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41. Scholastic Children's Dictionary
42. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
$6.50
43. A Wrinkle in Time
$8.76
44. Eragon (Inheritance, Book 1)
$11.53
45. Princess Academy (Newbery Honor
$40.07
46. Discovering Algebra: An Investigative
$5.99
47. The Going-To-Bed Book
$7.99
48. Monster
$26.37
49. Eragon / Eldest (Inheritance,
$13.59
50. Indigo Dreams: Meditation and
$10.87
51. Diary of a Spider
$10.85
52. The Hello, Goodbye Window (Caldecott
$18.47
53. Encyclopedia Prehistorica Sharks
$7.99
54. Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)
$32.97
55. Teaching Language Arts, Math,
$19.80
56. The Complete Adventures of Curious
$10.85
57. Magic Tree House Boxed Set 1,
$11.55
58. Owen & Mzee: The True Story
$10.19
59. Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian
$6.59
60. Would I Lie to You (Gossip Girl,

41. Scholastic Children's Dictionary (Revised and Updated Edition)
by Scholastic Reference
Hardcover (01 June, 2002)
list price: $17.95 -- our price: $12.21
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Isbn: 0439365635
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Now including terms such as Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars No "blog" but who cares...
Very contempory with updated word list and the extra photos, diagrams, etc. etc. etc. make this a fine choice for kids of all ages from 2 to 92.I am especially happy they included the 'hoopoe' in the bird category.We have many here in Thailand where I live.

5-0 out of 5 stars very helpful
My daughters are in the third grade and, we have found this dictionary to be very helpful. It is bright and colorful but, it contains quite a bit of information as well. It helps them not only when they are writing something (to look up the spelling of a word) but also to understand the meaning of words. It gives parts of speech, different tenses, and pronunciation of the word as well. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to buy a dictionary for children. I had bought the Scholastic First Dictionary also but, honestly, we did not use that one much at all. The Children's Dictionary is my pick, for sure.

5-0 out of 5 stars Perfect
My son is in 3rd grade. Every week he has to read a new story & learn a list of words from that story. Yesterday, I received the dictionary. Paging through it, it's very easy follow. Every word that was on his list was in the dictionary & the definations were perfect for him to understand. My son also said that they use the same dictionary in his classroom. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Dictionaries    4. Dictionaries, Juvenile    5. English language    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Reference - Dictionaries    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Reference / Dictionaries   


42. The Lord of the Rings Trilogy Gift Set
by Recorded Books Unabridged
Audio CD (January, 2002)
list price: $129.99
Isbn: 1402516274
Sales Rank: 176425
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars It's a Good buy
It is a nice audio book.It does have it's flaws though.
5-0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, and well worth the money!
I am not a "Total Ringophile", like some out there, but I have read the books three times and loved them. I lashed out and purchased this 46 CD set as I spend a lot of time on the commute to work. It is brilliant!Each CD has approx 15 "tracks" on it so that if you miss a bit as your mind wanders (as it does in the car..) you can just bounce back one track and hear that bit again, no problems. Rob Inglis does a great job, no question. It has added a new dimension to my experince of Tolkien's masterpiece, and I highly recommend it to all. BRILLIANT !

5-0 out of 5 stars Ingles does a fantastic job
I did not realize what a wonderful job that Ingles had done in this reading until I began listening to other audio books. Ingles manages to give each character a distinct voice and as you proceed, you recognize immediately who it is that is speaking.
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Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Fiction/Religious    2. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    3. Classics    4. Fantasy - Epic    5. Unabridged Audio - Fiction/General   


43. A Wrinkle in Time
by Yearling
Paperback (15 March, 1973)
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Isbn: 0440498058
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Everyone in town thinks Meg Murry is volatile and dull-witted, and that her younger brother, Charles Wallace, is dumb. People are also saying that their physicist father has run off and left their brilliant scientist mother.Spurred on by these rumors and an unearthly stranger, the tesseract-touting Mrs Whatsit, Meg and Charles Wallace and their new friend Calvin O'Keefe embark on a perilous quest through space to find their father. In doing so, they must travel behind the shadow of an evil power that is darkening the cosmos, one planet at a time. This is no superhero tale, nor is it science fiction, although it shares elements of both. The travelers must rely on their individual and collective strengths, delving deep within themselves to find answers.Read more

