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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

admin — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:25:16 +0000

A huge sea monster has attacked and wrecked several ships from beneath the sea. Professor Arronax bravely joins a mission to hunt down the beast. He goes aboard the Nautilus, a secret submarine helmed by the mysterious Captain Nemo. At first, the mission is exciting, as Nemo takes Arronax on a voyage around the underwater [...] -- Order @ AMAZON.com

A Christmas Carol

admin — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 18:16:54 +0000

One of the best-loved and most quoted stories of “the man who invented Christmas”-English writer Charles Dickens-A Christmas Carol debuted in 1843 and has touched millions of hearts since. Cruel miser Ebeneezer Scrooge has never met a shilling he doesn’t like… and hardly a man he does. And he hates Christmas most of all. When Scrooge is visited by his old partner, Jacob Marley, and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christmas Yet to Come, he learns eternal lessons of charity, kindness, and goodwill. Experience a true Victorian Christmas with Barbour’s tenth anniversary Value Book edition-now on quality stock!

Adventures of Tom Sawyer

admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:04:22 +0000

He got out his worldly wealth and examined it — bits of toys, marble, and trash; enough to buy an exchange of work maybe, but not enough to buy as much as half an hour of pure freedom”. One of those most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behavior and incredible adventures. Whether he is heaving clods of earth at his brother, faking a gangrenous toe, or trying to convince the world that he is dead, Tom’s infectious energy and good-humor shine through. The Adventures of Tom sawyer is Mark Twain’s joyful and nostalgic recollection of tall tales from his own boyhood by the Mississippi some “thirty or forty years ago”. It was an instant success on its first publication in 1876, and has continued to delight children of all ages ever since.

Biscuit and the Baby

admin — Mon, 21 May 2007 20:56:14 +0000

Biscuit wants to meet the new baby. But the baby is sleeping, and Biscuit must be patient — and quiet! It’s not easy having to wait, but at last the curious puppy gets to meet the baby, and make a brand-new friend! -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Biscuit Gives a Gift

admin — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:01:38 +0000

Christmas is a wonderful time for sharing. Biscuit finds the perfect gifts foreveryone he loves. -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Biscuit Loves Mother’s Day

admin — Mon, 21 May 2007 21:05:29 +0000

Let’s celebrate Mother’s Day, Biscuit! There are so many ways to make Mom feel special. Pull back the big flaps to see the surprises Biscuit and the little girl have in store for Mom! -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Biscuit Wants to Play

admin — Mon, 21 May 2007 20:46:07 +0000

When Biscuit meets two little kittens, he wants to be friends. He wants to play ball and run around. But the kittens are having too much fun with their own games to play with him—until they find themselves stuck in a tree! Soon the kittens learn what a good friend Biscuit really is. This delightful [...] -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

admin — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 01:56:31 +0000

When Charlie Bucket finds himself the proud winner of a Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, he knows he has the greatest treat in the world in store for him. Join Charlie on his fantastic world-famous adventures in Willy Wonka’s miraculous chocolate factory, where he sees strawberry-juice water pistols, luminous lollipops, a chocolate river, and [...] -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Charlotte’s Web

admin — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 22:29:42 +0000

Wilbur the pig, is desolate when he discovers that he is destined to be the farmer’s Christmas dinner, Then his spider friend, Charlotte, decides to help him. It is a wonderful story filled with humor and examples of what it really means to be a friend. The book will not dissapoint, even if kids have [...] -- Order @ AMAZON.com

DICK AND JANE Go, Go, Go

cindy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:34:29 +0000

Millions of Americans remember Dick and Jane (and Sally and Spot, too!). Now Dick and Jane and all their pals are back with revised editions of these classic readers for a whole new generation of readers to enjoy!Go, Go, Go Oh, Jane. Look and see. See Sally go. See Tim go. See Spot and Puff go. -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Dick and Jane: On the Go!

cindy — Wed, 21 May 2008 12:21:14 +0000

Six classic storybooks come in this box with a handle so children can take reading fun along for the ride! -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Frog and Toad Together

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:32:14 +0000

In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers—they could read the story comfortably and not feel overwhelmed by the text. Following suit came such classics as Peggy Parish’s Amelia Bedelia series, Lillian Hoban’s books about Arthur the monkey, and Syd Hoff’s popular Danny and the Dinosaur. Many books in this series are special in the depth of emotion evoked – Little Bear, the Frog and Toad books by Arnold Lobel, and Daniel’s Duck by Clyde Bulla, to name a few – and all are enjoyed by children of all ages.

Green Eggs and Ham

admin — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:33:03 +0000

Dr. Seuss turns 50 simple words into magic in this time-honored classic. Sam-I-am won’t give up! He keeps trying to get the grumpy grown-up in the story to taste green eggs and ham. No matter how Sam-I-am presents the green eggs and ham (in a box, with a fox, in the rain, on a train), the curmudgeon refuses to try them. Finally, Sam-I-am’s pesky persistence pays off. A crowd of open-mouthed onlookers watch in suspense as the old grouch takes a bite. And?…SAY! The old sourpuss’s face is wreathed in smiles as he gratefully acknowledges, “I do so like green eggs and ham. Thank you, thank you, Sam-I-am!”

Little Women

admin — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:28:56 +0000

One of American Literature’s most loved novels, this is a story of family, of hope, of dreams, and of growing up as four devoted sisters search fro romance and find maturity in Civil-War era 19th century New England. -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Lowercase Letters: Learn with Dick and Jane

cindy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:42:36 +0000

Children will love learning lowercase letters with Dick, Jane, Sally, and therest of the family. This activity workbook, complete with reward stickers, is perfect for preschoolers and kindergartners. -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Rainy Day Fun: Dick and Jane Picture Readers

cindy — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:38:52 +0000

Oh! Oh, no! It’s raining, it’s pouring! Dick and Jane are stuck indoors on a rainy day. Don’t worry! There’s plenty of family fun to be had inside-like board games, baking, and story time. -- Order @ AMAZON.com

Something Funny (Read with Dick and Jane)

cindy — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:35:58 +0000

Something Funny. Look, Dick. Look, look. I see something funny. Come and see. Come and see Spot. -- Order @ AMAZON.com

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

admin — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 04:03:12 +0000

“We said there was no home like a raft. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery…but you feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.” Sail down the Mississippi with Huck Finn and the runaway slave, Jim. Twain’s beloved tale, with its folksy language, creates an indelible image of antebellum America [...] -- Order @ AMAZON.com

The Cat in the Hat

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:29:34 +0000

One wet, rainy day while mother is out, a boy and a girl sit dejectedly in their chairs, watching the rain beat against the window. They’re bored. Suddenly, in bursts a large cat in a tall striped hat, ready to play – and not just ordinary games, oh no! This cat likes to create mischief and mayhem, and to aid him, he brings Thing One and Thing Two. These two small fuzzy blue imps race around the house, wreaking havoc. Who’s going to clean up this mess? This most famous of all the Beginner Books has been beloved by readers young and old since 1957.