Search this site    A Computer Dictionary For Kids  and Other Beginners Author: Smith, David / Fay Smith / Wetherbee, Amanda / Charmatz, Bill ISBN: 0-345-31693-2 Pages: 112 Format: Paperback Publisher: Ballantine Books Published: August 1984 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Card catalog description: An illustrated dictionary of computer terms and concepts, from access to Zork, with brief articles on special topics such as adventure games and computer camps. Scholastic Rhyming Dictionary Author: Sue Young  ISBN: 0-590-49461-9 Pages: Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Published: 1994 Condition: Price: USD $1.69  Hound at the Hospital Author: Baglio, Ben M. / Baum, Ann (Illustrator) / Gregory, Jenny (Illustrator) , ISBN: 0-439-44891-3 Pages: 144 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Published: June 1, 2004 Condition: Price: USD $1.69  Book Description: Mandy and James have been invited to spend a week at the SPCA hospital. They can't wait to see SPCA inspector Danny Davies in action -- along with his beagle, Sasha. But during their first day out on patrol with Danny, Sasha is critically injured. Now it's Danny's own dog that needs to be saved. Tabby in the Tub Author: Baglio, Ben M. / Daniels, Lucy / Gregory, Jenny ISBN: 0-439-34390-9 Pages: 144 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Published: August 1, 2003 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Book Description: A wild tabby cat has turned up in Welford and Mandy is worried. The poor cat is about to have kittens, and she has no one to look after her. Bill Ward, the postman, comes to the rescue, allowing her to live in his garden shed. But the tabby isn't the only cat in the neighborhood having kittens -- and some of the kittens need extra-special care.Will Mandy be able to help the kittens -- and their mothers? Tuff's Luck Author: Dale, Jenny / Reid, Mick (Illustrator) ISBN: 0-439-11330-X Pages: 103 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Published: April 2001 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Book Description: In their most dangerous case yet, Neil and Emily cross paths with a poacher who has set up traps and a secret hideout deep in the woods. With the help of Tuff, a Jack Russell terrier, Neil almost catches the culprits . . . but he is caught first. It is only Tuff¹s intelligence that saves Neil from the poachers and saves the animals of Priorsfield farm from the deadly traps. Little Women Author: Alcott, Louisa May / Danziger, Paula ISBN: 0-439-10136-0 Pages: 576 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Published: January 1, 2000 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 From School Library Journal: Grade 4-7. An entry in a series whose aim is to give readers a clearer picture of the time and place in which classic stories take place. This version of Little Women is augmented with text and illustrations that explain some of the period social customs, clothes, entertainments, etc. Also included are some bits of information about Louisa May Alcott's life. This approach seems best suited to children already familiar with the story; they may find the historical perspective interesting. First-time readers will most likely be distracted by the margin notes that pull attention from the narrative. While they can be helpful, as when they illustrate an unfamiliar piece of clothing, they are often distracting and can even be confusing in their placement. For instance, a note mentioning the Laurences is placed two pages before those characters are introduced. This format may also discourage readers from independent research, a process that can be rewarding in its own right. One other caveat, as explained in an endnote, Little Women was originally written in two parts, and this volume only contains part one, which ends with Mr. March's return. Readers familiar with the more common two-part version may find this title incomplete; children new to this classic will be better off with any one of the unembellished versions available. Arwen Marshall, New York Public Library Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. The Itsy-Bitsy Spider Author: Wells, Rosemary ISBN: 0-590-02911-8 Pages: 18 Format: Board book Publisher: Scholastic Press Published: September 1, 1998 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 From School Library Journal: This board-book series is based on the concept that preschoolers will learn to "read" by turning the pages, looking at the pictures and words, and singing the familiar songs that they have memorized. In Bear, a cub leaves his mother to make the trek up the side of the mountain, basket of flowers in hand. He looks around and returns to his mother's arms after tumbling down the hill. In the final frame, he attempts the trip again. In Itsy-Bitsy, a goose wanders near a drainpipe at the corner of a house and a spider plops out of nowhere onto its beak. Filled with humor and warmth, Wells's colorful illustrations bring new life to these favorite rhymes. Simple and short with large print, these cozy books will be welcome additions. Don't Cry, Big Bird Author: Roberts, Sarah / Leigh, Tom ISBN: 0-394-84868-3 Pages: 34 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Published: October 12, 1981 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Big Bird gets discouraged because he is so much bigger than his Sesame Street friends. Kids Explore the Gifts of Children With Special Needs Author: Westridge Young Writers Workshop ISBN: 1-56261-156-9 Pages: 115 Format: Paperback Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing Published: February 1994 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From School Library Journal: Grade 4-8, A collection of brief vignettes about young adults with disabilities, written by several third through sixth grade classes in a public elementary school as part of their writing project. Stories tell about teenagers with cerebral palsy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Down syndrome, hemophilia, and brittle bone disease as well as a blind boy, a hearing-impaired girl, and a dwarf. In each case, the young people are described in a way that makes them seem alive and vibrant, facing their disability with a positive attitude. Through brief comments, they explain how they are coping with their disability. The tone is upbeat, showing that the handicaps can be overcome, but it is not overly idyllic. Each chapter is illustrated with photographs of the young adults interacting with their friends. Generally, this is an interesting and positive picture of young people with handicaps, useful for those schools in which more and more children are being mainstreamed. Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VA Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist Gr. 3-7. For a student writing project, third- to sixth-graders have profiled 10 young people (fourth- to twelfth-graders) with disabilities ranging from dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, and Down syndrome to hemophilia, brittle bone disease, and dwarfism. Each chapter tells what it is like to live with a particular disability--Shawn's fetal alcohol syndrome, Gena's hearing impairment, Joe's blindness, Mikelle's cerebral palsy--but the emphasis is on what each person can accomplish, enjoys doing, and dreams of for the future. Many of the stories share such common themes as the strength derived from loving family and caring friends and the benefits gained from adaptive equipment and enthusiastic teachers. The profiles are inspiring but not cloying, for they also note kids coping with divorced parents, painful and costly medical procedures, and personal frustrations. Reference to support groups, companion animals, and helpful Circles of Friends enlighten readers about the ways determined individuals can progress with more understanding, independence, and success as they move about with their peers. Sharp photos, student artwork, each young person's own words about his or her life, and questions and answers about some facet of each disability are included. Tapping kids' curiosity about others who appear different from themselves, conveying children's candor about those around them, and positively modeling inclusionary school settings for both kids and adults, this honest, accepting look at individuals with disabilities will be a useful classroom resource and a fine impetus to learn more about one's classmates. Irene Wood The Danny and the Dinosaur Treasury Three Huge Adventures Author: Hoff, Syd ISBN: 0-06-028049-2 Pages: Format: Hardcover Publisher: Published: Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Disney's - The Little Mermaid Author: Disney, Walt ISBN: 0-7172-8319-4 Pages: 42 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Stoddart+publishing Published: 1993 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Trapped Beyond the Magic Attic Author: Sinykin, Sheri Cooper ISBN: 1-57513-101-3 Pages: 69 Format: Paperback Publisher: Magic Attic Published: May 14, 1998 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 When members of the club and their new friend Rose travel through the mirror in the magic attic, they become trapped in a natural history museum. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The Visitor Animorphs #02 Author: Applegate, K.A. ISBN: 0-590-62978-6 Pages: 192 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks Published: June 1, 1996 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From the Publisher: Morphing is certainly more fun than Sega -- you can soar as an eagle and walk as a cat. But being an ANIMORPH is by no means just fun and games. Rachel knew better than anyone. One of her best friends, Melissa, is acting very strange. And it looks like Melissa's dad, who is also the school's Assistant Principal, may be connected to evil aliens. Rachel can't tell Melissa what the ANIMORPHS have learned, but Melissa doesn't seem interested in talking to Rachel these days anyway. Could Melissa be one of "them?" With the help of Jake, Cassie, Tobias and Marco, Rachel plans to enter her friend's house as a cat, intent on unlocking the secrets from within. If only Rachel could keep her mind off mice... Case At Camp Get-Me-Outie! Book #2 Author: Banim, Lisa Minsky, Terri ISBN: 0-7868-3620-2 Pages: 125 Format: Paperback Publisher: Disney Press Published: October 1, 2004 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Summer vacation is here, and Lizzie's less than thrilled. Why? Because her parents were less than thrilled with her report card-so they're sending her to science camp. Ugh! Luckily, her best friend, Gordo, is going to Camp Bunsen Burner, too-but not because his science grades are weak. He's actually excited about going. Gordo even enters the camp's Best Invention competition. And that's the reason he needs Lizzie's sleuthing help . . . . Someone has stolen Gordo's entry-a brilliant formula for glow-in-the dark mosquito repellent. Is it Larry Tudgeman? Or the suspicious (but very cute!) camp counselor? Or could it be the chemistry teacher himself? Lizzie promises to help Gordo find his formula-and, in return, maybe he'll find a way to get her outie! --This text refers