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4-0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable by young and old alike!
The earth is surrounded by a sinister presence - a dark, foul fog that is the tool of an ultimate evil - whose ambition is to enslave the planet with the complete removal of free will. Three magical beings, Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who and Mrs Which - witches, angels, demigods perhaps - appear to Margaret and Charles Wallace Murry and their friend, Calvin O'Keefe, to persuade them that it is their destiny to battle this evil on its own turf and to rescue Margaret and Charles Wallace's father. Dr Murry has been missing for some months and the kids learn that he has been captured by the evil while he was "tessering", traveling time and space in the course of his scientific research.
5-0 out of 5 stars A Wrinkle in time
At first my teacher read it. She read the first chapter to us. It had me very excited to read on. So, this book taught me a lot. It kind of keeps you in suspence to.

1-0 out of 5 stars Hated it.
It seems that people either love it or hate it andI belong to the latter category.How did this become a classic???Having forced myself to read to the end I'm not going to waste anymore time - just read the other 1-star reviews - poor kids forced by their teachers to read this over-rated garbage. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Classics    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    7. Science fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   


44. Eragon (Inheritance, Book 1)
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Paperback (26 April, 2005)
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Isbn: 0375826696
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Here's a great big fantasy that you can pull over your head like a comfy old sweater and disappear into for a whole weekend. Christopher Paolini began

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5-0 out of 5 stars A very good book!
I have been reading books since I was 2 years old and this is one of the best books i have read. It dosn't matter who the auther is or how old he is it just matters if you like the book. I'm 12 now and like I said this book is really, really good. The authur did A good job and that is why it is a new york times best seller!
5-0 out of 5 stars Eragon the best
Eragon is one of the best fantasy books I've ever read so far.It has all of the qualities of a fantasy book I look for.Compared to Harry Potter it has a great story line with a quick learning character.It has battles, magic, dragons, and monstrous creatures.Christopher Paolini is one of the best authors I've heard of, because he uses great imagery, awesome descriptions, and he keeps you intrigued through the whole book.I recommend this book to any fantasy lover adult, teen, or child.I do understand that this is one of the best accomplishments among someone of young age. So if you love fantasy or you just want a classic in motion take up Eragon.

2-0 out of 5 stars Not worthy of the hype!
I purchased and read this book just after it first came out to rave reviews and a New York Times Bestseller ranking.I was extremely dissappointed.There is a reason that there are not many well renowned 18 year old authors out there.The writing is poor at best - definitely the work of someone who is just learning the art.The story is entertaining at times, but as many other reviewers have mentioned, it is entirely unoriginal.This book is fine for the younger child but is not in the class of Paul Park's Princess of Roumania, The Golden Compass trilogy or Harry Potter as books that transcend the line between children's and adult literature.I did not read the second book and have no intention of doing so. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Fantasy    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Dragons    4. Fantasy    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    8. Youths' writings    9. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   


45. Princess Academy (Newbery Honor Book)
by Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
Hardcover (16 June, 2005)
list price: $16.95 -- our price: $11.53
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Isbn: 1582349932
Sales Rank: 1450
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars I LOVED this book!
I thought that this book was one of the best i have ever read. It is good for all ages. I couldn't put this book down- it got you hooked- and after you were done i wanted to read other books by Shannon Hale. I love the action and romance in Princess Academy. Another great book of her's is Goose Girl.

5-0 out of 5 stars Cute book for it's intended audience and others as well
I plan on purchasing this book some day. I think it will be a fun book for my daughter(s) to read when they're a little older (my oldest girl is three). The book is fun, easy to read and very enjoyable. This book contains everything, action, innocent teenage romance, drama and intrigue.
5-0 out of 5 stars Great book!
This book was awesome! I read it in one day and it was very meaningful. It was also suspenseful, and fun to read. I really enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to read more of Shannon Hale's books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Fiction    5. Fiction - General    6. General    7. Girls & Women    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Mountains    10. Princesses    11. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)    12. School & Education    13. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    14. Self-confidence    15. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    16. Telepathy    17. Fiction / General   


46. Discovering Algebra: An Investigative Approach (Discovering Mathematics)
by Key Curriculum Press
Hardcover (2002)
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Isbn: 1559533404
Sales Rank: 284508
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Subjects:  1. Algebra    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    3. General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Mathematics    6. Mathematics - Algebra   


47. The Going-To-Bed Book
by Little Simon
Board book (30 November, 1982)
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Isbn: 0671449028
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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For a little one who is reluctant to go to bed, sometimes a silly bookis just the ticket. And when it comes to silly books, Sandra Boynton is theundisputed queen. In Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars A cute book
My daughter adored this book as she adores all books and prevailed upon myself and others to read it constantly.

