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How Nikola Tesla Lit up the World

"An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process." -- Kirkus Reviews

Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World's Fair to harnessing Niagara Falls to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Established biographer Elizabeth Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while fine artist Oliver Dominguez brings his life and inventions to vivid color. Back matter includes additional information about Tesla, scientific notes and explanations, source notes, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading.

Electrical Wizard: Candlewick Biographies

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Sticker on back dust cover but in great shape. #hardcover #nature #wildlife #animals #natureguide #outdoors

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

New Jersey

A handbook for amateur naturalists describes what to look for on nature walks and discusses the different environments found in North America

The Walker's Companion

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#childrens #hardcover #earlychildhood #behavior

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

California

Discusses all the ways to cope with frustration, feeling sad and mad, and mouth pain, without biting.

Teeth Are Not for Biting

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Washington

Mr. and Mrs. Crabbe are enjoying their seaside vacation . . . until a certain dog blows away their umbrella with an enormous fart. Before long, Walter is banned from the beach. While Walter is stuck in the beach house, Betty and Billy hunt for treasure out on a sandbar. As soon as they find a nickel, Mr. and Mrs. Crabbe elbow their way in. Soon all four get marooned during high tide. Will Walter hear their cries for help?

Walter the Farting Dog: Banned from the Beach

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X-Library Copy
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#fiction #ya #magic #adventure #sciencefiction #middlegrade #fantasy

After his adventures in The Divide, Felix lives quietly at home with his parents. But Snakeweed, the arch villain, is still at large. Having failed to sell bad magic to the real world, he wants to go back home. All he needs to get there is the spell hidden in Felix's notebook. So Snakeweed pays a visit to Felix--and freezes his parents with a horrible curse that begins to spread like a magical disease. Soon the curse is affecting everything--and the earth itself may be in danger. Felix must return to The Divide to find the counter-charm that can cure his parents...and save the world!

Back to the Divide

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#youngadult #greek #roman #mythology #history #teens 

Fifteen Greek and Roman Myths

Spinning, I can't stop spinning, so stay a minute, and I, Arachne, will spin a story for you . . .

In this singular collection, the heroes and heroines of fifteen Greek and Roman tales give their own dramatic accounts of events. From the magnificent spinner Arachne, who learns that a mortal should never challenge a god, to the god Pan, who prefers Earth to Mount Olympus, to the beautiful, self-indulgent Pandora and the gold-stricken Midas--the reader becomes a confidant to the tellers of these sometimes humorous, sometimes sad, always engaging tales of wonder, woe, romantic love, and jealousy. Mordicai Gerstein's energetic, whimsical illustrations combine with Elizabeth Spires's playful renditions for a totally fresh take on familiar and not-so-familiar myths.

I Am Arachne

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A Concise Dictionary of Culinary Terms

Any food professional or aspiring chef will quickly build confidence in the use of culinary terms with this indispensable guide to the correct spelling, pronunciation, definition, usage, and origin of over 4,500 terms. The updated Second Edition of The Chefs Companion succinctly covers all the latest terms relating to cooking techniques, food preparations, herbs and spices, varieties and cuts of food, wine terminology, and equipment for the professional kitchen, as well as notable figures in the history of food and gastronomy.

The Chef's Companion

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Something Queer on Vacation: A Mystery
 (#4) by Elizabeth Levy - Gwen and Jill determine to win the weekly sandcastle contest on the beach but something always seems to go wrong. (1982)

Softcover 

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New Hampshire

When the elaborate sandcastles they constructed for a special Fourth-of-July sandcastle contest are ruthlessly destroyed, Gwen and Jill, with the help of Fletcher, a faithful basset hound, track down the culprit.

Something Queer on Vacation (a mystery # 4)

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#paperback #fantasy #adventure #middlegrade #magic #dragons #highfantasy #pirates 

Virginia

The Floating Island,the first volume in Elizabeth Haydon's critically-acclaimed The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme series for middle grade readers, is now available with a stunning new cover
Charles Magnus Ven Polypheme--known as Ven--is the youngest son of a long line of famous shipwrights. He dreams not of building ships, but of sailing them to far-off lands where magic thrives. Ven gets his chance when he is chosen to direct the Inspection of his family's latest ship--and sets sail on the journey of a lifetime.

Attacked by fire pirates, lost at sea and near death, Ven is rescued by a passing ship on its way to the Island of Serendair. Thankful to be alive, little does Ven know that the pirate attack--and his subsequent rescue--may not have been an accident. Shadowy figures are hunting for the famed Floating Island, the only source of the mystical Water of Life. They think Ven can lead them to this treasure and will stop at nothing to get it--even murder....

