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The Dangerous Book for Boys
by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden  
Powells.com Staff Pick These volumes, The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls, are utterly brimming with tips, tools, maps, pictograms, glossaries, advice, game rules, blueprints... you name it! They're fantastic guidebooks for kids. And, truth be told, I...
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L Is for Lollygag: Quirky Words for a Clever Tongue
by Chron Synopsis In this lexicon of linguistic delights, word lovers of all ages will discover that A is for alley-oop, B is for brouhaha, and L is for, well, lollygag. Packed with quirky illustrations, fun trivia, and lists within lists, this is one humdinger of a...
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The Daring Book for Girls
by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz
Powells.com Staff Pick These volumes, The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls, are utterly brimming with tips, tools, maps, pictograms, glossaries, advice, game rules, blueprints... you name it! They're fantastic guidebooks for kids. And, truth be told, I...
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The Way Toys Work: The Science Behind the Magic 8 Ball, Etch a Sketch, Boomerang, and More
by Ed Sobey and Woody Sobey Publisher Comments Profiling 50 of the world’s most popular playthings (including their history, trivia, and the technology involved) this guide uncovers the hidden science of toys. Discover how an Etch A Sketch writes on its gray screen, why a boomerang returns...
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Scholastic Book of World Records (Scholastic Book of World Records)
by Jenifer Morse Publisher Comments Whether kids want to know what the largest rodent is, who the highest paid actor is, or which state has the largest Ferris wheel, the SCHOLASTIC BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS 2008 has all of the answers and much, much more! Over the past seven years, kids...
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Quiz Whiz
by Tom Jackson Publisher Comments Filled with four hundred questions and answers about core subjects, Quiz Whiz is the perfect book for inquisitive young children. The book is structured so that readers can try the quizzes first before flipping to the quick-answer section at the back. Or...
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Chew on This (07 Edition)
by Schlosser Publisher Comments 'In the New York Times bestseller Chew on This, Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson unwrap the fast-food industry to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at a business that both feeds and feeds off the young. Find out what really goes on at your favorite...
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Children's Miscellany
by Matthew Morgan Publisher Comments Do you know . . . . . . how to milk a cow? . . . the symptoms of a venomous spider's bite? . . . where to find the fastest rollercoasters? You won't find such an eclectic collection of fascinating facts anywhere else. Whether you want to know how to...
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The Kids' Book of Questions
by Gregory Stock Publisher Comments ASK AWAY! Ask your best friend. Ask your teacher. Ask your mom and dad. Most of all, ask yourself. THE KIDS' BOOK OF QUESTIONS makes it easy to ask hard questions and fun to answer them: questions about right and wrong, about why parents act the way they...
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The way things work
by David Macaulay Publisher Comments From levers to lasers, from cameras to computers, this 384-page volume is a remarkable overview of the machines and inventions that shape our lives, amusingly presented with a large dose of Macaulay's wit and personality....
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Webster's New World Children's Dictionary
by Websters Publisher Comments With today’ s emphasis on reading skills as the basis for educational success, parents want to get their children off to a good start! Updated for maximum kid appeal inside and out, this full-color dictionary helps kids learn more than words–...
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Eats, Shoots and Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference!
by Lynne Truss and Bonnie Timmons
Powells.com Staff Pick With illustrated sentences like, "Eat here, and get gas," alongside, "Eat here and get gas," how can you resist? Introduce children to this small, but important punctuation mark. Who knew that a comma could be as funny as a punch line? A good time (and a...
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For Boys Only: The Biggest, Baddest Book Ever
by Marc Aronson Publisher Comments Hey, Boys! Are you ready for some serious fun? Maybe learn how to land an airplane in an emergency? Or fight off an alligator? Escape from being tied up? How about taking a ride on one of America’s scariest roller coasters? Learn how to make fake...
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Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food
by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson Publisher Comments Kids love fast food. And the fast food industry definitely loves kids. It couldn't survive without them. Did you know that the biggest toy company in the world is McDonald's? It's true. In fact, one out of every three toys given to a child in the United...
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Merriam-Webster's Primary Dictionary
by Websters Synopsis Designed for children in grades K-2, this beginner's dictionary features nearly 1,000 entries that include definitions, example sentences, and word histories. Introduces basic dictionary skills such as alphabetization, spelling, pronunciation, and much...
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Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook JR Edition
by David Borgenicht Synopsis Braces. Bullies. Chores. Childhood is chock-full of perils but finally here's something to come to the rescue. The newest title in the phenomenally successful Worst-Case Scenario series provides kid-friendly, hands-on, step-by-step instructions for...
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The Girl's Like Spaghetti: Why, You Can't Manage Without Apostrophes!
by Lynne Truss Synopsis Just as the use of commas was hilariously demystified in Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference , now Lynne Truss and Bonnie Timmons put their talents together to do the same for apostrophes. Everyone needs to know where to put an...
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Cool Stuff and How It Works (05 Edition)
by Chris Woodford Publisher Comments From microchips and iPods to robots in the human bloodstream, Cool Stuff and How It Works takes the reader on an eye-opening journey through the world of modern technology. Tech-savvy kids will love learning all about today's most innovative inventions...
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Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly
by Gail Carson Levine Publisher Comments In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how you, too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters-; and...
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The Big Book of Girl Stuff
by Bart King Publisher Comments The Big Book of Girl Stuff shares everything a girl needs to know-from sleepovers to diaries to makeup to boys to shopping, and everything in between It's the ultimate guide to unlocking the delightful mysteries of being a girl. Dozens of girls, young...
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