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Books with author Pat Lakin

  • Steve Jobs: Thinking Differently

    Patricia Lakin

    Paperback (Aladdin, Feb. 7, 2012)
    Written especially for a young audience, a must-read biography of Steve Jobs: visionary, entrepreneur, inventor, and cofounder of Apple.Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs, cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Available in both paperback and hardcover, Patricia Lakin’s biography for middle-grade readers tells the captivating and inspirational story of the ‘Thomas Edison’ of our time.
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  • Stuart Little 2: Stuart Finds a Friend

    Patricia Lakin

    Paperback (HarperFestival, June 4, 2002)
    Based on the new feature film, an illustrated reader captures the moment that Stuart rides to the rescue of his new friend, Margalo, in his speedy red roadster. Original.
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  • Steve Jobs: Thinking Differently

    Patricia Lakin

    eBook (Aladdin, June 9, 2015)
    This must-read biography of Steve Jobs provides an “absorbing, detailed account of Apple’s first heady days” (School Library Journal) and beyond, and is specially written for a younger audience.Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs, cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. In this comprehensive biography for middle grade readers, discover the story of the “Thomas Edison of our time.” Originally published in 2012, this revised edition includes eight pages of photos as well as a timeline and index.
  • Meet Karen Cantor: An unusual vet

    Pat Lakin

    Unknown Binding (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, March 15, 1997)
    Very Good: Cover and pages show some wear from reading and storage. EX school book with stamp inside the first page, paper back, best offer!!! BX 44***
  • Harry Belafonte

    Pat Lakin

    Unknown Binding (McGraw-Hill School Division, March 15, 1999)
    New book. Never been in circulation. Ships same day
  • Harold and the Purple Crayon: The Giant Garden

    Patricia Lakin

    Paperback (HarperFestival, March 5, 2002)
    After seeing a cute little ladybug on his windowsill, Harold uses his special purple crayon to draw a gigantic garden in which he can play, but he soon feels quite small when he encounters a rather large and famished frog, and a colossal ant. Original.
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  • Skateboards

    Patricia Lakin

    Hardcover (Aladdin, Feb. 7, 2017)
    Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Jake Eshelman makes one-of-a-kind skateboards by hand with this nonfiction book that’s full of photographs and illustrations about his process.Jake Eshelman of Side Project Skateboards in Houston, Texas, grew up with a love of skateboarding. After meeting his future wife in college, Jake decided to turn his passion into a career: making one-of-a-kind skateboards from beautiful pieces of found wood. This book gives readers an inside glimpse into Jake’s creative process, from wheel to finished wheel! Charts, infographics, and bold photographs make this a picture book for anyone who is curious about how a skateboard is made. This book also features a history of skateboarding, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand.
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  • Supersonic shake

    Pat Lakin

    Paperback (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, March 15, 1997)
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  • Don't Touch My Room

    Patricia Lakin

    Paperback (Little Brown & Co, May 1, 1988)
    "Don't touch my room!" becomes "Don't touch my baby!" when a child's antipathy turns into protective feelings towards his new baby brother.
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  • Stuart Little 2: Stuart's Wild Ride

    Patricia Lakin

    Paperback (HarperFestival, June 4, 2002)
    An illustrated reader takes beginning readers back to the moment when Stuart Little accidentally flies off in his airplane, a scene from the new movie and sequel to Stuart Little. Original.
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  • Steve Jobs: Thinking Differently

    Patricia Lakin

    Hardcover (Aladdin, Feb. 7, 2012)
    Written especially for a young audience, a must-read biography of Steve Jobs: visionary, entrepreneur, inventor, and cofounder of Apple.Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs, cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. Available in both paperback and hardcover, Patricia Lakin’s biography for middle-grade readers tells the captivating and inspirational story of the ‘Thomas Edison’ of our time.
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  • Steve Jobs Thinking Differently: A Biography

    Patricia Lakin

    Paperback (Aladdin, March 15, 2011)
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