Best of
Juvenile

1998

Searching for David's Heart: A Christmas Story


Cherie Bennett - 1998
    Then she meets the boy who received David's heart in an organ transplant, and learns that life truly does go on.A journey of faith, hope, and love.Life at Darcy's house isn't always easy. Money is tight, and her parents argue a lot. Darcy's shy and quiet with most people, but it's not like that with her brother, David. He and Darcy are soul mates. Until David gets a girlfriend, that is, and starts to treat Darcy as if she were a pest. Darcy is hurt and humiliated, and one day after a huge fight, Darcy runs off. David chases after her and is killed in a shocking accident. Darcy is sure his death is her fault.Then Darcy's parents decide to donate David's heart for transplant. Darcy believes that if she can find David's heart, even if it's beating in someone else's body, she will have found her brother, and in some way he will still be alive. And so the search for David's heart begins.

A Street Through Time


Steve Noon - 1998
    * Lively text provides a fascinating and factual insight to the pictorial story 265 x 350mm Hardback

Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks


Kate Klise - 1998
    Please send a catalog.Designer Flo Waters responds:"I'd be delighted...but please understand that all of my fountains are custom-made."Soon the fountain project takes on a life of its own, one chronicled in letters, postcards, memos, transcripts, and official documents. The school board president is up in arms. So is Dee Eel, of the water-supply company. A scandal is brewing, and Mr. Sam N.'s fifth grade class is turning up a host of hilarious secrets buried deep beneath the fountain.

Laura's Album: A Remembrance Scrapbook of Laura Ingalls Wilder


William Anderson - 1998
    All through her life Laura saved mementos of her past, including early writings, letters, drawings, and photographs, which have been lovingly preserved in private and public collections across the country.Now, for the first time ever, these photographs, writings, and memorabilia have been gathered together in one incredible volume by noted Little House historian William Anderson. Each gorgeous page of LAURA'S ALBUM is a doorway into the private world of Laura Ingalls Wilder, and offers a unique glimpse of what her life was like. Here is the fascinating true story of this remarkable pioneer woman's life as well as an unforgettable tale of our own American past.

Riding Freedom


Pam Muñoz Ryan - 1998
    She doesn’t like playing with dolls, she can hold her own in a fight, and she loves to work in the stables. Charlotte has a way with horses and wants to spend her life training and riding them on a ranch of her own. The problem is, as a girl in the mid-1800s, Charlotte is expected to live a much different life – one without freedom. But Charlotte is smart and determined, and she figures out a way to live her dreams with a plan so clever and so secret – almost no one figures it out.

A Little Prairie House


Laura Ingalls Wilder - 1998
    They traveled far each day in their covered wagon, driving through tall grass until they found just the right spot for their new home. With the help of their kind neighbor, Mr. Edwards, Pa built a snug little house for the family in the middle of the wide-open prairie. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers. Now for the first time, the youngest readers can share her adventure in these very special picture books adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story-books. Renee Graef's warm paintings, inspired by Garth Williams' classic Little House illustrations, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life.Renée Graef recieved her bachelor's degree in art from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. She is the illustrator of teh paper dolls and the Kirsten books in the American Girls Collection. She is also an avid hat collector, with over 150 hats at last count. She lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with her huisband, Tim, and thier children, Maggie and Maxfeild.Join the Ingalls family as they pick a special spot on the prairie and build their snug log cabin home. Their new neighbor, Mr. Edwards, comes by to help, and after the hard work is through, everyone sings and dances to the joyful music of Pa's fiddle. Renee Graef's enchanting full-color illustrations, inspired by Garth William's classic artwork, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life in this eleventh title in the My First Little House Books series, adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved storybooks.