The Floating Island

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New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Wein (Code Name Verity, Rose Under Fire) journeys to a galaxy far, far away to bring readers the harrowing story of the courageous bomber pilots and technicians of Cobalt Squadron!

Star Wars: the Last Jedi Cobalt Squadron

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Florida

If you were there when they signed the Constitution you would see
--Why the Constitution is called a miracle.
--The first big argument.
--What was missing from the Constitution.

This books takes you behind the locked doors of Philadelphia's State House during the history-making summer of 1787. You will meet the key delegates and find out what is going on.

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

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What Your Teachers Never Told You about Master Painters and Sculptors

Presents interesting, rare, and scandalous information on the lives of master artists, including Da Vinci, Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and Andy Warhol.

Secret Lives of Great Artists

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#paperback #ya #youngadult #palestine #war #israelioccupation 


A Little Piece Of Ground will help young readers understand more about one of the worst conflicts afflicting our world today.


Written by Elizabeth Laird, one of Great Britain's best-known young adult authors, A Little Piece Of Ground explores the human cost of the occupation of Palestinian lands through the eyes of a young boy.

Twelve-year-old Karim Aboudi and his family are trapped in their Ramallah home by a strict curfew. In response to a Palestinian suicide bombing, the Israeli military subjects the West Bank town to a virtual siege. Meanwhile, Karim, trapped at home with his teenage brother and fearful parents, longs to play football with his friends. When the curfew ends, he and his friend discover an unused patch of ground that's the perfect site for a football pitch. Nearby, an old car hidden intact under bulldozed building makes a brilliant den. But in this city there's constant danger, even for schoolboys. And when Israeli soldiers find Karim outside during the next curfew, it seems impossible that he will survive.


This powerful book fills a substantial gap in existing young adult literature on the Middle East. With 23,000 copies already sold in the United Kingdom and Canada, this book is sure to find a wide audience among young adult readers in the United States.

A Little Piece of Ground

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#paperback #childrensbook #constitution #history #homeschool #nonfiction #ifyoulived #childrens 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

North Carolina

Rhode Island

#hardcover #fiction #juvenilefiction #middlegrade #youngadult #classic #historical #girls #feminism #vintage

Pennsylvania

The visit of her suffragette aunt has a marked effect of the life of a fourteen-year-old girl in 1904.

Stand up, Lucy (1971)

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Annie’s neighbor Penelope needs help taking care of her pony. What luck! Annie is more than happy to lend a hand with anything pony-related. Something spooky is going on at Penelope’s house, however. Odd noises, dark rooms—either Penelope is playing tricks on Annie, or there really is a ghost in the house! Fortunately, magic pony Ned is ready to ride to Annie’s rescue.

South Carolina

Annie's pony poster comes with a magical surprise: Ned the pony comes to life!Annie's neighbor Penelope is sick and can't take care of her pony, Pebbles. Annie volunteers to help the normally snobby Penelope because of her love for all things horse-related. Penelope, however, is less than grateful and plays a spooky joke on Annie. Ned to the rescue! He gallops out of his magical poster to help Annie convince Penelope that there just might be a ghost in her house.

Ghost in the House

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This book is in excellent condition. A great introduction to Star Wars for young readers. #StarWars #Scifi 

Connecticut

Read along in this first person narrative to see how Star Wars: Forces of Destiny characters choices shaped their destinies. Rebel leader Princess Leia, rogue fighter Jyn Erso, Jedi apprentice Ahsoka Tano, heroic Rey, warrior artist Sabine Wren, and Senator Padme Amidala...these are the names of six heroes that would change the galaxy. Read along in Maz Kanata’s journal as she describes how each of these heroes found their hope, their courage, and their destinies. With fun musings and tangents from Maz, beautiful sketches, and 8 large gatefolds, this journal shares six of the exciting adventures that helped shape these heroes from the epic Star Wars saga.

Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Tales of Hope and Courage

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#hardcover #childrens #holiday #snow #smallwalt #picturebook

Oklahoma

"It's a perfect book for revving up small helpers to pitch in with the shoveling."--The Wall Street Journal

"Charming and endearing." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"The grit of The Little Engine that Could, the nostalgic illustrations of Katy and the Big Snow, and a touch of modernity from an accomplished author and illustrator, combine to become Small Walt." --School Library Journal

A tiny snowplow determined to prove his worth battles a blizzard in this supremely charming story in the tradition of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel and The Little Engine that Could.

My name is Walt,
I plow and I salt.
They say I'm small,
but I'll show them all.

Small Walt and his driver, Gus, take on a blizzard! All the bigger snowplows doubt that Walt has what it takes to plow the roads in the storm, but Walt is determined to prove them wrong.

