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FATHER'S DAY

City of Fortune, How Venice Ruled the Seas

Roger Crowley

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PROVENCE & THE COTE D'AZUR

A Pig in Provence: Good Food and Simple Pleasures in the South of France

Georgeanne Brennan

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OUR FAVORITES

Arctic Dreams

Barry Lopez

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PENGUIN CLASSICS

The Log from the Sea of Cortez

John Steinbeck

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BERKSHIRES

For Kids

Birdie's Lighthouse

Birdie's Lighthouse


by Kimberly Bulcken Root | Deborah Hopkinson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A taut, compelling account of one little girl's brave vigil set on Turtle Island, Maine in 1855. Birdie Holland steps in to save the day when her father, the lighthouse keeper, falls ill. For readers ages 4 to 9. (USE218, $6.99)

Make Way for Ducklings

Make Way for Ducklings


by Robert McCloskey

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

In this charming Caldecott winner, Mr. and Mrs. Mallard search for the best place to raise a family in Boston, visiting all the popular sights, before settling on a nice island in the St. Charles River. (BOS25, $18.99)

Eyewitness American Revolution

Eyewitness American Revolution


by Stuart Murray

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The colonial era and American Revolution get a highly visual treatment in this historical introduction, which reveals not only the political climate of the times but also the prevailing fashions, foodstuffs and dwellings. Recommended for middle school readers, enjoyable for the whole family. (USA40, $16.99)

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution

If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution


by Kay Moore | Daniel O'Leary

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in Scholastic's nonfiction series about daily life and customs throughout history, this one focusing on the eastern seaboard of the U.S. in the second half of the 18th century. With colorful illustrations and the kinds of interesting facts that draw young readers in. (USA41, $6.99)

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere


by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow | Christopher Bing

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A beautifully illustrated rendering of Longfellow's classic poem for children 7 to 10. (BOS18, $18.99)

Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?

Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?


by Jean Fritz | Margot Tomes

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A witty illustrated biography of the famous orator. (USA43, $6.99)

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?

Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?


by Jean Fritz | Margot Tomes | Trina Schart Hyman

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1999
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Favorite children's author Jean Fritz gamely tells the story of John Hancock. This cheerful, unsanctimonious biography of the man who so boldly signed the Declaration of Independence is ideal for middle school readers. (USA42, $6.99)

 

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