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Description: Books: 'A Child's Glacier Bay' by Kimberly Corral with Hannah Corral. This is a Houghton Mifflin Reading Theme Paperback. The book is about a family visiting Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, and the things they see and do there. The book is a paperback in very good condition.'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens. This is a Holt, Rhinehart, and Winston 'HRW Library' book. It has a section in the back called 'Connections' which has enrichment connected to the theme of the book. The book is hardcover in like new condition.'Algebra I' by Cliffs Notes Quick Review. This book is designed to give a clear, concise, easy-to-use review of the basics of algebra. Introducing each topic, defining key terms, and walking through each sample problem type in a step-by-step manner gives the student insight and understanding to important algebraic concepts. To get the most out of this book the student should have an understanding of basic math--fractions, decimals, percents, and signed numbers. The book starts with a short review of pre-algebra to review some necessary background, and the rest of the book focuses on the foundations of algebra. The book is paperback in like new condition. 'Basic Economics' by Clarence B. Carson. This is a book of basic economics, grounded in the nature of man, natural law, and the nature of life on this planet. Modern economics arose in the 18th century from the vantage point of natural law philosophy, as this book follows: the principles of morality and justice mandate private property and given that, the free market follows. The book is hardcover in like new condition.'Basic Economics, 4th Edition' by Thomas J. Hailstones. The intent of the book is to give the reader a basic understanding of the operation of our economic system; to demonstrate the role of money and its effects on our economy; to present a measurement of production, employment, and income; to explain why we have business fluctuations; to show the current method of economic analysis and the development of economic policies that are used to stabilize the level of economic activity; and to relate international economics to our domestic economy. The book is hardcover in very good condition 9there is a marked out area on the inside front cover where a previous owner's name was written). 'Bridges to Change: How Kids Live on a South Carolina Sea Island' by Kathleen Krull. This is a Houghton Mifflin Paperback Plus book. The book is about St. Helena Island, South Carolina and how kids live there. Included is an enrichment section at the back of the book. The book is a paperback in very good condition.'Castle' by David Macaulay. The castle described in the book, although imaginary, is based in concept, structural process, and physical appearance on several castles built to aid in the conquest of Wales between 1277 and 1305. Their planning and construction epitomized over two centuries of military engineering accomplishments throughout Europe and the Holy Land. The same is true for the imaginary town depicted in the book, as it is based in concept and physical appearance on towns founded in conjunction with castles in Wales during the same time period. This combination of castle and town in a military program displays both superior strategical skill and the farsightedness required for truly successful conquest. The book is a paperback in new condition.'Cathedral: The Story of Its Construction' by David Macaulay. The cathedral described in the book is imaginary, but the methods of its construction correspond closely to the actual construction of a Gothic cathedral. The same is true of the people of the imaginary town, but their single-mindedness, their spirit, and their incredible courage are typical of the people of twelfth-, thirteenth-, and fourteenth-century Europe whose magnificent dreams still stand today. The book is a paperback in new condition.'Classic Poems to Read Aloud' selected by James Berry. This is a collection of poems that are placed in various categories, such as 'Journeys of Summer, Fall, and People', 'Water, Wild Wind, and Fire', 'Folks' Wise Talk and Inspiration', and more. This is a Houghton Mifflin paperback in very good condition, with the exception of the front cover being torn back at the corners (see photo).'Essentials of English: A Practical Handbook of Grammar and Effective Writing Techniques' by Barron's. This book is primarily designed for high school students and college freshmen, as well as adults who feel the need to brush up on fine points of language. Covered in this edition are all the essentials of effective communication in English, including grammar, usage, punctuation, and effective writing of papers and resumes. The book is paperback in like new condition.'Famous First Facts, Fourth Edition' by Joseph Nathan Kane. Historians, researchers, students, teachers, librarians, fact-finders, and browsers have found this book the most comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible collection of first facts anywhere. The book has extensive cross-references and four separate indexes to permit the reader to find the right entry not only by subject, but also by personal name, geographical location, year, and day. The book is hardcover in like new condition. 'Home Place' by Crescent Dragonwagon. This is a Houghton Mifflin Paperback Plus book. The book is about a deserted home site and a girl who finds small things that were left behind. There is an enrichment section at the back of the book. The book is a paperback in very good condition.'How Art and Music Speak to Us' by Cornelia Spencer. This book has history and examples of art and music from various ancient and present cultures. The book is hardcover in very good condition. There are library markings inside. 'If You're Not From the Prairie' by David Bouchard. This is a Houghton Mifflin Paperback Plus book. The book is about life on the prairie from a child's point of view. There is an enrichment at the back of the book. The book is a paperback in very good condition.'Mammals and Birds: Encyclopedia of Animals'. This is an encyclopedia divided into two sections, mammals and birds. Each section has an introduction, classifying, history, habitats and adaptation, behavior and endangered species, as well as divisions into the different types of each, along with photos and illustrations. The book is hardcover in like new condition. 