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  • Chattanooga Sludge

    Molly Bang

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, April 1, 1996)
    The true story of John Todd's ingenious plan to clean toxic waste from a Tennessee creek describes the 150 years of pollution buildup that prompted his decision and his construction of the Living Machine. Children's BOMC Feat.
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  • My Somebody Special

    Sarah Weeks, Ashley Wolff

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, May 1, 2002)
    It is the end of a busy day at school, and one at a time, all of the toddlers have been picked up--all except one, that is. Now the last child sits alone with his teacher, growing more and more anxious as he watches the door, waiting and wondering . . . Will my somebody special ever come for me, too? Any child who has felt worried at the end of a busy day will be comforted by this cozy story, lovingly illustrated by Ashley Wolff.
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  • Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man

    David A. Adler, Terry Widener

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, March 1, 1997)
    This biography traces Gehrig’s life, from childhood through his illustrious career with the Yankees to his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his tragic death at age thirty-seven. Expressive illustrations capture the strength, modesty, and dignity for which this remarkable man will always be remembered. “Readers will feel good after reading this biography--and maybe even inspired to start measuring themselves against Gehrig’s standard.”--Kirkus Reviews
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  • Just Jane: A Daughter of England Caught in the Struggle of the American Revolution

    William Lavender

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, Sept. 1, 2002)
    At what price does independence come? Lady Jane Prentice, orphaned daughter of an English earl, arrives in Charlestown, South Carolina, in 1776, and finds herself plunged into the middle of a heated war--a war not only between her former country and her new home, but also between the members of her own family, whose loyalties are strongly divided in America's fight for freedom. Torn by family responsibilities, the brutality of war, a secret romance, and her own growing need for independence, Jane is forced to adopt many roles, until she finds the courage to become the person she wants to be: just Jane.
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  • Ogbo: Sharing Life in an African Village

    Ifeoma Onyefulu

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, March 1, 1996)
    A profile of contemporary Nigerian village life is seen through the eyes of Obioma, a young girl who explains how she and other children find fellowship and support within her ogbo, a family-like community of people her own age.
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  • Bad Behavior

    Mary Higgins Clark

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, May 1, 1995)
    A varied, suspenseful collection of stories, published in collaboration with the International Association of Crime Writers, features the work of Lawrence Block, P. D. James, Joyce Carol Oates, Sara Paretsky, and many others.
  • Between Heaven and Earth: Bird Tales from Around the World

    Howard Norman, Leo & Diane Dillon

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, Oct. 1, 2004)
    For centuries birds and their magnificent ability to fly have inspired tales of mischief, mystery, and enchantment. In a collection that is as beautiful as it is timeless, award-winning author Howard Norman and Caldecott medalists Leo and Diane Dillon offer five bird stories from around the world--including one about an elusive bird that sings like a warthog and another about a much loved quail dying of thirst.This glorious collaboration is the perfect gift for any family library, a book that children and parents alike will treasure.
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  • Mary, Bloody Mary: A Young Royals Book

    Carolyn Meyer

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, Aug. 30, 1999)
    The story of Mary Tudor’s childhood is a classic fairy tale: A princess who is to inherit the throne of England is separated from her mother; abused by an evil stepmother who has enchanted her father; stripped of her title; and forced to care for her baby stepsister, who inherits Mary’s rights to the throne. Believe it or not, it’s all true. Told in the voice of the young Mary, this novel explores the history and intrigue of the dramatic rule of Henry VIII, his outrageous affair with and marriage to the bewitching Anne Boleyn, and the consequences of that relationship for his firstborn daughter. Carolyn Meyer has written a compassionate historical novel about love and loss, jealousy and fear--and a girl’s struggle with forces far beyond her control.
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  • Sawgrass Poems: A View of the Everglades

    Frank Asch, Ted Levin

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, Oct. 1, 1996)
    A collection of poems introduces young readers to the beauty and mystery of the Everglades in Florida and considers such topics as the forces of nature that created it, the animals that live there, and the threat of extinction.
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  • First World War

    John D. Clare

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, March 1, 1995)
    Text and photographs trace the course of the Great War, from August 1914 to November 1918, providing a view of soldiers' lives at the front, changing military tactics and weapons, women's contributions, and the war's impact on the home front.
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  • Friend Frog

    Alma Flor Ada, Lori Lohstoeter

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, May 1, 2000)
    Field Mouse wants a friend--more than anything. When he spots Frog by the pond, he's sure she'd be perfect, until she invites him to play. Frog can croak. Frog can jump. Frog can swim. . . . Field Mouse can't. How will they ever be friends?
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  • Baby Duck's New Friend

    Devin Asch, Frank Asch

    Hardcover (Gulliver Books, April 1, 2001)
    Fun, friendship, and adventure! Baby Duck's mama warns him not to swim past the old stone bridge unless he's with a duck who can fly. Luckily, Baby Duck meets what appears to be the perfect new friend--it can swim and fly, and it isn't afraid of anything. The two of them make an incredible journey to the sea. And when Baby Duck has to find his own way home, he discovers something amazing about himself. Award-winning author Frank Asch and his son, Devin, have written a heartwarming story about a little duckling who finds it within himself to spread his wings . . . and fly!