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Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this captivating children's classic by one of America's greatest writers retells six legendary tales of incredible warriors and evil creatures. Using a fictional narrator who tells engrossing stories to his young relatives on quiet hillsides, in secluded vales, and other attractive settings, Nathaniel Hawthorne draws his readers into the imaginative and ancient world of Greek mythology. There, they meet King Midas, the man with an unusual power, in "The Golden Touch"; Hercules, the legendary hero and strongman, in "The Three Golden Apples"; cruel witches with snakes for hair, in "The Gorgon's Head"; and "The Chimaera," a monster that is part lion, part goat, and part snake. An enchanting account of Pandora and an enticing box is recounted in "The Paradise of Children," while "The Miraculous Pitcher" tells a heartwarming tale about the rewards of hospitality and goodness. An excellent way to acquaint youngsters with a number of classical heroes and evil-doers, A Wonder Book will enchant readers of all ages.…

Zustand: Good. Lead a monkey through jungle foliage to a big bunch of bananas. Show a baby raccoon the way home to its mother; and help a penguin, an ostrich, a rabbit, and other creatures get where they want to go. Coloring these cute critters adds to the fun. 48 mazes with solutions.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The easy way to draw all your favorite animals By combining simple shapes and following the step-by-step diagrams, children can create delightful drawings of a bushy-tailed squirrel, a smiling chimpanzee, a prickly porcupine, and 27 other popular animals. This fun-filled little book also teaches kids the basics of developing shapes and proportions. Blank practice pages are included.…

Zustand: Good. Michelle Obama wore a silk chiffon gown to the Inaugural Ball. Jackie Kennedy selected Oleg Cassini to create her wardrobe. "Reagan Red" was Nancy Reagan's favorite color, and Hillary Clinton was partial to pantsuits. Tom Tierney celebrates more than a half century of lovely First Ladies and their glamorous apparel in this lavish paper doll collection. Ten dolls and 32 costumes -- including inaugural gowns, classic day wear, and casual outfits -- spotlight the most stylish women to ever grace the White House. Descriptive notes accompany the dolls and their clothing.…

Zustand: Good. Travel back in time to the days of mythical beasts and legendary heroes. The eight awesome dragons in this little stained glass coloring book will help young time travelers on their way. The fire-breathing monsters are as daunting as ever -- and there's a whimsically rendered fellow added just for fun. Use crayons, paints, or felt-tip pens to color the astonishing creatures, then place them near a source of bright light to create a bit of medieval magic.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Black Beauty is the autobiography of a horse. This gentle book follows the life a well bred horse from his early childhood in a pleasant meadow through a myriad of owners-some kind and some cruel-until fate returns him to the meadow in which he was born. A wonderful story that will remain with you and your child.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. If you like the challenge of word games (and also want to improve your knowledge of the United States), this is just the book for you! In it you'll find an entertaining treasury of puzzles focusing on each of the 50 states plus the nation's capital. Each search-a-word features a grid filled with letters of the alphabet. Above the grid is a list of names of state birds and flowers, geographical features such as mountains and rivers, the state capital and other cities, famous residents, as well as products, crops, and other natural resources. Your job is to circle groups of letters that spell the names and words listed above the grid. To make it even more interesting, answers appear vertically, horizontally, and diagonally, and can also be spelled forwards and backwards. These puzzles will not only provide you with hours of fun and entertainment, they'll help you learn all about the fifty states and the District of Columbia. You'll be a fact expert on your country.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. From wishing wells and picnic settings to scenes of canoes on a quiet lake and a bicycle built for two, these 31 illustrations will show colorists that romance is in the air.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Remarkable collection of 122 vintage views, most dating from 1904 to 1913. Rare large-format prints offer detailed views of the city's architecture and street life, including City Hall, State Street, the Loop, Hull House, Union Station, Comiskey Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and many other landmarks. Introduction. Captions. Maps.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Budding artists can easily create a variety of different cats by joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes! * 30 pictures to draw: domesticated cats in assorted poses plus a lion, bobcat, cheetah, tiger, and more * Simple directions, step-by-step illustrations * Includes blank practice pages * Illustrations can be colored when finished * For children ages 5 to 10. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This in-depth White House tour ventures through history, from the building's inception to the present. Thirty images depict the selection of the site, the impact of the War of 1812, the first Oval Office, the addition of the porticos, Michelle Obama's vegetable garden, and other scenes from the building's history. Captions offer detailed commentary. Steven James Petruccio (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Coloring book fans and admirers of those lonely sentinels by the sea will treasure this ready-to-color collection of 30 authentic lighthouses -- from ancient days to the present. Included are accurate depictions of the ancient Pharos light in Alexandria, Egypt (one of the Seven Wonders of the World); a 2,000-year-old Roman lighthouse in England; the Bugio light off the Portuguese coast -- built in 1775; an early 18th-century pillared construction in Riga, Latvia; and 26 other sturdy structures, among them: Cloch Point, Scotland (1797); Green Point in Cape Town, South Africa (1824); Biscayne Bay, United States (1825); Europa Point, Gibraltar (1841); Farewell Spit on Golden Bay, New Zealand (1897); Fastnet Rock in West Cork, Ireland (1906); and Brockton Point in Vancouver, Canada (1915). Extensive captions accompany the detailed drawings, citing location, and historical data for each lighthouse.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Muravski, Marie (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Whether you're off to an island paradise or a visit to Grandma's, don't forget to pack this big book of entertainment -- it's the perfect travel companion for families on the go Kids will love globe-trotting with 38 vacation-themed activities that include: - Riddles- Mazes- Search-a-word puzzles- Crossword puzzles- Spot-the-difference pictures- Dot-to-dots- Color-by-numbersSpecial Bonus: A Picture Journal with handy frames and a fill-in-the-blanks Travel Journal to help children preserve and treasure their adventures. …