There's a Hair in My Dirt!: A Worm's Story


Gary Larson - 1998
    It was a cartoon that appeared for many years in daily newspapers and was loved by millions. (And was confusing to millions more.) But one day he stopped.Gary went into hiding. He made a couple short films. He played his guitar. He threw sticks for his dogs. They threw some back.Yet Gary was restless. He couldn't sleep nights. Something haunted him. (Besides Gramps.) Something that would return him to his roots in biology, drawing and dementia--a tale called There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story.It begins a few inches underground, when a young worm, during a typical family dinner, discovers there's a hair in his plate of dirt. He becomes rather upset, not just about his tainted meal but about his entire miserable, wormy life. This, in turn, spurs his father to tell him a story--a story to inspire the children of invertebrates everywhere.And so Father Worm describes the saga of a fair young maiden and her adventuresome stroll through her favorite forest, a perambulator's paradise. It is a journey filled with mystery and magic. Or so she thinks.Which is all we'll say for now.What exactly does the maiden encounter?Does Son Worm learn a lesson?More important, does he eat his plate of fresh dirt?Well, you'll have to read to find out, but let's just say the answers are right under your feet.Written and illustrated in a children's storybook style, There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story is a twisted take on the difference between our idealized view of Nature and the sometimes cold, hard reality of life for the birds and the bees and the worms (not to mention our own species).Told with his trademark off-kilter humor, this first original non--Far Side book is the unique work of a comic master.Now Larson can finally sleep at night.Question is, will you?(from the back cover)

Curious George's Dream


Margret Rey - 1998
    It seems he is always too small! But when George falls asleep and wakes up BIG, he discovers being too large can be difficult, too, and maybe he's the right size after all. The adventures of Curious George continue in an all-new series beginning in fall 1998 with eight new stories. Written and illustrated in the style of Margret and H. A. Rey, the books appear in paperback (8 x 8") and hardcover editions and feature the art of Vipah Interactive, the animators of HMI's Curious George CD-ROMs.

The Legend of Sleeping Bear


Kathy-jo Wargin - 1998
    the richness of their work underscores the beauty of the legend, preserving this story for generations to come.

The Complete Adventures of Homer Price


Robert McCloskey - 1998
    The comic genius of Robert McCloskey and his wry look at small-town America has kept readers in stitches for generations!

The Ghost of Fossil Glen


Cynthia C. DeFelice - 1998
    Her friend Karen calls Allie a liar and doesn't want to hear "stuff like that." But her old pal, Dub, listens eagerly as Allie tells him about the voice that guides her down a steep cliff side, the girl she imagines who begs, "Help me," and a terrible nightmare in which that girl falls to her death. Who is that girl? Is she the ghost? And what does the ghost want from Allie? 01 Nutmeg Children's Book Award Masterlist, 00-01 Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Masterlist (Gr. 6-8), 00-01 Young Hoosier Book Award Masterlist (Grds 4-6),00-01 William Allen White Children's Book Award Masterlist, 00-01 Land of Enchantment Book Award Masterlist (Gr. 3-6), 00-01 Sequoyah Children's Book Award Masterlist, 00-01 Young Reader's Choice Award Program Masterlist, 00-01 South Carolina Book Award Masterlist(Grds 3-8), and The 2000 Texas Bluebonnet Award

The Summer My Father Was Ten


Pat Brisson - 1998
    Tomatoes, peppers, onions, marigold, and zinnias grow in neat, straight rows...and every spring my father tells me about Mr. Bellavista and the summer my father was ten. -From the book. That was the summer the boy lost a baseball under a tomato plant in Mr. Bellavista's garden. And someone tossed a tomato back instead of the baseball. A lively battle took place, which seemed like great fun at the time, but in the end Mr. Bellavista's garden had been destroyed. In a touching story of one boy's efforts to make amends, we see the rebuilding of a garden and the forming of a relationship across generations. With luminous, beautifully detailed watercolors, the artist has captured both the sadness and the quiet joy woven throughout the tale.

Free to Be...You and Me and Free to Be...a Family


Marlo Thomas - 1998
    Here are playful and humorous stories, poems, pictures, and songs -- by Shel Silverstein, Carly Simon, Jerry Pinkney, Charlotte Zolotow, Judith Viorst, Arnold Lobel, and many more -- that encourage children to be who they want to be.A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book, a project born of love and hope, will be used for children's grants for survival, safety, and educational projects.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret / Blubber / Starring Sally J. Freedman as Herself


Judy Blume - 1998
    The second story is an autobiographical novel while in the third novel, Jill realizes that it isn't nice to bully other children.

Instinct for Love: The MacGregor Brides / The Winning Hand


Nora Roberts - 1998
    Contains:The MacGregor BridesThe Winning Hand

Romeo and Juliet for Kids


Lois Burdett - 1998
    "Who is William Shakespeare?" For more than 20 years, Lois Burdett has asked that question of her elementary school students in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, leading them on a voyage of discovery that brings the Bard to life for boys and girls ages seven and up.Romeo and Juliet for Kids, written in rhyming couplets is suitable for staging as class plays as well as reading aloud.

The Forest Has Eyes


Elise MacLay - 1998
    Eighty-three thousand copies sold.

