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For Elementary School Kids and their Grandpa's
This book is said to be suitable for ages 8 (3rd Grade) and up. It's also extremely suited for grandparents. It combines an interesting story line, Captain Lubber is sailing the world searching for the vicious female pirate Arabella Drummond. The book purports to be his journal or log of the trip and what he learned along the way. It is printed on a heavy parchment paper, and filled with activities requiring that you look at a little book glued onto a page, or tie knots with the strings on another page.
Not Just for Kids
While this is graded for ages 3 and older, it's reviewed here so that all ages will see it, as nobody with an interest in pirates will want to miss the captivating, gorgeous PIRATEOLOGY: A PIRATE HUNTER'S COMPANION. Here is the journal of Captain William Lubber, who sailed in search of female pirate Arabella Drummond. Dugald Steer edits an account which is vivid, packed with photos and illustration, and holds pockets of 'letters' throughout, along with a compass embedded in its cover. Maps and drawings are excellent and entire families will appreciate the coverage; not just kids~

Pirateology
Absolutely for all who have any interest in pirates.Beautifully presented and full of interesting information. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adventure & Adventurers    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Juvenile Folk Tales / Mythology / Fables    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Pirates    8. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    9. Social Science - Folklore & Mythology    10. Specimens    11. Toy and movable books    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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informative ingenuity
a beaufully crafted book. the art of pop-ups still has a magical effect that brings out the child in all of us. the content is informative, and the illustrations are wonderfull. if that isn't enough, the pop ups take it over the top. trully magnificent.

pop ups to consolidate history learning
This book is like others in its genre, surprising and effective in how the mechanics work.Suitable for children or adults with some interest/knowledge about the subject.

So, what is a knight?
If your kids are asking "What is a knight?", then this book is for you.The book is informative and the illustrations are terrific. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Castles    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Civilization, Medieval    6. History - Medieval    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology    10. Specimens    11. Toy and movable books    12. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General   

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a useful book
This will help you alot. Some stuff is very funnie like if you feal down the stairs you might say like don't try this at home or I should have taken the elavtor oR It looks easy but trust me it is'nt buy this book!

Quick Read
I bought this for my 13 year old daughter.She opened the book, read what interested her and never touched the book again.Although she did state the advice was good and mostly common sense.I sat and read it cover to cover and did realize most everything is common sense placed in a cute format.It is a very quick and entertaining read (silly illustrations).I would purchase this for a pre-teen not a know-it-all teen.Suggested age 9-12.

Very helpful, 5 stars, no doubt!
A Smart Girl's Guide To Sticky Situations is the best book I have ever owned. It actually talks about the things thatgirl pre-teens andgirl teenagers have to go through when they are becoming a "woman" over time. This book really helped me in all topics. It helped me with periods the most...which is about the most confusing thing once teenagers know about what it is, how it works, what to do, and most of all how to protect.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Girls    4. Juvenile Customs / Etiquette    5. Juvenile Life Sciences    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Life skills    9. Life skills guides    10. Preteens    11. Social Issues - Adolescence    12. Social Issues - General   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Social Science - General   

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It's hard to be good. Especially if you don't really know what "beinggood" means. Munro Leaf, beloved author of Read more

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How to Behave and Why
(What happened to the earlier review that I was writing!)
Realizing their impact
I purchased several copies of this book, a copy for my children and one for each of their classrooms as a gift.This book is easily read by children and to children.It clearly explains the impact of their actions on others and to THEMSELVES and then gives them the choice of what they want to occur in their world.A very basic introduction to the "ripple effect" on world peace.I would also recommend similar books by this same author.
How To Behave and Why
Excellent, creative lessons on etiquette and acting appropriately.I got it for my four year old niece and she LOVES it. It doesn't sound preachy or stuffy, and the drawings are adorable. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children    2. Children's 4-8 - Sociology    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Preschool    5. Conduct of life    6. Ethics    7. Family - General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Social Issues - Values & Virtues    11. Social Situations - Values    12. Social Studies - General    13. Juvenile Nonfiction / General    14. Mind, Body, Spirit   