5-0 out of 5 stars No more Good Night Moon
This book has replace our tired "Good Night Moon" which needed a break.I prefer reading this one b/c the text isn't as repetitve as "Good Night Moon".

4-0 out of 5 stars My daughter doesn't care much for this book but I like it.
This one is a very cute and sweet book but my daughter just doesn't like Sandra Boynton's books that much. We also have "One Two Three" and the "Hipps Go Bersurk" book. I like all three of them. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Children    5. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    6. Children: Babies & Toddlers    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile fiction    9. Night    10. Sleep    11. Fiction    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   


48. Monster
by Amistad
Paperback (08 May, 2001)
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Isbn: 0064407314
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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"Monster" is what the prosecutor called 16-year-old Steve Harmon for his supposed role in the fatal shooting of a convenience-store owner. But was Steve really the lookout who gave the "all clear" to the murderer, or was he just in the wrong place at the wrong time? In this innovative novel by Walter Dean Myers, the reader becomes both juror and witness during the trial of Steve's life. To calm his nerves as he sits in the courtroom, aspiring filmmaker Steve chronicles the proceedings in movie script format.Interspersed throughout his screenplay are journal writings that provide insight into Steve's life before the murder and his feelings about being held in prison during the trial. "They take away your shoelaces and your belt so you can't kill yourself no matter how bad it is. I guess making you live is part of the punishment."Read more

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2-0 out of 5 stars Monster is scary, not in a great way
I found that the story was too fast paced for something as dramatic as a 16 year old boy on trial for murder.The settings changed too quickly at the beginning, and I found the plot kind of confusing.The plot though, was believable and realistic, and there was very little profanity, if any.The language was not coated with heavy accents, the closest it got was gangsta talk. The point of view was from Steve Harmon, and there was a fair share of the plot jumping around. The characters were very real, and you could really picture it in your mind.Sadly, I could not say this for much of this book.
4-0 out of 5 stars Is He Truly A Monster?
I'm not going to say much about the text in the book except that it was well written and well thought out. The format of the book was nicely put, because it is easy to read when the words aren't crammed together on a small page, and I liked how it was written in a script format.
5-0 out of 5 stars Amazon book review by Karen
Monster by Walter Dean Myers was an excellent book.This book was about Steve Harmon.He was accused of being part of a robbery during which Mr. Nesbit was murdered.The book really puts the reader inside Steve's mind and emotions; the reader really hopes that Steve gets off trial and is let go without any charges.
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Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - General    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Law & Crime    7. People & Places - United States - African-American    8. Prisons    9. Self-perception    10. Social Issues - General    11. Social Issues - Prejudice & Racism    12. Social Issues - Violence    13. Social Situations - Prejudice & Racism    14. Social Situations - Violence    15. Trials (Murder)    16. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Prejudice & Racism    17. Reading Group Guide   


49. Eragon / Eldest (Inheritance, Books 1 & 2)
by Knopf Books for Young Readers
Hardcover (23 August, 2005)
list price: $39.95 -- our price: $26.37
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Isbn: 0375836586
Sales Rank: 984
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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4-0 out of 5 stars Excellent First Trilogy
The first two books in his "Inheritance" trilogy, Eragon is the story of a young man who finds a dragon's egg, which hatches shortly thereafter. Eragon and the dragon, Saphira, form a very close relationship and embark on an epic battle against evil.
3-0 out of 5 stars Trilogies!
This is a great set of books, but why not finish a book and then publish it?Trilogies are my worst nightmare!I want to sit and read and FINISH a good book - is that too much to ask?Let me know when the third one is finished and I will buy it then.

