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Books in On My Own Book series

  • Build My Own Farm Machines

    Cynthia Stierle

    Paperback (Studio Fun International, Feb. 10, 2015)
    Read about all the cool machines used on a farm and then build them with the included bricks! This set of 115 building bricks plus book is an amazing value when priced against similar products.Ready, set, construct! This colorful book and building blocks provides hours of fun, and help reinforce engineering concepts. While reading the enclosed book, Plow, Plant, Harvest, about farm equipment, kids are encouraged to assemble the awesome models using the building blocks provided. A mini figure farmer is also included to drive the vehicles!
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  • Clyde Tombaugh and the Search for Planet X

    Margaret K. Wetterer, Laurie A. Caple

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Oct. 1, 1996)
    The story of the young farm boy who became an astronomer and discovered the planet Pluto at the age of twenty-four
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  • Wilma Mankiller

    Linda Lowery, Janice Lee Porter

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, May 1, 1996)
    Describes the life of the Indian activist who became the first woman Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation
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  • The Happy Baker

    C. A. Nobens

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Oct. 1, 1979)
    As Joseph the baker travels throughout the world, he begins to long for a loaf of his own freshly baked bread
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  • Letters

    Susan Purcell

    Paperback (Windmill Books, Aug. 15, 2018)
    Letters are the building blocks we use to make words. This engaging book introduces beginning readers to the alphabet, the most important tool for constructing words. Captivating illustrations are perfect for visual learners and make learning feel like playing. Readers will love spotting objects and pouring over pictures. Fun questions encourage readers to interact with the text and gain confidence in their own abilities. The perfect introduction to an important first concept, this fun book is a must-have for any library or classroom.
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  • Columbus Day

    Vicki Liestman, Rick Hanson

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, May 15, 1991)
    Relates the story of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus and gives the history of Columbus Day.
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  • Stradivari's Singing Violin

    Catherine Deverell, Andrea Shine

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, Oct. 1, 1992)
    A fictionalized childhood biography of the famous violinmaker
  • Build My Own Spacecraft

    Cynthia Stierle

    Paperback (Studio Fun International, July 21, 2015)
    Read about all spacecraft and space stations, and then build three space vehicles with the included bricks! This set of over 100 building bricks plus book is an amazing value when priced against similar products.Ready, set, construct . . and blast off! This colorful book and building blocks provides hours of fun, educates about space exploration, and helps reinforce engineering concepts. While reading the enclosed book about space exploration, kids are encouraged to assemble the three awesome spacecraft models using the building blocks provided. A mini figure astronaut is also included to launch in space!
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  • Lost at the White House: A 1909 Easter Story

    Lisa Griest, Andrea Shine

    Paperback (First Avenue Editions, July 1, 1994)
    When Rena gets lost at the 1909 White House Easter egg roll, a guard takes her to meet President William Taft
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  • The Old-Time Bicycle Book

    Lynn Lee Monroe, George Overlie

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Nov. 1, 1979)
    Describes the invention of the bicycle and traces its development from the Hobby Horse, the Ariel, and other early models to today's multi-speed vehicles.
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  • Halloween

    Joyce K. Kessel, Nancy L. Carlson

    Library Binding (Carolrhoda Books, Oct. 1, 1980)
    Explains the origins of the holiday of Halloween and such traditions as black cats, jack-o-lanterns, witches, bonfires, and trick-or-treating.
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  • Build My Own Race Cars

    Cynthia Stierle

    Paperback (Studio Fun International, July 21, 2015)
    Read all about the world of car racing, and then build three race cars with the included bricks! This set of over 100 building bricks plus book is an amazing value when priced against similar products.Ready, set, construct! This colorful book and building blocks provides hours of fun, and help reinforce engineering concepts. While reading the enclosed book about car racing, kids are encouraged to assemble three awesome race car models using the building blocks provided. A mini figure driver is also included participate in the race!
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