Children's Science Books

100 FACTS: ARCHEOLOGY
by John Farndon. Beautiful color photos (Terra Cotta Warriors front cover and Petra on the title page) throughout with color drawings and a few B&W era photos as well. Condition: NEW 2010 Miles Kelly (UK) large soft cover, first printing. Content: This book explains why Archaeology is important and provides projects, quizzes, fun facts, and a few cartoons. Find out how archeologists excavate a site, take a look at the oldest human remains, and learn all aboaut prehistoric cave art. Excellent. Junior High School and up. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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ARCHAEOLOGY (Kingfisher Knowledge series)
by Trevor Barnes. Foreword by Tony Robinson. Wonderful color photos and drawings plus color maps and some B&W era photos. Excellent selection. Condition: NEW 2004 Kingfisher hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: Reviewer: "This is the sort of book that excites students and encourages them to dig deeper, great for engaging classroom discussions about civilizations of the past. The photo layout is excellent and the graphics, maps and models are wonderfully informative. The easy-to-read text is adequate for general overviews but has not been carefully edited - some glaring typos (like the "3000 A.D." Mesopotamia on page 11) make me doubt the accuracy of the reporting. That said, this reasonably-priced book is still an excellent choice for elementary and middle school libraries, and casual and beginning researchers will find this book scintillating and inspiring." Combining high-interest topics with colorful, eye-catching graphics, these sweeping surveys in the Kingfisher Knowledge series are tailor-made for hooking middle-graders, casual browsers, and reluctant older readers. In Archaeology, Barnes talks up the excitement of hands-on study of the past in a whirlwind tour of renowned finds, f rom Catal Huyuk to Great Zimbabwe. Platt offers quick looks at communications media, from bee dances to DVDs, before closing with vague comments on the perils of censorship and advertising. In both volumes, text blocks and big color photos or reconstructed scenes occupy roughly equal space on topical spreads, which are grouped into chapters, each of which concludes with a terse chapter summary plus sparse assortments of book citations, URLs, and brief definitions of relevant careers. Includes web sites, book lists, and places to explore. Grades 4 - 6+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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ARCHAEOLOGY (Kingfisher Knowledge series)
by Trevor Barnes. Foreword by Tony Robinson. Wonderful color photos and drawings plus color maps and some B&W era photos. Excellent selection. Condition: NEW 2007 Kingfisher over-sized soft cover, first printing. Content: Reviewer: "This is the sort of book that excites students and encourages them to dig deeper, great for engaging classroom discussions about civilizations of the past. The photo layout is excellent and the graphics, maps and models are wonderfully informative. The easy-to-read text is adequate for general overviews but has not been carefully edited - some glaring typos (like the "3000 A.D." Mesopotamia on page 11) make me doubt the accuracy of the reporting. That said, this reasonably-priced book is still an excellent choice for elementary and middle school libraries, and casual and beginning researchers will find this book scintillating and inspiring." Combining high-interest topics with colorful, eye-catching graphics, these sweeping surveys in the Kingfisher Knowledge series are tailor-made for hooking middle-graders, casual browsers, and reluctant older readers. In Archaeology, Barnes talks up the excitement of hands-on study of the past in a whirlwind tour of renowned finds, f rom Catal Huyuk to Great Zimbabwe. Platt offers quick looks at communications media, from bee dances to DVDs, before closing with vague comments on the perils of censorship and advertising. In both volumes, text blocks and big color photos or reconstructed scenes occupy roughly equal space on topical spreads, which are grouped into chapters, each of which concludes with a terse chapter summary plus sparse assortments of book citations, URLs, and brief definitions of relevant careers. Includes web sites, book lists, and places to explore. Grades 4 - 6+. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE ARCHAEOLOGIST'S HANDBOOK: The Insider's Guide to Digging Up The Past
by Philip Ardagh. Foreword by Sandi Toksvig. B&W drawings by Kevin Maddison plus B&W photos & charts. Condition: NEW 2002 Faber & Faber (London) Trade Paperback, first printing. Content: This book takes a look at the role of archaeologists from the discovery of an artefact or archaeological site to the identification, dating, preservation, restoration and understanding of what has been found. This book looks at everything from the most basic archaaeological techniques to the latest technological advances used to assist the modern archaeologist. The book has a glossary of terms in the back and a section on the stories behind the most famous discoveries. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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ARITHME-TICKLE: An Even Number of Odd Riddle-Rhymes
by J. Patrick Lewis. Adorable, fun color illustrations by Fank Remkiewicz. Condition: NEW 2002 Harcourt hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: This book offers a host of clever math riddles with titles like "Finger Play" (which teaches a nifty trick for multiplying by nine) and "Your Average Cow," which asks kids to compare bovine and human life expectancies. Answers appear (upside-down) below each entry. Humorous cartoons multiply the fun. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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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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BLOOD and GUTS: A Working Guide to Your Own Insides (a Brown Paper School book)