to the Paperback edition. Challenging Whodunit Puzzles Dr. Quicksolve's Mini-Mysteries Author: Sukach, Jim / Corvino, Lucy (Illustrator) ISBN: 0-8069-9619-6 Pages: 96 Format: Paperback Publisher: Sterling Published: December 31, 1998 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 Follow Dr. Quicksolve as he teaches his son Junior how to solve 50 baffling crimes. Investigate a murder where one suspect plays loud music--and the other's hearing-impaired. Pick out the right heir to a millionaire's estate. Read carefully--the clues are there, but they're always hidden! Doubleday Illustrated Children's Bible Author: Stoddard, Sandol / Chen, Tony ISBN: 0-385-18521-9 Pages: 384 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Doubleday Published: September 14, 1983 Condition: Price: USD $2.99 An illustrated re-telling of more than 100 stories from the Old and New Testaments. The Canoe Trip Mystery (Boxcar Children Series) Author: Warner, Gertrude Chandler ISBN: 0-590-47535-5 Pages: 120 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Published: January 1994 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 While canoeing and backpacking near Timberwolf Lake, the Aldens receive strange warnings to stay away from the area and stumble upon clues to a missing cache of stolen coins. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Dogs Author: O'Neill, Amanda ISBN: 0-439-28364-7 Pages: 63 Format: Paperback Publisher: Kingfisher Published: April 15, 2001 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 An attractive, oversized introduction to the evolution, history, breeds, physical characteristics, behavior, and care of the dog. The book covers a variety of topics ranging from a description of the canine body to a discussion of dogs in mythology, literature, art, and the movies. Each topic is addressed in a double-page spread with one or two paragraphs and descriptive captions providing a brief overview. A discussion on choosing, training, and caring for a dog is also included. A useful spread at the end of the book identifies famous dogs. Full-color and black-and-white photographs, reproductions, and illustrations appear throughout. Both the glossary and index are decorated with humorous drawings. An appealing collection of tidbits that children will enjoy. Carol Kolb Phillips, The Library, East Brunswick, NJ Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Book Description: From the domestic popularity of the Golden Retriever to the wrinkly charm of the regal Shar-Pei, this generously illustrated compendium of everything canine is the perfect gift for the young dog enthusiast. The colorful, fact-filled pages and informative text provide children with a wide-ranging overview of the world of dogs. Kids will not only learn how to care for their dogs but also how to interpret their moods and understand their behavior, and physiology. The various breeds and their evolution are covered, as well as dogs in film, art, fiction, and mythology. Liz Taylor's lapdogs are given appropriate celebrity treatment, while Sirius the "Dog Star" is given credit for warning ancient Egyptians of the coming flood season. Special features include an illustrated glossary, index, and a canine family tree. From wet nose to wagging tail, this is the perfect gift for the young dog lover. Fantastic Facts About Insects, Amphibians & Reptiles Author: Books ISBN: 0-7525-4875-1 Pages: 63 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Dempsy Parr Published: 2000 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Wind and Weather (Child's First Library of Learning) Author: Time-Life Books ISBN: 0-8094-4829-7 Pages: 87 Format: Hardcover Publisher: Time-Life Books Published: April 1989 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 Presents information about the weather in an illustrated question and answer format. Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius Author: Cerasini, Marc / Oedekerk, Steve / Nickelodeon Studios ISBN: 0-689-84542-1 Pages: 144 Format: Paperback Publisher: Simon Spotlight Published: November 1, 2001 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Meet Jimmy Neutron, boy genius and inventor extraordinaire! He bounces to school in a gravity bubble. His custom-built dog, Goddard, has more uses than a Swiss Army knife. And he navigates outer space in his homemade rocketship. One night while Jimmy and his friends sneak out to the Retroland amusement park, his satellite is detected by evil Yokian aliens who kidnap all the grown-ups of Retroville! When Jimmy discovers what has happened, the kids blast off to rescue them! But will Jimmy and his friends find them before it's too late? The Kids' Fun-Filled Question & Answer Book Author: Jane Resnick / Parker Tallarico / Anthony Tallarico ISBN: 1-56156-452-4 Pages: Format: Hardcover Publisher: Kidsbooks.com Published: January 1998 Condition: Price: USD $1.99 The Official Pokemon Handbook III Author: Books ISBN: 0-439-31747-9 Pages: 96 Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Published: October 19, 2001 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Over 60 brand-new Poke'mon! Lizzie McGuire: Totally Crushed! Book #2 Author: Thorpe, Kiki / Minsky, Terri ISBN: 0-7868-4539-2 Pages: 119 Format: Paperback Publisher: Disney Press Published: May 30, 2002 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 Someone has a crush on Lizzie - Larry Tudgeman, the biggest geek in the universe. When he asks her out, Lizzie says no automatically, and she doesn't feel bad about it. Okay, maybe she does feel bad about it! But if she goes out with him, she'll be branded a