom front spine. Interior perfect. Content: The story of Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest mountains from the 1811 first sighting by a non-Indian to the 1924 Albert Osterman "kidnaping" to the known science of the creature in 1977. Certainly a bit dated but an easy and interesting introduction to Bigfoot & his history - for young children ages 8 to 11.
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BODIES FROM THE BOG
by James M. Deem. Spectacular color photos of mummies & artifacts illustrate. Condition: NEW 2000 Houghton Mifflin soft cover (42 pages), fourth printing. Content: For budding archaeologists, or any child interested in exploring scientific mysteries, Deem's straightforward text and superior choice of photographs (many of them taken at the sites where naturally mummified bog bodies have been found) unfold a compelling story of Iron Age Man. The few hundred bodies discovered since the 1600s are, for the most part, remarkably well-preserved. The damp, cool soil of ancient peat bogs kept the bodies intact for 2500-3000 years, so much so that scientists have been able to discover what these ancestors ate and, in many cases, how they died. Because many bog bodies appear to have died by violence, scientists suspect they were victims of human sacrifice. One close-up, of a body named "the Tollund man" (after the bog where it was found), reveals a peaceful face that looks to be serenely sleeping. This, and other photographs will not soon be forgotten. Not for everyone, this is a memorable and worthwhile effort. Ages 9 - 12 and up. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
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CRAFTY IDEAS FROM NATURE (Step-By_Step Projects for Kids)
by Myrna Daitz & Shirley Williams. Great color step-by-step illustrations by Gillian Chapman. Condition: NEW 1994 Exley Gift Books Trade Paperback, 4th printing. Content: 25 exciting step-by-step projects to make and do for kids. Environmentally-friendly. Projects include coconut bird feeders, feather headdesses, sand paintings, dried flowers and bottle gardens. Great for homeschooling, also. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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DANCING ON THE SAND: A Story of an Atlantic Blue Crab
by Kathleen M. Hollenbeck. Color illustrations by Joanie Popeo. Condition: NEW 1999 Sound Prints/Smithsonian Oceanic Collection small hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first edition, first printing. Warm & colorful illustrations. Content: Blue Crab scuttles through the shallow waters of the Chesapeake Bay to find a mate, to molt, and to avoid predators while waiting for her eggs to hatch. While this "lesson" is in the form of fiction, it is an excellent recreation of the life of a Chesapeake Bay (Md. and Va.) Blue Crab. For ages 4 and up.
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DESERT GIANT: The World of the Saguaro Cactus
by Barbara Bash. Color illustrations by the author. Condition: UNREAD 1993 Scholastic softcover, first printing. Only flaw: bookplate stamp on flyleaf. Wonderful color illustrations. Content: This is a book dedicated to the life cycle, beauty and usefulness of the Saguaro Cactus of the American Southwest. The illustrations are detailed with clear descriptive text. First we see the beginning of life of the cactus and then we see how the desert dwellers make use of it - from the birds, to the coyote, javalina, bats, and the O'odham Indians. This is one of the best nature books for children I've yet encountered. I certainly have't done it justice with my description.
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DINOSAURS AT THE ENDS OF THE EARTH: The Story of the Central Asiatic Expeditions
by Brian Floca. Wonderful detailed color maps, illustrations, and dino drawings. Condition: NEW 2001 Scholastic large soft cover. Content: This is a wonderful book! Get one for your kids some where if not here. A highly pictorial, fictionalized account of real scientific expeditions led by Roy Chapman Andrews. Under the aegis of the American Museum of Natural History, the goal of the Central Asiatic Expeditions was to discover evidence of human origin in the heart of Mongolia's Gobi Desert, and while no human/hominid fossils were found, what was discovered made global headlines. Floca has braided these marvelous adventures together, focusing on young George Olsen, a new assistant to the Chief Paleontologist, and his discovery of the first clutch of fossilized dinosaur eggs. The author seamlessly weaves events from several expeditions, adds some logical dialogue, and teams the result with bright, realistic watercolors to transport readers across space and time to the vast, arid Gobi and the startling Flaming Cliffs. While purists will carp at the m'lange of incidents and the fictional dialogue, this is a worthy introduction to the romantic era of fossil hunting. And don't forget, Andrews is one of the models for Indiana Jones. Kids will love that. Neat! [1 copy available]
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DRAW WILD ANIMALS (Draw Science Series)
by Nina Kidd. B&W drawings illustrate the how-to-draw factor. Condition: Very Good 1992 Lowell House large softcover, first printing. Name stamped inside front cover with small edgewear and short peeling bottom front hinge. The interior appears unread/unused. Content: Excellent how-to illustrations to help kids learn to draw their favorite wild animal. Includes text about the animal and it's nature. Questions welcome.
