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History & Geography
Coyote School News, Joan Sandin. Beautifully illustrated story about students who lived on ranches & attended a one-room school house in 1930 in southern Arizona. $2.25
Six Brave Explorers -- $6. Nice. Triangular-shaped action pop-ups in rhyming verse about explorers who went to Egypt. Really neat, unique book that will fascinate! $5.00 w/other purchase
John Henry by Julius Lester -- $7. Nice. Caldecot Honor book. Beautifully illustrated hdbk w/dj about this African-American folk hero. Fun to read, it peaks into history & captures the listeners attention. orig. $17.95, dj has small tear at spine & shelf wear, book in vg condition. $6.50 w/other purchase
Adele & Simon in America, Barbara McClintock. Best Children’s Book of the Year. Adèle and her younger brother, Simon, have just arrived in New York City to visit their Aunt Cécile and prepare for a grand train trip around America. “Please try not to lose anything on our trip,” Adèle tells her brother with a sigh. But how can Simon remember to keep an eye on his belongings when there are so many wonderful distractions and astounding sights to take in?
Adèle & Simon returns in a cross continental adventure that reflects the vitality of early twentieth-century America, from the Boston Public Garden to San Francisco’s Chinatown. Stunning pen-and-ink-and watercolor illustrations are filled with innumerable hidden treasures, and endpapers featuring a period map of America extend the fun. Hardback w/dj. Orig. $16.95, $5.00, $4.00 w/other purchase.
Sky Dogs, Jane Yolen & Barry Moser -- $5. Nice. Hdbk w/dj. Splendid, sweeping watercolors & a poetic story that draws on both historical & legendary material combine to remind us of the dignity, grace & wonder of life on the American plains--long ago, but unforgetable. orig. $15.95, $4.00 w/other purchase
The Boy Who Loved Morning -- $5. Nice. Beautifully illustrated hdbk w/dj that tells a timeless tale of a Native American boys naming ceremony. Orig. $15.95, $4.00 w/other purchase.
.,..If you lived with the Iroquois, Ellen Levine, orig. $7.95, $2.00.
Christian Liberty Press The Robinson Crusoe Reader, Hdbk -- $4. New. Julia Darrow Cowles. $3.00 w/other purchase
Radio Boy, Sharon Phillips Denslow. Brought to life by Alec Gillman’s superb period paintings, this fictionalized account of inventor Nathan B. Stubblefield’s childhood invites young readers to investigate the history of science & technology, to envision what may not be imposible…& to look at something as everyday as a bird in the sky , & wonder. Ages 5-8, orig. $15.00 hdbk w/dj, dj has small rip at edge. $4.00
True Tales from the Mountains, Steck-Vaughn. True Tales are stories about real-life adventures from around the world. They tell about exciting journeys, incredible dangers, & daring rescues. Includes: Everest, Annie Smith Peck, Peru (queen of the climbers), Beckwourth’s Pass (1848-Sierra Nevada mts), also stories of volcanoes, blizzards, rescues. Includes vocabulary, map reading, geography, history, reading comprehension & more. Ages 9 & up. Orig. $19.95, $4.75
Sarah Morton’s Day, A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl, Kate Waters. With photos of what Sarah’s day is like. IRA Teacher’s Choice, Notable Childrens Trade book & Blue Ribbon book, RL 3, Excellent. $2.25, $1.75 w/other pur
American Girls Pastimes Samantha's -- $4. Nice. Cook Book, 1904 A Peek at Dining in the Past w/Meals you Can Cook Today. Ages 7 & up includes full-color photos, simple-to-follow recipes & elegant party plans. $3.75 w/other purchase
American Girls Party Book -- $5. Nice. Bursting w/fun-filled party ideas that bring the worlds of Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha & Molly to life in your living room. The parties inside are filled w/easy invitation & decoration ideas, scrumptious snacks, games galore, pretty favors to make & much more. Plan a party that celebrates your favorite American Girl, or mix & match the ideas to celebrate them all! Ages 7 & up, $4.50 w/other purchase
