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Books in Our World Series series

  • Mangia! Mangia!

    Amy Wilson Sanger

    Board book (Tricycle Press, Oct. 1, 2005)
    In her sixth book in the World Snacks series, Wilson Sanger pays tribute to dishes from the Italian table. From hearty minestrone and risotto stirred and stirred with heart to sweet, cool gelato, Mangia! Mangia! Introduces young tummies to tasty treats from the land of linguini. Rhyming text and colorful collage art show that there's much more to Italian food than spaghetti! The back cover features a glossary of Italian terms used in the book.
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  • A Little Bit of Soul Food

    Amy Wilson Sanger

    Board book (Tricycle Press, June 1, 2004)
    The comforting flavors of fried chicken, mac 'n' cheese, collards, and other home-cooked treats fill the fifth title in the World Snacks series. But it's the gorgeous quilting that nearly steals the show in this celebration of two all-American traditions. • Includes glossary of soul foods. • Great addition to Black History collection. • Over 40,000 World Snacks books sold. • Buy all five and make it a Snacks Pack!
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  • Racism and Intolerance

    Louise Spilsbury, Hanane Kai

    Hardcover (B.E.S., Feb. 1, 2018)
    With our 24/7 news cycle and constant access to the latest headlines, the world can be a scary place. Now imagine you're a child trying to make sense of it all! That's where books from the Children in Our World series can help. Each book uses relatable comparisons, carefully researched text, and striking illustrations to help kids understand the many difficulties that children just like them face in the world today. In Racism and Intolerance, children can get answers to questions like: "What does it mean to be a racist--or intolerant?" and "How can I help?" Children will begin to understand the way others struggle with these issues and become empowered to make a difference. Award-winning illustrator Hanane Kai uses a deft hand to create powerful illustrations that help children visualize the people impacted by poverty, hunger, war, racism, and more. All of the images are sensitively rendered and perfectly suited for younger children. These books are an excellent cross-curricular resource--use them to explore important issues and tie them into discussions about food, wealth, compassion, empathy, and current affairs.
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  • Marsupials: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts of Animals in Nature

    Kay de Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 20, 2016)
    Bestselling children’s author Kay de Silva presents “Marsupials”. The book uses captivating illustrations and carefully chosen words to teach children about "the pouched mammal”. This series is known for its beautiful full-color images. The description in large text is simple enough for young readers or for a parent to guide a child through. There are also picture captions that provide more information to talk about with your child. Alternatively, a child of any age (even the child in you) can just look at the images and appreciate their beauty. This book depicts the wonder of the world of marsupials in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these awesome mammals: their anatomy, feeding habits, and behavior. The following marsupials are featured: * The burrowing Bilby * The abundant Common Brushtail Possum * The endangered Eastern Quoll * The cantankerous Kangaroo * The diminutive Numbat * The curious Potoroo * The happy Quokka * The sweet-toothed Sugar Glider * The vicious Tasmanian Devil * the unique Virginia Opossum * The social Wallaby * The tubby Wombat Get this book at this special price exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.***
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  • Dinosaurs: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in Nature

    Kay de Silva

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Oct. 28, 2015)
    Bestselling children's author Kay de Silva presents “Dinosaurs". The book uses captivating illustrations, and carefully chosen words to teach children about the ‘great lizards'. This series is known for its beautiful full-color images. The description in large text is simple enough for young readers or for a parent to guide a child through. There are also picture captions that provide more information to talk about with your child. Alternatively, a child of any age (even the child in you) can just look at the images and appreciate their beauty. This book depicts the wonder of the world of dinosaurs in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these magnificent creatures: their anatomy, feeding habits, and behavior. The following dinosaurs are featured: * The fierce Allosaurus * The gentle Brachiosaurus * The deadly Deinonychus * The awesome Diplodocus * The strange Elasmosaurus * The spiky Kentrosaurus * The tiny Peteinosaurus * The huge Plateosaurus * The flying Pteranodon * The slow Stegosaurus * The powerful Tylosaurus * The awesome Tyrannosaurus Get this book at this special price exclusive to the Amazon Store. *** Your child will love it - this is guaranteed.***
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  • Volcanoes

    Valerie Bodden

    Hardcover (Creative Education, Sept. 1, 2006)
    Provides a basic introduction to volcanoes, including geographical information and what happens when they erupt.
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  • Country-by-country Guide

    Millie Miller

    Hardcover (Scholastic Reference, Oct. 1, 2006)
    A perfect first introduction to the countries of the world for elementary school students.OUR WORLD makes it fun and easy for children to learn more about the world around them. Millie Miller contributes more of her beautiful, watercolor illustrations like those found in the successful UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.With more than 40 maps, 300 images, and hundreds of interesting facts and statistics, this unique atlas will expand every child's view of each country around the globe. Learn about food, languages, sports, animals, music, climate, architecture, population, and much more. Miller's unique style and clear text will have the reader browsing the pages of this book for hours.
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  • Battles for Scandinavia

    John R. Elting

    Hardcover (Time Life Education, Sept. 1, 1981)
    Recounts the war between Finland and the Soviet Union, the betrayal of Norway, and the occupation of Denmark
  • Good Night North Carolina

    Adam Gamble, Anne Rosen

    Board book (Our World of Books, July 1, 2009)
    Many of North America’s most beloved regions are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for the continent’s natural and cultural wonders. Each book stars a multicultural group of people visiting the featured area’s attractions, and rhythmic language guides children through the passage of both a single day and the four seasons while saluting the iconic aspects of each place.
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  • The Battle of the Atlantic

    Barrie and the Editors of Time-life Books Pitt

    Hardcover (Time- Life Books, June 1, 1977)
    2ND PRINTING. Quality pages with a light stain on pages 131/2. A little rubbing on the bottom corners of the cover. Full of photos and information. A very interesting book.
  • 1987 World Series Champions: The Minnesota Twins- Gary Gaetti

    Jerry Carpenter, Steve DiMeglio, Paul J. Deegan

    Library Binding (Abdo & Daughters, Jan. 1, 1988)
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  • Volcanoes and Earthquakes

    Basil Booth

    Library Binding (Silver Burdett Pr, April 1, 1991)
    Introduces volcanoes and earthquakes, the zones in which they occur, eruptions, related phenomena such as fumaroles and geysers, geothermal resources, hazards, and predictions