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Me... Jane by Patrick McDonnell Publisher Comments In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of a life living... (read more) Your price: $15.99 New - Hardcover 
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Bon Appetit! the Delicious Life of Julia Child by Jessie Hartland Publisher Comments In a starred review, Publishers Weekly raves, "Chef and TV personality Julia Child likely would have delighted in and hooted over this wide-ranging picture-book biography.... Readers young and old will devour this fete pour les yeux." Follow Julia Child... (read more) Your price: $17.99 New - Hardcover
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Barnum's Bones: How Barnum Brown Discovered the Most Famous Dinosaur in the World by Tracey Fern Publisher Comments Barnum Brown's (1873-1963) parents named him after the circus icon P.T. Barnum, hoping that he would do something extraordinary--and he did! As a paleontologist for the American Museum of Natural History, he discovered the first documented ... (read more) Your price: $17.99 New - Hardcover
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Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World by Sy Montgomery Publisher Comments When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temples doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. ... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $12.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Publisher Comments Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $2.95 Used - Mass Market
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Looking at Lincoln by Maira Kalman Publisher Comments Abraham Lincoln is one of the first giants of history children are introduced to, and now Maira Kalman brings him to life with her trademark style and enthusiasm. Lincoln's legacy is everywhere - there he is on your penny and five-dollar bill. And we are... (read more) Your price: $17.99 New - Hardcover
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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 Used - Hardcover
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Who Was Helen Keller? (Who Was...?) by Gare Thompson Publisher Comments Now in Spanish: the story of Pablo Picasso's brilliant life! Over a long, turbulent life, Picasso continually discovered new ways of seeing the world and translating them into art. Young readers now have a Spanish translation of this entertaining, highly... (read more) List Price $4.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Publisher Comments Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century. Since its publication in 1947, it has been read by tens of millions of people all over the world. It remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to... (read more) List Price $7.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Mass Market
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Isabella of Castile (Real Princesses) by Shirin Yim Bridges Publisher Comments Combining the romance and enchantment of princesses with a message of youthful female empowerment, these books are about girls who didnt just sit around waiting to be rescued. Against great odds, they changed their own lives—and their worlds... (read more) List Price $18.95 Your price: $13.50 Used - Hardcover
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Outrageous Women of Ancient Times (Outrageous Women) by Vicki Leon Publisher Comments Astonishing true tales of the most amazing women in history They were bright and bold, outspoken and inspiring, daring and even dangerous. They were the incredible, courageous, and totally Outrageous Women of Ancient Times. These remarkable women rocked... (read more) List Price $12.95 Your price: $8.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau by Dan Yaccarino Publisher Comments Jacques Cousteau was the worlds ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into peoples living rooms. Now, in this exciting picturebook biography, Dan Yaccarino introduces young readers to the man behind... (read more) Your price: $7.99 New - Trade Paper
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John, Paul, George and Ben by Lane Smith Staff Pick A charming introduction to the Founding Fathers, John, Paul, George, and Ben is filled with Lane Smith's characteristic whimsical and sly illustrations — not to mention his hilarious take on history! Sure to please picture book lovers of all ages.... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $5.98 Sale - Hardcover
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What's the Big Idea, Ben Franklin by Jean Fritz Publisher Comments No matter how busy he was, Ben Franklin always found time to try out new ideas and he was also a man of many talents. He was also an ambassador to England, a printer, an almanac maker, a politician, and even a vegetarian (for a time).... (read more) List Price $6.99 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Mrs. Harkness and the Panda by Alicia Potter Publisher Comments In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had. But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be... (read more) List Price $16.99 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Who Was Steve Jobs? (Who Was...?) by Pamela Pollack Publisher Comments Everyone loves Harry Potter. Now kids can learn about Harry's creator! In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately... (read more) Your price: $4.99 New - Trade Paper
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A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin by David A Adler Publisher Comments In lively, full-color illustrations, this picture book chronicles the life ofa writer, scientist, inventor, and statesman.... (read more) List Price $6.95 Your price: $3.95 Used - Trade Paper
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The Watcher: Jane Goodall's Life with the Chimps by Jeanette Winter Publisher Comments Acclaimed picture book biographer Jeanette Winter has found her perfect subject: Jane Goodall, the great observer of chimpanzees. Follow Jane from her childhood in London watching a robin on her windowsill, to her years in the African forests of Gombe... (read more) Your price: $17.99 New - Hardcover
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If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln by Ann Mcgovern Publisher Comments If you grew up with Abraham Lincoln --Would you have to work hard? --What kinds of games would you play? --What would your school be like? This book tells you what it was like to grow up on the frontiers of Kentucky and Indiana, in the prairie town of... (read more) List Price $5.99 Your price: $3.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Girls Who Looked Under Rocks: The Lives of Six Pioneering Naturalists (Sharing Nature with Children Book) by Jeannine Atkins Publisher Comments The six women portrayed in this book--Maria Merian (b. 1647), Anna Comstock (b. 1854), Frances Hamerstrom (b. 1907), Rachel Carson (b. 1907), Miriam Rothschild (b. 1908) and Jane Goodall (b. 1934)--all grew up to become award-winning scientists, writers... (read more) List Price $8.95 Your price: $4.95 Used - Trade Paper
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