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The Daring Book for Girls The Daring Book for Girls
by Andrea J. Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz

Powells.com Staff Pick
These volumes, The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls, are utterly brimming with tips, tools, maps, pictograms, glossaries, advice, game rules, blueprints... you name it! They're fantastic guidebooks for kids. And, truth be told, I... (read more)

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Used - Hardcover

The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything The Boys' Book: How to Be the Best at Everything
by George Macdonald

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Ideal for boys and girls, these classic guides explain how to to do everything and anything better than the rest, from fighting off a crocodile to reading someones mind. Illustrations.... (read more)

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Used - Hardcover

The Dangerous Book for Boys The Dangerous Book for Boys
by Conn Iggulden and Hal Iggulden

Powells.com Staff Pick
These volumes, The Dangerous Book for Boys and The Daring Book for Girls, are utterly brimming with tips, tools, maps, pictograms, glossaries, advice, game rules, blueprints... you name it! They're fantastic guidebooks for kids. And, truth be told, I... (read more)

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Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was...?) Who Was Ben Franklin? (Who Was...?)
by Dennis Brind Fradin

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Full of the details kids want to know, the true story of Ben Franklin is by turns funny and sad, but always honest and inspiring. Illustrations.... (read more)

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Used - Trade Paper

The Diary of a Young Girl The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank

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Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis... (read more)

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The Happiness Tree: Celebrating the Gifts of Trees We Treasure The Happiness Tree: Celebrating the Gifts of Trees We Treasure
by Andrea Gosline

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This celebration of one of Earth’s most precious resources embraces the beauty of trees and brings them to life with attributes sure to resonate with readers of all ages: peace, generosity, love, and happiness. With a detailed index of state trees,... (read more)

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Slide and Find - Trucks Slide and Find - Trucks
by Roger Priddy

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For ages 2 and up Interactive book Help develop learning skills Sturdy doors to slide Hidden surprises and questions encourage... (read more)

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The Truck Book (Best Book Club Ever) The Truck Book (Best Book Club Ever)
by Harry Mcnaught

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Illus. in full color. "Stretches the definition of 'truck' to include buses, campers, and fire engines, all meticulously illustrated."--School Library Journal.... (read more)

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How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark (Lewis & Clark Expedition) How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
by Rosalyn Schanzer

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This exciting and sometimes humorous look at a remarkable episode in American history is told by the actual words of Lewis and Clark as they describe their journey to the Pacific Ocean. Excerpts from Clark's journal recreates their adventures--from... (read more)

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Pirates (Inside Access) Pirates (Inside Access)
by Philip Steele

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Get ready for an adventure with Inside Access: Pirates. In the company of Jake Rattlebones, a pirate guide who has explored the high seas, readers get on-the-spot insider knowledge about pirate history, legends, and exploits. Gaining access to life on... (read more)

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The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body (Magic School Bus) The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body (Magic School Bus)
by Joanna Cole

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Arnold has swallowed the Magic School Bus! Now, instead of seeing an exhibit of the human body at a museum, the class is taking a look at Arnold's stomach, his intestines, his bloodstream, and more from the inside on this heart-stopping fieldtrip - one... (read more)

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The Pocket Daring Book for Girls: Wisdom & Wonder The Pocket Daring Book for Girls: Wisdom & Wonder
by Andrea Buchanan

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Revisit old favorites and discover even more facts and stories. The perfect pocket book for any girl on a quest for knowledge. Includes New Chapters + the Best Wisdom & Wonder from The Daring Book for... (read more)

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Everybody Cooks Rice (Carolrhoda Picture Books) Everybody Cooks Rice (Carolrhoda Picture Books)
by Norah Dooley

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On her way to find her little brother for dinner, Carrie samples each family's dinner in her neighborhood. By the time she tracks down her brother, Carrie has discovered a world of rice dishes in her own backyard.... (read more)

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Oregon (Rookie Read-About Geography: States) Oregon (Rookie Read-About Geography: States)
by Susan Labella

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- Includes at least one map.<BR>- "Words You Know" section reinforces the text.<BR>- Photographs are directly related to the text.<BR>- High interest topic introduces early readers to basic geographic facts.<BR>- Serves as early... (read more)

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I Heard the Owl Call My Name I Heard the Owl Call My Name
by Margaret Craven

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A place of salmon runs, ancient totems, and a    lesson a young vicar must learn.... Amid    the grandeur of the remote Pacific Northwest stands    Kingcome, a village so ancient that, according to    Kwakiutl myth,... (read more)

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Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying Truth! about Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More (Encyclopedia Horrifica) Encyclopedia Horrifica: The Terrifying Truth! about Vampires, Ghosts, Monsters, and More (Encyclopedia Horrifica)
by Joshua Gee

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this deluxe compendium features the true stories behind real-life nightmares. Exclusive horrific content, including original interviews, obscure photographic evidence, and chilling eyewitness accounts, offers proof that truth is not just stranger than... (read more)

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Castle Castle
by David Macaulay

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The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest... (read more)

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The Fold-Out Atlas of the Human Body: Classic 1906 Edition (Bonanza Pop-Up Book) The Fold-Out Atlas of the Human Body: Classic 1906 Edition (Bonanza Pop-Up Book)
by Alfred Mason Amadon

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See the marvels of the human body This amazing book displays the organs and systems of human anatomy in full-color layered paper art. Originally published in 1906, this is a unique period piece perfect for any medical professional or anyone else... (read more)

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The way things work The way things work
by David Macaulay

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From levers to lasers, from cameras to computers, this 384-page volume is a remarkable overview of the machines and inventions that shape our lives, amusingly presented with a large dose of Macaulay's wit and personality.... (read more)

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The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth (Magic School Bus) The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth (Magic School Bus)
by Joanna Cole

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Rock collecting has never been quite like this! When the class forgets to do its homework, a fieldtrip through the Earth's crust, into the center of the Earth, and out through a volcano will teach them not to forget their assignments again.... (read more)

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Used - Trade Paper

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