Bloomability


Sharon Creech - 1998
    She feels as if she's being taken out of the country against her will. Certainly no one asked her opinion. Dinnie is used to change-with her family constantly moving from state to state while her father searches for one new "opportunity" after another. But when her aunt and uncle whisk her away to an international school in Lugano, Switzerland, Dinnie feels that this might be one "opportunity"that isn't right for her.Suddenly Dinnie's surrounded by kids from many different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Home, and her first life, seem so far away. Can she adapt to a new country, a new home, and new friends? Or will it just be easier to close herself off-just survive-and never realize all the "bloomabilities" that are possible?

Zot! Book 3


Scott McCloud - 1998
    For the first time, the first ten issues of this intelligent and charming series are collected into one massive full-color volume. See what everyone from Comics Buyer's Guide to The New York Times has raved about!

The Old Woman and the Wave


Shelley Jackson - 1998
    That is why it waits on dry land, curled over her house, bent low to hear her every word. Most of these are grumpy, though, for the old woman has lived her whole life beneath the wave and therfore can see nothing good in it. Her roof is stuck like a pincushion with umbrellas, which she hopes will stem the drippings and droppings from above. But no. She and the wave go on with their lives until a wanderer appears and sees not the bother in the wondrous wave, but the possibilities. And then the old woman can see them, too, and together with her old dog Bones she flows away toward the blue and distant mountains, surging and plunging, swirling and climbing in a washtub boat she's had handy just in case the wave ever fell. It had fallen years ago: in love. The words and spectacular collage paintings make something majestic out of newfound vision -- an original way for sharing with young dreamers.

Zot! Book 2


Scott McCloud - 1998
    Zot! is Scott McCloud's critically acclaimed take on superhero comics, and was one of the greatest cult comics of the '80s.Volume 2 collects issues 11-15 and 17-18, the beginnings of the black-and-white relaunch of the series.

Squids Will be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables


Jon Scieszka - 1998
    A general moral offered by the book is, "If you are planning to write fables, don't forget to change people's names and avoid places with high cliffs".

A Farmer Boy Birthday


Laura Ingalls Wilder - 1998
    It's Almanzo's birthday, and he spends the day on the Wilder farm learning to train his two little calves and flying down the hill on his birthday sled.

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen


Cynthia Rylant - 1998
    A cookie company seems the perfect way to make a little money, but it turns out to be much more -- an opportunity to meet some very special neighbors!

Garfield & the Beast in the Basement


Jim Davis - 1998
    A series of books offering each child an opportunity to progress at an individual pace -- with stories designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities -- so that every beginning reader experiences success.

Upchuck and the Rotten Willy


Bill Wallace - 1998
    Left all alone, Chuck starts to venture farther and farther into the neighborhood and one fateful night finds himself face-to-face with a beast as big and black as death. His name is Rotten Willy—and he’s a dog with a heart of gold.

ABC Disney Pop-Up


Robert Sabuda - 1998
    26 full-color pop-ups.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs


Sue Kassirer - 1998
    This version is simpler than the direct translations and more true to the original than Disney. Full color throughout.

Old Jake's Skirts


C. Anne Scott - 1998
    When Jake finally opens the trunk, he is puzzled by what he finds inside--cotton calico skirts. Surprisingly, they go a long way toward brightening up the farm and Old Jake himself.

Ten Thousand Children: True Stories Told by Children Who Escaped the Holocaust on the Kindertransport


Anne L. Fox - 1998
    Tells the true stories of children who escaped Nazi Germany on the Kindertransport, a rescue mission led by concerned British to save Jewish children from the Holocaust.

George Washington Carver


Sam Wellman - 1998
    Learn more about their exciting and inspiring lives in Barbour's "Heroes of the Faith" series.George Washington Carver spent years researching God's creation and how mankind could make the best use of common products.

Cherry Pies and Lullabies


Lynn Reiser - 1998
    Four generations of mothers and daughters share family traditions that are the same but become slightly different as the times change. And whether they are sharing cherry pies or quilts or lullabies, what matters is that it is done with unconditional love. Lynn Reiser has created this spectacular picture book -- and its English-Spanish companion, "Tortillas and Lullabies, Tortillas y cancioncitas" -- for all families to read and share.

Psssst! It's Me...the Bogeyman


Barbara Park - 1998
    A genuine, creepy-crawly, blood-chilling, spine-tingling Bogeyman, who lives under beds, reveals something he soon regrets.

