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May 28, 2001:
 Arlington
National Cemetery (Cornerstones of Freedom)
This book is featured
in Robert's
Books. Looking for facts
about Arlington National Cemetery? This book is
PERFECT FOR YOU! The large print and pictures
lets you follow the interesting history of how Arlington
became a National Cemetery. Look for other topics
from the Cornerstones of Freedom Series, including
The
Gettysburg Address, The
Declaration of Independence,
and The
Constitution.
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May 21, 2001:
Henry Ford: Young Man With Ideas UNDER
$5.OO
This book
is featured in Alva's
Books. LEARNING IS FUN
with this fictional book about Henry Ford's childhood.
The Childhood of Famous Americans Series is a medium-size
print book with conversational writing and few pictures.
Look for biographies about other famous people,
including Thomas
Alva Edison, Robert
E. Lee, and Sacagawea.
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May 14, 2001:
Bowled Over; The Case of the Gravity Goof-Up
UNDER
$5.OO
This book
is featured in Galileo's
Books. A GREAT WAY
to learn about Galileo and science is by traveling
back to Galileo's times with the Kinetic City Super
Crew! This group of seven kids help Galileo re-create
his gravity experiment at the Leaning Tower of Pisa
and make other important scientific discoveries.
It also has a section at the back which summarizes
the scientific facts learned through their adventures
and puzzles to unscramble and decode. It's FUN
and EDUCATIONAL!
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May 7, 2001:
 A
Picture Book of Florence Nightingale
This book is featured
in Florence's
Books. Great book for young
readers. It tells about the life of Florence Nightingale
in a simple and easy-to-understand way. There are
plenty of pictures with words on every other page.
There is also a list of the Important Dates for
easy reference. Look for Picture Books about other
people, including Abraham
Lincoln, Benjamin
Franklin, Robert
E. Lee, and Sacagawea.
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April 30, 2001:
Biography - Thomas Edison
This video is featured
in Alva's
Books. A fun and
entertaining way to learn about Thomas Alva Edison,
the brilliant U.S. Inventor. A&E Biography does
a great job on all it documentaries, and the Thomas
Edison documentary is no exception. It explores
the interesting life and inventions of the fascinating
Edison using old photographs, words, and stories.
Great addition to your Video Collection!
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April 23, 2001:
 Ulysses
S. Grant: Eighteenth President of the United States
(Encyclopedia of Presidents)
This book is featured
in Ulysses'
Books. In-depth children's biography
about Ulysses as a young boy, cadet at West Point,
Civil War General, U.S. President, world traveler,
and family man. This series is a great introduction
to young readers about Presidents of the United
States. There's also a Chronology of American History
in the back of the book for an easy-to-look up reference
guide.
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April 16, 2001:
Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare
This book is featured
in William
Shakespeare's Books. Packed with facts
and colorful drawings about William Shakespeare,
his life, and his plays, as well as a general knowledge
of theatres, actors, acting companies, and patrons.
Where did the name "theater" come from?
What did it mean when a flag flew over the theatre?
What are groundlings? How did the Globe Theatre
catch on fire? This book answers these questions
and much more. It's a great place to begin to learn
about the one of the world's greatest poets and
playwrights.
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April 9, 2001:
Robert E. Lee (A&E Civil War Journal)
This video is featured in
Robert's
Books. An outstanding video about Robert
E. Lee. In fact, the entire A&E Civil War Journal
is a great history of the war, the battles, the
people, and the times in general. It brings the
Civil War to life through old photos, actual words
and quotes from Robert E. Lee and others, and brilliant
historians interpreting what it all meant. If I
were back in Jr. High School, I would definitely
invest in this series!
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April 2, 2001:
Columbus Discovers America Coloring Book UNDER
$5.OO
This book
is featured in Christopher's
Books. What are
your plans for Spring Break? Whether it's hanging
out with your friends, going to vacation, visiting
relatives, or staying at home, you can add COLOR
and EXCITEMENT
to your life! This coloring book has ships, oceans,
people, and plenty of scenery for you to color and
image. And it tells the story of Christopher Columbus'
adventures to America with a great map for easy
reference. And it's a great bargain for UNDER
$5.OO.
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March 26, 2001:
History of Britain (Hotshots Series) UNDER
$5.OO
This book
is featured in King
Hal's Books. Did you ever want a 1-paragraph
summary of the 100 Years War, Industrial Revolution,
or the London Underground? Then here is a book perfect
for you. This quick reference, pocket-sized book
highlights 100 major events in British History starting
from 4000 BC to the 20th Century. With this book,
you'll have access to everything you'll ever need
to know about Britain. And for UNDER
$5.OO,
you can't beat this deal.
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March 19, 2001:
 Leonardo
Da Vinci
This book is featured
in King
Hal's Books. Lots of information about
the Great Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo did everything.
He painted, invented, experimented, and lived life
fully. This book explores everything he did from
painting The Last Supper and Mona Lisa
to inventing a Flying Machine and Underwater Diving
Apparatus. This is a must for every Library. Get
Yours Today!
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March 12, 2001:
Lewis and Clark Expedition
Coloring Book UNDER
$5.OO
This book
is featured in Sacagawea's
Books. Why not
add some color to your lessons? Did Lewis & Clark
travel up a blue or pink Missouri River? What color
was the sky as they crossed the Continental Divide?
Now, you can imagine the Louisiana Territory and
the Lewis and Clark Expedition in any color! Just
Color-and-Learn. Each picture tells a short account
of the journey so you can get a quick lesson while
having tons of fun. And it's
UNDER
$5.OO.
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March 5, 2001:
Schoolhouse Rock! - Science Rock
This video is featured
in our Schoolhouse
Rock! Bookstore.
Every child should own a copy of the Schoolhouse
Rock Collection. Fun, cartoon videos and catchy,
sing-along songs will stick with you for the rest
of your life - who can forget "Conjunction Junction,
what's your function?" Don't be left out when your
friends sing "Do The Circulation" and "The Energy
Blues." Also available: America
Rock, Grammar
Rock, Multiplication
Rock, Schoolhouse
Rock CDs.
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February 19, 2001:
If You Grew Up With George Washington
This book is featured
in Ben's
Books. Have you ever wondered what kinds
of clothes you would wear or what subjects you would
learn in school if you lived during George
Washington's lifetime?
This Question-and-Answer book has these answers
and more. Part of the "If You" Series.
Great mixture of text and illustrations!
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February 12, 2001:
Abe Lincoln's Hat (Step into Reading) UNDER
$5.OO
This book is featured in Abe's
Books. Great book for beginning
readers! It uses small and easy-to-read words, and
it includes colorful drawings on every page. Plus,
it tells the INTERESTING and TRUE story about what
Abe carried in his tall black stove-pipe hat. At
$3.59, it's a GREAT DEAL!
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Young Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter
The
Planets in Our Solar System (Let's Read And Find
Out Science)
