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Hardback. Condition: Good. It's 1895 in New York City. Hard times have hit, and life isn't going to get better any time soon. Almost thirteen-year-old Chipper Carey is running with the Midnight Rats just to survive. Fortunately, fate steps in and introduces him to Miss Sibley, who, like Ma, believes he's meant for something better than the Midnight Rats.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Passover is always a magical time, but this Passover is extra-special since Molly's uncle Harry brings his latest magic tricks and new bride, Aunt Eda. When Uncle Harry hides the afikoman, Molly and her siblings must think carefully about the importance of Passover while they search for it. Will they discover the whereabouts of the matzoh and win the prize for finding it. Hafner, Marylin (illustrator).…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Captured by hunters, a small elephant learns to sound his powerful voice.

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Young readers will find everything from the breeding and training of horses to the mating songs of frogs in these comprehensive, informative books about a wide variety of animals. Each engrossing volume examines the habitat, range, classification, evolution, anatomy, behavior, species identification and endangered status of its subject. Brilliant photography captures animals and underscores the great variety of species found within each family or order. Distribution maps pinpoint where each animal is located, and a time line traces its evolution. Also included are detailed studies -- and stunning illustrations -- of the animals' anatomy, their amazing adaptations and survival skills and the obstacles they face today, due in large part to humans. Botzis, Ka (illustrator). …

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Hardback. Condition: Good. This appealing series presents historically important cultures from the past ranging from the well-known ancient Greeks to the lesser-known Kingdom of Kush. Each volume examines both the political and the cultural history of an ancient culture.

Hardback. Condition: Good. The impact and ramifications of cases argued before the Supreme Court are felt for decades, if not centuries. Only the most important issues of the day and the land make it to the nine justices, and the effects of their decisions reach far beyond the litigants. Under discussion here are five of the most momentous Supreme Court cases ever. They include Marbury v. Madison, Roe v. Wade, Dred Scott, Brown v. Board of Education, and The Pentagon Papers. An absorbing exploration of enormously controversial events, the series details, highlights, and clarifies the complex legal arguments of both sides. Placing the cases within their historical context (though they ultimately emerge as works in progress), the authors reveal each decision's relevance both to the past and the present. The result is a fascinating glimpse across the centuries into the workings of the Supreme Court and the American judicial system.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. This title reinforces the reader's ability to recognize and create fractions, stimulates critical thinking, and provides students with an understanding of maths in the real world.

Hardback. Condition: Good. Among the authors of this highly acclaimed series are Laura Ingalls Wilder Award winner Milton Meltzer, Coretta Scott King Award winner James Haskins and noted author Raymond Bial. The series itself focuses on major population shifts in America and the driving forces behind them. The authors' vivid accounts are given additional immediacy with the inclusion of excerpts from diaries, newspaper articles and letters.…

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Hardback. Condition: Good. This book provides a survey of the geography, history, people, and industry of New York State.

Hardback. Condition: Good. A girl comes to terms with slavery when her friend and family slave dies. Farnsworth, Bill (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Good. Examines the prehistoric Therizinosaurus and other clawed plant-eating dinosaurs, and describes their physical characteristics and behavior.

Hardback. Condition: Good. This relevant series highlights the endangered animals of the world, making readers aware of just how many species are at risk of extinction.

Hardback. Condition: Good. An easy-to-use source of quick and reliable information, It's My State helps young readers identify what is common to and unique about individual states across America. Of special interest is the liberal use of the real words of actual state residents -- both famous and ordinary, historical and contemporary. Fully illustrated with captioned photographs and easy-to-read icons, each book in the series provides a broad overview of the state in question, from a concise geography and detailed history to a discussion of its government and economy. Also provided are abundant key facts, figures, people and dates; information about plants and animals as well as products and resources; a calendar of events; an historical timeline; and much more.Beginning with California, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Texas, It's My State will prove invaluable to young researchers writing their first state reports.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. - An ABA Kids' Pick of the Lists- Young Hoosier Book Award nominee, 2002-2003. Kastner, Jill (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. This book contains a critical analysis of the law and politics governing the conduct of statutory elections in the United Kingdom.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Down-to-earth and informative, the book offers insights on how to break down cultural barriers, relate with the people and appreciate the country for its worth. The book also gives useful advice on practical matters such as how to find suitable accommodation and education institutions for your family, unravelling British English and choosing from the rich variety of leisure activities that the country has to offer. Even for those who come from English-speaking countries, CultureShock Britain is the essential guide that helps people understand the intricacies that are uniquely British.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. One light. Many candles. One challah. Many slices. A family gets ready to celebrate the Sabbath. It welcomes guests, enjoys a nice meal, and savors a few quiet moments together. Shabbat Shalom Appealing watercolors add just the right touch to the festivities. Monescillo, Maria (illustrator). …

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Prato, Rodica (illustrator).

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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Presents a literary analysis of William Shakespeare's classic drama, Julius Caesar; and provides information on the play's theme, symbols, character development, and a review of the history and culture of Elizabethan England.

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