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Books published by publisher Mackinac Island Press, Inc.

  • Imani's Moon

    Janay Brown-Wood, Hazel Mitchell

    Paperback (Mackinac Island Press, Oct. 14, 2014)
    Imani is a young Maasai girl with a loving mother and a desire to do something great. When she decides she wants to touch the moon, she works hard to reach her goal, even in the face of teasing from the naysayers around her.
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  • Stolen Stegosaurus

    Wendy Caszatt-Allen

    Paperback (Mackinac Island Press, Sept. 18, 2006)
    Book #2 of PaleoJoe's Dinosaur Detective Club. PaleoJoe's Dinosaur Detective Club is real adventure and real paleontology that all boys and girls love. Everywhere PaleoJoe goes, kids just can't wait to meet him and read his books. Teachers have even told us kids will almost miss the busses because they can't stop reading his books. A classroom in Iowa called them "movies for the brain" and a New York magazine called them a combination of "Jurassic Park and Indiana Jones." You'll call them paleoriffic fun!
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  • The Disappearance of Dinosaur SUE®

    Joseph P. Kchodl, Wendy Caszatt-Allen

    Paperback (Mackinac Island Press, Sept. 18, 2006)
    Join PaleoJoe and his 11-year-old sidekick Shelly as they embark on their first adventure to solve the mystery of... The Disappearance of Dinosaur SUE®. * SUE is a trademark of The Field Museum, Chicago and is used with permission.
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  • Lighthouse Fireflies

    Anne Margaret Lewis, Mary Frey

    Hardcover (Mackinac Island Press, Inc., April 15, 2005)
    Join the young lighthouse sweeper as he realizes the true meaning of friendship and self-sacrifice through his little flickering friends, the lighthouse fireflies. Lighthouse Fireflies will mesmerize every child and adult who loves fireflies, beaches, and lighthouses. The story will capture your heart while it brings awareness of the importance of taking care of both nature and our precious lighthouses, some of the rarest gems of the world.
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  • Imani's Moon

    Janay Brown-Wood, Hazel Mitchell

    Hardcover (Mackinac Island Press, Oct. 14, 2014)
    Little Imani, a young Maasai girl, is the smallest one in her village. The other children make fun of her and tell her she'll never amount to anything. Imani begins to believe them.At bedtime, Imani's mama tells her traditional stories about the moon goddess Olapa and Anansi the spider. They accomplished what would seem impossible. When Imani decides she wants to touch the moon, she works hard to reach her goal, even though it seems impossible.Hazel Mitchell's warm and vibrant illustrations take young readers to the plains of Africa, to a place where the animals always have something to say and little girls can touch the moon.
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  • Excuse Me, I'm Trying to Read!

    Mary Jo Amani, Lehla Eldridge

    Paperback (Mackinac Island Press, July 1, 2012)
    When a young girl tries to read surrounded by elephants, lions, monkeys and zebras, she is surprised, scared, and amused. When the animals want to read, the tables are turned. A fun-filled picture book that will earn giggles and laughs from children of all ages.
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  • Tree Crazy

    Tracy Gallup

    Hardcover (Mackinac Island Press, )
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  • Buck Wilder's Animal Wisdom

    Timothy R. Smith, Mark Herrick

    Hardcover (Mackinac Island Press, Inc., Sept. 18, 2006)
    Buck Wilder and Rascal the Raccoon share all of the character traits that the animal kingdom holds dear -- and you should too -- including Teamwork, Sharing, Loyalty and Common Sense. Follow along from the beach, to the woods, to the river and even to the playground, and learn valuable life lessons, Buck Wilder style.
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  • Hidden Michigan

    Anne Margaret Lewis, Janis Campbell, Wendy Popko

    Hardcover (Mackinac Island Press, Oct. 30, 2006)
    You’ve never discovered Michigan quite like this! Explore Michigan page by page in this incredibly creative hide and seek book. HIDDEN MICHIGAN covers every part of the great state of Michigan and has hidden objects throughout it. This is without a doubt the most creative, artistic and fun children's book ever done on Michigan and that's why it was honored as Michigan's First Official State book. The only book to pass the Michigan Senate to achieve this honor!
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  • Raptor's Revenge

    Wendy Caszatt-Allen

    Paperback (Mackinac Island Press, Sept. 1, 2007)
    Book #4 of PaleoJoe's Dinosaur Detective Club. Raptors—one of the most exciting and scary dinosaurs ever—join in on this fantastic adventure where one of PaleoJoe's arch enemies comes back for his revenge. PaleoJoe found a real T-Rex and Triceratops in 2007 & 2008.
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  • Excuse Me, I'm Trying to Read!

    Mary Jo Amani, Lehla Eldridge

    Hardcover (Mackinac Island Press, July 1, 2012)
    When a young girl tries to read surrounded by elephants, lions, monkeys and zebras, she is surprised, scared, and amused. When the animals want to read, the tables are turned. A fun-filled picture book that will earn giggles and laughs from children of all ages.
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  • Stone Crazy

    Tracy Gallup

    Hardcover (Mackinac Island Press, April 1, 2007)
    Some people are crazy about stones. For them, a simple stone can be an object of profound beauty, and treasured for the mystery it holds inside.
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