Big Moon Tortilla


Joy Cowley - 1998
    But as she rushes out to the cookhouse, disasters happen. Her homework blows out the window and is ruined by dogs. She drops her glasses and breaks them. Grandmother comforts her broken-hearted granddaughter with the wisdom of an old healing song: "When we have problem, we must choose what we shall be". Marta chooses to fly high and laugh at her problems, like the eagle. Set in a contemporary Tohono O'odham (Papago) village, Joy Cowley's gentle story contains a valuable message for everyone. Dyanne Strongbow's vibrant paintings capture the rugged beauty of the American southwestern desert.

God in Between


Sandy Eisenberg Sasso - 1998
    Surely God would help them, they decide...but how can God be found, and where should they look? They soon find that the answer is much nearer than they thought.This inspiring story teaches that God can be found where we are: within all of us and the relationships between us.

Mice of the Westing Wind


Tim Davis - 1998
    But one night they hear startling news about the sea dogs. The Admiral has a plan, too, and Oliver doesn't like it at all. 25 black and white illustrations. Ages 6-9.

Orphan Runaways


Kristiana Gregory - 1998
    The orphanage headmaster wants to separate the boys and send them to different families, but they only have each other. So they plan an escape. They make their way to Bodie Camp, where their Uncle Hank is panning for gold. They meet Captain O'Hara, Madame Mustache, and a host of other boomtown characters. But when they find Uncle Hank, life with him isn't what Danny had imagined. Then Judd becomes sick, and Danny must decide what he's willing to compromise to have a real family again.

The Kingfisher


John Farndon - 1998
    Detailed, full color illustrations and photographs present animals in a variety of settings -- in their natural habitats, hunting prey, feeding offspring, or engaging in other types of typical behavior. Photographs of children interacting with animals and a variety of clearly-explained activities provide examples of animal behavior or physiology and make this an exceptionally child-friendly book. Special Features: Hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Clear, simple text is inviting and accessible to five- and six-year-old children. Fact boxes and detailed captions provide older children with in-depth information. Simple alphabetical arrangement. Bold, clear headwords. Cross-references. Index and glossary.First and only edition with 160 pages

Cootie Catcher Book


Klutz - 1998
    Plus instructions on how to make your own cootie catchers and the fortunes to go inside.

Draw 3-D


Doug Dubosque - 1998
    Beginning with such elementary concepts as depth, he progresses logically through shading, reflections, and multiple vanishing points.

Hemp Bracelets


Anne Akers Johnson - 1998
    The look is organic, casual and altogether cool. Comes With: 150 feet of hemp, assorted beads. Have fun!

The Care and Feeding of Dragons


Brenda Seabrooke - 1998
    She has to share a room with Nicole, who thinks Taylor is about as welcome as Lyme disease. But the stepsisters' enmity is soon eclipsed by strange goings-on in the house. What makes the bedroom so cold? Who is that person looking out the attic window? Sibling rivalry is pushed aside as Taylor, Nicole, Peter, and neighbor Cody join forces to solve a murder committed during the Civil War. As Kirkus Reviews said of The Haunting at Stratton Falls, here is another "thoroughly satisfying ghost story with just the right amounts of scariness, suspense, and danger..."

Marisol and Magdalena: The Sound of Our Sisterhood


Veronica Chambers - 1998
    When Marisol's mother sends her away to Panama to live with relatives, it puts her American values to the test, as well as her friendship with Magdalena.

Days of Knights and Damsels: An Activity Guide


Laurie Winn Carlson - 1998
    Dressing up in a coat of armor made from plastic milk jugs, whipping up a batch of curds and whey, writing secret messages in invisible ink, and telling time with a sand glass made from soda bottles are just some of the fun projects. Every activity is illustrated, and sidebars highlight colorful facts about life hundreds of years ago.

My Aunt Came Back


Pat Cummings - 1998
    For toddlers just discovering the joy of mimicking words and sounds, this exuberant chant is perfect to read aloud.My aunt came back from Timbuktushe brought me back a wooden shoe.A favorite aunt travels to exotic-sounding places and back again, into the arms of her delighted niece. This spirited chant is perfect for reading aloud with toddlers just discovering the joy of mimicking new words and sounds.

Slim and Miss Prim


Robert Kinerk - 1998
    When Slim is kidnapped by bandits, it's his "feisty yet ladylike boss, " Miss Prim who comes to his rescue.

What Is God Like?