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EXPERIMENTS WITH ELECTRICITY (A True Science Book)
by Salvatore Tocci. Full-color illustrations. Condition: NEW 2001 Children's Press (Scholastic) softcover, first printing. Content: A great introduction to the science of electricity for youngsters ages 5 - 8. Perfect for elementary school teachers and homeschooling. Questions welcome [1 copy available]
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FIRE ENGINES
by Anne Rockwell. Color illustrations. Condition: NEW 1986 Dutton hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ). Content: Everything young kids ever wanted to know about fire engines - and they are driven by Dalmations. Very cute and informative.
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FOSSIL DETECTIVE (Nature Club)
by Joyce Pope. Color illustrations by Chris Forsey. Condition: NEW 1994 Troll softcover edition, first printing. Tiny edgewear. Interior clean & tight. Content: A good introduction to the subject, adequately illustrated with full-color drawings. Pope uses clear, easy-to-understand language to explain what fossils are, how they were formed, and how and where readers can collect them. She also describes the kinds of information these remains tell about the history of the earth and creatures of the past. A good index and short glossary increase the book's usefulness in classrooms and home schooling. Grades 3 - 6. [1 copy available]
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THE GLOW SKY BOOK
by Illuminations. Color illustrations by Illuminations "staff." Condition: UNREAD 1994 Illuminations/TMC large softcover, no edition given. Tiny edgewear. Content: WOW! Is this a great book for your junior astronomer. 24 constellation drawings (Cancer, Cygnus, Tarus, etc.) in bright neon colors on a black sky. Each constellation drawing is accompanied by the myth, legend or lore associated with it and a smaller drawing on which can be placed an appropriate number of the 300 glow-in-the-dark star decals included - so the child can create and illuminate his "own" constellation. Great book! "Discover the Constellations by Creating them." Questions welcome [1 copy available]
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HOW MAPS ARE MADE (Maps & Mapmakers series)
by Martyn Bramwell. Color illustrations by George Fryer. Condition: UNREAD 1997 Lerner Publications hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: This book discusses the history of maps; describes what they can show and how they do it; and explains their actual production by hand, computer, aerial photography, and satellite. This book also introduces readers to career possibilities in this field. Excellent for young scientists - grades 5 - 8. Questions welcome [1 copy available]
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ICE AGE MAMMOTH: Will This Ancient Giant Come Back to Life?
by Barbara Hehner. Color illustrations by Mark Hallett. Condition: NEW 2001 Crown Publishers large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket) [12.3 x 9.3 x 0.3 (30+ pages)]. Tiny shelfwear. Beautiful and detailed color illustrations by Hallett. Content: Beginning with the magnificent find in 1997 of the Jarkov Mammoth frozen into the Siberian permafrost, Hehner presents what is positively known about such Ice Age creatures and what is surmised by studies of their modern-day cousins, the elephants. She covers physiology, diet, habitat, behavior, and the possible reasons for their extinction, as well as mammoth evolution, the causes of ice ages, the use of "land bridges" in prehistoric migrations, and the relationship between the mammoth and prehistoric man. The author discusses the possibility of cloning a mammoth should the Jarkov find provide usable DNA or even undamaged frozen sperm. The brief, readable text is larded with information boxes, maps, and color photos. Unfortunately, the material included on the Jarkov Mammoth is minimal, as scientists are thawing the great beast at a slow rate, and it will be some time before their findings are evaluated, written up, and made public. The whole is enriched by Hallett's dramatic paintings, presenting Pleistocene landscapes and their inhabitants in great detail. Slim, colorful, and informative. Grades 5 - 7.
