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  • Cynthia Rylant

    Alice B McGinty

    Library Binding (Rosen Pub Group, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the life and work of author Cynthia Rylant, including her writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of her books, biographical timeline, and awards.

  • Meet Jerry Spinelli

    Alice B. McGinty

    Hardcover (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Presents a brief biography of the author from Norristown, Pennsylvania, who won the Newbery Medal award in 1991 for "Maniac Magee."
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  • Meet Eve Bunting

    Alice B McGinty

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 1, 2003)
    Ms. Bunting writes about real-life situations. She makes accessible such events that might shake a young reader's world, including the Los Angeles riots in her book Smoky Night, a visit to the Vietnam Memorial; and a grandmother's move to a home for senior citizens. Eve Bunting is also known for her fun, silly books such as the award-winning Nasty, Stinky Sneakers.
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  • Meet Daniel Pinkwater

    Alice B McGinty

    Library Binding (PowerKids Press, Aug. 15, 2002)
    In Daniel Manus Pinkwater's books you'll meet fat men from outer space, music-making lizards, a 200-pound chicken and other wonderfully crazy characters. While Pinkwater's books are outrageously humorous, he also has the uncanny ability to reach young readers by writing about his own childhood experiences.
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  • Darwin by Alice B. McGinty

    Alice B. McGinty

    Hardcover (HMH Books for Young Readers, Aug. 16, 1656)
    Will be shipped from US. Used books may not include companion materials, may have some shelf wear, may contain highlighting/notes, may not include CDs or access codes. 100% money back guarantee.

  • The Jumping Spider

    Alice B. McGinty

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and reproduction of the jumping spider.
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  • The Crab Spider

    Alice B. McGinty

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 2002)
    Discusses the physical characteristics, habitat, hunting tactics, and reproduction of the crab spider.
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  • Guide Dogs: Seeing for People Who Can't

    Alice B. McGinty

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Describes the raising and training of Freedom, a seeing eye dog, beginning with its selection as a candidate to be a guide dog up to its placement with an appropriate master
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  • Sharon Creech

    Alice B McGinty

    Library Binding (Rosen Central, Aug. 1, 2005)
    Sharon Creech did not write her first novel for young adults until she was in her forties. Known for her superlative storytelling skills and her journey-filled plots, she won the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons, and a Newbery Honor for The Wanderer. Presented here is a thorough text-analysis, biographical timeline, extensive source notes, a discussion of themes, language, and writing process, and an original interview with the author. ItΒ’s a must-read for fans of her award-winning works.

  • Staying Healthy: Dental Care

    Alice B. McGinty

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1998)
    Provides an overview of the teeth, including the different kinds of teeth we have, their composition, and how to take care of them.
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  • Detector Dogs: Sniffing Out Trouble

    Alice B. McGinty

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Discusses what a detector dog is, the training it goes through, different kinds of search dogs, and their jobs.
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  • Eliza's Kindergarten Surprise

    Alice B. McGinty, Nancy Speir

    eBook (Two Lions, Sept. 18, 2012)
    Eliza has to go to school for the first time ever. But she doesn't want to leave Mommy. Mommy understands. She places a kiss on her fingertips and gently slides it into Eliza's pocket. But Eliza's pocket still feels empty inside. Then, at school, she sees things that remind her of her mother. She gets an idea and makes a mommy doll as a surprise for Mommy! Child-friendly illustrations using acrylic paint by Nancy Speir add charm and appeal as Mommy shows Eliza a surprise, too.