Amy's Eyes -- by Richard Kennedy (Author) (Book - Child)
"Amy's sailor doll turns into a real live person, and she becomes a doll in this epic voyage that blends humor, fairy tale and adventure." From Publishers Weekly
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12)
A Wizard of Earthsea -- by Ursula Le Guin (Author) (Book - Child)
"Often compared to Tolkien's Middle earth or Lewis's Narnia, Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea is a stunning fantasy world that grabs quick at our hearts, pulling us deeply into its imaginary realms. Four...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Long After Midnight -- by Ray Bradbury (Author) (Book - Child)
"This fine collection of stories by a gifted science-fiction writer explores a variety of subjects. In one, two drifters in space search through the dead cities of Mars for a fabled Blue Bottle. In...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Great Civilizations of Ancient Africa -- by Brooks Lester (Author) (Book - Child)
"A handsomely designed and well-written book that helps to fill the great gap in the knowledge of most people concerning African history and culture. An appendix containing a time-line relating...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Wild Children -- by Felice Holman (Author) (Book - Child)
"'A powerful story of children left homeless after the Russian Revolution,' declared PW, reviewing this award-winner by the gifted poet and author. Holman's novel is rooted in actual events and,...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Wild Animals, Gentle Women -- by Margery Facklam (Author) (Book - Child)
"Describes the experiences of eleven women who study animal behavior: Belle Benchley, Ruth Harkness, Jane Goodall, Kay McKeever, Hope Buyukmihci, Karen Pryor, Eugenie Clark, Dian Fossey, Birutae...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
Who Comes To King's Mountain? -- by John Beatty (Author) (Book - Child)
"Living in the South Carolina hills in 1780, a young Scottish boy, whose own family is divided between Loyalist and rebel, must decide for himself which side he will follow." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12)
The Horselover's Handbook -- by Leda Blumberg (Author) (Book - Child)
"Do you know how to cool down a horse after a ride? The 'rules of the road' in riding a trail? This and more is what this factual, practical book offers. Obviously written by a horselover." From...
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Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
How Did We Find Out About Outer Space? -- by Isaac Asimov (Author) (Book - Child)
"Traces the history of mankind's venture into outer space from the first attempts at flight to the sending of human beings to the moon." From Card Catalog
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Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
Owl Hoots Twice at Catfish Bend -- by Lucien Burman (Author) (Book - Child)
"The family will hoot with delight at this humorous saga of Doc Raccoon and the other inhabitants of Catfish Bend." From Choosing Books for Kids
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Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)