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 3-4    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Social Science - General   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Social Science - General    4. Schools   

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 4-6    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Social Science - General   

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Our son has never been so enthralled over a book
We bought this book for our 8 yr. old son and it's the first book that we couldn't pry from his hands.I never thought I'd hear myself say, "Son, would you please stop reading.".The illustration in the book as well as all the elements are beautiful and it's just so full of interesting "things" including a bunch of stickers.The stickers are so beautiful that my son didn't want to use them so they wouldn't get messed up. He wanted to keep them perfectly preserved.Every page is a suprise.He loved this book so much that he begged us to buy Pirateology and we didn't hesitate.

the 4 star review
The model dragon was cool and you can even hang it from the ceiling
Purchase for the Dragon model
I originally bought this for my nephews, who have a fascination with dragons and such at the moment. It's definitely a result of the Harry Potter phenomenon, but the similarity ends at its "magical" quality. Its intent is the opening of minds to the hidden worlds of the imagination, and a rekindling of young peoples' interests in areas of mythology and classic literature. Supposedly the work of the last dragonmaster, the book aims to dispel the myths on dragons, recalling Hagrid's comments that they are "very misunderstood creatures". While Dragonology has lots of bells and whistles and moving parts, this is a simple guide to tracking and identifying dragons of various types, and the information within can also be found in either the first Dragonology text, or the Handbook. The Dragon model, used for identifying dragons in the wild, is quite a treat, however, and easily assembled, though I would expect it to be easier for 10+ year olds. The model itself is made from very thick, durable cardboard (almost like wood), and, for the price of less than $10, it's a decent value. While the tracking guide is great for stimulating the imagination of children (of all ages, apparently), it's a slightly more involved text than Dragonology (and on par with the Handbook, from which it was derived), and therefore also likely to appeal to children 10+. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Animals - Mythical    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Dragons    6. General    7. Juvenile Folk Tales / Mythology / Fables    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Social Science - Folklore & Mythology    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 3-4    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Social Science - General   

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Wonderful!
I am continually amazed at how children's books offer detail and insight into daily life that no stout history book can provide. Values for today from a tale of 1627
This is a wonderful, wonderful book. It will help you teach your children about hard work, perseverance, and family. My children want it read to them again and again. An excellent book for learning about life as a pilgrim boy!
This book took us back to 1627.We learned all about Samuel Eaton's first day as a man.He told us all about the hard work he had to do in the fields.It was so interesting to read a story that used different wordsfrom long ago.The pictures were awesome!They showed us the clothing thepilgrims wore, what their house looked like, and the hard work everybodydid.We thought it would be difficult to be a pilgrim boy!We thinkeveryone should read this book because you can learn a lot about how thepilgrims lived.Read this wonderful book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. History - United States/General    4. Juvenile literature    5. Massachusetts    6. Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)    7. Social Science - General    8. Social life and customs    9. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / United States / General   

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wonderful book
This is an incredible book.The poems are darling and I am not a huge poetry fan.The art work is truly amazing.Hard to believe anyone could be so talented...

This is the most complete flower fairies book out there
When it comes to the flower faires by Cicely Mary Barker this one of the most complete.There is so much material here that it would take several hours to really get through it.
The Complete Book of the Flower Fairies
This book is beautifully painted, but it would be better if the drawing also includes the background. Some of the Fairies are cropped, so we could not enjoy the beautiful surrounding where it was depicted.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children's poetry, English    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Fairy Tales & Folklore - General    5. Fairy poetry, English    6. Flowers    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile poetry    9. Poetry - General    10. Character books    11. Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories    12. Folklore    13. Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Single Title   

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Life in colonial New England from the perspective of a child
Life in New England in colonial times was hard, a good growing year and people could eat well, a bad growing year and there was hunger. Harvest was an especially busy time, as everyone had to work all hours to get all of the food stored away.
One of my favorite books growing up!
I ordered this to reminisce. I remember vividly the pages and drawings that I loved in this book!! Drawings are very precious and expressive. The text of this original 1960s version is a bit dated (mentions Indians as a threat to the lives of settlers - true but not really PC to say it). There is an updated version of the book, which I haven't read. Love this one!

