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hobbies
856-152 LET'S START TO COOK.
Young adventurers in the kitchen will cherish
this truly unique cookbook which contains
over 300 easy-to-follow recipes and 250 step–
by-step drawings. Written by Nell B. Nichols
and the Food Editors of Farm Journal, with
illustrations by Kay Lovelace Smith .. $4.95
859-027 COINS YOU CAN COLLECT.*
An authoritative book which tells how, where
and what to collect, and also points out the
many interesting facts to be discovered about
the people and objects shown on coins now
in circulation around the world. By Burton
Hobson. Illustrated with over 375 photographs
of actual coins ................ $3.95
859-300 GETTYSBURG, by William 0.
West ....................... $1.95
859-305 TRENTON, by Mark Duggan.
$1.95
859-319 THE BULGE, by Tom Parrish.
$1.95
These colorful books present highlights in
America's milit·ary history, dramatized
through the use of miniature toy soldiers
photographed in color, depicting all aspects
of these important battles. The running ac·
count of each battle reads as though the
author were there. Of interest beyond this
age group, also.
856-261 HOW TO DRAW HEADS AND
FACES ..................... $3.00
856-266 HOW TO DRAW SHIPS AND
TRAINS, CARS AND AIRPLANES. $3.00
856-270 HOW TO DRAW DOGS, CATS
AND HORSES ................ $3.00
Instruction books by Arthur Zaidenberg,
notable for their clear text and step-by-step
illustrations.
859-088 IOI BEST MAGIC TRICKS.
Requiring no preparation and very little prac–
tice, using everyday articles around the house,
youngsters will find great success and a lot
of fun with these tricks. Written with wit
and humor by Guy Frederick, illustrated by
Doug Anderson ................ $2.95
859-lll HOW TO PLAY WAR GAMES
IN MINIATURE. Adults as well as children
are enthusiastic about this game of strategy,
played on table tops with miniature soldiers.
This book gives the information needed to
make this game a fascinating hobby. By
Joseph Morschauer, illustrated with photo–
graphs and diagrams .....•...... $3.95
girls' stories
857-091 HARRIET THE SPY ... $3.95
857-094 THE LONG SECRET ... $3.95
Harriet, the outspoken, sophisticated, sixth–
grade heroine, involves herself with the hap–
penings around her-whether this means
gathering notes for her proposed novel, or
investigating mysterious events in a small
town. Louise Fitzhugh's "Harriet the Spy" is
fast achieving classic stature and its sequel,
"The Long Secret," is equally exciting.
856-003 JENNIFER, HECATE, MAC–
BETH, WILLIAM McKINLEY AND ME,
ELIZABETH.* With the magic potions of
Hecate, and Macbeth's three witches to aid
them, two girls play witch and apprentice at
William McKinley school. An outstanding
and well-written story which will give young
readers an understanding of what "true
friendship" is. Written and illustrated by
E.
L.
Konigsburg .•............. $3.50
856-002 FROM THE MIXED-UP FILES
OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER.*
Michaelangelo and a mysterious marble angel
are involved in the exploits of Claudia Kin–
caid, almost 12, and her younger brother
Jamie; who run away from home and hide out
in New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.
A fast, fresh, and funny story. Written and il-
lustrated by
E.
L.
Konigsburg ...... $3.95
858-057 GINNIE AND THE WEDDING
BELLS.* A warm and spirited story of how
many unforeseen events complicate a girl's
joy of being a bridesmaid. How Ginnie does
get to the wedding where she has a wonderful
time is sure to please popular author Cather-
ine Woolley's many readers ........ $3.25
858-280 THE HIDDEN PEARLS.* Mys–
terious things begin to happen when a young
girl searches for freshwater pearls hidden
near her home in New England. By Virginia
Frances Voight ................ $3.50
boys' fiction
856-004 HENRY 3.
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The totally absorb–
ing story of a young boy who, as a result of
a terrible crisis, discovers what is really im–
portant to him, and learns that the family's
ideas of success are no longer his own. Finely
written by Newberry Medalist, Joseph Krum-
gold •....................... $4.75
857-ll8 THE GREAT BRAIN.* A hilari–
ous, turn-of-the century story about a boy for
whom nothing is impossible because he is
"the Great Brain." By John D. Fitzgerald,
with illustrations by Mercer Mayer .. $3.95
858-214CHITTY-CHITTY-BANG-BANG.
Written by Ian Fleming. An ingenious story
about the adventures of the Potts family, their
remarkable car and four villains. Illustrated
by John Burningham ............ $3.50
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859-128 HOMER PRICE. No boy should
miss this modern classic about the hilarious
escapades of an inimitable, ingenious Amer–
ican boy, living in a typical American town.
Written and illustrated by award-winning
author, Robert McCloskey ........ $3.00
857-195 THE SECRET OF THE JADE
PAVILION.* The colorful Night Market of
Singapore provides a fascinating setting for
this exciting story of suspense and intrigue,
written by Sylvia Sherry ....... . .. $3.50
858-310 MR. MIDSHIPMAN EASY.* A
rousing sea story in which fourteen year old
Jack Easy sails into a world of action and
adventure, and gains a more realistic view
of life. New edition reprinted from the
original by Captain Frederick Marryat. Illus-
trated by Jo Polseno ............ $2.95