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Every young person who cares about preserving the planet needs to know what s ... Every young person who cares about preserving the planet needs to know what s inside this book--and follow the authors call to action. First published for an adult readership The Weather Makers got kudos for its solid science and powerful message. This... more

Can two very different families find their space in the world together? A wond... Can two very different families find their space in the world together? A wonderful wordless picture book offers stylish art humor and charm. A mother owl and her three little owlets live happily on their branch. That is until the bat family moves in.... more

Crazy about Judy Moody? Or just looking for something to do? Stop dawdling--an... Crazy about Judy Moody? Or just looking for something to do? Stop dawdling--and start doodling and noodling with this RARE activity book. (Ages 6-9) Have you ever played Mood Libs? How many fun facts do you know about chewing gum? Is your personality... more

Pre-Owned - Davies s chatty funny text and Layton s colorful illustrations wil... Pre-Owned - Davies s chatty funny text and Layton s colorful illustrations will pull kids into this fascinating book about survival. . . . Exciting biology for the classroom. -- Booklist (starred review) From the persevering emperor penguins of the... more

YES This must-have toddler title sheds light on some concepts with a comical f... YES This must-have toddler title sheds light on some concepts with a comical flair that will make readers HAPPY. A towering ice-cream cone makes Baby HAPPY. But when that delectable treat goes splat it makes Baby SAD. And how quickly HAPPY turns to SAD... more

The subject is inherently fascinating to kids who will find a good deal of inf... The subject is inherently fascinating to kids who will find a good deal of information. . . .The artwork adds a welcome comic veneer. -- Booklist Mites and lice fleas ticks and tapeworms -- most living creatures that have a habitat also are a habitat... more

Pre-Owned - Mix and match the front and back of wild animals to produce silly ... Pre-Owned - Mix and match the front and back of wild animals to produce silly and magnificent new species What do you call a cross between a tiger and a zebra? How about an elephant and a hippopotamus? Find out as you flip the pages and create... more

He s a master of the paper trail Keep your eyes peeled for Waldo s amazing sev... He s a master of the paper trail Keep your eyes peeled for Waldo s amazing seventh adventure -- his most interactive journey ever. Take a page from Waldo s sketchbook --but first you ll have to find it In this classic title fans follow the wily guy... more

A powerful trilogy concludes with a look at both famous and lesser-known force... A powerful trilogy concludes with a look at both famous and lesser-known forces in the ongoing struggle for civil rights. In the summer of 1955 Moses Wright braved mortal danger to testify against three white men accused of murdering Emmett Till -- a... more

Step back to an English village in 1255 where life plays out in dramatic vigne... Step back to an English village in 1255 where life plays out in dramatic vignettes illuminating twenty-two unforgettable characters. Maidens monks and millers sons in these pages readers will meet them all. There s Hugo the lord s nephew forced to... more

What happens when you take from where there s more and give to where there s l... What happens when you take from where there s more and give to where there s less? While visiting friends Yasmina and Amir Peg and Cat learn some surprising things about a holiday tradition. It s Eid al-Adha a very special holiday for Yasmina and Amir... more

Applaud Matt Tavares s latest feat -- a gripping tale of real-life daredevilry... Applaud Matt Tavares s latest feat -- a gripping tale of real-life daredevilry perfectly balanced by stunning illustrations. Monsieur Blondin is to cross Niagara Falls this afternoon or perish in the attempt. -- Troy Daily Times June 30 1859 When the... more

On a visit to the Dinosaur Wildlife Park Bizzy Bear discovers some interesting... On a visit to the Dinosaur Wildlife Park Bizzy Bear discovers some interesting footprints. Where do they lead and to which dinosaur do they belong? Another exciting adventure for the world s most intrepid bear more

Maybe you re good at spotting Waldo. But can you spot the difference? Head to ... Maybe you re good at spotting Waldo. But can you spot the difference? Head to the museum where even the sharpest eyes are seeing double. Waldo is wandering through the museum where there are some devilishly difficult differences to decipher. Finding... more

New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist ... New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers and fine artist Sam Winston deliver a lyrical picture book inspiring readers of all ages to create to question to explore and to imagine. A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words... more

Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of vehicles that include a ... Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of vehicles that include a police car an ambulance a helicopter and a fire truck all hiding behind bright felt flaps. With a mirror on the final page this is the perfect book to share with very little... more

Follow the path of the magnificent polar bear as it strives to survive in an a... Follow the path of the magnificent polar bear as it strives to survive in an age-old Arctic habitat threatened by global warming. This vibrant book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life. Each paperback title in the... more

Paul B. Janeczko s stirring collection of poems goes inside the walls of the n... Paul B. Janeczko s stirring collection of poems goes inside the walls of the notorious camp to portray the indomitable spirit of those incarcerated there. Hitler hailed Terez n (Theresienstadt) as a haven for artistic Jews when in reality the Czech... more

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully c... Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more

Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully c... Our books are pre-loved which means they have been read before. We carefully check all our books and believe them to be in a - USED - VERY GOOD Condition condition. If you re not completely satisfied please get in touch & we ll be happy to help.... more