Excellent!
Of all the history on daily life, no book offers more practical insight into the daily lives of Colonists.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775    4. History - United States/Colonial & Revolutionary    5. Juvenile literature    6. New England    7. Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology    8. Social life and customs    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General   

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READ IT NOW
This book changed my life our forth grade teacher read it to the class after we'd been having troble with cliques. evrything the book talks about is true now we solve our clique problems with out using names or using examples from the book to put the bullys in the bullyed shoes.
Friend or Clique?
As an educator (elementary principal), I see students faced daily with decisions that place them to either leave someone out, or they themselves, are left out. Trevor does a fabulous job of explaining how/why a "clique" can be hurtful. Students learn how to spot "a fake", how to make and keep friends, popularity truths/myths, and tips for cliques/friendships. The book is "kid friendly" and an easy-read. At the end of 2006, this book should be made into a dvd and we can't wait! If you are not familar with Trevor's other books/dvds, make sure you check them out. They are a great resource for students - whether you are an educator or a parent.

nice
i'd say is mostly for little kids because of the tone and because is a very small book (i read it in 10 minutes) and because it assumes the reader is a kid :)
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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Psychology    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Cliques (Sociology)    4. Friendship in children    5. Interpersonal relations in chi    6. Interpersonal relations in children    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Social Science - Sociology    11. Social Situations - Friendship    12. Social Situations - Peer Pressure    13. Social Situations - Self-esteem & Self-reliance    14. Social groups    15. Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues    16. Sociology & social issues   

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Great illustrations make this a real treat.
While unpacking our books after a recent move, I came across "Oobleck" and spent ten minutes or so to reread it for the first time in at least 20 years. While the storyline is fairly simple, Dr. Seuss' wonderful illustrations make this a fun book for readers of all ages. Buy it, read it to your kids (or anyone's kids!), and be sure to let them inspect each page to see all the great little details in the drawings. The facial expressions are particularly entertaining.

A great story for making up voices...
Although "Bartholomew and the Oobleck" is different in style than the Dr Seuss books most people are familiar with, it is still a good story. Bartholomew is pageboy to the king, and apparently the smartest person in the kingdom. When the king orders his magicians make "something new" fall from the sky, with disasterous consequences, which threaten to bury the kingdom under an ocean of green sludge, only Bartholomew takes action. A timeless classic for children and adults
Bartholomew and the Oobleck begins with the King of Did being irritated and bored with the weather. His page, Bartholmew, tries to enlighten the king with simple common sense. The king ignores him and turns to (literally) magical solutions for his current peeve. When the results turn disastrous, Barthlomew tries to warn his friends in the castle. No one listens to him, being more concerned with their own business and as a result, they all end up worse off. Then, when the king finally listens to him, a ray of hope appears amidst the crisis. Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Fantasies    6. Fantasy    7. General    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)    11. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    12. Folklore    13. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

Subjects:  1. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    2. History - General History    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. People & Places - General    5. Social Science - General    6. Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Science / General    7. Schools   

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Great African Americans by Taylor Oughton
Teachers are always searching for something interesting to use for Black History Month. This is it! Writers, doctors, artists, educators, politicians, sports figures, inventors and many more can be found in thisinteresting coloring book. Under each sketch is a paragraph telling aboutthe individual.My students will enjoy these next September. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - Coloring Books    2. Activity Books - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. People & Places - United States - African-American    7. History    8. Interactive & activity books & packs    9. Multiculturalism    10. Social Science / African-American Studies    11. USA   

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Botany    3. California    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 3-4    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Natural history    9. Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants    10. Social Science - General    11. Zoology   