'Meet the Wards on the Oregon Trail' by John J. Loeper. This is a Houghton Mifflin Reading Theme Paperback. This is the story of the Ward family who followed the Oregon Trail to California in search of a better life. They packed up and left their home in Indiana to join a wagon train in 1853. The book is paperback in like new condition.'Microscopic Life' by Richard Walker. This book takes readers into the world of tiny organisms that exist among us, from the bacteria in our bodies to the mites that live in our carpets. Meet the fungi and molds that help us in our daily lives, as well as the microscopic worms and viruses that can cause worldwide epidemics. Discover how we study these minute life-forms through microscopes and learn how scientists use them to find cures for diseases to make the world a healthier place. This is a hardcover book in like new condition.'Movie Songs by Special Arrangement' arranged by Carl Strommen. This book has eleven movie songs in jazz-style arrangements with variation, for flute, oboe, and guitar. A CD is included, with demonstrations and a play-along track. Songs included are 'Sweet Georgia Brown', 'Over the Rainbow', 'Bye, Bye, Blackbird', 'As Time Goes By', 'The Way You Look Tonight', 'Almost Like Being in Love', 'On Green Dolphin Street', 'Emily', 'Misty', 'Days of Wine and Roses', 'A Day in the Life of a Fool'. The contents page has the page listings for each song for the instrument, piano, CD solo, and CD accompaniment. The book is paperback in like new condition, the CD has not been used as the envelope has not been opened. 'Ohio: The Buckeye State, A State Theme Unit' by Instructional Fair. This is a workbook with puzzles, games, and map reading skills, along with information about Ohio, the people and history. The book is a paperback in very good condition.'Painless Algebra' by Lynette Long. This book is for middle school and high school algebra students. The problems are taken slowly, step by step. Simply follow the painless steps and soon you'll wonder why you were ever confused. Start with integers, progress to simple equations with one variable, then move forward to gain a clear understanding of inequalities, systems of equations, exponents, and roots and radicals, then a mastery of quadratic equations. There are fun 'brain tickler' problems (with answers) in every chapter. The book is paperback in like new condition. 'Readings in Social Studies: Ancient Times' by the Prentice Hall Library. Literature creates its own vivid pictures of historical events. This anthology of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama includes works from a variety of countries, cultures, and civilizations, offering you a window into the thoughts, feelings and dreams of people who lived in ancient times. As you read the literature in this collection, let it bring history to life for you and help you connect historical events to your own unique experiences. This is a hardcover book in new condition.'Short Stories' by Louisa May Alcott. This is an unabridged version of several short stories by Miss Alcott, including some from 'Hospital Sketches', when she was a volunteer nurse for Union forces during the Civil War. The book is in like new condition, but does have slight yellowing of the paper edges due to age.'Tales From Far and Near/Tales of Long Ago'. This is a two-part illustrated book that introduces children to world history through 45 concise and engaging stories. Both sections feature legendary and factual accounts, spanning from ancient times to the 19th century British Empire. The book is in like new condition. 'The Allyn & Bacon Guide to Writing, Fourth Edition'. This is a college level text that provides engaging instruction and effective writing assignments to help students produce interesting, idea-rich essays. The book is hardcover in like new condition. 'The Best Book of Volcanoes' by Simon Adams. Explore Earth's core, climb the world's highest peaks, and go where few people have gone--into the world of volcanoes. This is an enthralling introduction to one of Earth's mightiest forces, showing how they are formed, where they are found, and how they have changed the face of Earth. This is a hardcover book in like new condition.'The Children's Book of Heroes' edited by William J. Bennett. This is a beautifully illustrated celebration of heroic deeds, both real and fictional, that will delight and inspire millions of children and their parents. Jackie Robinson stands fast on the playing field--and his strength of character inspires a nation. David slays Goliath--and his faith and bravery give hope to underdogs everywhere. A little boy goes in search of an angel--and finds one who guards him day and night: his own mother. From Abraham Lincoln and Mother Teresa to warriors on the battlefield, real moms and dads, and even young girls and boys, here are worthy and heroic figures all kids can look up to and emulate. This is a hardcover book in new condition.'The Educated Child' by William J. Bennett, Chester E. Finn, and John T.E. Cribb. The book covers ten principles for parents of educated children: parents are the first and most important teachers; your teaching must not stop when schooling starts; the early years build the foundation for all later learning--make it sturdy; American schools are underperforming--trust but verify; learning requires discipline--discipline requires values; follow your common sense; content matters--what children study determines how well they learn; television is an enemy of good education; education reform is possible--you can change the system; aim high, expect much, and children will prosper. This is a hardcover book with dust cover in like new condition. 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck Cliffs Notes. This book covers the life and background of Steinbeck, gives an introduction to 'The Grapes of Wrath', explores the novel's themes and character development, has in-depth character analysis, helps acquire an understanding of the novel, and reinforces what is learned with a review. The book is paperback in like new condition. 