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*This is a 1967 book.
science- reference- travel
857-171 LIFE STORY.
The Story of Life
on Our Earth £rem its Beginning up to Now.
Beautifully detailed pictures first introduce
our Galaxy and the Milky Way, then follow
the Earth through its creation - the periods
of the invertebrates, the dinosaurs, prehistoric
man, on to modern times. Small children en–
joy the pictures. The text is simple and clear
enough to fascinate school children. Adults
also find the book delightful and informative.
By Virginia Lee Burton ...........
$5.00
858-054 WHAT'S INSIDE OF EN–
GINES?
Exactly what goes on inside a steam
engine, a jet, and many other mechanical
devices is explained by graphic colored pic–
tures. Easy words for the child to read to
himself and fuller details to be read aloud.
Written by Herbert S. Zim, illustrated by R.
Perlman ....................
.
$2.75
858-053 WHAT'S INSIDE OF ME?
How
the heart works, what bones are for, what's in–
side the brain, and other elementary physiol–
ogy questions are explained most clearly and
interestingly by colored pictures, and straight–
forward text. By Herbert S. Zim, illustrated
by H. Wartik •................
.
$2.75
.
859-236 ENJOYING THE WORLD OF
ART.
By the use of subjects most familiar to
children, the young reader is introduced to
the great world of art. A child's interest is
further stimulated by 120 full color reproduc–
tions from the works of the great masters, both
classic and modern. Written by Pierre Bilves
and Francis Mathey. A Special Gift Book.
$6.50
856-031 THE TRUE BOOK OF
KNIGHTS.
Clear drawings and factual text
show how castles were built and why they
were needed, how people lived and how boys
were trained to knighthood. By John Lew–
ellen, illustrated by Frances Eckhart ..
$2.50
857-286 1968 CALENDAR FOR CHil..–
DREN.
*
A bright Christmas gift for children
of all ages, this cheerful, full-color calendar
includes many funny and informative sayings,
peel-off stickers for personal milestones, and
write-in blanks for special events. Designed
by Ruthven Tremain .............
$1.95
857-287 THIS IS TEXAS*
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. $3.50
857-282 THIS IS CAPE KENNEDY.
$3.50
857-278 THIS IS NEW YORK .. $3.50
857-292 THIS IS SAN FRANCISCO.
$3.50
Exciting and colorful travel picture books
written and illustrated by M. Sasek.
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857-347 WHITE GLOVES AND PARTY
MANNERS.
A charmingly illustrated book
on manners and good social behavior for
small girls and their brothers. By Marjabelle
Young and Ann Buchwald. Illustrated by
Christiane ...•................
$2.95
857-380 AN AMERICAN ABC.
A pano–
ramic tribute to our national heritage. Each
letter of the alphabet tells a dramatic story
of the people, events and attributes that have
made. our country, and for which it stands.
A book of great distinction with simple text
and beautiful illustrations by Maud and
Miska Petersham ...............
$3.95
856-234 THE PICTURE DICTIONARY
FOR CHILDREN.
A handsome new edition
of this world-famous dictionary explaining
the meaning of over 5,000 words to children.
Each word is printed and written, and is
featured in a simple sentence. By Garnette
Watters and S. A. Courtis; illustrated with
over 1,000 attractive drawings by Doris and
Marion Henderson and Barry Bart. The most
complete picture dictionary for young chil-
dren •..........•...........
.
$3.95
857-307 THE ALWAYS BOOK .. $1.95
857-308 THE BECAUSE BOOK .. $1.95
857-309 THE CITY BOOK
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$1.95
Three delightful activity books for inventive
children by Dorothy Freedman and Geraldine
Richelson. The first book has many surprising
activities on each page relating to the concept
of 'always.' The second book has many puzzles,
riddles, stories and games all dealing with
the idea of 'because.'
In
the third book a child
will wander through a big city, visiting the
museums, the zoo, and many other interesting
places.
859-350 POLICEMEN AROUND THE
WORLD*
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. $3.50
859-351 PEDDLERS AND VENDORS
AROUND THE WORLD*
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. $3.50
Fun and informative trips around the world
are in store for young people with policemen
as guides in the first book, and peddlers and
vendors as guides in the second book. Lively
text and sparkling color illustrations by
author-artist Richard Erdoes.
856-249 SALLY AND BILLY AT THE
SEASIDE
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$2.50
856-259 SALLY AND BILLY ON THE
FARM
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. $2.50
Two colorful and instructive books for chil–
dren to enjoy. In the first, two children visit
their aunt at the seaside and become ac–
quainted with the various types of life under–
water.
In
the second book, the same two chil–
dren learn about farm animals, products and
machines. By Alain Gree.
859-234 THE ANIMAL FAMILY AL–
BUM.*
A delightful and informative book
offering brief descriptions of animals and
their ways of life. Gives children an oppor–
tunity to stump their parents on questions of
the proper names for members of the animal
families. Written and illustrated by Tony
Palazzo ...............•......
$2.95