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. The easy way to draw all your favorite animals By combining simple shapes and following the step-by-step diagrams, children can create delightful drawings of a bushy-tailed squirrel, a smiling chimpanzee, a prickly porcupine, and 27 other popular animals. This fun-filled little book also teaches kids the basics of developing shapes and proportions. Blank practice pages are included.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Black Beauty is the autobiography of a horse. This gentle book follows the life a well bred horse from his early childhood in a pleasant meadow through a myriad of owners-some kind and some cruel-until fate returns him to the meadow in which he was born. A wonderful story that will remain with you and your child.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Teeming with monsters, magic, and adventure, this captivating children's classic by one of America's greatest writers retells six legendary tales of incredible warriors and evil creatures. Using a fictional narrator who tells engrossing stories to his young relatives on quiet hillsides, in secluded vales, and other attractive settings, Nathaniel Hawthorne draws his readers into the imaginative and ancient world of Greek mythology. There, they meet King Midas, the man with an unusual power, in "The Golden Touch"; Hercules, the legendary hero and strongman, in "The Three Golden Apples"; cruel witches with snakes for hair, in "The Gorgon's Head"; and "The Chimaera," a monster that is part lion, part goat, and part snake. An enchanting account of Pandora and an enticing box is recounted in "The Paradise of Children," while "The Miraculous Pitcher" tells a heartwarming tale about the rewards of hospitality and goodness. An excellent way to acquaint youngsters with a number of classical heroes and evil-doers, A Wonder Book will enchant readers of all ages.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In the years shortly before the Civil War, many Southern plantation owners and their families summered in the cooler climate of the northern states, often along the New England coast. These journeys frequently included side trips to New York, Boston, or Philadelphia to replenish the family's wardrobes with the latest fashions. The particularly wealthy occasionally went to Europe, returning home with stylish apparel from London or Paris.Clothing worn during this period by members of antebellum society conveyed a distinct glamor and elegance. Tom Tierney captures the fine details of authentic garments in 29 ready-to-color illustrations. Included are walking costumes, evening gowns, morning and afternoon dresses, and wedding apparel for women, as well as suits, vests, trousers, and handsome military uniforms for the men.Descriptive captions accompany illustrations in an attractive coloring book that will not only please coloring book fans, but will also be of use to costume historians and designers.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Young puzzle fans are asked to identify the differences between two anatosauruses having lunch, a pair of busy raptors, a couple of triceratops taking a walk, and 24 other dinosaur duos. The fun doesn't end when the last puzzle is solved, because each whimsical illustration is also colorable. 27 double-page puzzles plus solutions.…

Zustand: Good. Twenty-four specially designed puzzles invite children to find words hidden in a matrix of letters. The words correspond to illustrations for each puzzle: cakes, flowers, fire engines, tiger, horse, dog, clown, and more. To help young solvers, complete solutions are included at the back of the book.…