by Linda Allison. Assisted by David Katz, Ph.D. Cute B&W illustrations with detailed "how-to" drawings for the experiments. Condition: Gently pre-read 1976 Little Brown hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket). Gift inscription inside front cover with price-clipped DJ. No major problems; just pre-read. Content: Clever text that is accessible for middle school through high school. The book discusses the elements of the human body. Includes suggestions for related experiments and projects. Reviewer: "Great for Reluctant Readers. This book meets National Standards for 5-8 Human Body Standards. It is great for ALL students at the middle level because it is kid friendly, readable, and has great simple lab activities that add to learning." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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BUGS BEFORE TIME: Prehistoric Insects and Their Relatives
by Cathy Camper. Excellent detailed color illustrtions by Steve Kirk. Condition: UNREAD,BUT NOT PERFECT, 2002 Simon & Schuster hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first printing. Problem: some child used a ballpoint pen to draw 5 short lines bottom loose endpage. I can't get these markings out. Most likely this was done at the bookstore. The interior is perfect - clean & tight. Content: Did you know that for every pound of people on earth, there are 300 pounds of insects? Or that millions of years ago some of these bugs actually weighed that much? Well, during prehistoric times, before dinosaurs ruled the earth, bugs did; and just like today the seas, skies, and lands were covered by these creepy-crawlers. There were dragonflies with wings that reached a yard across in length, and millipedes that grew to over six feet long! But what is even more fascinating is the fact that all of these creatures in some form or another learned to adapt and survive to become the insects and sea beasts of today. In this fully illustrated picture book, readers will be captivated by the detailed information of prehistoric insects, arachnids, and their relatives. Chock-full of facts about fossil formation, insect evolution, flight theories, and geologic time, Bugs Before Time will mesmerize entomologists of all ages. Author Cathy Camper's absorbing text, and artist Steve Kirk's extraordinary paintings combine to re-create a world where giants reigned. Wonderful section on my favorite fossil, Trilobites (see the 2nd graphic here). Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CASEY'S ALLERGIES: A Booklet for Parents and Children (FREE BOOK)
by Dr. Paul Erlich. Color art by the winners of the Children's Claritin Art Contest. Condition: UNREAD Claritin soft cover, no printing given, no ISBN. Content: This is an excellent book on allergies for both kids and their parents - explains what allergies are and how to combat and prevent them. No where in the narrative is the product "Claritin" mentioned, but it is on the covers. I have allergies and asthma and I'm offering this book for only the shipping cost in the hope that it will benefit an allergy sufferer. Questions welcome. [1 copy 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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THE DAY THE WORLD EXPLODED: The Earthshaking Catastrophe at Krakatoa
by Simon Winchester. Adaptation from Winchester's Krakatoa for adults by Dwight Jon Zimmerman. B&W and color photos and illustrtions by various artists. Original artwork by Jason Chin. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 2008 Collins large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Problem: small "repaired" tear bottom front DJ cover at fold. Content:: Zimmerman has successfully adapted Winchester's Krakatoa (HarperCollins, 2003) for young people. The book casts light on a specific moment when geological forces interacted with civilization, providing readers with a vivid picture of the destruction and human suffering caused by the volcanic eruption. The volume conveys much historical background to the 1883 Indonesian disaster, including the European colonization of the region in response to the spice trade. Relevant cultural and scientific advances are also presented, such as Alfred Wegener's concept of "continental displacement," Alfred Russel Wallace's breakthroughs in evolutionary science, and the invention of the telegraph. The eruption sequence is portrayed chronologically from personal records, telegraph reports, and official officer logs. Chin's full-color cartoon illustrations enhance the many archival and contemporary photographs, historical illustrations, and maps that accompany the text. The account of 19th-century scientific achievement is coupled with the drama of the eruption, resulting in an exciting and informative read, with the wide-ranging effects of the volcanic explosion explained in a powerful manner. In addition to this work's educational and reference potential, it lends a human face to a natural disaster and will attract general readers as well. Excellent book! Questions welcome. [1 copy left]
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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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DISCOVERING PREHISTORY (How It Works series)
by Robert Muir Wood. Fabulous color drawings, cutaways, and "how-they-did-it illustrations in the DK-style. Condition: UNREAD 1998 Horus (UK) large soft cover, third impression. Light edge wear. Content: This is one fabulous book for kids and home schooling (unless you think the world is only 5,000 years old.) How old is the Earth? When did the dinosaurs disappear? What were the first tropical rain forests like? What was life like for people in the distant past? In the pages of this book you will lean how evidence is gathered, analyzed and pieced together, so that questions like these can be answered. Fascinating illustrations reveal the work behind excavations and reconstructions and show how secrets from the past can be drawn from rocks and fossils. Lucid text and labels clearly explain the complex methods used by archaeologists, geologists and other scientists in discovering the distant past. Wood is an international consultant on Earth sciences and has been on many scientific expeditions. He is author of several books, including The Picture Atlas of Prehistoric Life and has been a regular contributor to the New Scientist magazine. In his spare time he enjoys telling stories about prehistoric animals to his three young children. Questions welcome. [1 copy available.]