Handy Homework Helper, study reference -- $5. Nice. guide. Grade 3-6. U. S. History, geography & using the web. Research, study skills, test taking, report writing, projects, online reference sources & much more. Into to Geography, location, physical environment, human geography, interacting w/the environment++. American beginnings, search of the east, Spanish America, French & English exploration, colonies & so much more. $4.50 w/other purchase
Scholastic Atlas of Earth -- $4. Nice. Includes: Inside Earth--the soil, rocks, minerals & precious stones, metals & fossils fuels; Breathtaking landscapes--climate zones, erosion, water, mountains, caves & glaciers; Earth's fits of anger--tectonic plates, volcanic eruptions, volcanism, volcanic landscapes, earthquakes, landslides, drought & flooding; The environment--biosphere & ecosystems, deforestation & desertification & sources of pollution. $3.25 w/other purchase
Usborne Book of Knowledge Internet- -- $5. Nice. Linked. Includes: Astronomy & Space; Planet Earth, Plants & Animals, The Human Body, Science & Technology, Maps, Countries & Flags, World History Dates, Facts & Lists. Your go to resource book! small blemish on spine, otherwise very good condition. $4.75 w/other purchase
People & Places India, hdbk -- $3. Nice. Geography & climate, Economics & history, how people live Silver Burdett Press. Photos, maps, colorful artwork, packed w/amazing facts--looks at geography, climate, industry, culture, history, government, wildlife. East-to-read panels, fact files, simple maps & charts keep the information concise enough to be absorbing, yet detailed enough to be useful. $2.25 w/other purchase.
Horrible Geography Bloomin' Rainforest -- $2. Nice. Totally fun! $1.75 w/other purchase
Austria, 24 Task Cards from the Social -- $4. Nice. Studies Leaning Center & Austria Music of the 20th Century Learn about Austria through projects with research, listening, writing, creating, etc. Includes geography, music, language (words from), culture, art, history, famous people & more. Fun & Discovery! $3.00 w/other purchase
The World Reference Maps & Forms -- $6. Nice. grade 3-6. Students becoem more knowledgeable about the Earth as they work w/the up-to-date political, physical, & thematic maps presented. Location, Place & Region are addressed w/physical, political & blank maps. Continents are introduced w/a brief fact sheet naming the independent countries, facts & a ''did you know'' question. Labeled maps are included for studying & reference. Answer key included. $5.50 w/other purchase
DK Eyewitness Africa, hdbk -- $5. Nice. Discover the traditional lifestyles, beliefs skills & crafts of the Peoples of this ancient continent. Fascinating! $4.50 w/toher
DK Eyewitness Russia, hdbk -- $5. Nice. Discover the rich history & culture of this vast land--from the age of the Tsars to today's complex Federation, $4.50 w/other
DK Eyewitness, hdbk, Excellent DK photos, illustrations & fascinating information that will inform & intrigue.
**Costume, hdbk, $5.00. Discover the history of costumes—from ancient loincloths & Roman
togas to bustles, bonnets, & haute couture. $4.50 w/other purchase.
DK 24/7 Rhode Island. Amazing Photographs Lg. Hardback w/dust jacket. Slight wear to dust jacket. Orig. $24.95, $1.00 each
Dear America, hdbks--various titles -- $3. Nice. $2.75 w/other purchase
**A Line in the Sand, The Alamo Diary of Lucinda Lawrence, Gonzales, TX, 1836
**A Picture of Freedom, The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl, Belmont Plantation, VA, 1859
**I Thought My Soul Would Rise & Fly, The Diary of Patsy, a Freed Girl, Mars Bluff, SC, 1865.
AmericanGirl History Mysteries set of -- $9. Nice. 3. The Smuggler's Treasure, 1814; Hoofbeats of Danger, 1860; & The Night Flyers, 1918. Wonderful collection in sleeve. Ages 10 & up. $8.00 w/other purchase
Set of 2—Adventures on the American Frontier by Stephen Bly, Crossway Pub.
**Daring Rescue at Sonora Pass & Mysterious Robbery on the Utah Planes
V good cond., $3.50 for set.
