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The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (Landmark Books)

September 22, 2008 – 6:48 am

Rating: (7 reviews)
Author: Elizabeth Payne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Product Description
For more than 3,000 years, Egypt was a great civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile River. But when its cities crumbled to dust, Egypt’s culture and the secrets of its hieroglyphic writings were also lost. The Pharaohs [...]

By admin | Posted in Teens | Also tagged Ages 9-12, All 4-for-3 Deals, Ancient, Archaeology, Audiobooks, Binding (binding), Biographies & Memoirs, Custom Stores, Elizabeth Payne, Health, Mind & Body, History & Historical Fiction, Horror, Literature & Fiction, Manga, Mass Market, Mysteries, Paperback, People & Places, Printed Books, Promotion (special_merchandising_browse-bin), Random House Books for Young Readers, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, School & Sports, Science & Technology, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Series, Social Issues, Social Science, Specialty Stores, Teens, Trade | Comments (5)

Encyclopedia of World History

August 13, 2008 – 1:41 am

Rating: (20 reviews)
Author: Jane Bingham
Publisher: Usborne Books

By admin | Posted in Teens | Also tagged Americas, Ancient, Arctic & Antarctica, Asia, Audiobooks, Australia & Oceania, Binding (binding), Computers, Computers & Internet, Encyclopedias, Entertainment & Games, Europe, Fiction, Gay & Lesbian, Hardware, Historical Study, History, History & Historical Fiction, Internet, Jane Bingham, Large Print, Mass Market, Middle East, Military, Military Science, Paperback, Printed Books, Programming, Reference & Nonfiction, Russia, Science & Technology, Software, Teens, Trade, United States, Usborne Books, World | Comments (5)

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (rpkg) (HarperClassics)

July 28, 2008 – 2:54 pm

Rating: (406 reviews)
Author: Avi
Publisher: HarperTrophy

Product Description
A vicious captain, a mutinous crew – and a young girl caught in the middle
Not every thirteen-year-old girl is accused of murder, brought to trial, and found guilty. But I was just such a girl, and my story is worth relating even if it did happen [...]

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Story of the World, Volume 1: Ancient Times Audiobook CD: From the Earliest Nomads to the Late Roman Empire, Revised Edition (7 CDs)

July 18, 2008 – 1:13 pm

Rating: (13 reviews)
Author: Susan Wise Bauer
Publisher: Peace Hill Press

Product Description
The Story of the World CD audiobook is a collaboration between Jim Weiss, whose voice is “liquid gold” (CNN TV), and Susan Wise Bauer, whose writing has been described as “timeless and intelligent” (Publishers Weekly). These spirited readings of the first volume [...]

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Milkweed (Readers Circle)

July 11, 2008 – 3:05 pm

Rating: (86 reviews)
Author: Jerry Spinelli
Publisher: Laurel Leaf

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Newbery Medal-winning author Jerry Spinelli (Maniac McGee, Stargirl) paints a vivid picture of the streets of the Nazi-occupied Warsaw during World War II, as seen through the eyes of a curious, kind, heartbreakingly naïve orphan with many names. His name is Stopthief when people shout [...]

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Magic Tree House #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

April 12, 2008 – 6:47 am

Author: Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Product Description
JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness—secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such [...]

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One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference

March 26, 2008 – 6:12 pm

Author: Katie Smith Milway
Publisher: Kids Can Press

Book Description
Inspired by true events, One Hen tells the story of Kojo, a boy from Ghana who turns a small loan into a thriving farm and a livelihood for many. After his father died, Kojo had to quit school to help his mother collect firewood to [...]

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Egyptology

March 9, 2008 – 7:18 am

Rating: (50 reviews)
Author: Ian Andrew, Dugald Steer
Publisher: Candlewick

Book Description
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt through a fascinating journal from a lost expedition — a treasure trove of fact and fantasy featuring a novelty element on every spread.
Who can resist the allure of ancient Egypt — and the thrill of uncovering mysteries [...]

By admin | Posted in Ages 9-12 | Also tagged Action & Adventure, Ancient Civilizations, Archive, Cairo, Candlewick, Children's Books: Ages 9-12: General, Children's Books: History & Historical Fiction: Fic, Children's Books: Literature: General, Custom Stores, Dragonology, Wizardology & Egyptology, Dugald Steer, Egypt, Fantasy & Adventure, Fiction, Format (binding), Hardcover, History & Historical Fiction, Ian Andrew, Series, Specialty Stores, Travel, Travel: Africa: Egypt: General | Comments (5)

Pirateology Guidebook and Model Set (Ologies)

March 8, 2008 – 7:29 am

Rating: (2 reviews)
Author: William Captain Lubber, Dugald A. Steer
Publisher: Candlewick

Book Description
Avast, ye PIRATEOLOGY fans! Behold, an exclusive guide tothe goings-on aboard a pirate vessel — plus an exciting scale model of a real pirate ship.
How do pirates capture a ship? What sort of ships do they favor? Who are the rogues [...]

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The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia

November 20, 2007 – 6:45 am

Rating: (25 reviews)
Author:
Publisher: Kingfisher

Book Description
This authoritative reference book brings world history to life, from early humans to the current war on terror. Along the way, it reveals riveting facts on the founding of the great Roman Empire, the revolution that changed France forever, the war between the North and [...]

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Akimbo and the Lions (Akimbo)

November 5, 2007 – 6:07 pm

Rating: (4 reviews)
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books
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Alexander McCall Smith, best-selling author of the celebrated No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series, connects with an entirely new audience with his beginning chapter book series featuring a young African boy fiercely devoted to the conservation of his animal friends. Akimbo lives [...]

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The Sign of the Beaver

October 30, 2007 – 1:47 am

Rating: (187 reviews)
Author: Elizabeth George Speare
Publisher: Yearling
Product Description
. Young Matt is alone in the Maine wilderness awaiting his father’s return to their cabin when he is attacked by a swarm of bees. To his surprise, he is saved by an Indian chief and his grandson, Attean. The boys come to know [...]

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