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Paperback. Zustand: Good. Fifty full-color sticker images of candles, rosettes, numbers, stars, garlands of teddy bears, "Happy Birthday" greetings, and other ornaments are waiting to be applied to an undecorated confection shown on the inside back cover of this little book. And best of all, this birthday treat won't disappear when the special day is over.…

Zustand: Good. Young naturalists will love these fascinating sticker images of some of nature's most active amphibians. Twenty-four accurately rendered peel-and-apply illustrations depict frogs and toads from around the word: arrow-poison, ornate chorus, red-legged, green and Argentine horned frogs, red-spotted, boreal, golden, Mexican burrowing, oak toads, and more. Perfect for enhancing notebooks, lockers, lunch boxes -- even classroom assignments and other projects -- Frogs and Toads Stickers is sure to appeal to nature enthusiasts and to delight sticker fans as well. …

Zustand: Good. Morning Star loves to dress up in traditional Native American outfits. She has costumes from six different tribes: Shoshone (Great Basin), Cheyenne, Sioux, and Kiowa (Plains), Apache (Southwest), and Seminole (Southeast Woodland). All of these regional costumes are beautifully accented with beads, feathers, and stitching. This little princess also has matching moccasins, headdresses, and other accessories to complete her wardrobe.Just lift off the stickers and place them on Morning Star located on the inside back cover. The stickers can be used over and over again, so be sure to put them back on the pages of the book to store them.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Boasting some of Sherlock Holmes's finest adventures, this classic 1894 collection was originally written in serial form. Eleven of the most popular tales of the immortal sleuth include Silver Blaze, concerning the curious incident of the dog in the night-time; The Greek Interpreter, starring Holmes's even more formidable brother, Mycroft; and The Final Problem, the detective's notorious confrontation with arch-criminal Moriarty at the Reichenbach Falls.Holmes and Dr. Watson remain history's greatest detective team, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's portrayals of male comradeship, the thrills of the chase, and the misty precincts of Victorian London remains unmatched in detective literature.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. It's never too early to learn that numbers can be fun, and this mini activity book is the perfect place to start. Fifty entertaining and educational activities include counting games, color by numbers, connect the dots, and more that teach basic math skills, including fractions and measurements. Kids can also learn about the calendar and how to tell time. Complete solutions are included. The perfect size (about 4" x 6") for purses, backpacks, and tote bags, Dover Little Activity Books lets you bring a little learning with you wherever you go.…

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.…

Zustand: Very Good. Out of the blue of the western sky comes yes, the Songbird but she's not alone. Soaring in formation beside her are Daedalus and Icarus reaching for the sun Pegasus shooting for the stars the graceful Stratospheron and her fleet of followers, Baker F-399, Baker X-411, and the Phantom.An imaginary air force? No, a model one eight original, aerodynamically sound paper airplanes, ready to build and waiting to fly waiting for you, the engineer-pilot, to let them glide, circle, loop, and perform as they must, when cut and assembled according to clear, simple instructions.These eight full-color, full-sized planes need only scissors, glue, paper clips, a penny, and a few other inexpensive materials to get them off the ground. Their modern, state-of-the-art design by noted graphic artist Arthur Baker allows adjustment of rudder, ailerons, and elevators. This book is a safe and convenient hangar for the planes until they are cut and made after that the stratosphere is their home.…

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. Color precise, carefully researched depictions of 45 species: elephant stag beetle, earwig, giant desert scorpion, walkingstick, tiger beetle, desert tarantula, black widow spider, human flea, pleasing fungus beetle, many more. Informative captions offer fascinating facts about insect life. 44 color illustrations on covers.…

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.…