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ILAN RAMON: Israel's First Astronaut
by Tanya Lee Stone. Color (and a few B&W) photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 2003 Millbrook Press soft cover, first printing. Content: Stone recounts the life of Israel's first astronaut, born Ilan Wolferman, who died in February 2003 aboard the space shuttle Columbia. The son of an Israeli freedom fighter and a Holocaust survivor, Ramon became a top fighter pilot in the Israeli Air Force before obtaining degrees in electronics and computer engineering and being chosen as Israel's first astronaut. Stone emphasizes that although Ramon was not religious, he chose to take several Jewish mementos aboard the shuttle because he realized others would note the symbolism. Nearly half the text deals with Ramon's journey into space, and the descriptions of the wide variety of scientific experiments performed will be welcomed as that information was not generally reported in the aftermath of the Columbia tragedy. Appended with a chronology, a bibliography, and list of Web sites are great resources. Excellent! [1 copy available]
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INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION (Dover Coloring Book)
by Bruce LaFontaine. B&W & color drawings. Condition: NEW 2003 Dover large softcover, first printing. Tiny, tiny edgewear. Interior perfect. Content: Accurately rendered illustrations, accompanied by fact-filled captions, spotlight the many efforts to establish a docking station in space, including a 1950s concept for a "spoked wheel," similar to the docking station depicted in the 1968 film 2001, A Space Odyssey; the Russian MIR Complex (1986-2001); astronauts and cosmonauts constructing Alpha; a visualization of the finished terminal--projected for 2006--complete with solar panels, thermal radiators, a U.S. research lab, a habitat module, and more. 30 black-and-white illustrations. This is recommended for ages 4 to 8. No way a child that young could comprehend all of this information. I would recommend this for ages 10 and up. Coloring these drawings would almost be a shame - detailed drawings and informative text make this book interesting even for adults. Excellent primer.
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THE LOST WRECK OF THE ISIS
by Robert D. Ballard (Discoverer of the Titanic). Perfect color photos, maps, diagrams, and drawings. Condition: Pre-read 1990 Madison Press large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. The interior is clean & tight, but the DJ has serious edgewear and a tear at the top front panel at flap. The top front book corner has sustained the same fate as the DJ. Content: The importance of science is underlined in this undersea archeological adventure that discovers and explores an ancient Roman ship. In addition to the romance of an archeological search and the adventure of ships and storms at sea, Ballard shows how the principles of science are used to design and create state-of-the-art searching tools such as robot systems and fiber-optic cables. The story is narrated by Ballard, discoverer of the Titantic and Bismark wrecks. Beautiful full-color photographs illustrate scenes and action; clear, colorful diagrams explain ideas and concepts. This contemporary account is interspersed with imaginative sections that tell the story of Roman shipping in the second century C.E. from the point of view of Antonius, a 14-year-old Roman boy who is aboard the Isis when she sinks. A book that will be popular for reading aloud in the lower grades, and useful as well as interesting for older readers. This book has been recommended for ages 2 - 8 - but there's no way a child as young as 2 - 5 can appreciate this book, IMHO. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MASTODON HUNTERS TO MOUND BUILDERS: North American Archaeology (SIGNED COPY)
by Peter & Belia Nichols (of Austin). B&W maps and illustrations by Linda Battles-Herron and Beth Newman. Condition: INSCRIBED on Title Page by the authors and illustrator Linda Battles-Herron. UNREAD 1992 Eakin Press hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first edition. Content: Covers the archaeology of North America (and northern Mexico) from the first Americans to the anasazi to the Mound Builders. Excellent into to archaeology for kids. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MATHMANIA (Puzzles + Math = Mathmania)
by Jeff O'Hare. Color illustrations by various artists. Condition: NEW 1999 Highlights for Children large softcover, third printing. Full-color illustrations. Small edgewear. Content: 51 pages of fun math puzzles and activities forkids, desgined to make math an appealing science. Great for homeschooling and tutors. Questions welcome.
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MORE SIDEWAYS ARITHMETIC FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL:
More than 50 Brainteasing Math Puzzles
by Louis Sachar. B&W charts & puzzles. Condition: UNREAD 1994 Scholastic Apple Trade Paperback, first edition, first printing. Light tanning to pge edges. Content: The Sideways problems may look puzzling at first, but you can use real math to solve them, and the answers are perfectly logical. There are clues and hints, plus all the answers are in the back of the book. Language and math as companions.
