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Books published by publisher Checkerboard

  • The Story of Peter Rabbit

    Joan Powers, Kitty Diamantis

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, June 1, 1988)
    Retells the famous Beatrix Potter story in a rebus format.
  • Dude Perfect

    Jessica Rusick

    Paperback (Checkerboard Library, Jan. 1, 2020)
    This title explores the life and career of Dude Perfect. Learn about the groupâ??s childhoods, families, and careers, including how they got their start on YouTube, rose to fame, and became a pop culture influencers. Fun facts about viral videos, popular posts, and subscriber counts enrich the text while dynamic photos give readers a behind-the-screens look at these popular YouTubers. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, informative sidebars, a timeline, and an index.Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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  • A Child's Book of Myths and Enchantment Tales

    Margaret Evans Price

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, June 1, 1993)
    Rare Book
  • Santa's Christmas Journey

    Roger Brooke

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, Sept. 1, 1985)
    On the night before Christmas Santa Claus travels around the world and delivers presents to the children
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  • What Makes Day and Night?

    Chris Arvetis, Carole Palmer, James Buckley

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Press, Jan. 1, 1984)
    I wonder why it gets dark?" asks Christopher. Wise Mrs. Owl knows. She uses a ball for the earth and a flashlight for the sun to explain all about day and night. The JUST ASK series explains the world to your child. In simple words and colorful pictures, these Weekly Reader books answer the questions your youngster loves to ask.
  • Emily and the Snails

    Domitille De Pressense

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, May 1, 1992)
    Playing in the puddles, Emily discovers some snails, and her brother, Stephen, and her parents help her find a new home for them
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  • Encyclopedia of Legendary Creatures

    Tom McGowen, Victor G. Ambrus

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, Oct. 1, 1981)
    Presents, in encyclopedia format, monsters and supernatural beings from Abominable Snowman to Zombi.
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  • Marine Force Recon

    Lee Slater

    Library Binding (Checkerboard, Jan. 1, 2016)
    This title introduces readers to Marine Force Recon. Engaging text explores the Force Recon Mariness history, key missions, role in the US military, major accomplishments, required training, weapons, gear, technology, and other fascinating information. The Force Recon creed, requirements needed to join Force Recon, training such as the Recon Indoctrination Program and the three phases of Basic Reconnaissance Course, the life of a Force Recon marine, and cutting-edge technology and weapons are covered. Sidebars, infographics, action photos, maps, and a glossary enhance readers understanding of this topic. Additional features include a table of contents, an index, a timeline and extreme facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Robin Hood: His Life and Legend

    Bernard Miles, Victor G. Ambrus

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, June 1, 1984)
    Chronicles the life and adventures of Robin Hood who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest dedicated to fight against tyranny.
  • The Illustrated Marguerite Henry

    Marguerite Henry

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, Nov. 1, 1980)
    Illustrations from Marguerite Henry's award-winning books, accompanied by stories of the working relationships between the author and her illustrators
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  • Our First Pony

    Marguerite Henry, Rich Rudish

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Pr, Sept. 1, 1984)
    Chronicles how the Franklin twins, Justin and Joey, come to have a Shetland pony of their very own
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  • The Real Mother Goose

    Checkerboard Press, Blanche Fisher Wright

    Hardcover (Checkerboard Press, Aug. 16, 1987)
    A comprehensive collection of over three-hundred traditional nursery rhymes.