5-0 out of 5 stars Eragon/Eldest Book Set
The books arrived ahead of time given by Amazon and in perfect order.The books are a great read too! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - Mythical    3. Children's 12-Up - Fiction - Science Fiction    4. Children's Books - Young Adult Fiction    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Dragons    7. Fantasy    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Science Fiction / Fantasy (Young Adult)    11. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    12. Youths' writings    13. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   


50. Indigo Dreams: Meditation and Relaxation Bedtime Stories for Children, Improve Sleep, Manage Stress and Anxiety (Indigo Dreams)
by Lori Lite
Audio CD (29 June, 2004)
list price: $19.99 -- our price: $13.59
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Isbn: 0970863349
Sales Rank: 5614
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Effective and Relaxing
The belly breathing, affirmations, relaxation get my kids calm! The four stories are just the right length to keep their attention and get them to do actual stressmanagement techniques. The author never tells the children what to do or that they are being taught. The kids just follow the stories and characters along and learn to manage their own anxiety with actual techniques.
1-0 out of 5 stars SAVE YOUR MONEY
I purchased this cd for my four year old a few months ago and disliked it enough to bother to write my first review of anything i've ever ordered through the internet."Bedtime stories" is a misnomer.There is no story content. After the first few lines read by the narrator, I found that her unnaturally slow,moronic verse didn't have a relaxing or somnulent effect but did, ironically,irritate me.I sat quietly listenting to the cd until my daughter asked me to turn it off-- only a few minutes into the cd.I skipped through the cd to see if it got better-- it did not. I suppose the point is to bore the child to sleep, but neither I nor my daughter could bear to listen to the "stories."This was the first item that I've ever puchased on-line for which i felt truly RIPPED-OFF.

5-0 out of 5 stars Can't recommend highly enough
I never take time to do these reviews as I am too
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Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Juvenile Nonfiction / Body, Mind & Spirit    4. Juvenile Nonfiction / Health / General    5. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Situations / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    6. Social Issues - Adolescence    7. Children's    8. Children's 4-8 - New Age    9. Fiction dealing with specific issues    10. Meditation for children   


51. Diary of a Spider
by Joanna Cotler
Hardcover (26 July, 2005)
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Isbn: 0060001534
Sales Rank: 1629
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK PROVES LEARNING NEED NOT BE PAINFUL
This is truely a funny book.It, as the title states, a diary of a spider, a young spider.It reveal the world as might be seen through the eyes of a spider.Not only it is actually funny, it is just chucked full of very interesting facts about spiders.A child learns a lot about these little critters that are all around us and learns while enjoying a good read and some very nice art work.This books is also a fun one to read with your child.Unlike so many children's books, this one is fun for the adult too.I like the way the author has given our hero spider a rather quirky outlook on life.There are many lesson to learn from reading this book, all interesting, all of the important.I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great book!
My daughter just loved this book when she saw it in the library so I purchased it.This is a great little story with a mixture of humor and good information from a spider's point of view.

5-0 out of 5 stars Great kids' book
My 7-year-old son loves to read this book by himself and with us - he thinks it's hilarious, and so do we!The humor works for both kids and adults. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - InsectsSpidersetc.    2. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Diaries    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Insects    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Social Situations - Friendship    12. Spiders    13. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.   


52. The Hello, Goodbye Window (Caldecott Medal)
by Michael Di Capua Books
Hardcover (15 May, 2005)
list price: $15.95 -- our price: $10.85
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Isbn: 0786809140
Sales Rank: 1395
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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3-0 out of 5 stars Nice story, awful pictures!
What is the criteria for a Caldecott winner? I see nothing in the illustrations of this book to deserve an award. The story is nice, but I don't get it as far as the illustrations are concerned.

5-0 out of 5 stars Say hello to an absolutely wonderful book!

4-0 out of 5 stars Good Book
A cute book- beautiful illustrations. People need to chill out with their overly analytical ideas about the Caldecott Medal. Beauty (and art) is in the eye of the beholder. The important thing is that children love it-period. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children's Books/All Ages    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Family - Multigenerational    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Grandparent and child    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    11. Windows    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   


53. Encyclopedia Prehistorica Sharks and Other Sea Monsters: The Definitive Pop-Up (Sabuda Encyclopedias)
by Candlewick
Hardcover (11 April, 2006)
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Isbn: 076362229X
Sales Rank: 801
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible
I was in awe when my son received the Dinosaur book for Christmas from his Grandfather. I saw this book in a Parents magazine and had to get it based on the fact that the Dino one was incredible. My 3 year old loves it! It's not a book to let him play with unless you want it destroyed. Instead, this book allows us to make some quality time for each other when we sit down and look through it. It's very informational, and as he grows older I'm sure he'll read it, but at this point the pop-ups are worth it!