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NETWORK GAMES (Mindgame for Kids Ages 8 and Up)
by Ivan Moscovich. David Brion color illustrations. Condition: NEW 2002 Workman Publishing hardcover (no DJ issued) with pictorial boards. Problem: the front cover is a game, but is very delicate and there may be pieces missing there. The rest is perfect. Content: The puzzle master is back. Ivan Moscovich continues the educational, Parent's Choice Award-winning MindGames series with two new puzzle and activity books for kids ages 8 and up. Network Games dozens of full-color puzzles. Network Games dwells in the world of connectivity. Think Internet, or a network of roads. Beginning with the cover's airline challenge, here are a variety of maze-like games that flex the young mind while incorporating such principles as Euler's rule and the Ramsey theory. There are knot puzzles, chess piece puzzles, Raiders of the Lost Cubes, and Petunia's Pickle. All solutions provided in the back, of course!
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OUTSIDE AND INSIDE SPIDERS
by Sandra Markle. Color photos illustrate. Condition: Very Good 1994 Scholastic softcover edition, second printing. Name plate stamped inside front cover. Content: Everything you ever wanted to know about spiders - with detailed color photos that only people really interested in spiders will want to look at them very long. Excellent.
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PHANTOM OF THE PRAIRIE: Year of the Black-footed Ferret (INSCRIBED By Illustrator
by Jonathan London. Color illustrations by Barbara Bash. . Condition: INSCRIBED by illustrator. UNREAD 1999 Sierra Club Books hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Content: London recounts the adventures of a litter of black-footed ferrets (in particular, the liveliest, Phantom) through the seasons of a year as they grow and mature. Born in an abandoned prairie-dog home on the high prairie, they explore, learn to hunt, and are stalked by a coyote. Finally, Phantom sets off alone to find her own dog town where she mates and bears a litter in the spring. Although the story is fictionalized, London's vivid text and Bash's vibrant artwork convey much information about the life cycle and habits of this rarest of North American mammals. They also emphasize the interrelationships among other species in the high-prairie ecosystem. This makes a fine introduction for primary science units. Ages 4 - 7. [1copy available]
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THE QUICKSAND BOOK
by Tomie dePaola with color illustrations by the author. Condition: Good 1977 Holiday House hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket). No edition given. This is an ex-library book with all markings. The interior is in very good shape. Great de Paola artwork. Content: Reviewer: "Tomie de Paola, a talented and prolific author perhaps best known for Strega Nona, has another winner here. The text is clear, packed with information, and humorous. DePaola keeps his young readers diverted by using a fictional device: a little girl is sinking in quicksand while a boy proceeds to lecture on the subject-- at length-- until the last minute. Of course, she gets her revenge in the end and the readers are lefted wiser and happier. I wish more children's nonfiction authors would appreciate how much information children will sit still for -- even enjoy -- if it is presented imaginatively." I love this book. I've held on to long after there were no children in the house. Ages 8+.
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RACE CARS
by Jo Windsor. Color illustrations and color photos of race cars and speedways. Condition: NEW 2003 Rigby (IL) Trade Paperback, first thus, first printing (first published in New Zealand). Content: A simple, yet complete, introduction for youngsters to the sport of car racing, covering speedways, types of races and cars, and safety. Excellent.
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SEAL PUP GROWS UP: The Story of a Harbor Seal
by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld. Illustrated by Lisa Bonforte. Condition: NEW 1997 Scholastic softcover edition, 5th printing (c. 2000) for the Smithsonian Oceanic Collection. Full-page color illustrations. Very sweet. Content:: The story of how a seal mom prepares her pup to stand (swim?) on his own. Watch the pup on his first beach stroll, how his mom protects him from predators, and as he catches his first shrimp. Educational but still a sweet, delightful story. What can I say - I love this book.
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A SECRET LANGUAGE OF ANIMALS: Communication by Pheromones
by Francine Jacobs. Illustrated by Jean Zallinger. Condition: Ex-library book with all markings. 1976 William Morrow & Co. hardcover (no DJ issued) with small shelfwear, smudge front cover at spine. Interior very clean & tight with detailed B&W drawings. Content:Pheromones are chemicals emitted by living organisms to send messages to individuals of the same species. This book explains the importance of pheromones in the lives of animals from caribou to coyotes to insects at a reading level for the young scientist.
