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August
27, 2001:
 PAPA
WAS A BOY IN GRAY
This book is featured
in our Online
Store. You've followed
Robert E. and Prize-Winning Author Mary W. Schaller's
summer travels,
now read the book that started it all -- PAPA
WAS A BOY IN GRAY.
Robert E. and all the IMA Hero™ Bears can't
put down this one-of-a-kind book as they learn
the fascinating tales of twenty-one Confederate
veterans through the eyes of their daughters.
For more entertainment, get your PAPA
BOOK & BEAR Gift Set,
and you'll have a friend to share in the memorable
moments. Relive the Launch
of the PAPA Book Tour
in Front Royal, Virginia.
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August
20, 2001:
100 Women Who Shaped World History
This book is featured
in the Millennium
Bookstore. Read about
the most influential women in world history from
Cleopatra to Mother Teresa in this GREAT COLLECTION.
Who was Catherine the Great, Louisa May Alcott,
and Helen Keller? What did Marie Curie, Eleanor
Roosevelt, and Valentina Tereshkova accomplish?
This book tells the tales of these and other inspirational
women throughout history.
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August
13, 2001:
Mozart, Young Music Genius UNDER
$5.00
This book
is featured in Wolfgang's
Books. How old was Wolfgang
when he first starting playing music? How and why
did his father give him his first music lesson?
What types of audiences attended Wolfgang's performances?
These questions are all answered in this GREAT
BOOK to INTRODUCE YOUNG READERS to the
life and times of young Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
And for UNDER
$5.00, it's a GREAT DEAL
too!
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August
6, 2001:
What the Moon Is Like (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out-Science)
UNDER
$5
This
book is featured in our Moon
Bookstore. It's a FUN
and ENTERTAINING book that teaches all about
the Moon. Are there craters, valleys, rocks, or
dust? Is it hot or cold? Why is the sky always black
even during the day? How many humans have experienced
the Moon first hand (or foot)? This book uses simple
words and great pictures. There's also a drawing
of the Moon and the landing sites for Apollo 11,
12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Beware -- after reading
this book, you may want to sign up for Space
Camp!
From Your
Page: July 16, 2001.
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July 30, 2001:
Sacajawea Wilderness Guide UNDER
$5.00
This book
is featured in Sacagawea's
Books. Sacagawea (spelled
"Sacajawea" in this book) lived an ADVENTUROUS
LIFE, and this book covers all her different
relationships. She was a Shoshone princess, Minetaree
slave, wife of Charbonneau, mother of Pomp, guide
for Lewis & Clark, and symbol of peace. You'll get
a glimpse of Sacagawea's strength and courage. There's
also a useful map of the Expedition's route in the
back. And, it's all for UNDER
$5.00!
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July 23, 2001:
William Shakespeare & the Globe
This book is featured
in Bard
of Avon's Books. A UNIQUE
look at one of the world's greatest playwrights
-- William Shakespeare. This biography presents
Shakespeare's story as a play. There are 5 Acts,
and each act describes a different part of Shakespeare's
life. It contains many drawings showing his life,
his plays, the times, the theaters, and his fellow
playwrights and actors. The last act shares the
story of the re-building of the Globe Theatre which
opened in 1997.
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July 16, 2001:
What the Moon Is Like (Let's-Read-And-Find-Out-Science)
UNDER
$5
This book is featured in our
Moon
Bookstore. It's a FUN
and ENTERTAINING book that teaches all about
the Moon. Are there craters, valleys, rocks, or
dust? Is it hot or cold? Why is the sky always black
even during the day? How many humans have experienced
the Moon first hand (or foot)? This book uses simple
words and great pictures. There's also a drawing
of the Moon and the landing sites for Apollo 11,
12, 14, 15, 16, and 17. Beware -- after reading
this book, you may want to sign up for Space
Camp!
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July 9, 2001:
 The
Yosemite Fun-Book: A Kid's Guide to Yosemite
This book is
featured in John
Muir's Books. This title
says it all -- A FUN BOOK and KID'S
GUIDE TO YOSEMITE! Whether or not you vacation
in Yosemite, this book offers hours of coloring,
games, riddles, puzzles, activities, and pure
enjoyment. Did you know
Yosemite Falls is the highest waterfall in North
America? My favorite part of the book is the cartoon
map of Yosemite Valley in the centerfold; it has
everything including Half Dome, Yosemite Falls,
the Merced River, El Capitan, and even the Visitor
Center.
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July 2, 2001:
The Declaration of Independence (Cornerstones of
Freedom)
This book is featured
in Ben's
Books. Cornerstones of Freedom is a SUPERB
SERIES to learn about any historical
document, event, or journey. Why is the Declaration
of Independence one of the world's most important
political documents? This book answers that question
along with several others, including who wrote it,
why it was written, what it meant at the time, and
why it had such an impact on the world? There's
also a timeline and glossary in the back for easy
reference. It's a PERFECT
GIFT on this 4th
of JULY!
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June 25, 2001:
Biography - Henry VIII
This video is featured
in King
Hal 's Books. The folks
at A&E Biography have done it again. This video
biography of Henry VIII and the times he lived is
a great way to learn about Henry and his reign,
especially since most books about Henry VIII are
long and detailed. This Biography is ENTERTAINMENT
and EDUCATION wrapped into one video.
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June 18, 2001:
A Kid's Guide to Washington, D.C.
This book is featured
in our Washington,
D.C. Travel Bookstore.
A MUST BUY for touring Washington, D.C. with
kids. It's a complete TRAVEL DIARY! Read
this book before you go, and carry it with you in
D.C. You can write in it, color the pictures, use
the maps for directions, and read about the landmarks
and buildings. There are games, puzzles, and fill-in-the-blanks
all designed to make this historic vacation both
fun and memorable. As a BONUS,
your kids will have their very own Travel Diary
of their vacation to our Nation's Capital to keep
for years to come.
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June 11, 2001:
da Vinci (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)
This book is featured in King
Hal's Books. A FUN
and FACTUAL introduction to one of the world's
greatest artists, Leonardo da Vinci. It tells da
Vinci's life story and combines pictures of his
works along with colorful cartoon drawings. Leonardo
da Vinci's works include Mona Lisa, The
Last Supper, and Madonna and Child.
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June 4, 2001:
Elizabeth Blackwell: The First Woman Doctor
UNDER $5.00
This book
is featured in Florence's
Books. Elizabeth Blackwell
was raised differently than most girls in England
in the 1820's. Find out how in this book about her
life as a young girl, student, teacher, and find
out how she became the FIRST WOMAN DOCTOR!
And it's UNDER
$5.00!
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