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DRAGON IN THE ROCKS: A Story Based on the Childhood of the Early Paleontologist Mary Anning
text & great color illustrations by Marie Day. Condition: Very gently pre-read 1994 Owl hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first printing. No major problems - just pre-read. Content: From the book: Mary Anning was a real person. With the help of her mother she continued to search for fossils, and she spent the rest of her life digging in the cliffs at Lyme Regis for mysterious creatures from the past. If you go to the Natural History Museum in London, look for a creature with teeth like razors and an eye much bigger than your mother's biggest plate; and if the creature is longer than four men put together and has flippers shaped like paddles, then you too have found Mary's dragon in the rocks. This is the story of her first find - an Ichthyosaur - a giant fish-lizard that lived in the ocean millions of years ago. Neat book for budding scientists. [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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EARTHQUAKES AND VOLCANOES (Usborne Understanding Geography)
by Fiona Watt. Wonderful detailed color illustrations by Jeemy Gower and Chris Shields. Condition: UNREAD 1994 Scholastic soft cover, 5th printing. Light tanning to white cover edges. Content: This book is an introduction to the puzzling processes that cause earthquakes and volcanoes. You will learn about the structure of the Earth, how and why earthquakes occur, the different types of volcanic eruptions and also take a close look at their wide-ranging and sometimes devastating effects. Excellent. Junrio High School level, IMHO. Questions welcome.
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THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PRESERVED PEOPLE: Pickled, Frozen and Mummified Corpses from Around the World
by Natalie Jane Prior. Great color photos plus entertaining color drawings by Karen Carter. Condition: NEW 2003 Crown hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Content: Preserved people can tell us things that skeletons can't-hairstyles and tattoos can tell us what people looked like, full stomachs can tell us what thev ate, and autopsies can reveal what diseases they suffered. With sections on Egyptian mummies, bog bodies, Einstein's brain, and the Ice Man, The Encyclopedia of Preserved People provides a fascinating look at those men, women, and children whose bodies have been preserved until the present day. It proves that history is not about dull dates, but about people who laughed, cried, ate, and worked, just like us-yet who were also incredibly different. It includes an index and a bibliography and is illustrated by over 30 full-color photographs. Ages 9 - 12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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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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FOSSILS Tell of Long Ago (Soar To Success Reading Level 3) [Revised Edition]
text and color illustrations by Aliki. Condition: NEW 2003 Millbrook Press soft cover, first printing. Content: In this revised edition, Aliki has revamped the previous four-color edition with lively full-color illustrations, also adding the pointed, conversational observations of children as they make discoveries along with readers. In clear, precise language, she explains how dinosaur tracks are cast in mud, how insects trapped in sticky tree sap harden into amber, and how fossils of tropical plants are found in very cold places. The children populating these pages are boys and girls of every color, on foot or in wheelchair, all of them active observers with scientific curiosities; they are apparently making these discoveries in a museum, marveling and enjoying the bits of history cast in stone. The book closes with a suggestion for creating a one-minute fossil by making a clay imprint of a hand, letting it dry, and burying it for someone to find a million years from now. School and public libraries will want to replace the old edition with this one. [1 copy available]
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HOW DO WE DREAM? And Other Questions about Your Body
by Jack Myers. Neat, fun color illustrations. Condition: NEW 1994 Boyds Mills Press large soft cover, third printing. Content: Science questions and answers from Highlights for Children. Ages 9 - 12. 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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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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JODIE'S FIRST DIG
by Anna Levine. Color illustrations by Ksenia Topaz. Condition: NEW 2009 PJ Library/Kar-Ben soft cover, first printing. Content: This is the story of a young wuld-be archaeologist (Jodie) who's archaeologist father has been invited to view the progress of an on-going dig outside of Jerusalem. The dig site is supposedly the site where Judah Maccabee fought against the Syrians. Can a young girl help out on her first dig? Of course she can - and does! Ages 5 - 9. [1 copy available.]
