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9 results

The Phantom Tollbooth

Trip to enchanted world excites learning in kids' classic.

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8

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By Norton Juster

(Book, 2011)
The Mythology Handbook: A Course in Ancient Greek Myths

Lavish handbook introduces Greek characters and myths.

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10

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By Lady Hestia Evans, Dugald A. Steer, Clint Twist

(Book, 2009)
The Inside Outside Book of Libraries

Fascinating look at many types of libraries.

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4

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By Julie Cummins

(Book, 2008)
Eats, Shoots & Leaves: Why, Commas Really Do Make a Difference

Silly sentences keep kids laughing without pause.

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5

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By Lynne Truss

(Book, 2006)
Chew on This

Fast Food Nation for kids is quite meaty.

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12

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By Eric Schlosser, Charles Wilson

(Book, 2006)
A Children's Zoo

Peek in the zoo good for preschoolers.

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2

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By Tana Hoban

(Book, 2004)
Stephen Biesty's Incredible Everything

Brief, commonsense explanations.

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11

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By Richard Platt

(Book, 2003)
Who Uses This?

Ideal for stimulating imaginations.

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2

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By Margaret Miller

(Book, 2003)
Everyone Poops

Adults might get squeamish, but kids will love it.

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2

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By Taro Gomi

(Book, 2003)

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