5-0 out of 5 stars My son loves the book
This is a very interesting book.My 5-year old has really enjoyed the book.

5-0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece of Pop-up books.
A Great Book to Read With the Kid on your lap. Probably best for kids in the couple or three grades. Best for kids on your lap because pop-up books are rather fragile. Grabbing the nose of the shark and using it as a handle to lug the book around is likely to lose the nose to your shark.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Animals - Fishes    3. Animals - Marine Life    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Extinct animals    7. Fishes, Fossil    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Marine animals, Fossil    11. Nature & the Natural World - General    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Marine Life   


54. Charlotte's Web (Trophy Newbery)
by HarperTrophy
Paperback (14 December, 2004)
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Isbn: 0064400557
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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An affectionate, sometimes bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a spider named Charlotte, who lives in the rafters above his pen. A prancing, playful bloke, Wilbur is devastated when he learns of the destiny that befalls all those of porcine persuasion. Determined to save her friend, Charlotte spins a web that reads "Some Pig," convincing the farmer and surrounding community that Wilbur is no ordinary animal and should be saved. In this story of friendship, hardship, and the passing on into time, E.B. White reminds us to open our eyes to the wonder and miracle often found in the simplest of things. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars A fine work of literature that can stand alongside any in English
I just reread it recently as an adult. I had this boxed set of three hardcover E.B. White books when I was a kid - Charlotte's Web, The Trumpet of the Swan (which I remember as my favorite of the three, though I hardly remember it today), and Stuart Little.
5-0 out of 5 stars Charlotte's Web
I've purchased this book for my daughter who is almost 9 years old, I end up reading it before her.This book is great for growing up kids; how wonderful and variable it is to have a friend he/she can depend on and be with to share fun, sad and so so stories to one another.
4-0 out of 5 stars A classic, and for a good reason
This book, though it may seem to be just a cute story about a pig, is actually quite sad.The first time I read this book I was in first grade and I liked it, but it was only when I just recently read it again that I realized how good it really is. This book, through its simple plot, reminded me a lot about how selfless some people are and also about growing up.No wonder it's a classic; even though it's written for little kids, it can remind a lot of people about their own lives and bring back a lot of fond memories. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Farm Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Classics    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life    10. Pigs    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Spiders    13. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   


55. Teaching Language Arts, Math, & Science to Students With Significant Cognitive Disabilities
by Brookes Publishing Company
Paperback (April, 2006)
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Isbn: 1557667985
Sales Rank: 170024
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Subjects:  1. Children with mental disabilities    2. Education    3. Education / Teaching    4. Inclusive education    5. Language arts    6. Special Education - General    7. Special Education - Learning Disabled    8. Teaching Methods & Materials - Language Arts    9. Teaching Methods & Materials - Mathematics    10. United States    11. Teaching of learning disabled persons   


56. The Complete Adventures of Curious George
by Houghton Mifflin
Hardcover (25 September, 2001)
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Isbn: 0618164413
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sixty years have passed since a curious little chimp in Africa met theman with the big yellow hat and got into the first of many scrapes. Decadeslater, George is as curious--and naughty--as ever. To celebrate the 60thanniversary of Curious George's debut, this special edition is a collection ofseven classic adventures by Margret and H.A. Rey, along with an introduction bycritic Leonard Marcus, a retrospective note by publisher Anita Silvey, a historyof the Reys by Dee Jones, curator of the de Grummond Children's LiteratureCollection, and a photo album. The many generations of fans of the "good littlemonkey who was always very curious" will be fascinated to learn how H.A. andMargret escaped on bicycle from German-occupied Paris, with just their wintercoats and several picture books (including a draft of Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars the original and best Curious George stories!
I dimly remember reading the "George" books years ago. When I saw this collection, I couldn't resist buying it for my daughter.
5-0 out of 5 stars Favorite for many years
We have an older version of this same book.This book was a gift to our oldest son when he was 2.13 years later, this very well read book is again our 4th sons favorite book.I'm continually amazed at how much each of our children treasured this book.A must have for any family library.