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LEONARDO DA VINCI
by Diane Stanley. Beautiful color illustrations plus art and drawings from Da Vinci's notebooks. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, c. 2000 Morrow Jr. Books hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), 6th printing. DJ shows light edge wear with 1 small "chip" top front DJ edge. Content: Older children will certainly appreciate the wealth of information in this complete and fascinating biography of Leonardo da Vinci. Illustrated in an Old Masters style, the book follows the life of da Vinci from birth to death and gives a detailed account of his extraordinary achievements, not only in his painting but also as an engineer, scientist, and inventor who is centuries ahead of his time. The treatment of da Vinci's famous notebooks usefully conveys the power of the man's imagination. His practice of writing in a backward script from right to left, requiring a mirror to decipher it, will intrigue children. (The dust jacket bears such lettering on the back, which should immediately prompt a run to the bathroom mirror.) An accomplished and engaging biography for children. Stanley produces her most stunning pictorial biography to date. Drawing from a range of sources, including her subject's extensive notebooks, Stanley's conversational narrative describes Leonardo da Vinci's astoundingly far-reaching and varied achievements. Young readers will come to appreciate both da Vinci's universally renowned accomplishments as a painter and the breadth of his scientific experimentation and research. While her text is thoroughly intriguing, even more impressive is the artistic challenge Stanley takes on and triumphantly meets: her paintings not only portray the period particulars and likenesses of da Vinci, his patrons and colleagues, but successfully incorporate, in seamless collages, miniature reproductions of such celebrated masterpieces as The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa. These exquisite reproductions, as well as sepia-toned spot art taken from da Vinci's notebooks, sit uncommonly well within Stanley's own paintings, educating the reader about da Vinci's masterpieces as a natural part of the visual storytelling. A virtuosic work. Ages 7-up. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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LUCY LONG AGO: Uncovering the Mystery of Where We Came From
by Catherine Thimmesh. Wonderful color photos, maps, and drawings. Condition: UNREAD 2009 Houghton Mifflin hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Light shelf wear to top DJ edge. Content: Reviewer: "An earth-shattering discovery in Ethiopia rocked the anthropological world when scientists unearthed the skeleton of a little creature whose like had never been seen before. A mere 3.2 million years ago, the skeleton dubbed "Lucy" had walked on two legs, and defied all categorization scientists had made thus far--was she an early ancestor of man or ape? How did she live? What did she look like? This beautifully designed and informative picture book is eloquent in its treatment of the subject. The author lays out, step by step, the process that takes place when handling field work. My only complaint is the lagging pace of the material towards the end: it provides a satisfying conclusion, but younger readers or those with short attention spans might lose interest. Recommended for older elementary school children and middle school students." The Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds was playing the night paleoanthropologist Donald Johnson found the first fossilized remains of the hominid that became known around the world as Lucy. This extraordinary discovery changed how scientists understood one of the basic concepts of human evolution–it proved that our ancestors began walking upright before the size of their brains increased. Thimmesh uses this discovery to explore several topics in the fields of anthropology and evolutional biology, such as how the bones were fossilized, the process for deciding that Lucy belonged to a previously unknown species (Australopithecus afarensis), and the cast-making process that allowed biological anthropologist Owen Lovejoy to reconstruct her pelvis and prove that she was bipedal. The author even touches upon what fossils can't teach us about our ancestors–their emotions and family patterns. The final chapter discusses the process used by paleoartist John Gurche to create a life-size sculpture of Lucy. The book's greatest strength is how it underscores the fluidity of our understanding in a field like anthropology; it shows how one discovery can change the thinking of scientists in a dramatic way. Essential! Ages 10 and up. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: INSIDE THE HUMAN BODY