Kathleen Long Bostrom - 1998
    This delightfully written and illustrated book uses passages from Scripture to describe God in a way your child can easily understand.

Titanic


Victoria Sherrow - 1998
    The Scholastic History Readers series was created especially to bring history to life for beginning readers.This is a simple recounting of the Titanic's tragic story. The text describes the chronology of events, and discusses the investigation that followed the disaster. The final pages discuss Robert Ballard's discovery and exploration of the wreck of the Titanic.Sidebars introduce real people who were aboard the Titanic, including the captain, who went down with his ship.

I Spy ABC: Read and Share


Vivian French - 1998
    Grouped in four progressive levels, Read and Share books - available individually for the first time - are specially selected for qualities that encourage literacy skills and a love of reading.Sixteen top-quality books with notes for extending reading fun inspire the confidence parents and children need to experience the joys of reading . . . together. Plus an informative Parents’ Handbook!What is Read and Share?—An expert selection of sixteen high-quality picture books by superb authors and illustrators, featuring a multicultural array of subjects, including poetry and rhymes, traditional songs, stories, and information books —Four progressive levels - Beginnings, Early Steps, Next Steps, and Taking Off - each including four fabulous picture books—Two full spreads inside each book offering suggestions and activities inspired by the story, designed to help parents and children get the most out of each book - and build a foundation for reading success—A separate 24-page, full-color Parents’ Handbook providing extensive practical information and detailed answers to many of the questions parents ask about encouraging their children’s literacy

Pup's Supper


Victoria Miles - 1998
    But Pup doesn't like snails". So begins Pup's Supper, a lively tale of a sea otter mom and her pup exploring the delights of supper time.Discover the playful world of sea otters in this beautifully illustrated board book for beginning readers.

DK Discoveries: Tutankhamun: The Life and Death of a Pharaoh


David Hamilton Murdoch - 1998
    Each volume is packed with detailed and accurate information, featuring cross-sections, exploded views, pull-outs, and cutaways designed to illuminate each subject. Extraordinary and evocative storytelling combined with DK's unique visual presentation create an outstanding library of children's reference books.

The Adventures Of Dougal


Eric Thompson - 1998
    Tells about the adventures of Dougal, Dylan, Brian, Ermintrude and others in the garden, their trip on a magic carpet around the world, and their visit to Scotland to meet Dougal's mad uncle.

Mission Down Under


Linda Lowery Keep - 1998
    In her first adventure, Hannah is transported by the angels to the Australian outback where she teams up with a boy to track a group of animal poachers.

Dance!


Bill T. Jones - 1998
    A lyrical, simple text is matched by astounding photographs.

Alien Astronauts


Gary L. Blackwood - 1998
    Spooky spectres. Psychic detectives. Are these and other events, occurrences, and people like them real or imagined? In Secrets of the Unexplained, author Gary Blackwood invites us to make up our own minds. This exciting and thorough series brings the world of the paranormal to the fingertips of young readers.

Andrew Clements (Set of 5) Frindle; Landry News; No Talking; Report Car; Last Holiday Concert


Andrew Clements - 1998
    Books include: (1) Frindle; (2) The Landry News; (3) No Talking; (4) The Report Card; (5) The Last Holiday Concert.

Puppy Riddles


Katy Hall - 1998
    Previous riddle books in this series received excellent reviews with recommendations for beginning and reluctant readers.

Giant Book of Questions and Answers


Diane Clouting - 1998
    These subjects are excitingly explored through answers to questions such as:- Why do people live underground?- How did the Earth begin?- Why did the Romans spend so long in the bath?- Why does a rattlesnake rattle?- Why is your blood red?- How does a Venus fly-trap catch its prey?- Why did the dinosaurs become extinct?- What is DNA?You'll find the answers to these and more than 1,000 other intriguing questions inside this superbly illustrated book.~

That Toad Is Mine! (Harper Growing Tree)


Barbara Shook Hazen - 1998
    Two best friends love to share everything -- their toys, bikes, even candy bars. Until one day a little toad hops into their lives and they discover that not everything can be shared. Young children are sure to relate to this humerous and satisfying look at friendship and sharing.

Lego Crazy Action Contraptions: A Lego Inventions Book (Klutz)


Dan Rathjen - 1998
    Complete plans for making marvelous moving machines out of the special Legos that come with the book and some basic pieces you've already got at home.

