Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing -- by Judy Blume (Author) (Book - Child)
"Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is the first of these entertaining yarns. Peter, because he's the oldest, must deal with Fudgie's disgusting cuteness, his constant meddling with Peter's stuff, and...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
A New Coat for Anna -- by Harriet Ziefert (Author) (Book - Child)
"Even though there is no money, Anna's mother finds a way to make Anna a badly needed winter coat." Annotation (barnesandnoble.com)
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12)
Ending Poverty -- by Robin Marris (Author) (Book)
"This book analyses the economic forces that account for poverty and the social and political issues that result in the world's gross imbalance of wealth. The distinguished economist Robin Marris...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Jed's Junior Space Patrol -- by Jean Marzollo (Author) (Book - Child)
"Jed, his Teddy bear robot, and two creatures called cogs save Planet X-5." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Pippi Longstocking -- by Astrid Lindgren (Author) (Book - Child)
"Pippi is an irrepressible, irreverent, and irrefutably delightful girl who lives alone (with a monkey) in her wacky house, Villa Villekulla. When she's not dancing with the burglars who were just...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Come Again in the Spring -- by Richard Kennedy (Author) (Book - Child)
"An old man tries to outsmart Death with the help of the birds who come to his cabin." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
I Skate! -- by Margaret Faulkner (Author) (Book - Child)
"Text and photographs follow the activities of an eleven-year-old aspiring skater from her daily training sessions to her participation in competitions and an ice show." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
13 Steps to Help Families Stop Fighting -- by Sharon Silverman (Author) (Book)
"This engaging book takes a candid look at why families fight. It presents tried-and-true, step-by-step methods of helping famlies practice conflict resolution and problem-solving techniques. Filled...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Call It Courage -- by Armstrong Sperry (Author) (Book - Child)
"Mafatu's name means 'Stout Heart,' but his people call him a coward. Ever since the see took his mother's life and spared his own, he has lived with deep fear. An even though his father is the Great...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Come Sing, Jimmy Jo -- by Katherine Paterson (Author) (Book - Child)
"Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson tells the story of Jimmy Jo, and 11-year-old country music singer. When Jimmy Jo's talent brings fame to his family, he suddenly becomes a target for fans--and...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)