Frightful’s Mountain, Jean Craighead George. Hdbk w/dj, orig. $15.99, $4.25
*Christmas W/Anne & other Holiday Stories, L.M. Montgomery. Montgomery’s stories emphasize the place of simple human kindness in the holiday, & celebrate her favorite & enduring virtues of self-reliance & plain dealing. Orig. $12.95, beautiful book. $3.25
**Black Beauty, Anna Sewell, A Rainbow Classic edition, hdbk w/dj, slight wear to dj, $2.75
Arthur & the Sword, retold & illustrated by Robert Sabuda. A retelling of the events that culminated in Arthur's ascent to the throne depicts his dramatic removal of Uther's sword from the stone and is accompanied by illustrations made to look like stained glass. Beautiful hdbk w/dj. $6.00, $5.25 w/other purchase.
The Search for Delicious, Natalie Babbitt. Hdbk w/dj, small tears to dj. Orig. $16.00 Beautiful book. $4.50
Sub Chaser, Edward M. Brittingham, Signed by author. Their mission is to hunt, track & if necessary kill enemy submarines & surface ships. Known as ‘sub Chasers’, these American Naval flight crews are in the air 24/7 flying their P-3 Orions keeping our country safe, orig. $16.95, $5.75
The Boys Crusade, the American Infantry in Northwestern Europe 1944-45, Paul Fussell, Notable Book, orig. $12.99, $3.75
Island of the Blue Dolphin, Scott O’Dell, $1.75
Books for Mom—Unit Studies, Teaching Helps, Field trips, Parties, Art, Fun Activities,
Travel
The Amazing Game Board Book -- $6. Good. More thaqn 50 games & activities. Perfect for travel, waiting rooms, hours of entertainment. Dominoes, Capture the Flag, Secret Codes, magnetic Checkers, Write/Wipe-off Drawing board, Mazes, brain teasers; Two-sided Jigsaw puzzle, Geography game, tangrams, Language Game, Optical Illusions, Cosmic Science Games, Math game all w/instructions. Missing dice & pegs for 1 game. $5.00 w/other purchase
Usborne First Skills Starting Chess -- $2. Nice. everything a new player needs to know. $1.75 w/other purchase
There's a Decorator in the Doll House -- $6. Good. Learn interior decorating principles, in simple terms by actually decorating a doll house with simple sketches & drawings, take you step by step through each piece. As well as making the doll house itself. Most all materials can be found around the house. With all this, a girl--& her Mom or a friend can enjoy endless hours of decorating fun & creativity! former lib copy, hdbk w/dj, $5.50 w/other purchase.
Beyond the Rainbow Bridge, Nurturing -- $5. Good. our children from birth to 7. What kind of play stimulates imagination, Healthy rhythms in home & school. Sensible ideas for creative discipline, how to create birthday stories, knot dolls & puppets plus more. crease on front cover. orig. $17.95, $4.75 w/other purchase
Teach them diligently, How to use -- $4. New. scripture in child training, orig. $14.00, $3.25 w/other purcha
The Little Book of Big Reasons to -- $2. New. Homeschool. $1.00 w/other purchase
Night-Night, Settle-Down Activities -- $6. Nice. Easy Bedtimes. Ease your child to sleep w/out tantrums, whining, or endless requests. Storytime activities, quiet games, & playful songs & rhymes will soothe your child into sleepiness, encouraging them to think calm & happy thoughts. Fosters a closer bond between you & your child & most importantly, it makes bedtime special & pleasant so you can all get to sleep. $5.00 w/other purchase
Real-Life Homeschooling, The Stories -- $3. Nice. of 21 Families who teach their children at Home, orig. $19.99 Fresh ideas & help overcoming obstacles--look no further: Real - Life Homeschooling shows just how practical & rewarding it is to educate children & provide them w/what they need most--you! $2.00 w/other purchase
The ABCs of Homeschooling -- $3. New. Great book, enables you to decide what method of schooling best matches the needs of your children. orig. $14.99. $2.00 w/other purchase