Zustand: Very Good. Michelle Obama wore a silk chiffon gown to the Inaugural Ball. Jackie Kennedy selected Oleg Cassini to create her wardrobe. "Reagan Red" was Nancy Reagan's favorite color, and Hillary Clinton was partial to pantsuits. Tom Tierney celebrates more than a half century of lovely First Ladies and their glamorous apparel in this lavish paper doll collection. Ten dolls and 32 costumes -- including inaugural gowns, classic day wear, and casual outfits -- spotlight the most stylish women to ever grace the White House. Descriptive notes accompany the dolls and their clothing.…

Zustand: Very Good. Kids will have a blast when they climb on board and follow this activity-packed track to fun Over 40 puzzles combine education with entertainment, and include mazes, crosswords, follow-the-dots, word searches, find-the-difference pictures, and many more engaging activities Solutions included.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Excellent text offers comprehensive coverage of elementary general topology as well as algebraic topology, specifically 2-manifolds, covering spaces and fundamental groups. The text is accessible to students at the advanced undergraduate or graduate level who are conversant with the basics of real analysis or advanced calculus. Problems, with selected solutions. Bibliography. 1975 edition.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. All hands on deck This fine fleet of accurately detailed ships includes twenty-eight vessels deployed in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans during World War I. Included -- among others -- are line drawings of the ill-fated PT-109, commanded by a young John F. Kennedy; one of the many German U-boats that sunk tons of American shipping during the conflict; the US Hornet, best remembered for launching Lt. Colonel James Doolittle's air raids on Tokyo; and the US Missouri, the battleship on which the Japanese surrendered. Identifying captions provide information on ship size, firepower, length of service, and other details.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Remarkable collection of 122 vintage views, most dating from 1904 to 1913. Rare large-format prints offer detailed views of the city's architecture and street life, including City Hall, State Street, the Loop, Hull House, Union Station, Comiskey Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, and many other landmarks. Introduction. Captions. Maps. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Coloring book fans and admirers of those lonely sentinels by the sea will treasure this ready-to-color collection of 30 authentic lighthouses -- from ancient days to the present. Included are accurate depictions of the ancient Pharos light in Alexandria, Egypt (one of the Seven Wonders of the World); a 2,000-year-old Roman lighthouse in England; the Bugio light off the Portuguese coast -- built in 1775; an early 18th-century pillared construction in Riga, Latvia; and 26 other sturdy structures, among them: Cloch Point, Scotland (1797); Green Point in Cape Town, South Africa (1824); Biscayne Bay, United States (1825); Europa Point, Gibraltar (1841); Farewell Spit on Golden Bay, New Zealand (1897); Fastnet Rock in West Cork, Ireland (1906); and Brockton Point in Vancouver, Canada (1915). Extensive captions accompany the detailed drawings, citing location, and historical data for each lighthouse.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. HCI's hit self-help book The Velveteen Principles uses the lessons in Margery Williams' The Velveteen Rabbit, the classic story of a toy bunny that learns what it means to be real, to show today's adults how becoming real and embracing their true selves can make them wiser, healthier and best of all happier. This new edition of The Velveteen Rabbit is designed to compliment The Velveteen Principles. It uses the same cover design and interior design iconography. The text uses an airy layout to highlight the wisdom and beauty of Margery Williams' words. Additional features include the original 1922 illustrations by William Nicholson and a new introduction by Toni Raiten-D'Antonio, author of The Velveteen Principles. Key Features Intimate hardcover package. Full-color throughout. Elegant margin designs. Features the original 1922 illustrations New introduction by the author of The Velveteen Principles. Nicholson, William (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. In the years shortly before the Civil War, many Southern plantation owners and their families summered in the cooler climate of the northern states, often along the New England coast. These journeys frequently included side trips to New York, Boston, or Philadelphia to replenish the family's wardrobes with the latest fashions. The particularly wealthy occasionally went to Europe, returning home with stylish apparel from London or Paris.Clothing worn during this period by members of antebellum society conveyed a distinct glamor and elegance. Tom Tierney captures the fine details of authentic garments in 29 ready-to-color illustrations. Included are walking costumes, evening gowns, morning and afternoon dresses, and wedding apparel for women, as well as suits, vests, trousers, and handsome military uniforms for the men.Descriptive captions accompany illustrations in an attractive coloring book that will not only please coloring book fans, but will also be of use to costume historians and designers.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This collection of finely detailed, accurately rendered illustrations depicts 29 species of lepidoptera, among them the sheep moth, the painted lady, blue morpho butterflies, the malachite butterfly, the rare birdwing butterfly found only in southeast Asia and the western tiger swallowtail. Captions provide information on areas inhabited by these winged beauties.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good.