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SECRET TREASURES AND MAGICAL MEASURES REVEALED: Adventures in Measurement: Temperature, Time, Length, Weight, Volume, Angles, Shapes and Money [Elementary School Edition]
by Chris Kensler. B&W "comics" illustrations. Cover art by Jeff Foster. Condition: NEW 2003 Paper Airplane (Simon & Schuster) Trade Paperback, first printing. Content: This is a great book for budding scientists! MEET Tennessee Toledo, a daring explorer who is searching for the remains of the ancient Flung Dynasty -- a royal family that disappeared without a trace in the 14th century. UNCOVER the Flung family -- King Lung Flung, Queen Far Flung, and their wrinkly wise man, Punfucius, who were all shrunken to the size of ants by an evil potion and have been living underground ever since! DISCOVER the strange recipe Punfucius must use to make a reversal potion that will return the Flungs to their normal size. LEARN how to use important measuring tools such as a thermometer, clock, ruler, scale, measuring cup, protractor, and money. It's up to you to help Tennessee and the Flungs make the potion and escape the dangers of the underground. Along the way you'll learn how to: • Read a thermometer using °C and °F and understand general concepts of temperature; • Tell time, understand elapsed time, and convert units of time; • Use a ruler and scale to measure everyday objects; • Calculate perimeters and areas of simple shapes; • Perform basic computations with money; And so much more! Ages 6 +. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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SIR CUMFERENCE AND THE FIRST ROUND TABLE: A Math Adventure
by Cindy Neuschwander. Color illustrations by Wayne Geehan. Condition: Gently pre-read, if at all, 1998 Scholastic soft cover, 13th printing. No flaws. Content: Well, this is just too clever for words - my words, anyway. King Arthur needs a way to seat his knights in a manner in which none will feel inferior. He assigns the problem to Sir Cumference, who, with his son, Radius, finds a solution with math. The "figuring" and "math lessons" are in color with humor. Excellent way to introduce kids to math. I understand that this book is one in a series. Great resource for grade school teachers & homeschoolers. Questions welcome. [1 copy availble]
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SPIRIT OF THE CONDOR (# 6 in the Green Watch series)
by Anthony Masters. Illustrated by Pauline Hazelwood, but I believe that means only the cover. . Condition: NEW 1991 Hippo Books (Scholastic UK) paperback, first printing. Perfect. Content: Wonderful way to introduce kids to environmental sciences, endangered species by spinning a story of a jewelled shrine in the honor of the California Condor which is stolen unscrupulous rats. The fear that the Condor will desert the coast unless the shrine is found leads Green Watch on an adventure to retrieve the shrine. Neat!
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THE STORY OF STONEHENGE And Other Megalithic Sites Colouring Book (Coloring Book)
text and illustrations by A. G. Smith. There are also color illustrations inside covers. Condition: NEW 2004 Dover (UK edition) soft cover, no printing given. Content: This is a fabulous book - for all ages interested in Stonehenge. Thirty ready-to-color illustrations depict possible construction techniques used at Stonehenge, other Neolitic sites such as Avebury, a gallery grave (collective tomb) in France, a reconstructed Neolitic village, and other remarkable scenes. Historically correct captions identify each site in this book - ideal for use at home or in the classroom. Ages 5 - 10+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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A TALE OF ANTARTICA
by Ulco Glimmerveen. Soft color illustrations by the author. Condition: Gently pre-read Scholastic softcover, 8th printing. Tiny edgewear. Interior clean & tight. Content: If your child loved "March of the Penguins," he/she will enjoy this book - and no Penguins starve to death. This is the story of Penguins and the human intrusion into their world - specifically oil drillers complete with dangerous oil spills. These Penguins weather all storms, though. A poignant and true cautionary tale.
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THOMAS EDISON AND THE ELECTRIC LIGHT (Activity Book)
by Amy Binder, Kim Freeburg, Tony Salerno, & Katherine Vawter. B&W drawings & illustrations. Condition: UNREAD 1993 Living History large softcover, no edition available. Tiny edgewear. Content: Part of the Animated Hero Classics series, this book is full of great activities (pages to color, short tests, puzzles, etc.) all having to do with Edison's invention of the electric light. Great for homeschooling or for teachers of science for young children. Questions welcome.