First-Class Teacher, Success Strategies for New Teachers. 100’s of strategies, lesson ideas & activities dozens of reproducibles. This book is very practical & complete w/supportive resources & reproducibles. Orig. $22.95, $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase
What your 1st Grader needs to know -- $4. Good. hdbk w/dj E.D. Hirsch, Wonderful resource! $3.00 w/other pur ISBN 0385411154
Bright Start Activities to Develop -- $8. Nice. Your Child's Potential. Awesome book! Filled w/a great variety of activities that incorporate this special combination of enjoyment & education. They incorporate--learning to learn, the most important lesson of the early years, horizontal as well as vertically learning, & educational activities are greatly enhanced by enthusiastic & conscientious parental involvement. $7.25 w/other purchase
The Educated Child, A Parent's Guide -- $6. Nice. from Preschool through Eighth grade, hdbk w/dj, orig. $30. 00 Chapters include: Fostering a Love of Learning, Getting Ready for School, Character Education in the Early Years, Day Care & Preschool, English, History & Geography, Art & Music, Math, Science, Helping Your Chilld Succeed in School, Special Needs & Special Gifts, School Problems, Along with Academics, Temptations & Troubles,& More. $5.00 w/other purchase
Rules for Young Friends, A Coloring -- $4. Nice. book curriculum that teaches children how to have a friend & how to be a friend. This baluable resource provides 11 rules for friendship. Teaches child to be a go0od host & a good guest. Includes: Family house rules, loyalty towards family members, borrowing & loaning toys, friends who interrupt chores & much more. Nice! $3.00 w/other purchase
Storybook Parties--45 Parties based on -- $5. Nice. Favorite Stories. Host a fantastic party where your child becomes part of the story. Your kids will love making special recipes, dressing up, playing games, & doing the many other exciting activities featured in this book. Each party includes homemade invitation ideas, costume suggestions, decorating tips, games & activities, refreshments & prizes & favors to send home w/your guests. organized by age too! $4.00 w/other purchase
The Perfect Party Planner--The -- $4. Good. Complete Guide to Children's Parties. 12 Different Party Themes! Planning Calendars, Shopping Lists, Menus & Recipes, Craft Ideas, Games & Activities. Take the stress out of children's parties, have a spectacular party & really Enjoy the occasion. orig. $19.99, $3.00 w/other purchase
The New Kindergarten Full Day, Child -- $3. Nice. Centered, Academic. A book for teachers--engaging & instructive. Centered around the following themes: 5 Senses, home & community, food, sharing & communication, Health, transportation, dinosaurs, weather & sky, plants & animals. Wonderful resource with excellent tested plans. $2.00 w/other purchase
Family Health & Emergency Guide -- $3. Nice. Conventional & Alternative remedies side by side for more than 50 ailments. Including: Arthritis, athletic injuries, burns, chickenpox, diaper rash, earache, flu, headache, insect bites, measles, poison ivy, sinusitis & more. Time/Life Having abdominal pains, chart included tells you how serious they might be. Knowing when & how to react to ailments can reduce their servity & even saves lives. $2.00 w/other purchase.
Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child -- $2. Nice. Practical A-to-Z reference to natural & conventional treatments for infants & children Inc. conventional medicine, herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, aromatherapy, diet, & nutritional supplements. Helpful section on home & personal safety. Various health problems offers specific advice using a variety of approaches. Step-by-step guidance on using the many therapies & procedures suggested for each health problem.$1.00 w/other purchase.
