▷▷▷ Children's Books: October 2011

Monday, October 31, 2011

Century 21(TM) Computer Applications and Keyboarding, Lessons 1-170

Provide your students with the best in keyboarding education from the proven keyboarding leader--now stronger than ever! This latest edition of CENTURY 21 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND KEYBOARDING helps students prepare for a lifetime of keyboarding success with innovative solutions updated to reflect today's business challenges. Students tap into the latest keyboarding technology, learn to master computer applications using Microsoft Office 2007, and increase communication skills with relevant activities throughout this best-selling text. Trust the leader who has taught more than 85 million people to type--bringing 100 years of publishing experience and a century of innovations together in a complete line of keyboarding solutions...

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The Chronicles of Prydain Boxed Set

Millions of young readers have been enthralled by the adventures of Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper and his lively companions as they journey through the magical land of Prydain. First published more than thirty years ago and translated into twenty different languages, Lloyd Alexander’s beloved series has become the standard of excellence in fantasy literature for children. Among their many accolades, the award-winning Chronicles of Prydain count a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor, and more than two million copies in print. ..

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Timothy's Glove

What do we need to do to get into Heaven? Timothy isn't sure, but then much to his amazement he's playing baseball and pitching for the Angels there! Through engaging text and stunning illustrations, author and illustrator Kathleen Chisholm McInerney shares her vision of life after death. Timothy's Glove will promote acts of kindness and inspire conversation...

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Bears in the Night (Bright & Early Books)

Illustrated in full colour. The Bears' adventures take them in, out, around, and about. A good job of combining words and pictures into a slapstick but cohesive story. Ages 3+..

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Zen Ghosts

It’s Halloween. The trees are ablaze in fiery reds. Excited children don colorful costumes. And there’s mystery and fun around every corner! When Addy, Michael, and Karl finish trick-or-treating, their bags are brimming with treats. But the fun isn’t over yet. Their good friend Stillwater the panda has one more special surprise in store for them. A mysterious visitor is about to tell them a spine-tingling story -- one that will fill each and every reader with wonder. ..

Saturday, October 29, 2011

The Mysterious Benedict Society: Mr. Benedict's Book of Perplexing Puzzles, Elusive Enigmas, and Curious Conundrums

This exclusive companion book to the bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series is a mind-bending collection that will put YOU to the test! With full-color artwork throughout, this companion features ingenious new puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers compiled by Mr. Benedict himself, with the help of Reynie, Kate, Sticky, Constance, and other Society associates. Think you have what it takes to join the Mysterious Benedict Society? Open this book and find out!..

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The Legend of Zelda Box Set

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for all ages. In the mystical land of Hyrule, three spiritual stones hold the key to the Triforce, and whoever holds them will control the world. A boy named Link sets out on a quest to deliver the Emerald, the spiritual stone of the forest, to Zelda, Princess of the land of Hyrule. The journey will be long and perilous, and Link will need all his skill and courage to defeat evil. The battle for Hyrule and the Sacred Realm has begun! Contains all 10 volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga series and a collectible poster..

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MicroType 5 Windows Individual License CD-ROM (with Quick Start Guide) (Keyboarding Production)

MICROTYPE 5 is an instructional program for alphabetic and numeric keyboarding, skill-building, and the numeric keypad with motivating graphics, games, and a word processor with built-in timer. This software program teaches correct finger placement and builds basic keyboarding skills, then works on speed and accuracy. This package includes an Individual License CD and a Quick Start Guide...

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The Three Little Aliens and the Big Bad Robot

GREEP BOINK MEEP! The three little aliens are happily settling into their new homes when the Big Bad Robot flies in to crack and smack and whack their houses down! A chase across the solar system follows in this out-of-this-world version of the classic Three Little Pigs tale. Margaret McNamara (How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?) and Mark Fearing (The Book that Eats People) have created a humorous and visually stunning story that kids will adore—and that will introduce them to the planets and the solar system. The endpapers even include a labeled diagram of all the planets...

