Pacific NW

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout
by Teri Sloat

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A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children's rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist."There was an old lady who swallowed a troutThat splished and splashed and thrashed about."Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is... (read more)
 
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Reference

Chew on This: Everything You Don't Want to Know about Fast Food
by Eric Schlosser

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'In the New York Times bestseller Chew on This, Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson unwrap the fast-food industry to bring you a behind-the-scenes look at a business that both feeds and feeds off the young. Find out what really goes on at your favorite... (read more)
 
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US History

B Is for Beaver: An Oregon Alphabet
by Roland Smith and Marie Smith

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Not only are Roland Smith's myriad of kids books some of my favorites, but this recent title written with his wife Marie is a true gem! It's as approachable to picture books fans as it is to alphabet book seekers and lovers of the Northwest! I can't wait... (read more)
 
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Animals

Gallop!: A Scanimation Picture Book
by Rufus Seder

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A book that will charm and amuse any little one on your list. The horse really gallops; the chimp really swings from a tree — all through the magic of "scanimation." Recommended by Lorraine, Powells.com... (read more)
 
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Science General

The Periodic Table: Elements with Style
by Adrian Dingle

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The Periodic Table introduces budding chemists to the world of the elements as it's never been seen before. Designed to resemble popular networking Web sites, the pages of this book feature "homepages" for each of the chemical elements--complete with... (read more)
 
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Math

Math Doesn't Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail
by Danica Mckellar

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The runaway national bestseller, now in... (read more)
 
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World Cultures

Earth From the Air for Children
by Yan Arthus Bertrand

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A children's edition of the bestselling photographic book from Thames & Hudson, featuring large-format, high-quality reproductions of twenty-five of the best images from the book, with newly introduced information panels and supplementary... (read more)
 
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World History

The Diary of a Young Girl
by Anne Frank

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Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis... (read more)
 
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Wild Animals

Lizards, Frogs, and Polliwogs
by Douglas Florian

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From transparent glass frogs and ravenous rattlesnakes to sticky geckos and stressed-out skinks, this slithery spectacle showcases once again Douglas Florian's incomparable skill for making poetry informative, fun--and irresistible!... (read more)
 
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E-Encyclopedia E-Encyclopedia
by Dorling Kindersley Publishing

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In partnership with Google, the most extensive and respected search engine on the Web, DK presents the e-encyclopedia, a revolutionary approach to children's reference publishing. A superbly illustrated general encyclopedia on the subjects children most... (read more)
 
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Used Books

How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark (Lewis & Clark Expedition) How We Crossed the West: The Adventures of Lewis and Clark (Lewis & Clark Expedition)
by Rosalyn Schanzer

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This exciting and sometimes humorous look at a remarkable episode in American history is told by the actual words of Lewis and Clark as they describe their journey to the Pacific Ocean. Excerpts from Clark's journal recreates their adventures--from... (read more)
 
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Human Body

Everyone Poops (My Body Science)
by Taro Gomi

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With a straightforward text and illustrations showing beasts and bugs doing it, younger children are shown a natural part of life. "Elephants and mice, fish and raccoons, grown-ups and children, all in their own style do it. The candor is refreshing and... (read more)
 
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Biography

Who Was Sacagawea? (Who Was...?)
by Dennis Brindell Fradin

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Kids can learn all about Sacagawea, who was only 16 when she made the famous journey across 4,500 miles of unexplored territory with Lewis and Clark as their guide. Illustrations.... (read more)
 
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Sports

Out of the Ballpark
by Alex Rodriguez

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New York Yankees third baseman Rodriguez, affectionately known to fans as ARod, delivers an exciting, often humorous story about a boy who puts his whole heart into baseball. This fictional tale celebrates effort, teamwork, and family, and shows that... (read more)
 
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General

The Greatest Power
by Demi

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Emperor Ping, the boy emperor known for his love of harmony, sets a challenge to the children of his kingdom: show him the greatest power in the world. "To know the greatest power in the world is to know the greatest peace," Emperor Ping announces... (read more)
 
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Dinosaurs

Dinosaur Valley
by Mitsuhiro Kurokawa

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"This fun-and-fact filled picturebook depicts dinosaurs . . . shockingly brilliant and scientifically correct".--(Child). "Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages should enjoy this . . ".--Booklist. Full color.... (read more)
 
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Early Readers

Yellowstone
by Marion Dane Bauer

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Bubbling mud puddles, shooting steam, and majestic bison make Yellowstone National Park -- the world's first national park -- a magical place to visit!... (read more)
 
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