by Joanna Cole. Cute, comic color illustrations by Bruce Degen. Condition: NEW 1989 Scholastic hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), 14th printing (c. 1998-2000). Content: Time to board the Magic School Bus again with that wild, wacky, and wonderful teacher, Ms. Frizzle. After she teaches her class about the human body and they visit the science museum, Mrs. Frizzle shrinks the bus and the class--except Arnold, who swallows them. This gives Cole and Degen the chance for two parallel stories, inside and outside of Arnold. With the bus inside, Cole explains digestion from the stomach into the small intestines. Then the bus enters a blood vessel where readers can see the plasma, red and white blood cells, and the flow into the heart. From there the class, now out of the bus and garbed in operating room smocks and masks, flows with the blood cells, now with fresh oxygen, to the brain. They climb down the bones of the spine, follow nerves to see muscles work, and then finally catch up with the bus to emerge in the nasal cavity. Meanwhile on part of each facing page, Arnold has coped with being lost and alone and has made it back to the school. With an enormous sneeze he sends the bus out to join him in the parking lot. The class can now chart the body from actual experience. Cole concludes with a true-false test with answers to help readers distinguish reality from fantasy. As readers of the previous "Magic School Bus" books (Scholastic) know, this is an enjoyable look at factual material painlessly packaged with the ribbons and balloons of jokes and asides meant to appeal to kids. Degen's zany, busy, full-color drawings fill the pages with action and information far beyond the text. Using a variety of visuals, including notes, close-ups, and diagrams along with a variety of realistic kids, he moves the parallel stories to their conclusions. Kids will love this book. Grades 1 - 4. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MAKING ROBOT WARRIORS FROM JUNK (5 Robots You Can Make!)
by Stephen Munzer. Color photos and great "how-to" drawings. Condition: UNREAD 2002 Scholastic soft cover, second printing. Content: Few craft books present such pleasing results using such basic ingredients. We live in an age of amazing throw-aways...plastic containers and household items with fantastic potential for the imagination to play with. This book will get you started on the road to creativity and ingenuity, based on the popular Robot Wars theme. You'll be amazed how quickly and easily each project can be accomplished. So have a go - let the battle commence! Contains Action Stickers & Battle Plans. Ages 9 - 12. 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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GREGOR MENDEL AND THE ROOTS OF GENETICS
by Edward Edelson. B&W drawings & era photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 2000 Oxford Univ. Press soft cover, second printing. Content: Before Mendel's experiments with plants, there was only folk wisdom and the general acceptance that offspring-plant, animal, and human-resemble their parents. Even at the time of his death in 1884, Mendel's work was not widely known in the scientific community. This biography provides details of the scientist's life and his experiments as well as the political and social context of his times. Sidebars in some of the chapters are listed in the table of contents, making it easy to locate the discussion of such related topics as "Heredity before Mendel," "Mendel and Darwin," "Did Mendel Cheat?" and "The Human Genome Project." A two-page chronology tracks important events in his life and the vital contributions he made to the study of genetics. Black-and-white photographs, reproductions of artwork, and pages from the scientist's notebooks and manuscripts accompany the text. Grades 7 and up. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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MIDNIGHT SCIENCE: Science Games & Activities To Keep You Up All Night
by Russell Ginns. B&W illustrations by Dan Brawner. Condition: NEW 1994 Freeman large soft cover, no printing given. Content: Three young scientists are locked into a huge museum after hours. Staying one step ahead of the befuddled security guard, the youngsters, along with the readers, stay up all night with games, activities, and fun facts. By the author of Puzzlooney. Black-and-white illustrations. Ages 8 to 12. Excellent for homeschooling. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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MUMMIES, BONES, AND BODY PARTS
by Charlotte Wilcox. Great color photos & some B&W photos. Condition: NEW 2000 Carolrhoda hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: The author of the award-winning Mummies & Their Mysteries (1993) returns to the intriguing subject of mummies. Here she explains how they are formed, how scientists use a variety of sophisticated techniques to learn about peoples and cultures of long ago, and some of the controversies surrounding the study of human remains. As with the previous title, the photographs presented here are striking, from the Inca child who appears on the front cover, to the mummy of Egyptian King Seti I, which appears on the back. Other photographs show some of the first tattoos, details of the Iceman, an Italian child who died of smallpox 400 years ago, the remains of light-haired Caucasian mummies from Xinjiang, China, and the well-preserved bodies of Philip Calvert, governor of Maryland from 1660 to 1661. The science is impressive, as carbon-14 dating, CT scans, DNA profiling, and X-rays are used to solve ancient mysteries. What were the people like? What did they eat? When did they die? What caused their death? What were the diseases they suffered? The author also discusses the controversies as different cultures clash over studying human remains. She mentions the Native American Graves Protection and Reparation Act which gives Native Americans control over native remains buried on government land or held in collections owned or funded by the government, and discusses former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat's, efforts to house Egyptian mummies in a more dignified way. Though Wilcox discusses respect for the dead, she nonetheless pictures the controversial "Human Body Art" of German artist Gunther von Hagens, and "Sylvester," a mummy used to greet customers in a shop in Seattle. Also pictured are the remains of an outlaw put on display for 65 years as a moneymaking exhibit for a funeral parlor. The author concludes with a glossary, extensive bibliography including Web sites, and a detailed index. Intriguing science, dramatically presented. Ages 9 - 13. Questions welcome. [1 copies left]
