|
|
|
|  | The Dictionary of Imaginary Places by Alberto Manguel, Gianni Guadalupi
This volume contains brief descriptions--including approximate geographical location, relevant wildlife, and climate conditions--for over 1200 of the world most well-know fictional settings--everywhere from Tolkien's Middle Earth and Crichton's Jurassic Park to Coleridge's Xanadu and Defoe's Speranza (where Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked). Includes illustrations. AUTHOR: Alberto Manguel, Gianni Guadalupi
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Trade Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference 
|
 | Extraordinary Women Journalists
Each title in this series is a collection of short, easy-to-read biographies designed to acquaint children with the accomplishments of extraordinary people. Famous and not-so-famous women and men are recognized for their achievements in education, politics, science, medicine, exploration, music, literature, and sports. Major historical events are also covered as young readers see how these events have helped shape society as we know it today. From the Colonial era to the present day, women have played many important roles in journalism. This collective biography provides a look at political pundits, suffrage activists, war reporters, gossip and advice columnists, and today`s television superstars . The lives examined include Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Nellie Bly, Hedda Hopper, Ann Landers, Abigail Van Buren, Margaret Bourke-White, Barbara Walters, Cokie Roberts, and many more.
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
|
 | La Gatita en la Maleta by El Dia del Partido",15.00,8.69,"0516223534
Description not available.A child tries to pack for a trip, but the cat keeps jumping into the suitcase, in a Spanish translation of a popular Rookie Readers"887143 AUTHOR: El Dia del Partido,15.00,8.69,0516223534
PUBLISHER: Hardcover
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
|
 | Matthew A.B.C. by Peter Catalanotto
How can a teacher tell her kindergarten students apart when all 26 of the children in her class are boys named Matthew? By using the alphabet of course. Matthew A. is affectionate, Matthew B. likes Band-Aids and so all the way down to Matthew Z. who wears clothing covered with zippers. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Peter Catalanotto
PUBLISHER: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
|
 | Papas el Martes by Dee Lillegard
Los libros de la coleccion Dejame Leer vienen en un tamano ideal para los ninos! Estos libros emplean un lenguaje festivo con rima y repeticion que cautivara la imaginacion de los pequenos. AUTHOR: Dee Lillegard
PUBLISHER: Celebration Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Reference
|
 | McGuffey Sixth Reader by William H. McGuffey
Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare. AUTHOR: William H. McGuffey
PUBLISHER: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Reference
|
|
|