4 Moms on the Move Books--Practical Solutions for Busy Lives--$4.00 for all 4, $3.00 w/other purchase
**Family Vacations Made Simple-- trip options & info for families of all ages, how to make the trip memorable & stress free, perfect souvenirs
** Family Meals in minutes--make-ahead & pantry necessities, cost cutting tips
**Simple Celebrations--Easy & affordable ideas to make your event unique, recipes, decorations & organizational tips
**Keeping Little hands busy-creative projects, rainy days & those for outdoors+++
Children & Books -- $3 Nice. Children & Books today, Guiding Children's Book Selection, History of Children's Books, Books for the Very Young, Artists & Children's Books, Folk Tales, Fables, Myths & Epics, Modern Fantasy, Poetry, Modern Fiction, Historical Fiction, Books for Older Children, Biography, Informational Books, Literature throughout the curriculum, Encouraging Response to Literature, Introducing Literature to Children++ hdbk, 8th ed, $2.00 w/other purchase
The Creative Curriculum for Early -- $5. New. Childhood, 3rd Ed. Features interest areas--house corner, blocks, table toys, art, sand & water, library, music & movement, cooking, computers & outdoors. Includes child development & learning checklist & resources for further reading. Orig. $39.95, $4.00 w/other purchase
POC4U--Person Optimized Curricula -- $4. Nice. For you. Concise Learning Styles Assessment--one of the of the unique qualities of the learning styles inventory is its feature of determining the learning style preferences of your child based upon his or her own responses rather than making the determination based upon a parental questionnaire. $3.50 w/other purchase
Recovering The Lost Tools of Learning -- $4. Nice. An Approach to Distinctively Christain Education. $3.50 w/other
Puzzles\Games\Music
Operation Skill Game, 1965 version -- $4. Good. Ages 6-14, Totally fun. In original box, missing 1 game card & 1 funnatomy piece. Otherwise complete & works! $3.00 w/other purchase.
Spooner's Moving Animals -- $7. Good. An assortment of printed paper patterns, all w/moving parts, accompanied by instructions for cutting and assembling a variety of animals and machines capable of movement. pages are detached from spine, patterns have never been cut out. Hours of creating fun! $25.00 on Amazon. $6.00 w/other purchase
Your Trivia Cards in box -- $4. Nice. Cards for Personalized Trivia. Make your own game with these preprinted cards 300 cards with 6 section dividers & 24 pre-written suggested cards. Great for your study, family reunion or family game or any other game you want to create. $3.00 w/other purchase
The Official Book of Thumb Wrestling -- $3. Nice. With 2 holes large enough for any thumb, it is both portable gymnasium & stadium for thumbers everywhere. Rules for 4 games: Classic Thumb Wrestling, Thumbs Away, Power Thumb & Thumb's Revenge Helpful hints establish when to twitch, when to stand tall, when to bring the opposing thumb to its knees. Selection of the Scholastic Book Clubs. $2.50 w/other purchase
Family Fun My Great Ideas. 350 Parents Share Their Creative Tips for—Organizing Kid’s Clutter, Raising Polite Children, and Managing Busy Schedules, Making Family Time Fun & More Family-to-Family Advice! Also includes games that teach kids to be thoughtful, to share & to get along w/each other, family traditions for weekdays & birthdays, quick crafts & easy activities for when kids say, “I’m bored! There’s nothing to do!” Great ideas for daily routines & bedtime ones, ingenious tips for running a household controlling clutter, & encouraging kids to pitch in w/chores. Invaluable book! Orig. $16.95, $4.25
Penguin Pick-up Card game -- $4. Nice. Ages 4 + , 2-4 players, 5 different games. $3.00 w/other purchase
Pull-the-Tab--2 books set-Times Table -- $4. Nice. & Division. Most children find it hard learning math. This pull-the-tab books will make learning easier & Fun! Fun way to reinforce basic math facts at home or on the road. $3.25 w/other purchase.
The Amazing Game Board Book -- $6. Good. More thaqn 50 games & activities. Perfect for travel, waiting rooms, hours of entertainment. Dominoes, Capture the Flag, Secret Codes, magnetic Checkers, Write/Wipe-off Drawing board, Mazes, brain teasers; Two-sided Jigsaw puzzle, Geography game, tangrams, Language Game, Optical Illusions, Cosmic Science Games, Math game all w/instructions. Missing dice & pegs for 1 game. $5.00 w/other purchase
Spooner's Moving Animals -- $7. Good. An assortment of printed paper patterns, all w/moving parts, accompanied by instructions for cutting and assembling a variety of animals and machines capable of movement. pages are detached from spine, patterns have never been cut out. Hours of creating fun! $25.00 on Amazon. $6.00 w/other purchase
Bible Fact-Pak, box w/cards & -- $6. Nice. instructions. Over 500 questions and answers on the Bible for 6 & up, with levels of difficulty & by topic. Use for quiz teams or instructions for 2 games--Bible Baseball and Bible Down. $5.00 w/other purchase
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