Wish Magic


Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff - 1998
    But right after she eats the doughnut, strange things start happening. Meg realizes that the breakfast treat has given her special powers--everything she wishes for comes true!Wish magic can be lots of fun, but it also brings Meg all kinds of problems. Will she ever be a regular kid again!

DK Nature Encyclopedia


Caroline Bingham - 1998
    Magnificently illustrated, and featuring dramatic time-lapse photographs, this compelling guide gives a fascinating insight into how living things evolve, feed, reproduce, and defend themselves - Explores each major plant and animal group, including flowering plants, birds, reptiles, insects, fish, and mammals -Thematic sections cover topics as varied as reproduction and survival, photosynthesis and communication - Also includes classification charts and a glossary of science terms.

The Lion Who Saw Himself in the Water


Idries Shah - 1998
    As he gapes and growls at his ferocious reflection in a pool of water as shiny as a mirror, a terrified lion grows desperately thirsty.

If You Love a Bear


Piers Harper - 1998
    The book tells you what to do when your bear gets cross, and it shows you some of the best things about bears.

Fateful Forebodings


Gary L. Blackwood - 1998
    Spooky spectres. Psychic detectives. Are these and other events, occurrences, and people like them real or imagined? In Secrets of the Unexplained, author Gary Blackwood invites us to make up our own minds. This exciting and thorough series brings the world of the paranormal to the fingertips of young readers.

Wagon Train


Bobbie Kalman - 1998
    In the latter part of the 19th century, more than half a million pioneers headed west to carve out a future on an unknown frontier. Some were drawn by the offer of cheap land and the promise of religious freedom while others had high hopes of finding gold. Thrilling, authentic photos and full-color illustrations recreate what life was really like for these cowboys, adventurers, and immigrants in this rough-and-ready era in our history.Journeying west by wagon train was like traveling in a tiny, moving town with its own community, food, tools, and government. Clear, informative text along with beautifully detailed photographs and illustrations help describe a typical day on the trail including: -- the strengths and weaknesses of the wagons-- how food was prepared-- the dangers of crossing mountains and rushing rivers-- Native Americans distrust of the travelers who brought disease to their people and destruction to the buffalo

Snooze and Snore


Gill Davies - 1998
    Perfect for early readers, this book provides simple, repetitive stories and fun illustrations.

Love Is Forever


Joan Walsh Anglund - 1998
    In celebration, this charming new meditation on the wonders of love will delight readers of all ages with its cheerful perspective on life's many pleasures.

Just Right Stew


Karen English - 1998
    Boyds Mills Press publishes a wide range of high-quality fiction and nonfiction picture books, chapter books, novels, and nonfiction

A Hanukkah Treasury


Eric A. KimmelBarbara Diamond Goldin - 1998
    It honors a tiny band of heroes, armed with little more than their faith in God, who defeated a mighty empire and proved that miracles truly do happen for those with the courage to believe in them. Eric A. Kimmel presents a wonderful Hanukkah compilation, filled with the history and flavor of this unique holiday. From familiar legends to contemporary stories, from delicious recipes to children's games, this is a treasury that will entertain and engage the whole family.

Dragon for Sale


Marianne Macdonald - 1998
    A series of books offering each child an opportunity to progress at an individual pace -- with stories designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities -- so that every beginning reader experiences success.

A Ladybug's Life (Nature Upclose)


John Himmelman - 1998
    Simple text describes the creatures' movements and activities.

Created by God Revised Student: About Human Sexuality for Older Girls and Boys


James Richie - 1998
    This updated and helpful resource emphasizes a healthy biblical and Christian perspective on human sexuality, values, and relationships. Written for fifth- and sixth-graders, the book can be used in classroom sessions, individual reference and study, and for discussion with parents. The Leader's Resource Kit is a step-by-step guide to help leaders through the process. Whether it is soliciting support for the study, choosing people to assist, planning the individual sessions, or working with the parents of young people during each session, the Leader's Resource Kit gives directions from beginning to end.The Student Guide is a helpful book of materials for students which helps them in class sessions, individual reference and study, and discussion with parents.Bonus CD -- has music and color reproductions of text pages for overhead use.Click here for more information about Tweens curriculum.For updated information and fun for your Tweens, visit us online at www.tweenslive.com.

God's Little Instruction Book for Teens


Honor Books - 1998
    Designed to be fun to read, yet thought-provoking, these delightful books combine inspiring quotes with corresponding scriptures to challenge readers to strive for excellence in all areas of life.

