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Books in Welcome Books series

  • Oranges

    Inez Snyder

    Library Binding (Childrens Pr, Feb. 1, 2004)
    Introduces the orange, from the time it begins to grow from a seed until it is sold in a farmer's market.
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  • Treasure Planet: A Voyage of Discovery

    Jeff Kurtti, Jody Revenson

    Paperback (Disney Editions, Sept. 23, 2002)
    Go "behind the sails" on an intergalactic treasure hunt in this thrilling new animated space adventure by Walt Disney Pictures. A futuristic twist on one of the greatest adventure stories ever told, Treasure Planet follows Jim Hawkins's fantastic journey across a parallel universe aboard a glittering space galleon. Bug great dangers lie ahead when Jim discovers that his trusted mentor, the cyborg cook John Silver, is actually a scheming pirate with mutiny on his mind. Legends of pirate treasure and pirate terror, the lore of literary pirates, and a look at the loot of a thousand worlds are all featured in this richly illustrated volume that will be treasured by buccaneers of all ages. Discover the film's evolution and the development of its characters, weaponry, and technology, as well as exploring the interesting histories of actual pirates who sailed the seven seas. Part techno-log, part field guide, this book is brimming with diagrams, gadgets, and gizmos, fun facts, and fascinating anecdotes.
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  • The Liberty Bell

    Lloyd G. Douglas

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Uses easy-to-read text to introduce the Liberty Bell as an American symbol.
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  • Brother Bear: A Transformation Tale

    H. Clark Wakabayashi

    Hardcover (Disney Editions, Oct. 13, 2003)
    Rooted in the lore of Pacific Northwest culture, Brother Bear is a tale of the strong brotherhood between all living creatures. It is also about discovering the power of change in our world, whether it be the change from winter to spring, or from small to large, or the transformation of a boy to a man. This epic story combines humor and emotion with breathtaking images of nature and wildlife from a time long forgotten.
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  • The Bald Eagle

    Lloyd G. Douglas

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Describes traits which make the eagle a good symbol for the United States, briefly explains how the eagle was chosen, and lists some of the places the symbol appears.
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  • My Legs and Feet: My Body

    Lloyd G. Douglas

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    Simple text introduces the functions of the human foot and leg, as well as tools that can help people who have mobility problems.
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  • The Statue of Liberty

    Lloyd G. Douglas

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2003)
    Uses easy-to-read text to introduce the Statue of Liberty as an American symbol of freedom.
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  • Tarzan Chronicles

    Howard E. Green

    Hardcover (Disney Editions, June 30, 1999)
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of Disney's animated film "Tarzan" chronicles the life and times of a young man raised by apes in the African jungle and discusses the actors lending their voices to the feature, the animation process, and the musicby Phil Collins
  • Pennies

    Mary Hill

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2005)
    Describes what pennies are made of, how much they are worth, and what people do with them.
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  • Watching the Weather: Watching Nature

    Edana Eckart

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, Sept. 1, 2004)
    A simple introduction to how weather changes and how meteorologists forecast the weather.
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  • Quarters

    Mary Hill

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2005)
    Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the twenty-five cent United States coin.
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  • Dimes

    Mary Hill

    Paperback (Childrens Pr, March 1, 2005)
    Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to the ten cent United States coin.
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