'The Josefina Story Quilt' by Eleanor Coerr. This is a Houghton Mifflin Reading Theme Paperback. This is the story of a little girl, Faith, and her pet chicken, Josefina, as they travel with Faith's family to California in 1850. They have adventures along the way which are shown as part of the quilt squares that Faith's mother has her make along the way. The book is paperback in very good condition (there is some marring of the back cover--see photo).'The New Way Things Work: From Levers to Lasers, Windmills to Web Sites, A visual Guide to the World of Machines' by David Macaulay. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the workings of jundreds of machines and devices--holograms, helicopters, airplanes, mobile phones, compact disks, hard disks, bits and bytes, cash machines, (and more). Also provided are explanations of the scientific principles behind each machine--how gears make work easier, why jumbo jets are able to fly, how computers actually compute, and more. This is a hardcover book in new condition.'The Norton Shakespeare: Romances and Poems'. This book is based on the Oxford Edition. The editors of this edition have introductions to each of the plays and poems included in this edition to convey the vitality of Shakespeare's works. For each work, there is a glossed and annotated text, textual note, selected bibliography, and variant list. Additional study helps such as a glossary of staging and textual terms, the Shakespeare annals (an illustrated chronology), a selection of Shakespearean documents, illustrations, and a general bibliography are included. The book is a paperback in very good condition, with some underlining.'The Reader's Digest Book of Facts: Essential and Intriguing Information About This Odd World Around Us'. This book contains interesting facts about: heroes and rogues through the ages; amazing sites, cities, and shrines around the world; our incredible bodies and minds; mysteries of matter and energy; the magic of electronics; the two great animal kingdoms of life; weird and wonderful wild things; the miracle of crops; farm animals and pets; great masterpieces of the fine arts, literature, music, drama, Hollywood, and the television age; giants of sports; gold and jewels; energy; volcanoes, earthquakes, and violent storms; the solar system, space travel, relativity, black holes, pulsars and quasars. The book is hardcover in like new condition.'Through The Year With World Book'. This is a booklet for fun with your World Book Encyclopedia. Choose any time of the year as your starting date. You will find sections for every month, filled with games, puzzles, quizzes, things to do, ideas for outdoor fun, and news about famous people. Each section also includes a page of ideas and suggestions that may help you as you think about choosing a career. Sections have questions with clues to look in the World Book (such as J-28--this means to look in volume J, page 28) to help find answers. This workbook is copyright 1960, is paperback, is in very good condition.Reference Materials:Biology Flipper: A Basic Reference for the Student of Biology--is in very good condition. French Grammar I Flipper: An Introduction containing over 475 rules, definitions, and examples--is in very good condition, does have pen marking on the title card (see photo).Make Your Own Flipper Reference--open sleeves with paper to make your own reference table. Use for school subjects, household or other maintenance procedures, etc. In like new condition, never usedAmerica: The 50 States Quick Study Reference--contains essential facts about the states, in like new condition.English: Grammar and Punctuation Quick Study Reference--a basic grammar guide to the parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs and prepositions, and how they combine to form clauses, phrases, and sentences that express complete thoughts, in like new condition.Essays & Term Papers Quick Study Reference--an outline of the basic topics taught in essays and term papers courses, in like new condition. Math Review Quick Study Reference--a comprehensive overview of basic mathematical concepts, in like new condition. Pre-Algebra Quick Study Reference--outlines the major topics taught in pre-algebra courses, in like new condition. Algebra Part 1 Quick Study Reference--covers basic algebra principles, in like new condition.Facts About Our 50 States Ready Reference--basic reference of the fifty states, in like new condition.Grammar Guide Ready Reference--punctuation rules, capitalization rules, and more, plus commonly misspelled words, in like new condition.Classification of Animals Ready Reference--an overview of a portion of the animal kingdom, in like new condition.Human Circulatory/Digestive/Respiratory/Nervous/Integumentary/Urinary/Endocrine/Reproductive Systems Ready Reference--illustrated overview of each system with labeling of parts and brief system descriptions (except for nervous and reproductive), in like new condition.Human Skeletal System Ready Reference--illustrated overview with labeling and brief description, in like new condition.Human Muscular System Ready Reference--illustrated overview with labeling and brief description, in like new condition.Physical Science Ready Reference--an overview for basic physics and chemistry, in like new condition.Geometry Ready Reference--an overview of geometry; formulas, theorem, area and volume, in like new condition.Pre-Calculus Ready Reference--an overview of pre-calculus rules, and various quick reference, in like new condition.'A More Perfect Union: America Becomes a Nation'--This is a comprehensive recreation of those stirring, heated debates during the sweltering summer of 1787. Filmed on location at Independence Hall, Williamsburg, Virginia, and other historical sites, it dramatically chronicles how America became a nation and those underlying principles that guard our freedoms today. The DVD is brand new. All books and reference materials listed are from a non-smoking environment and sold as is.

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