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MY FIRST TIMES TABLES BOOK (Pull-the-Tab)
by Borders Press. Comic color illustratins. Condition: Gently pre-read, IF at all, 1993 Brainwaves - Borders Press hardcover (pictorial boards -no DJ issued), first printing. No problems at all. Content: Each page has a "times table," i.e., "Two Times Table" and "Three Times Table," etc. The problems (1 x 2, etc.) are presented then the child can pull the tab at the bottom of the page to reveal the answers to the problems. Cute, clever, and a great way for kids to learn the times tables all by themselves. [1 copy available]
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MY FIRST GREEN BOOK: A life-size guide to caring for our environment
by Angela Wilkes. Great color, step-by-step detailed color "how-to" photos. All photos are in color. It's the DK way. Condition: NEW 1996 DK over-size hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), second printing. Content: Aimed at a younger audience than most recent guides to becoming a "green" consumer, this oversized volume explains environmental concerns clearly without oversimplifying them. In addition to delivering her message succinctly, Wilkes provides hands-on activities that demonstrate the importance of pitching in to protect our planet. Similar in format to the publisher's popular Eyewitness series, the book is filled with large-scale, color photos that effectively illustrate such experiments as those that show how clean the air is, how acid rain affects plants, how various objects biodegrade at different rates (if at all) and why rain forests are so crucial to the Earth. Other projects include creating a wildlife garden in a flower box, planting a tree and organizing a "green campaign" with one's friends. This practical book teaches critical lessons that even the youngest readers should learn. Ages 7-10. [1 copy left]
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THE MYSTERY OF THE MAMMOTH BONES
by James Cross Giblin. B&W photos and drawings illustrate. Condition: Gently pre-read, IF at all, 2000 Scholastic soft cover, first printing. "Word" on fore edges. Interior perfect. Content: With the pacing of an ace detective, Giblin unveils the painstaking steps in artist and naturalist Charles Willson Peale's 1801 discovery of mammoth bones. Through a third-person narration of Peale's experience, Giblin establishes these fossils' revolutionary importance to science, technology and social history, beginning with Peale's exploratory digs, his assemblage of the first skeleton and its subsequent exhibition and controversy. Structuring the text in this way allows Giblin to deftly paint a turn-of-the-19th-century world and to demonstrate how this finding shook prevailing scientific and religious beliefs and contributed to current theories of evolution and extinction. Readers will devour the details that contrast Peale's time to today, such as the harrowing journey from Philadelphia to upstate New York (it took a day and a half just to get from Philadelphia to New York City, before sailing up the Hudson River in the days before steam power), a trip that today takes three hours, and President Thomas Jefferson's personal interest in and professional support of the excavation. Unfortunately, some details lack context, such as the original $200 pricetag of the bones without mention of what that sum could buy. After wrapping up this gripping mystery and its legacy, profusely illustrated with photographs of the mammoths and Peale's own sketches, Giblin concludes with a brief biography of the Renaissance man Peale and a summary of theories on mammoths and mastodons. Fans of all things dinosaur will find much to explore here, and readers may well be infected with Peale's pioneering spirit. Ages 8-12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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NATURE'S GREEN UMBRELLA: Tropical Rain Forests
text and color illustrations by Gail Gibbons. Bright colorful illustrations. Condition: UNREAD 1994 Morrow Jr. Books hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), 9th printing (c. 1999-2000). Content: Gr. 3-5. We're off to the rain forest in Gibbons' newest addition to her nonfiction library. With the simple style and bold format that characterize her books, Gibbons not only explains the complex ecosystem of tropical rain forests and their importance to the global ecology, but also explores related issues concerning the preservation and protection of the forests as natural resources. Bright, colorful watercolor panels with labeled elements are laid out with the text, and each layout is framed by the leafy green vine of a rain forest flower. Gibbons does not designate the specific rain forests in the illustrations (a problem because some of the exotic animals pictured are native only to tropical rain forests on certain continents), but her focus seems generally to be on Latin American regions, such as the Amazon and the Caribbean rain forests where she did her research for this book. Packed with visual information that complements the easy and informative text, this is a good, basic introduction to a complex and popular subject for the youngest researchers. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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ONE TINY TURTLE