The Hullabaloo Bugaboo Day


Sheree Fitch - 1998
    Wonderful reading experience for old and young.

Up the Ladder, Down the Slide


Betsy Everitt - 1998
    Everyone is welcome. Join the fun!

Living Freight


Dayle Campbell Gaetz - 1998
    She begins to build a new life for herself. until a man steps forward to claim her only possession, her mother's. engagement ring. Who is he?

Baby Birds


Helen Frost - 1998
    The other three titles in the series present information on different types of birds. Readers examine various eggs, nests, and family groupings. The close picture-text matches in this series support early readers. This series explores and supports the standard "The Living Environment: Diversity of Life," as required by Benchmarks for Science Literacy: Project 2061.

At the Edge of the Forest


Jonathan London - 1998
    A boy and his father must decide how to protect the sheep when coyotes make their home near the family's farm.

Knights


Philip Steele - 1998
    Everything a young person could want to know about knights is included: shields, scutcheons, jousts, castles, sieges, chivalry and fearless steeds, all depicted in a colorful abundance of detailed battlescapes, scenarios and maps. Topics include the knight's place in feudal society, how he trained for war, his code of honor, heraldry and armor, and famous battles; knights' popular companions including the various types of horses -- chargers, palfreys, hackneys -- and other animals such as mastiffs and carrier pigeons that accompanied them on campaigns; knights in other cultures -- Sioux braves and Polish lancers in the West to Japanese samurai in the East -- and the knight of medieval romances and today's blockbuster films. The knight in shining armor may have disappeared from the battlefield, but rides on in an ageless fascination shared by children and people of all ages. Includes an illustrated glossary and index.

Weed With an Ill Name


Ralph Bouma - 1998
    Each of these classics, which teach character, exalt Christ, and honor God's word in a refreshing manner not found in more modern books, will teach your child a distinct character building Godly principal.This Character Building Series emphasizes strong Christian principals without denominational beliefs. Triangle Press strives to offer the general public material which only reflects the Word of God, and therefore can be read by every Christian regardless of denominational preference.An unforseen illness in the family of George and his sister Fanny forces the two children to stay with their aunt and uncle Gray. In a letter to her brother and his wife asking them to come for the children, their mother warns, Fanny sometimes loses her temper... I'm afraid her brother tends to be proud and arrogant. The children are unaccustomed to the modest treatment they receive on the farm. The wise uncle uses the roots of a weed in his field as a parable for teaching George and Fanny to rid the root of sin from their own lives.

Purim Play


Roni Schotter - 1998
    But this year, the cousins are sick with the flu, and Frannie's mom, without asking Frannie, has invited old Mrs. Teplitzky from down the street to play the role of the evil Haman. Can this topsy-turvy Purim play go on? This warm and gently humorous story captures all the fun, festivity, and friendship of one of kids' favorite Jewish holiday.

Alissa and the Castle Ghost


Jillian Ross - 1998
    Alissa has a great adventure as she learns about the castle ghosts.

My Little House Crafts Book: 18 Projects from Laura Ingalls Wilder's


Carolyn Strom Collins - 1998
    Because the Ingallses often lived far away from any stores, and because they had little money, Laura and her family had to make most of their own household items, using whatever materials were available. Now, with MY LITTLE HOUSE CRAFTS BOOK, you can share a part of Laura's pioneer days by learning how to make the same things that she and her family made for their little homes on the frontier. Inside this book are easy, step-by-step instructions for 18 crafts taken straight from the pages of Laura's Little House books. All you need to get started are a few simple supplies, and you're on your way to making fun and useful pioneer crafts that you'll cherish forever.Laura's corncob doll --Charlotte's straw hat --Ma's willow-bough broom --Ma's prairie garden --Ma's embroidered pillow-sham --Alice's straw air-castle --Baby Carrie's button string --Laura's bear's-track quilt pillow --Mary's Christmas tassels --Ma's cross-stitched breadcloth --Pa and Laura's hay sticks --Laura's woolen hood and muffler --Ma's button lamp --Little town party napkins --Little town orange flowers --Mary's beaded lamp mat --Mary's beaded bracelet and ring --Laura's golden wheat-sheaf bread

One Horse Waiting for Me


Patricia Mullins - 1998
    Along the way readers will encounter horses of every possible variety, including work horses and show horses, rocking horses and carousel horses, winged horses in the clouds, mer-horses in the sea, and more. In this tribute to her favorite animal, Mullins creates horses that are as proud, dignified, and spirited as these beloved animals are in life. Her stunning illustrations will delight horse lovers of all ages.

