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59-299 PEOPLE AND PLACES:
A Rainbow Book
4.95
(12 yrs. up )-The world famous anthropologist, Margaret
Mead of The American Museum of Natural History,
has written a brilliant book on her subject. First she
explains the development of man as a "human being"–
and then explains five significant cultural groups. The
summary discusses
the basic ideas all men share.
There are more than 175 drawings and. photo.graphs
which are beautiful as well as explanatory. Illustrated
by W. T. Mars and Jon Fairservis.
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56-87 CHALLENGER
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3.00
(Girls 12 yrs. up.)-The career of
two fine horses is
closely followed from a training camp in California lo
the supreme test in New York at Madison Square Garden.
Each is ridden by a school girl. Their rivalry and friend–
ship, and totally different dispositions, add to the interest
of this good story. By Patsey Gray, illustrated by Sam
Savi
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56-271 THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA .... 6.95
(12 yrs. up)-Based on the famous Encyclopedia Larousse
des Enfants this is a splendid reference book which is
so well planned that it can also be read straight through
with pleasure. Over 1,300
topics are indexed. There
are 1,200 photographs, paintings, diagrams and pictorial
maps in color. Younger children will enjoy having
it
read aloud. By Rene Guillot.
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58-287 BASEBALL STORIES .
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3.00
(Boys 12 yrs. up)-An anthology of
twenty-one base–
ball stories, each by an established sports writer. Though
originally written for adults, each deals with the ex–
periences of young players, either fictional or biogra–
phical. Edited by Parke Cummings.
E 59-405 THE CHINESE WAY OF LIFE .
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2.95
(12 yrs . up)-Lin Yutang has succeeded in presenting
a clear picture of a vast subject-an explanation of
Chinese culture, a way of thinking and living, both in
ancient and modern times. This is accomplished through
the eyes of an American-born Chinese boy on his
first visit to China. Illustrated by Howard Simon.
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59-295 EXPLORING SCIENCE:
A Rainbow Book
4.95
(10
to 14 yrs.)-Divide into two main sections, "The
World Around Us" , and "Man in the World", this is a
particularly effective introduction to all facets of science.
Many subjects are discussed, always in a way to make
the reader aware of their importance in the. lives of
people. By Jonathan N. Leonard, illustrated by Louis
Darling and
I.
N. Steinberg.
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58-255 HOW TO MAKE ORIGAMI:
A Complete Guide to Japanese Paper
Folding
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3.95
(12 yrs. u p )An attractively illustrated, clear, step-by-step explanation of
how to make many sorts of pretty objects. A small package of brightly
colored paper is included, lo start adults as well as younger children on
this fascinating hobby . Written and illustrated by Isao Honda.
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58-101 THE GRASS WAS THAT HIGH . . ...
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.2.95
(Girls 12 yrs. up)- Sailing was once Kit's favorite pastime. On her first
visit to Vermont she finds a great many new interests, especially farming
with the help of a neighborhood boy. By Dorothy Pitkin, illustrated by Gen–
evieve Vaughan-Jackson.
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58-64 THE COURAGE OF BETHEA .
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2.95
(Girls 12 yrs. up)-Attending a girls' boarding school one hundred years
ago was an unusual and daring adventure. It became very real and lively
when seen through the eager eyes of pretty Bethea who was determined
to earn her own living. By Elizabeth Howard.
K 57-19 MASTER OF MORGANA.. ..
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.3.00
(Boys 12 yrs. up)-A powerful. dramatic novel ol mystery and suspense.
The plot is well worked out to a startling climax, and the characters are
life-like and especially interesting because the setting is the Isle of Skye.
By Allan Campbell McLean.
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59-266 THE SECRET OF THE NINTH PLANET .
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2.50
(Boys 12 yrs. up)-Splendid science fiction adventures based on possible
events. A high school student is a passenger on the first USAF circum–
navigation of the solar system. On planet after planet he and the crew
discover weird trappings of a brilliantly designed Sun-Tap station. By
Donald Wollheim.
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