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The Word & Song Bible: The Bible for Your Believers

Children under the age of 10 will find the stories and characters of the Bible more vivid and memorable when they hear them in the recorded voices and sounds of The Word and Song Bible. When God creates the heavens and earth in Genesis, children can hear the thunderclap, the roar of the oceans, and the twitters and cries of the newly created animals. Meanwhile, children will read along in their colorfully illustrated books. God's voice, performed by Dr. Lloyd Ogilvie, is a traditional interpretation, sounding more like a booming Zeus than a gentle spirit. Some may recognize the voice of Jerry Falwell as the Apostle Matthew. Christian pop music artist Twila Paris poses as the enchanting voice of Eve...

Friday, October 28, 2011

Heaven is for Real for Kids: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

Heaven is for real, and you are going to like it! Colton Burpo came back from his trip to heaven with a very important message: Jesus really, really loves children. In an effort to reach even more families with this eternally significant story, this runaway bestseller is now told from Colton-kid to kids! Children will receive the same comfort and assurance that so many adults have received from the trade book. Beautifully illustrated under Colton's direction, he shares his experiences in first person and comments on things that will be important to kids. A letter to parents is included to guide them as they talk to their children about heaven. Scripture along with a Q&A section with answers from the Bible are also included in the book...

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Five Silly Turkeys

Toddlers will love the silly Thanksgiving turkeys in this fun counting book full of silly turkeys doing very silly things! From twirling on a dance floor to being chased by a bee to tanning in the sun, these are no ordinary Thanksgiving turkeys. And at just $5.99, this shiny fabric–tabbed book is a holiday treat that is sure to be gobbled up quickly...

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I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!: My Story About Accepting No for an Answer and Disagreeing the Right Way! (Best Me I Can Be)

NO is RJ s least favorite word . . . and he tries his best to convince his dad, his mom, and his teacher to turn No into Maybe or We ll see or Later or I ll think about it. Even though he doesn t have much success, RJ keeps arguing until his teacher suggests that he try to join her classroom s Say YES to NO Club. If RJ can learn how to accept No for an answer and to disagree appropriately with his teacher and parents, he can add his name to the club s Star Board. RJ finds that lots of praise and some rewards come his way when he uses these skills the right way! Author Julia Cook helps K-6 readers laugh and learn along with RJ as he understands the benefits of demonstrating these social skills both at home and in school. Tips for parents and educators on how to teach and encourage kids to use the skills of accepting No for an answer and disagreeing appropriately are included in the book. I Just Don t Like the Sound of NO! is another title in the BEST ME I Can Be! series of books from th..

Thursday, October 27, 2011

NERDS: Book Three: The Cheerleaders of Doom

Matilda “Wheezer” Choi, the asthmatic who can fly and kick butt courtesy of her nanobyte-enhanced inhalers, loves pro wrestling and hates anything “girlie.” Maybe that’s because she grew up with six brothers—or maybe it’s because her home life has become a battle zone in the conflict between her parents. Unfortunately for Wheezer, when a former member of NERDS turned villain gets extensive plastic surgery in order to become a cheerleader, Matilda must swallow her pride to successfully infiltrate the squad. The newest supervillain, Gerdie Baker, assisted by the criminal mastermind Simon, has created a device that opens portals to other worlds, which she and the other cheerleaders have been pillaging. But the alternate realities are starting to get awfully close together, so it’s up to Wheezer and the NERDS to stop the cheerleaders before the worlds collide...

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The Crab with the Golden Claws (The Adventures of Tintin)

The classic graphic novel. A can of crab meat turns out to be a small clue to a big mystery! Tintin meets Captain Haddock in his escape and his plan to track down the crooks takes him to an exotic desert city...

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DUDE Diary #2

It's the spine-tingling return of DUDE undiary. Don't miss it! Scratch out what you love and what creeps you out. Keep a log of amazing game plays and unfair calls. Create a bug-infested comic strip of your life. Build the ultimate sandwich. Answer mind-blowing questions: what if you were Prez, led 2 lives, or could play the hottest games with space aliens? Say whatever you want. IT'S ALL YOU. Unedited. Unleashed. Unpredictable...

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Phineas and Ferb: Agent P's Top-Secret Joke Book (A Book of Jokes and Riddles)

Dr. Doofenshmirtz is trying to destroy all of the laughter in the Tri-State Area with his latest evil invention--the De-Laugh-inator. It's up to Agent P to stop him, and the only way to defeat the evil doctor's plan is to read these hilarious jokes and riddles aloud! This second Phineas and Ferb joke book is filled with screen grabs and black-and-white original art throughout...