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Children's Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation! Completely redesigned for today's young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any library or classroom collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know. The new, dynamic True Book design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format -- a readable and attractive typeface -- large, bold, and brilliant full-color photographs True Books cover a virtually limitless range of topics including geographic landmarks, American Indian cultures, animals, computer science, and sports. And that's just the beginning! Continuing a nearly fifty-year tradition, True Books are authoritative introductions to topics children yearn to explore. Each text is reviewed by leading subject and reading consultants. The True Books series takes the young reader beyond the standard, fact-filled text by adding avenues for further discovery. Each book includes a variety of sidebars, highlighting extra facts that will fascinate children. In the Important Words section, young readers will find a glossary of words that will both challenge and expand their vocabulary. Each book includes a To Find Out More section, where every curious reader can find a list of related books to read and organizations to contact. True Books also point readers to the vast electronic universe of information on the Internet. Each book will list: -- e-mail addresses to help the reader contact individuals and organizations -- appropriate newsgroups and mailing lists -- FTP sites to download fun and useful software Begun in the 1950s, True Books are universally embraced bylibrarians, educators, and readers alike as the definitive nonfiction series for young readers. Now in its third incarnation, the True Books series has once again evolved to meet the needs and tastes of modern readers and educators. AUTHOR: Jay Miller
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes, Domenick Allen, Lloyd Alexander, Warren Chappell
In this story set in the 17th century, orphan Philip Marsham signs on to become a crew member of the Rose of Devon, a frigate bound for Newfoundland. Halfway through the voyage, the ship is overthrown by pirates who force Philip to join them on their murderous expeditions. Winner of the 1924 Newbery Medal. AUTHOR: Charles Boardman Hawes, Domenick Allen, Lloyd Alexander, Warren Chappell
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown & Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Creative Resources for Infants & Toddlers by Judy Herr, Terri Swim
Responding in a warm, loving, & responsive manner to a crying infant or playing pat-a-cake with a young toddler both exemplify ways that caregivers & parents promote healthy brain development. With this in mind, Creative Resources for Infants & Toddlers is written for you! This comprehensive book focuses on the growth of the whole child covering all areas of development: physical, language & communication, cognitive, social, & emotional. To support, enhance, & promote the child's development in all of these areas, this unique book includes 280 specially-designed activities for infants & toddlers. Developmental benchmarks are broken down by monthly increments, birth through twenty-four months. * Includes recipes, songs, fingerplays, suggested toys & equipment, recommended list of children's books. AUTHOR: Judy Herr, Terri Swim
PUBLISHER: Delmar Thomson Learning
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Sunset of the Sabertooth by Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca
Description not available.The Magic Tree House transports Jack and Annie back in time to the Ice Age, where they encounter cave people, woolly mammoths, and fierce sabertooth tigers. Simultaneous. AUTHOR: Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Successful Intelligence by Robert Sternberg
Sternberg explores the full extent of intelligence--what it is, how it can be measured, and how it can be developed, whether in day-to-day problem solving at home or in the high-level world of executive decision-making. It is creative intelligence, according to the author, that produces innovation in business, while practical intelligence is the real key to doing well at most jobs. AUTHOR: Robert Sternberg
PUBLISHER: Dutton/Plume
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | American Staffordshire Terrier by Sarah Foster
Mindful of all the sensational press which the Amstaff and similar canines have received, the author`s focus has been to show the breed as a remarkable companion with a host of useful talents. A truly worthwhile book that teaches readers to understand and enjoy this American favorite. AUTHOR: Sarah Foster
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Pets & Animals
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