5-0 out of 5 stars Curious George: our bedtime hero!
In the first week of August we took our two children - aged 4 1/2 and 2 1/2 - to see the movie of Curious George. Both loved it. As a matter of fact my wife and I had never before enjoyed a childrens movie as much as we did this one about Curious George.
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57. Magic Tree House Boxed Set 1, Books 1-4:Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon
by Random House Books for Young Readers
Paperback (29 May, 2001)
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Isbn: 0375813659
Sales Rank: 319
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to chapter books for pre-k age
We actually picked up a four of the Magic Tree House books to give chapter books a try with our 4 year old. He absolutely is enthralled with these. We have already returned to the book store twice for a total of 8 more and I'm sure we will be going back for more.
4-0 out of 5 stars Son received as a b-day present
When he got the first boxed set for his birthday, he wasn't too enthused by it. Up to that point, him reading on his own was like trying to pull teeth. So I bribed him by saying for every book he read, I would give him a dollar.
5-0 out of 5 stars Magic Tree House (Volumes 1-4)
This was a gift for my granddaughter.My daughter writes: "Suspenseful . . . interesting.Erin can't wait for each chapter.With other books she falls asleep while I read;with these books she asks me to stop so she doesn't miss anything.We are reading no. 5 'Night of the Ninjas' and recently saw a samari suit in the museum (where Andy Warhol is showing) and there are Samari in this book.As a parent I wish there was a little more history in each book, but I think they are age appropriate."
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58. Owen & Mzee: The True Story Of A Remarkable Friendship
by Scholastic Press
Hardcover (01 February, 2006)
list price: $16.99 -- our price: $11.55
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Isbn: 0439829739
Sales Rank: 1273
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars THIS IS JUST A WONDERFUL BOOK
and it leaves you feeling so darned good after you read it.The main characters, Owen, a baby hippo, and Mzee, a 130 year old Aldabra tortoise, form a remarkably close bond which continues to this day (and can be followed in their caretaker's diary on the website of Laforge Ecosystems, that lost nearly 250 employees in the December 16, 2004 tsunami, and which contributed to Owen's washing up on a coral reef in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Malindi, Kenya).
5-0 out of 5 stars Owen & Mzee
This is a wonderful story, to be enjoyed by both children and adults. The message is universal and inspirational showing that friendship has no boundries. The book is well illustrated with some incredible pictures.

5-0 out of 5 stars Every household must have this book
I saw the book while waiting for my flight in the San Francisco airport bookstore.It is just one of those books that grabs every one of every age.A baby hippo is stranded by the huge tsunami, and is rescued and befriended by a most unusual pal. It just oozes goodness and the real life photos are marvelous.As a former elem. school teacher, I've seen many books and this is one of the must haves. ... Read more

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59. Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith
by Zondervan
Paperback (01 July, 2006)
list price: $14.99 -- our price: $10.19
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Isbn: 0310273080
Sales Rank: 936
Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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5-0 out of 5 stars Must Read for Christians
I've been a Christian for years and have always felt that something was "missing" from the American church.Rob Bell's insights have helped my faith feel more real than ever before.This is much better than the religion I've been sold my whole life.I enjoyed the fact that I didn't necessarily agree with everything in the book and that was okay - I was challenged to think some things through.Read this book.Let me say it one more time: read this book.

4-0 out of 5 stars A Good Base for Jumping Off Into "Real" Christian Faith
Before reviewing the content, I think it is important to note that the covers of the paperback copies I've seen of this all seem to scratch easily.So if you care about the aesthetics of the book, pay the few extra dollars and get the hardback.That being said, here it is:
2-0 out of 5 stars Hard to know what to make of it
American pastor Rob Bell is a leader in the Emerging Church movement, and this book seeks to apply the principles of postmodernism to the contemporary church. The result is a mixed bag. Much of the book is simply a call to love Jesus more, to rediscover the wonder and mystery of the faith. As such, it is just another book on Christian living, and cannot really be faulted. But it is the over-reliance on the postmodernist framework that is cause for concern.
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60. Would I Lie to You (Gossip Girl, No. 10)
by Little, Brown Young Readers
Paperback (04 October, 2006)
list price: $10.99 -- our price: $6.59
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Isbn: 0316011835
Sales Rank: 482
Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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