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856-034
UNDERSTANDING ART. Peo–
ple, Things and Ideas. A superb book covering
artists and their work from ancient times to
the present. Numerous color and black and
white illustrations are combined with informa–
tive text to guide young readers to the dis–
covery of the distinctive qualities of each
work of art. Written by Luise C. Kainz and
Olive
L.
Riley .................
$7.50
859-024
COMPLETE SCIENCE COURSE
FOR YOUNG EXPERIMENTERS.* Over
300 safe, yet exciting experiments in chemis–
try, physics, electricity, biology and anatomy
for children from 9 to 15. With easy to follow
directions and illustrations for each project
by five science writers from Sterling Publish-
ing .........................
$3.95
859-023
BASIC BIOLOGY-THE
PLANT WORLD* .............
$3.95
859-016
BASIC BIOLOGY-THE ANI-
MAL KINGDOM ..............
$3.95
Two marvelous books with brilliant, full-color
photographs and schematic diagrams. The
first covers the life cycle of many plants and
includes a section explaining the classification
of the plant world, pollination, propagation,
and the vegetative systems. The second ex–
plains the more than twenty major phyla of
the animal kingdom, and includes suggestions
for observation and experiments, and is of
special use in working with a microscope.
Both written by Jean Vallin, edited by
Charles D. Heath.
859-013
GUIDE TO THE UNDER–
WATER. Over 150 magnificent color photo–
graphs form the basis of this complete illus–
trated guide to the denizens of the deep.
Snorkelers, skin and scuba divers; fish, shell
and coral collectors; underwater photogra–
phers; treasure and wreck divers will all find
valuable information in this beautiful book.
By Bill Slosky and Art Walker •...
$10.00
859-077
THE MICROSCOPE AND HOW
TO USE IT. Aimed at the advanced amateur
as well as the beginner, this book discusses
the techniques of preparing and examining
dozens of kinds of plant and animal matter.
Illustrated with photographs and drawings.
Written by Dr. Georg Stehli .......
$3.95
856-174
UP THE GARDEN PATH.* In
his newest cartoon collection, Norman Thel–
well combines serious advice with witty, im–
aginative illustrations to prove that a garden–
er's life is full of exceptions to the guide–
book, and that in the clash between plant and
planter, it's the plant that wins. A must for the
garden enthusiast, the armchair gardener,
and everyone amused with the whole idea of
coping with plants .................
$3.50
859-025
PAPIER MACHE AND HOW
TO USE IT. Many imaginative and useful
things can be created from this unique ma–
terial. By using epoxy, finished pieces of pa–
pier mache can be made to withstand hard
use. Here are projects ranging from buttons
and jewelry to a whole ohess set and table,
with clear, easy-to-follow instructions and
drawings plus illustrations of the finished
products. By Mildred Anderson ....
$3.95
859-022
COIN COLLECTING AS A
HOBBY.* A lively and authoritative book
which includes all the information needed to
start and enjoy a collection of coins taken
from daily change and gathered from around
the world. The book shows a multitude of
ways coins can be collected, and an experi–
enced collector will be surprised at the num–
ber of new arrangements and ideas suggested.
Written by Burton Hobson. Illustrated with
over 200 photographs ............
$2.95
*This is a 1967 book.
859-312
WEBSTER'S NEW WORLD
DICTIONARY of the American Language,
College Edition. Approved and used in
colleges and universities, it is written in
the language of today with definitions refresh–
ingly modern, crisp and easy to understand.
Thumb indexed ................
$6.95
859-316
WEBSTER'S NEW WORLD
DICTIONARY, Special gift edition.
$15.00
Calf-finished sorrel-brown
lea~her,
gold
stamped, with gold edges.
858-160
NEW COSMOPOLITAN
WORLD ATLAS. Revised 1968 Edition. The
definitive one-volume World Atlas with 420
pages-200 in full color. Maps include histori–
cal, comparative world maps and global views.
There is also an illustrated section on space.
Thoroughly indexed ............
$16.95
859-097
GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD
RECORDS. This fascinating book has be–
come the standard authoritative reference for
all world records about what's the smallest,
tallest, fastest, loudest, strangest. Nearly
2,000 facts on every aspect of life are included.
Written by Norris and Ross McWhirter.
$3.95
859-014
HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL
TEENAGER .......... . ......
$3.95
859-018
HOW YOU CAN BE A BETTER
STUDENT ............. . .....
$3.95
The first is a newly revised and updated
handbook, indispensable for understanding
sex, dating, getting along with others and
understanding yourself. By Dr. William C.
Menninger. The second book, containing self–
tests, case illustrations and examples, is in–
valuable in helping students improve their
studies. Lively and stimulating. Written by
well-known educators and counseling experts.
857-349
PACKS OFFUN.*101 things to do
with playing cards for one person or more.
Includes historical information about playing
cards and famous card players. Packs of fun
for everyone. Written by Bill Severn, illus-
trated with photographs ..........
$4.50
857-345
SEVENTEEN BOOK OF ETI–
QUETTE AND ENTERTAINING. This is
designed for teenage girls and boys and it
explores all the areas of social, school, and
personal relations where they may feel uncer–
tain. A teenager equipped with this well–
planned book should be able to meet any
situation with absolute poise, and the knowl–
edge that she-or he-knows precisely what
to do, and why it's done that way. Written by
Enid A. Haupt, Editor-in-Chief, Seventeen
Magazine ....................
$6.95
856-027
PARTY PLANS FOR TEENS.
A book of complete plans for many different
parties, including dances, informal outdoor
parties, and those planned for holidays. Each
one teatures its own theme and appropriate
invitations, decorations, fun and games,
prizes, and refreshments detailed for the oc–
casion. By Kate Harris, with illustrations.
$2.95
859-078
BRIDGE FOR BRIGHT BE-
GINNERS ...................
$3.95
859-019
CHESS IS AN EASY GAME.
$2.95
Two very informative and useful books to
help one gain proficiency in these games of
skill. The former, written by bridge expert,
Terence Reese, stresses the techniques of the
game while concentrating on enjoyment and
learning. The latter, by well-known chess–
master Fred Reinfeld, is full of easy-to–
follow instructions supplemented by simple
diagrams and illuminating photographs, on
just how to become an expert chess player.
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