Editorial Review

Open the mummy-shaped box.... Smell the must of the tomb.... Reveal the secrets within.... Included among these secrets are a 24-page booklet all about real-life mummies and the people who study them, a 10-inch plastic-model body, and four carved heads of gods to protect the Canopic jars where you'll store the plastic organs found inside the body--both lungs in a single jar, please! Find the hidden drawer containing the gauze wrappings, headdress, scarabs, and a cardboard cat you can mummify to accompany your Pharaoh in the afterlife. Wrap your mummy from head to toe, place lucky amulets in the gauze, and bury it in the back yard (soak the gauze in brine first for a more realistic mummy experience). Don't forget to seal the tomb with your "Curse of the Mummy" sticker ... and to warn your parents, so when they rent the expensive tiller to dig up the garden, they don't break the blades on your ultracool mummy.Read more

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Cool, but overpriced
My kids (10 & 11) had fun exploring this. No one has yet discovered the "craft" side of it. Still it would be a nicer treat from the Clearance isle. Full price is a little much for what you get.

Time intensive cutting and gluing for assembly
Time intensive cutting and gluing of small pieces.Frustration level of trying to get all the little pieces to stay together with glue overshadowed the learning.My daughter loves Egyptian history, but became bored with this kit because of the time involved in putting the canopic jars and cat mummy together. Would have been much better if kit had come with premade canopic jars (or something easier to assemble.)

Best of the Best
Like many kids his age, my seven year old son is VERY interested in mummies. (I think it's one of those ways kids cope with beginning to understand the concept of death and death rituals, so I figure it's okay to indulge his macabre interests!!) Anyways, I paid $19.99 for this kit at a local museum, and even at five dollars more than the Amazon price, it was a great value! The enclosed book that comes with the kit is terrific on it's own. It starts by explainging about ancient Egyptian mummies, the rituals surrounding their production, and why these rituals were important to the ancients. As the book describes the rituals in very kid-friendly but still no-holds-barred kind of way, your child can follow along with the enclosed kit pieces to make his own super-cool mummy. There are even canopic jars! The book then goes on to describe where else mummies can be found and discusses how some are intentionally made by man while others occur naturally due to environmental conditions. Top notch all the way through! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. History - Ancient    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Science & Nature - General    6. Social Science - Archaeology   

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do you like a stories inside a greater story?
The story King Arthur, which was written by Roger Lancelyn Green, is a truly exhilarating adventure set in the middle ages, and it contained many fascinating characters such as King Arthur, who was the king of Logres and who was one of the most important characters in the story; another character is Lancelot who was one of the best Knights of the round table and went on many quests, bringing much honor to Logres, and was quite important through out the book; another character would be Queen Morgana le Fay, she was not only a witch, but also the sister and nemesis of King Arthur, she often tried to capture or kill him and his knights, but in the end she makes peace with him; last but not least is Merlin, he is one of the best know characters, he is a wizard who saves King Arthur life twice, and foretells the future many a time; eventually he is buried alive by Lady Nimue until he is needed once again.
Everything you needed to know about King Arthur but were afraid to ask!
This was the first King Arthur book I ever had. In more recent years I've read Le Morte D'Arthur, the Mabinogion, Bulfinch's Age of Chivalry, and a hundred othercollections, some for children and some for adults. This is still the best-written, most comprehensive version I've found.
AWFUL ARTHUR!!!
This book was the worst!!! I usually enjoy reading books, but I didn't enjoy one little microscopic segment of this book!!!It was really hard to understand, and it felt like that all Roger Lancelyn Green cared about was death!! I mean really in one chapter I counted that 12 people died!!! In one single chapter!!!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adaptations    2. Arthurian romances    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Classics    6. Fairy Tales & Folklore - European    7. Folklore    8. Great Britain    9. Juvenile literature    10. Knights and knighthood    11. Legends, Myths, & Fables - Arthurian    12. Juvenile Fiction / Classics    13. Myths & mythology