by Nicola Davies. Colorful illustrations by Jane Chapman. Condition: Gently pre-read, if at all, 2001 Candlewick large hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), firist American edition, first printing. No problems. Content: Davies's dramatic rendering of the life cycle of the Loggerhead turtle draws readers into the mysteries of this reclusive deep-sea creature, while Chapman's aqua-tinted full-spread illustrations bring the ocean world to life in all its majestic beauty. Loggerhead swims alone in the vastness of the water, munches on crabs, floats over coral reefs and crawls with slow, heavy steps across the beach to lay her eggs. The text addresses readers directly, while seamlessly weaving facts into the story: "For thirty years you might not find her./ Then one summer night she arrives,/ on the beach where she was born." Additional details deliberately placed outside the story in a smaller font and wavy typeset may confuse youngsters at first, but overall, the informative text flows with poetic grace: "Just beneath the surface/ is a tangle of weed and driftwood/ where tiny creatures cling./ This is the nursery of a sea turtle." Aspiring scientists may also wonder how the newborn turtles find their way from the shore to these "nurseries," but the author gives them much to mull over. By the time Loggerhead's hatchlings race for their lives across the beach, under threat of attack, readers will be emotionally invested in their plight--a sure sign of the accomplished storytelling. Ages 5-8. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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QUEEN VERNITA MEETS SIR HEATHYBEAN THE ASTRONOMER
by Dawn Menge and Heath Rhoades. Wonderful color illustrations by Bobbie Switzer. Condition: NEW 2010 Outskirts Press large soft cover, no printing given. Content: Sir HeathyBean spends twelve informative months in Queen Vernitas castle in the land of Oceaneers. His visit along with Cora the Teacher is centered on learning everything they can about the solar system. Reviewer: Queen Vernita Meets Sir Heathybean the Astronomer is a highly educational and intellectually stimulating book about the solar system with cute illustrations and plenty of facts about the sun, moon, and planets. This book is intended for children in the nine to twelve- year old age group and it strives to satisfy curiosity about the solar system as well as provide some quick facts about the Earth and its planetary neighbors. Educational children's books are certainly better than the average book, but one fact parents will realize immediately with this book is that the education is taken to an entirely new level. This book presents each of the planets, the sun, the Earth's moon, etc, complete with a long list of facts about each. The education is almost at an adult level and many adults will likely not even know some of the facts presented. For example, how many among us knew that Mars has a reddish color due to iron oxide? [OK, we all knew that one!] Or that Uranus has rings? Or that Saturn has 25 moons? These, and other facts like them, are going to stimulate the intellect of adults just as much as that of small children and it might be a good idea for adults to read the book through at least once, on their own, before reading to their kids." All ages. [1 copy 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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RAPTORS, FOSSILS, FINS & FANGS: A Prehistoric Creature Feature
by Ray Troll & Brad Matsen. Beautiful pastels color illustrations by Ray Troll. Condition: NEW 2007 Tricycle soft cover, third printing. Content: The ocean was a lively place long before creatures crawled up onto land, but there's relatively little in print about ancient aquatic life. Raptors highlights some of the amazing animals that swam the prehistoric seas, including sharks with jaws like buzz saws, six-foot-long eurypterids with gigantic claws, and an armored fish as big as a house. Troll uses neon pastels on dark paper to create a deep sea murkiness that envelopes all these gnashing fangs and textured scales. Time lines along the bottom of the pages let readers know what era they're in. There's lots of snappy text and rich illustration Trilobites, fish with legs, weird prehistoric sharks, and fearsome dinosaurs coexist peaceably in the coolest paleontology book to come along this millennium. Long ago, a fish made its way out of the ocean and onto dry land. It was one small step for a fish, but one giant leap for fishkind—and it led to all sorts of interesting creatures like, well, people. Yes, this book dares to say the "E" word to children: that's "evolution." That's life. After all, it's the lucky fish who gets the cheeseburger. [1 copy available]
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A SAFE HOME FOR MANATEES
