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Books in Action Packs series

  • The Tower at the End of the World

    Brad Strickland, John Bellairs, S.D. Schindler

    Paperback (Puffin, Aug. 11, 2003)
    After encountering the Ishmael Izard and hearing of his plans to destroy the world, Lewis, his uncle Jonathan, and their friends consider the threat serious and so, despite their own fears, quickly devise a plan to stop his evil plot. Reprint.
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  • The Sight

    David Clement-Davies

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, March 18, 2002)
    Sent out of her pack to live in the world alone, Morgra finds a new pack whom she can rule until she encounters Larka, an old she-wolf who has the power to read the minds of all animals and human beings.
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  • Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood

    Meredith Ann Pierce

    Mass Market Paperback (Firebird, April 14, 2003)
    An enchanting and atmospheric fantasy by the author of the Darkangel and Firebringer trilogies.First she is Brown Hannah, a drab healer living in the enchanted Tanglewood. Then, when she challenges the magician who holds her captive, she becomes Green Hannah. Next, she is Golden Hannah traveling through the land, with talking animals and birds by her side. And, finally, Russet Hannah, when she makes the long journey back to where she first grew, and learns her true story. "A well-fashioned fantasy with a particularly delightful ending."—School Library Journal
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  • Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood

    Meredith Ann Pierce

    Hardcover (Viking Juvenile, May 21, 2001)
    Brown Hannah transforms herself into a different person throughout her long journey through different lands, becoming Golden Hannah when she communicates with animals and Green Hannah when she is captured by a magician.
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  • Piggy's Pancake Parlor

    David McPhail

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, June 3, 2002)
    After being taught the secret recipe to Mrs. Todd's fantastic pancakes, Piggy gets an idea to open a pancake parlor and so turns to hungry Fox and the rest of his friends for help in getting his plan put into motion.
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  • Firefighter Frank

    Monica Wellington

    Hardcover (Dutton Juvenile, Aug. 26, 2002)
    Readers can spend a day with Frank as he works at the firehouse, visits a school to give safety lessons, and is called to the scene to put out a fire with his colleagues.
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  • The Amazing I Spy ABC: Over 250 Animals and Objects to Spy and Identify

    Ken Laidlaw

    Hardcover (Dial, Sept. 1, 1996)
    An enjoyable alphabet book for young readers presents a series of lift-the-flap illustrations that allow youngsters to guess at the hidden animals and objects while relating them to the letters of the alphabet through the use of "I Spy" scene discoveries.
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  • Action Packs: Animation

    Michele Claiborne

    Paperback (DK CHILDREN, Sept. 15, 1998)
    The incredible world of animation where a penguin can parachute, animated characters and real people perform together, and creatures tucked away in your imagination can come to life. With the DK Animation Pack you can make your own amazing viewing machines. Then, with a little help from the templates and drawing guide, you will be able to watch your own unique animated sequences. Drawing guide contains a cast of characters and creatures showing a range of movements and expressions to help you draw your own animation sequences. Other exciting elements in the pack explain how to create expressions and movement. The shadow puppet can be used as a template; and the zoetrope and moving-image machine demonstrate how images can spring to life. Pack contains 10 main items, including 16pp guidebook, zoetrope, moving-image machine, viewing tube, drawing guide, and flipbook, and 20 projects.
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  • Here Comes Kate

    Kay Chorao

    Paperback (Puffin, March 18, 2002)
    In four stories, Kate, a young elephant, plays in the snow, learns to appreciate her new quilt, fusses over a lost toy, and quiets the crying of her baby cousin. Reprint.
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  • Human Body

    DK Publishing

    Misc. Supplies (DK CHILDREN, Sept. 15, 2003)
    DK Action Packs: Human Body includes a model skeleton, activity cards, and complete body organ model.
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  • Pyramid

    Dorling Kindersley

    Hardcover (Gardners Books, May 31, 2003)
    This fun pack contains everything needed to discover Ancient Egypt. Children should love the interactive activities - amongst other things they can decode a secret letter or build a model pyramid.
  • Bear's Day

    Lisa Campbell Ernst

    Board book (Viking Juvenile, June 1, 2000)
    In this cheerfully illustrated board book, young readers can join in peek-a-boo, tea time, and other playtime activities. Children's BOMC.
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