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THE TINY SEED
by Eric Carne. Bright color illustrations by the author. Condition: UNREAD 1987 Scholastic Trade Paperback, 11th printing. Shelfwear to bottom cover edge and corners. Content: Dazzlingly colorful collage illustrations and a simple but dramatic text tell the fascinating story of the life cycle of a flower in terms of the adventures of a tiny seed. Flower pods burst and dispatch their seeds on the wind; the air-borne seeds are subject to myriad disasters; and the ones that make it through the perils of the seasons to become mature flowering plants are still susceptible to being picked, trod upon and otherwise damaged. But nature allows for survivors, and so the tiny seed grows into a giant flower, releasing its seeds and continuing the cycle. Carle has an extraordinary kinship with nature. Here we have not just the explanation of the life of a flower, but drama, lessons of life and a lovely spirituality. This is a reissue of the original 1970 edition, with expanded, expansive collage illustrations. The pages, like the seed pods, burst with color. Ages 4-8.
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TWISTER (A Discovery Kid's science book)
by Bill Haduch. Color photos and drawings illustrate. Condition: NEW 1999 Dutton Juvenile hardcover (pictorial boards - No DJ issued), first edition. Content: An introduction to the storms sometimes known as twisters, discussing how and where they occur, the damage they can do, and some of the worst tornadoes in recorded history. Cleverly written - chapters entitled "The Day the Sky Turned Green" and "When Pigs Fly", etc. Nice content. Ages 8+.
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TWISTER; The Science of Tornadoes and the Making of an Adventure Movie
(Abridged Edition)
by Keay Davidson. Movie photos cover art plus 8 pages of color photos including movie stills. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1996 Minstrel Trade Paperback, second printing. Light edgewear with a near-crease bottom back cover. Name inside front cover. Content: Award-winning science writer takes you where only the bravest souls have ventured, and survived - into the frightening path of these violent twisters. He also gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Warner Bros. film. In collaboration with the makers of the film, Davidson explores the many challenges faced by the producers, the stars, the director and the special effects experts who re-created this wild, mysterious experience. Through fascinating interviews, you'll come to understand just how these incredible storms came to life on the big screen. Enhanced with spectacular close-up photographs and easy-to-grasp graphics, this book offers an enthralling profile of these powerful storms, including an in-depth look at the leading tornado-monitoring project, VORTEX. You'll discover a fascinating world of science and mystery, where storm chasers risk their lives for their work. And you'll hear from those who have experienced close encounters with tornadoes as they tell their unforgettable stories. The 1996 movie was directed by Jan de Bont and starred Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes, Jami Gertz, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Jake Busey. Screenplay by Michael Crichten. [1 copy available]
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USING YOUR HEAD: A Children's Book about Effective Thinking and Learning
by Joy Wilt [Berry]. B& W and color illustrations by Hergie (Ernie Hogenroeder). Condition: Good+ c. 1979 Word, Inc. (Waco, Tx) trade Paperback. The interior is clean but for some pale tanning to edges. Diagonal crease bottom front corner with rubbings along hinges. This is an older book but still readable and the content relevant. Content: Discusses thinking and learning and how curiosity and exploration aid in learning new things.
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THE VOYAGER'S STONE:
The Adventures of a Message-Carrying Bottle Adrift on the Ocean Sea
by Robert Kraske, illustrated by Texan Brian Floca. Condition: 1995 Orchard Books hardcover & DJ. B&W illustrations & maps. Content:Although written as a fictional account of a message-carrying bottle, this book really explores oceanography--currents, animals, and the variety of life found at the margins of the world's oceans. While on a Caribbean vacation, a boy from Minnesota puts a message in a bottle. His note is eventually retrieved by a girl living on Australia's north coast. Grades 4-6.