by Priscilla Belz Jenkins. Adorable color illustrations by Martin Classen.. Condition: NEW 1997 HarperCollins soft cover, first printing. Content: Only three months old, a baby manatee nuzzles under his 1200-pound mother’s flipper for a drink of her rich milk. Soon they will migrate to find more food and a warm place to spend the winter. but, on the way, they will have to dodge speedboats, swim through locks, and endure polluted waters. These gentle giants have roamed tropical lagoons and rivers for almost fifty million years, yet today there are fewer than 3,000 Florida manatees. The reason? Their habitat is disappearing. Jenkins and Classen clearly explain what makes up a habitat and what is happening to the manatees as their habitat is destroyed. [1 copy available]
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SCIENCE CRAFTS FOR KIDS: 50 Fantastic Things To Invent & Create
by Gwen Diehn & Terry Krautwurst. B&W "patterns" with color step-by-step photos. Excellent! Condition: NEW 1995 Sterling/Lark large soft cover, first printing. Content: This colorful, hands-on guide introduces a number of different branches of science. The projects range from the fairly simple (clay pot wind chimes, pinwheel helicopter) to the complex (model grist mill, powered model boats, xylophone). The detailed instructions include a list of materials needed and explanatory line drawings. The activities are divided into four sections: air, water, earth, and fire. Extensive informational sidebars explain the principles involved. Attractive, full-color photographs show a variety of actively involved, enthusiastic kids. However, only 8 of the 50 projects listed in the contents have a "needs adult help" symbol, yet many of them require the use of a saw, razor knife, and/or drill and could be dangerous without adult supervision. Ages 9 - 12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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SCIENCE FOR KIDS: 39 Easy Geography Activities
by Robert W. Wood. B&W drawings illustrate. Condition: UNREAD 1992 TAB Books soft cover, no printing given. Content: OK, one might look at the date and think this science is out-of-date, but thre are no "locate Bosnia or Siam" lessons here - but this book is designed to encourage geographic literacy among students and includes the use of globes and maps to identify points of interest, calculate distances and compare how population, animal life, vegetation and minerals are distributed among continents. Students also learn to draw maps to indicate the location of rivers, mountains, lakes, dams and canals. This book is designed to teach children a knowledge of general geography while helping to develop an interest in world cultures, anthropology and current events. In this case, the publication date does not matter. Young Adults. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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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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SPRING WATERS: GATHERING PLACES
by Sandra Chisholm DeYonge. Gentle, soft color illustrations by Peter Grosshauer. Condition: NEW 2000 Watercourse soft cv\over, no printing given. Content: Early people thought that springs were a gift from the earth. Beautifully illustrated stories and myths chronicle the use of spring waters through time. Games and investigations lead readers to an understanding of ground water, springs, and the importance of healthy water for healthy people everywhere. Sections & stories: Coyote; Native Americans: Cheyenne (old legend); Soldier; Settlers; President; Myths and Legends; Incredible Journey (how water moves); Spring Secrets; and Healthy Water, Healthy People. Varied and interesting. The science sections should prove to be a good resource for teachers and homeschooling. Ages 9 - 12. Appears that International Wet, Perrier either sponsored or provided funds for the book. Questions welcome. [1 set available]
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THE STORY OF ARCHAEOLOGY
by Agnes Allen. B&W illustrations by Jack Allen. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1958 Philosophical Library hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. DJ shows edge wear with a short "repaired" tear top front edge at spine. Interior clean & tight. Remainder dot bottom edges. Light tag removal mark top front DJ panel. Content: While this is an older book, it is a wonderful overview of the struggles and discoveries of early archaeologists at the beginning of this great science. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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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TROY AND KNOSSOS (Digging Up the Past Children's series)
by Peter Hicks. Color photos, drawings, and maps plus B&W era photos illustrate. Condition: NEW 1997 Steck Vaughn (Austin) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first printing. Content: This book recounts the stories behind the discovery of Troy and Knossos by archaeologists Heinrich Schliemann and Arthur Evans respectively. Includes a timeline, glossary, further reading list and an index. Suitable for the National Curriculum History Key Stages 2/3. Covers digs, sites, archaeologists, myths, etc. Ages 9 - 12. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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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. [2 copies available.]
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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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