Sound and Light (Science Explorer)


Michael J. Padilla - 1998
    

Choosing Eyeglasses with Mrs. Koutris


Alice K. Flanagan - 1998
    With a photojournalistic look and easy-to-read text, this series presents the life stories of real people. From a mechanic to a beekeeper, a wide variety of occupations are brought to life.

Miriam's Gift: The Prince of Egypt Book and Keepsake [With Bronze Pendant and Necklace]


Linda L. Putnam - 1998
    The story and keepsake charm pay tribute to Miriam s gift of faith and her belief that one day her brother would help set their people free. The book tells Moses story from Miriam s point of view as she anxiously follows his basket down the Nile and then waits hopefully for his eventual return. The beautiful bronze pendant of baby Moses in the basket is a symbol of her devotion, and it provides readers with an opportunity to role-play Miriam, as well as Moses mother, Yocheved, and the Queen. A journal space at the end of the book invites readers to record their own promises to family and friends. Brave and loyal Miriam will appeal to all children, but especially girls. By wearing the keepsake charm and necklace, readers will be reminded each day of Miriam s powerful story and its valuable message of courage.

365 More Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials


E. Richard Churchill - 1998
     Whether it's for a quick science fair project or an impromptu rainy-day activity with friends, this book is written for kids ages 9 through 12, with DIY environmentally friendly ideas that teach concepts such as gravity, electricity, magnification, magnetism, oxidation, and so much more. Everyday materials like soap, paper, water, and common food items like lemons and potatoes are transformed into keys to the world of wonder that is science. Learn basic physics with a bottle and a coin; explore biochemistry and nutrition with cooking (and eating!); design a rocket; learn about time, timekeeping and develop new record-keeping skills ideal for the budding scientists and writers. Packed with more than 1,000 illustrations and step-by-step instructions, 365 More Simple Science Experiments with Everyday Materials brings core concepts into focus with a fun, family-friendly approach.

Bach and Baroque Music


Stefano Catucci - 1998
    They tell the stories of important composers and performers, but they also do more. Relevant details about instrument construction, fundamentals of music theory, and pertinent historical information all come together in clear, easy-to-comprehend language and full-color illustrations with detailed captions and labels. These volumes make fine introductions to music appreciation classes, but they also offer enjoyable and informative casual reading to young music lovers.

Bluestem Horizon: A Story of a Tallgrass Prairie


Evelyn Lee - 1998
    While growing up on the tallgrass prairie, Young Bison and his three companions experience a tornado which separates them from the herd and a prairie fire brought on by lightning.

Eagles


Adele D. Richardson - 1998
    Come soar through the skies with this majestic bird, and uncover the features that make it a top predator.

The Littlest Uninvited One


Charles Tazewell - 1998
    When the Patriarch Prophets banish the dog from the City, Michael is determined to leave as well. This heartwarming tale of friendship, trust, and acceptance was written by best-selling children's author Charles Tazewell.

Wild West Days: Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes


David C. King - 1998
    This is a collection of fun projects and activities that allow children to experience the daily life of children in the American West in the 1870s by walking them through a year in the life of a fictional family during the times of the gold rush and cattle drives.

What The Dinosaurs Saw: Animals Living Then And Now (level 1)


Miriam Schlein - 1998
    Full color.

The Great Gilly Hopkins: Literature Guide


Scholastic Inc. - 1998
    Literature GuidesThis guide includes an author biography, background information, thought-provoking discussion questions, summaries, as well as creative, cross-curricular activities and reproducibles that motivate students.

Arthur's Boo-Boo Book (Nifty Lift-and-Look)


Marc Brown - 1998
    In this board book starring Arthur and "Dr." D.W., preschoolers can help out by bandaging Arthur and his friends and family with peel-off stickers that look like adhesive strips. Kids will have lots of sticker fun putting these strips on themselves, earning "Boo-boo Bravery Medals" for their own scratches and scrapes, and learning important safety rules.

Can You Guess Where We're Going?


Elvira Woodruff - 1998
    A boy and his grandfather end up at the library.

Somewhere Today: A Book of Peace


Shelley Moore Thomas - 1998
    Perhaps they are visiting someone who is old, teaching a little sister to ride a bike, or sharing an experience with a friend from a different culture.

Best Ever Paper Planes That Really Fly


Paul Jackson - 1998
    Book includes brilliant stickers to customize the planes.