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WEATHER (A Discovery Channel Explore Your World Handbook)
by H. Michael Mogil. Detailed color photos, charts, & drawings illlustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Discovery Books soft cover, first printing. Tiny edgewear. Content: For students or serious weather watchers, this handy little volume has distinct advantages. "How Weather Works" covers all the major topics under the headings "The Earth in Space," "Weather Builders," and "Fronts and Storms." The focus in "World Weather" is on "Climate and Climate Change." The third and final part has a helpful field guide to the sky, including cloud identification. This section also includes a handy reference that contains a rich collection of weather contacts, tables of meteorological variables, a map of extreme world weather events, and a selection of international symbols to aid in reading weather maps. Sidebars provide detailed information on such topics as "Floods," "El Ni-o," and "A Viewer's Guide to the TV Weathercast." The text, while highly authoritative, is written in the voice of your favorite weatherman. The abundant colored drawings, charts, and illustrations help to clarify complex meteorological phenomena. Young Adults. Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
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THE WHALES' SONG (Fiction)
by Dylan Sheldon. Paintings by Gary Blythe. Condition: Gently pre-read 1993 Scholastic softcover, second printing. Bookplate stamp inside cover with small edgewear. Interior clean & tight with beautiful, soft, haunting watercolors by Blythe. Content: Lilly's grandmother tells tales of singing whales who came from miles away in answer to a child's desire to see them dance across the waves. One night, Lilly hears the whales and watches breathlessly as they "leaped and jumped and spun across the moon." Then, waking from what she thinks is a dream, she hears them call her name. Sheldon's brief story seems to be a celebration of the joys of fantasy and the belief in magical happenings, although there is some information about whales and their habits. It is enriched by Blythe's wonderfully evocative paintings, which range from warm, realistic close-up portraits to dramatically moonlit seascapes. Recommended for grades 1 - 3.
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WHAT IS ELECTRICITY? (A Just Ask Book)
by Chris Arvetis and Carole Palmer. Great color illustrations by James Buckley. Condition: UNREAD 1986 Field Publications hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Adorable inquisitive Christopher mouse learns about electricity from his St. Bernard, cat and bird friends.
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WHAT MAKES DAY AND NIGHT? (AKA Why Is It Dark?) (A Just Ask Book)
by Chris Arvetis and Carole Palmer. Great color illustrations by James Buckley. Condition: UNREAD 1984 Field Publications hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Adorable mouse-child, Christopher, gets a science lesson in time and space from his animal pals. Cute and informative.
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"WHAT'S HAPPENING TO ME?" :
The Answers to Some of the World's Most Embarassing Questions
by Peter Mayle (text), Arthur Robbins (Illustrator), and Paul Walter (design). Full-color illustrations. Condition: Very Good 1975 Lyle Stuart large softcover, no edition or printing given. Pale hinge crease with tiny edgewear. Inteiror clean & tight. Has had some exposure to Texas humidity - very slight wavy bottom edge. Content: A Guide to Puberty, from the authors of "Where Did I Come From?" This is an explicit book for young children, and while accurately detailed, really requires parental participation when being read. Written in a style kids will appreciate and relate to. Covers all aspects of male and female puberty. Ages 11 +. Questions welcome.
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"WHERE DID I COME FROM?":
The Facts of Life Without Any Nonsense and with Illustrations.
by Peter Mayle (text), Arthur Robbins (Illustrator), and Paul Walter (design). Full-color illustrations. Condition: UNREAD 1973 Lyle Stuart Books large softcover, 5th printing. Tiny edgewear. Has had some exposure to Texas humidity - very slight wavy bottom edge. Content: This book describes conception through birth at a child's level with detailed color artwork and detailed explanations. Just right for ages 9+ but best read with an adult for comment. Questions welcome.
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WHY IS IT HOT? (A Just Ask Book)
by Chris Arvetis and Carole Palmer. Color illustrations by Vernon McKissack. Condition: UNREAD 1987 Field Publications hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), no printing given. Content: Clever little Christopher Mouse gets a lesson in what makes weather - especially the heat - from his animal friends in the jungle. Too cute. Questions welcome.
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WOLF: Animal Planet's Animal Savers Series
by Samantha Beres. Condition: NEW reinforced boards. Content: This softcover book (full-color ilustrations) details the life and perils of the wolf and includes 4 postcards and a metal wolf "dogtag" with chain. Great book for teaching ecology and endangered species. Grades 6-12.
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