nerd for life. Then again, if she doesn't go out with him, she might be missing out on something special. . . . Plus, Lizzie gets assigned to do a school project with her mortal enemy, Kate Sanders. Can the two ex-best friends put aside their differences and complete the assignment? A Bad Case of Stripes Author: David Shannon ISBN: 0-439-08191-2 Pages: Format: Paperback Publisher: Scholastic Published: 1999 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 A Different Beat Author: Boyd, Candy Dawson ISBN: 0-14-036582-6 Pages: 192 Format: Paperback Publisher: Puffin Published: July 1, 1996 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 On the cover two African American girls scowl at each other. One is dark skinned, the other lighter; and issues of ethnic identity and self-esteem, competition, and friendship are at the heart of this candid contemporary story, a sequel to Fall Secrets (1994). Hurt by a teacher's racism, sixth-grader Jessie worries that some people don't like her dark skin. She knows that a lot of whites reject her, and some black people, too--does her own father? Her rivalry with a classmate at her performing arts middle school focuses on the girls' view of their blackness as well as on their artistic gifts. The story is too didactic, and some characters function too much as therapists. But Jessie's home and school are drawn with warmth and wit. Through individual people Boyd dramatizes the rich diversity within the African American community. She confronts issues long ignored in middle-grade fiction. Young girls will recognize Jessie's hurt and anger and her struggle to accept who she is. Hazel Rochman The Tale of the Restless House Author: Peel, John ISBN: 0-671-52547-6 Pages: 128 Format: Paperback Publisher: Aladdin Published: July 1, 1995 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 From the Publisher: Nathan Forrester plans to scare Adam Ingram out of his wits. He's found the perfect place: haunted Hawkins House. And gorgeous Kendra Collins has agreed to bait the trap. But when Adam and Kendra and their friends open the door, they find only Nathan's backpack, loaded with Halloween tricks. Nathan is missing. Then they hear a scream... It's up to Adam to discover the secret of Hawkins House, where a terrifying past lurks behind each door. Where their only way out is death... Dinosaur Dinners Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone Author: Yorke, Malcolm / Davis, Lee / Taylor, Barbara ISBN: 0-7894-2959-4 Pages: 32 Format: Paperback Publisher: DK CHILDREN Published: April 20, 1998 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 This Level 2 book is appropriate for children who are beginning to read alone. It was eat or be eaten in the days of the dinosaurs. Step back in time and let them tell you themselves! Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. Johnny Appleseed Famous Americans Author: Sabin, Louis / Smolinski, Dick ISBN: 0-8167-0221-7 Pages: 32 Format: Paperback Publisher: Troll Communications Llc Published: February 1986 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 A brief biography of John Chapman, who for nearly fifty years wandered the Midwest, planting appleseeds and spreading the word of God. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. Little House on the Prairie Author: Wilder, Laura Ingalls / Williams, Garth (Illustrator) ISBN: 0-06-440002-6 Pages: 352 Format: Paperback Publisher: HarperTrophy Published: October 14, 1953 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 Meet Laura Ingalls . . . . . . the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House books. Pa Ingalls decides to sell the little log house, and the family sets out for Indian country! They travel from Wisconsin to Kansas and there, finally, Pa builds their little house on the prairie. Sometimes farm life is difficult, even dangerous, but Laura and the family are kept busy and are happy with the promise of their new life on the prairie. Laura and her family journey west by covered wagon, only to find they are in Indian territory and must move on. Notable Children's Books of 1940 -- 1954 (ALA) Horn Book Children's Classics 1976 My First 100 Words Author: Root, Betty ISBN: 0-7525-7767-0 Pages: 32 Format: Paperback Publisher: Parragon Publishing Published: June 2003 Condition: Price: USD $1.69 From the Publisher: This delightful picture word book is ideal for learning first words. The everyday scenes are filled with detail, and will help and encourage young children build up a basic vocabulary. Each word has a separate picture and word label underneath. Scream Shop 2 Now You See Me, Now You Don't! Author: West, Tracey (Illustrator) / Dow, Brian W. (Illustrator) ISBN: 0-448-43225-0 Pages: 128 Format: Paperback Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap Published: August 25, 2003 Condition: Price: USD $1.49 Shy, quiet Amy Izzo has spent her entire life blending into the background. She would rather be invisible than be the center of attention! But when her Aunt Irene gives her an enchanting (but unusual) necklace with a mysterious milky-white pendant purchased from Sebastian Cream's Curiosity Shop, Amy finds out just how haunting it can be to really disappear! Stuck between the familiar, corporeal world and an ethereal plane full of ghostly inhabitants, Amy must figure out what to do with this spooky necklace-and decide where she really belongs. It's up to you to help her pick the right path! Illustrated by Brian W. Dow. Sounder Author: Armstrong, William H. / Barkley, James (Illustrator) ISBN: 0-06-440020-4 Pages: 128 Format: Paperback Publisher: HarperTrophy