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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. These animals are known for their beautiful fur and for their tempers. An angry llama can spit more than 10 feet - and it has very good aim! Meet the lively llama - a pack animal with a lot of personality. Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks it up.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. "Spit the Pit: An Italian-American Folktale" is the story of two Italians who immigrate to New York, meet, and marry. Together in Little Italy, Peter and Rosa begin a family of three children. As the children grow, Peter and Rosa move further from the Italian neighborhood. As the years pass, the children have children of their own, and soon Peter and Rosa are the grandparents of twelve lively grandchildren. In an attempt to instill some Italian heritage in his grandchildren, Peter plays a game where the children eat Italian olives and then spit the pit in a contest to see who can get the pit the farthest in the clean driveway. Soon the parents of the grandchildren get involved and introduce a new game--an American tradition. The children find themselves along with their parents enjoying watermelon and spitting seeds in a new contest. The prizes may be different, but everyone enjoys themselves as Grandma Rosa and Grandpa Peter observe. The final pages find Grandma supervising the cleanup of her driveway to the cheers of "Bravo!". Hesed, Mara (illustrator). …

Hardback. Condition: Good. Discover how the Lane Bryant clothing brand changed the way we buy clothes forever by celebrating bodies of all shapes and sizes in this inclusive picture book biography of a Lithuanian immigrant with a brilliant eye for fashion and business. With stunning artwork from Sibert medalist Juana Martinez-Neal.Lena came to America with nothing but a dream?and an exceptional ability to drape and snip and stitch. She never used a pattern or a tape measure, but every dress she sewed turned out to be a perfect fit.Then, one day, a customer presented her with a new challenge. Could she design a stylish, comfortable gown for a body shape that did not meet the current standards of fashionLena took the challenge. Under the company name Lane Bryant, she became famous for flattering and modish clothing designed for all different shapes and sizes. The world of fashion would never be the same. Martinez-Neal, Juana (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Good. Meet Anne Frank. When she was 13 years old, Anne, her parents, and her sister went into hiding.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. As Jews living under Nazi rule, they were in constant danger. The Franks lived in a small secret space-always quiet, always hungry, ever fearful-for two years before they were betrayed. Anne's diary of her time in hiding went on to become one of the most important pieces of literature in history.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Visitors to Poland's former capital have increased thanks to budget airlines servicing the city. This title includes a Highlights section that gives quick experiences for the short-break traveller. It also features Snapshots chapter that allows for exploration by trend or subculture.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Find out how robotics technology has developed over more than a century and how to break into the industry themselves.Calling All Innovators series introduces students to careers in science and technology. The complex text allows readers (Grades 5-8) to determine the main idea and explain how it is supported by key details. From the ancient Greeks to the people living today, we have long been fascinated by the idea of robots. Today, things that once seemed like science fiction are becoming reality. Readers will learn how some of today's most innovative thinkers are creating advanced robot technology.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Meet Jon Muir!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. Introduces the life of John Muir, the naturalist who formed the Sierra Club to help preserve the Sierra Mountains.And how he inspired Teddy Roosevelt to help protect the wilderness.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. One of an innovative new series of linked stories designed to build reader confidence.

Hardback. Condition: Good. From an Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award nominee comes a touching story of family, security, and loss. A young girl tells her mother about a passageway in their yard. Down this passageway, it is not cold, there is no danger, and nothing bad can ever happen?and the person she longs for is with her again. The only problem is that, on some days, the passageway is not there. But maybe, together, mother and daughter can find a way to carry that feeling with them always. First published in Argentina, this lovely picture book will tug on the heartstrings of anyone who knows what it means to miss a loved one. Wernicke, María (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. These animals are known for their beautiful fur and for their tempers. An angry llama can spit more than 10 feet - and it has very good aim! Meet the lively llama - a pack animal with a lot of personality. Wild Life LOL! introduces young readers to some of the most amazing animals on the planet in a surprising and laugh-out-loud-funny way. Each book is brimming with colorful photos, bite-sized text, wacky facts, jokes, and riddles that will entertain every child who picks it up.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Baddeley, Elizabeth (illustrator).

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Hardback. Condition: Good. A fun and inspiring picture book biography of tennis legend and women's rights activist Billie Jean King. From award-winning author Mara Rockliff and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Elizabeth Baddeley comes this extraordinary picture book about one little girl who loved sports and grew up to be one of the greatest and best-known tennis players of all time. Anything Billie Jean did, she did it ALL THE WAY. When she ran, she ran fast. When she played, she played hard. As a top women's tennis player, Billie Jean fought for fairness in women's sports, and when she faced off against Bobby Riggs in the Battle of the Sexes, the most famous tennis match in history, she showed the world that men and women--and boys and girls--are equal on and off the court. Baddeley, Elizabeth (illustrator).…

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This warm and lovely little picture book tells the story of Amelia Earhart as a young girl, growing up with an unconventional dream of flying a plane. The illustrations perfectly capture the spirit of the times, while the biographical details and lyrical text make the story of Amelia Earhart accessible to today's youngest high-flyers. Volpari, Daniela (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volpari, Daniela (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volpari, Daniela (illustrator).

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Volpari, Daniela (illustrator).

Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! Best friends Rosie, Phoebe, and Stella have been working together to save the Magic Forest from the evil Fire Queen. She's determined to ruin nighttime for everyone! So far, the girls have succeeded in returning both nighttime dreams and beautiful moonlight to the creatures that live in the forest. But there's more work to be done. Stella is leading her friends on a quest to free the stars that the Fire Queen has stolen right out of the sky. The queen is gaining power by the minute, so Stella must use every ounce of her strength, magic, and smarts to defeat her! Read all the books in the Night Dragon arc! #7: Rosie the Twilight Dragon #8: Phoebe the Moonlight Dragon #9: Stella the Starlight Dragon.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good.