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Books in Mulberry Books series

  • Twenty Six Letters and 99 Cents

    Tana Hoban

    Library Binding (Perfection Learning, Aug. 1, 1995)
    If you know the 26 letters of the alphabet and can count to 99 -- or are just learning -- you'll love Tana Hoban's brilliant creation. This innovative concept book is two books in one!
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  • In the Woods: Who's Been Here?

    Lindsay Barrett George

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, Oct. 19, 1998)
    Cammy and William don't see any wildlife as they walk through the woods, yet there are signs everywhere that animals have been around. Help these young nature lovers Find the clues -- an empty nest, a fallen branch with the bark gnawed off, bleached bones by a cave, and more -- and join in guessing, "Who's been here?"
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  • Mercury

    Seymour Simon

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Sept. 24, 1998)
    People have followed Mercury's path through twilit skies since ancient times,but only since Mariner 10 flew by in 1974 have we begun to unravel themysteries of the sun's closest neighbor. Impressive NASA photographs willtake you to a cratered world where days hot enough to melt lead and nightsat 300 degrees below zero last for almost three months.
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  • Each Orange Had 8 Slices Big Book

    Paul Giganti Jr., Donald Crews

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, April 25, 1994)
    Dynamic illustrations and appealing words combine to introduce beginning math concepts and reinforce visual literacy. This oversize edition (14 3/8 by 17 1/2 inches) is perfect for sharing in a library or classroom."An unusually stimulating counting book that holds appeal for a wide spectrum of ages."—Publishers WeeklyIf each orange has 8 slices and each slice has 2 seeds, then how many seeds are there in all? You'll have fun multiplying, adding, and counting your way through the math puzzles hiding in the world all around you.Clear and colorful artwork by Donald Crews, the award-winning creator of Freight Train and Truck, gives young readers helpful hints to solve the engaging and age-appropriate word problems."The vibrant style of Crews's gouache artwork is well matched to this exceptional introduction to mathematics."—School Library Journal
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  • Venus

    Seymour Simon

    Paperback (HarperColl, Sept. 24, 1998)
    Spectacular full-color photographs introduce Earth's "sister planet," from its scorching deserts and clouds of sulfuric acid to the crushing pressure of its atmosphere. "A clear, concise text draws on the latest findings and the best of recent color photographs." --Kirkus Reviews.
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  • The Biggest Boy

    Kevin Henkes, Nancy Tafuri

    Paperback (Greenwillow Books, May 27, 1998)
    Billy is a big boy who can do all sorts of things by himself. And when his parents tell him he is growing bigger every day, he starts to imagine what it would be like to be the biggest boy in the world.
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  • Blue Sea

    Robert Kalan, Donald Crews

    School & Library Binding (Turtleback Books, April 20, 1992)
    FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Several fishes of varying size introduce space relationships and size differences.
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  • I Read Symbols

    Tana Hoban

    Paperback (Mulberry Books, April 1, 1999)
    Introduces signs and symbols frequently seen along the highway
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  • Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters Big Book

    John Steptoe

    Paperback (HarperFestival, Oct. 22, 1993)
    A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.This oversize edition (14 3/4 by 17 5/8 inches) makes it easy to share the book in a library or classroom.Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered.When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughters—but only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?Award-winning artist John Steptoe’s rich cultural imagery of Africa earned him the Coretta Scott King Award for Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters. The book also went on to win the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. This stunning story is a timeless treasure that readers will enjoy for generations.Coretta Scott King Award for IllustrationCaledcott HonorReading Rainbow BookBoston Globe-Horn Book
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  • Trick or Treat, Smell My Feet

    Diane Degroat

    Paperback (HarperCollins, Aug. 24, 1999)
    Gilbert wants to be a Martian Space Pilot at the school costume parade, but a mix-up leaves him with nothing but his little sister's ballerina tutu to wear! In this hilarious follow-up to the best-selling Roses are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink, everyone's favorite porcupine learns all about the ups and downs of being different. Here is a madcap masquerade that will leave school-age children in stitches.
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  • Janet's Thingamajigs

    Beverly Cleary, DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan

    Paperback (HarperCollins, May 23, 1997)
    When twins Jimmy and Janet squabble over Janet's collection of "thingamajigs" their mom presents them with a "grown-up" surprise and Janet's collection becomes a thingamajig of the past. "The softly colored illustrations neatly catch the spirit of this slice of real life."--Kirkus Reviews.
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  • Market!

    Ted Lewin

    Paperback (HarperTrophy, March 31, 2000)
    All over the world, people come to market to buy and sell. Wool from the llamas of Ecuador; Gypsy horses on the green in Ireland's County Galway; pyramids stacked with Ugandan limes and bananas; shark and tuna at New York's Fulton Fish Market - and much more. So come along to market. Who knows what you'll find?
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