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The Way We Work by David Macaulay Publisher Comments In this comprehensive and entertaining resource, David Macaulay reveals the inner workings of the human body as only he could. In order to present this complicated subject in an accurate and entertaining way, he put in years of research. He sat in on... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $12.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Bats (National Geographic Readers) by Elizabeth Carney Publisher Comments National Geographic Kids — Science Reader Level 2 They live in spooky caves, in forests, even in the dark reaches of ordinary attics and bridges. They flock by the hundreds, and they sleep while hanging upside down! In this beautifully... (read more) List Price $3.99 Your price: $1.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Why Do I Sing?: Animal Songs of the Pacific Northwest by Jennifer Blomgren and Andrea Gabriel Publisher Comments Animals sing for all kinds of reasons and make all kinds of sounds in the process. The spotted owl sings at night, high above the treetops. A honeybee's buzzing is the sound of summer. And the low voices of fin whales broadcast in the blue Pacific Ocean.... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $11.89 Sale - Hardcover
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Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever by Bill Oreilly Publisher Comments We all know him as our 35th president, but who was John F. Kennedy before he took political office? Ilene Cooper effortlessly takes us through the young life of one of our most influential leaders, for a reading experience youll not soon forget. Drawing... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout by Teri Sloat Publisher Comments A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children's rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist. "There was an old lady who swallowed a trout That splished and splashed and thrashed about." Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Physics: Why Matter Matters by Simon Basher Publisher Comments Imagine physics as a community full of wacky characters--the building blocks of the universe each with a unique personality. This book throws open the doors and welcomes you into their amazing world. From gravity to the theory of relativity, this unique... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Rocks and Minerals: A Gem of a Read! (Basher Science) by Dan Green and Simon Basher Staff Pick Dan Green and Simon Basher have done it again! Rocks and Minerals is the fifth book in their basic science series, and it's truly a "gem of a read." It features clear factual information and delightful illustrations that highlight the unique... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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The Great Circle: A History of the First Nations by Neil Philip Publisher Comments The Lakota holy man Black Elk often used the image of a circle or hoop when he spoke of the history of his people, stating that the power of the World always works in circles, and everything tries to be round.” This chronicle of the principal... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $1.00 Sale - Hardcover
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The Rain Train by Elena De Roo Publisher Comments All aboard! Take a train ride through a storm at night in a rhythmic readaloud chugging with sound words and full of striking illustrations. A pitter-pat-pat, a pitter-pat-pat, A pittery-pittery-pittery-pat. When its thundering down on the roof, in the... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Madam President: The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics by Catherine Thimmesh Publisher Comments Catherine Thimmeshs inspiring look at the role of women in American politicspast, present, and futureis now available with updated sections on Hillary Rodham Clinton, Condoleezza Rice, and Nancy Pelosi. From the time our government was being... (read more) List Price $8.95 Your price: $1.00 Sale - Trade Paper
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Enter If You Dare! by Ripleys Publisher Comments The all new 7th title in the successful Ripley’s Believe It or Not! annual series. A compendium of incredible bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features, this year’s book also offers access to a fully-integrated website featuring... (read more) List Price $28.95 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Seed by Seed: The Legend and Legacy of John "Appleseed" Chapman by Esme Raji Codell Publisher Comments His real name was John Chapman.He grew apples. But wait. So what?Why should we remember himand read about himand think about himand talk about him today,more than two hundred years after he was born?Why should we call him a hero? Esme Raji Codell and... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends by Carol Buckley Publisher Comments A friendship unlike any other! After retiring from the circus, Tarra became the first resident of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. When other elephants moved in and developed close friendships, only Tarra remained aloneuntil the day she met a... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Dictionary of Ordinary Extraordinary Animals by Leslie Jonath Publisher Comments What makes an ordinary animal extraordinary? This animal dictionary will help kids discover exactly what that is. From A to Z, authors Leslie Jonath and Lisa McGuinness single out common animals and highlight specific qualities that make them unique... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $8.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont by Victoria Griffith Publisher Comments While the Wright Brothers were gliding over Kitty Hawk, the charming Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont was making his own mark on the history of flight. Alberto loved floating over Paris in his personal flying machine called a dirigible. He would tie it to... (read more) List Price $16.95 Your price: $7.98 Sale - Hardcover
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The Book of Perfectly Perilous Math by Sean Connolly Publisher Comments Math rocks! At least it does in the gifted hands of Sean Connolly, who blends middle school math with fantasy to create an exciting adventure in problem-solving. These word problems are perilous, do-or-die scenarios of blood-sucking vampires (How many... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Hardcover
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My Dream of Martin Luther King by Faith Ringgold Publisher Comments Now in Dragonfly--from the acclaimed creator of the Caldecott Honor Book Tar Beach comes a personal and captivating portrait of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Basher Basics: Dinosaurs: The Bare Bones (Basher Basics) by Simon Basher Publisher Comments Sure, everyone knows about the physical attributes of dinos, but what about personalities to go with those prehistoric proportions? Welcome to this highly memorable one-stop guide to the world of dinosaurs, courtesy of Basher. Join the primeval party and... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $3.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Basher Science: Technology: A Byte-Sized World! (Basher Science) by Simon Basher Publisher Comments From the bestselling illustrator whose friendly take on science has revolutionized our understanding of everything from the periodic table to the universe, comes a fresh take on technology as only Basher can do it. Discover the secrets behind the... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $4.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope by Nikki Grimes Publisher Comments Ever since Barack Obama was young, Hope has lived inside him. From the beaches of Hawaii to the streets of Chicago, from the jungles of Indonesia to the plains of Kenya, he has held on to Hope. Even as a boy, Barack knew he wasn't quite like anybody else,... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $5.95 Sale - Hardcover
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