Brimming with onomatopoeia and Walt's affirming chants, this sweet picture book shows that when it comes to strength, size doesn't matter. Bestselling illustrator Marc Rosenthal's wintry scenes make this book the perfect cozy read-aloud.

Small Walt

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#hardcover #princess #girls #kids #children #pink #story #childrensbook 

Princess Stories

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On the way across Texas, Gretchen falls asleep on the back of an old mare and awakens in the middle of a band of wild horses.

The White Stallion

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Mia wants a dog more than anything. But according to her mum, there is just NO ROOM in their very small apartment. Then one day, when she and her grandma are visiting a friend who is giving away puppies, Mia falls in love with a small spotted pup who crawls into her lap. She knows she just has to convince her mum to let her keep him! With help from Grandma - and some of her pet-owning friends - can Mia show her mum how much room there really is in their apartment?

No Room for a Pup!

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Listed as fair for it's age. This Care Bear book was published in 1984. The spine is loose but not coming undone, and there is damage to the cover corners. There is also some yellowing age spots as well as a few small color spots/smudges. This book is well loved but still has lots to give! Please see photos for damage and writing on the inside cover.

Measurements: 
Aproximately 11 inches X 8.25 inches

Being Brave Is Best. A Tale from the Care Bears. #hardcover #vintage #carebears #childrens #1980s #1985 #kids 

Texas

Afraid to go to the hospital to have her tonsils out, Jenny is helped get over her fear by Cheer Bear and his friend.

Being Brave Is Best

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The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme Book 4

The epic voyages continue in The Tree of Water, the fourth adventure in bestselling author Elizabeth Haydon's acclaimed fantasy series for young readers, The Lost Journals of Ven Polypheme.

As Royal Reporter of the land of Serendair, it is the duty of young Charles Magnus "Ven" Polypheme to travel the world and seek out magic hiding in plain sight. But Ven needs to escape the clutches of the nefarious Thief Queen, ruler of the Gated City, whose minions are hunting for him. His friend, the merrow Amariel, has the perfect solution to his dilemma: Ven and Char will join her to explore the world beneath the sea.

As they journey through the sea, Ven finds himself surrounded by wonders greater than he could have ever imagined. But the beauty of the ocean is more than matched by the dangers lurking within its depths, and Ven and his friends soon realize that in order to save thousands of innocent lives, they may have to sacrifice their own. For everything in the ocean needs to eat...

"A delightful epic fantasy that will attract a readership both older and younger than the target audience." --Booklist (starred review) on The Floating Island

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Elizabeth Rusch; Oliver Dominguez (Illustrator)

Electrical Wizard: Candlewick Biographies

Elizabeth Ferber; Cathy Johnson (Illustrator); David R. Wallace (Editor)

The Walker's Companion

Elizabeth Verdick; Marieka Heinlen (Illustrator)

Teeth Are Not for Biting

William Kotzwinkle; Glenn Murray; Elizabeth Gundy; Audrey Colman (Illustrator)

Walter the Farting Dog: Banned from the Beach

Elizabeth Kay; Ted Dewan (Illustrator)

Back to the Divide

Elizabeth Spires; Mordicai Gerstein (Illustrator)

I Am Arachne

Elizabeth Riely; David Miller (Illustrator)

The Chef's Companion

Elizabeth Levy; Mordicai Gerstein (Illustrator)

Something Queer on Vacation (a mystery # 4)

Elizabeth Haydon; Brett Helquist (Illustrator)

The Floating Island

Elizabeth Wein; Phil Noto (Illustrator)

Star Wars: the Last Jedi Cobalt Squadron

Elizabeth Levy; Joan Holub (Illustrator)

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

Elizabeth Lunday; Mario Zucca (Illustrator)

Secret Lives of Great Artists

Elizabeth Laird; Bill Neal (Illustrator); Sonia Nimr (As told to)

A Little Piece of Ground

Elizabeth Levy; Joan Holub (Illustrator)

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

Elizabeth Levy; Joan Holub (Illustrator)

If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution

Elizabeth Hall; Beth Krush (Illustrator); Joe Krush (Illustrator)

Stand up, Lucy (1971)

Elizabeth Lindsay; John Eastwood (Illustrator)

Ghost in the House

Elizabeth Schaefer; Adam Devaney (Illustrator)

Star Wars Forces of Destiny: Tales of Hope and Courage

Elizabeth Verdick; Marc Rosenthal (Illustrator)

Small Walt

Elizabeth Dale; Kimberley Scott (Illustrator)

Princess Stories

Elizabeth Shub; Rachel Isadora (Illustrator)

The White Stallion

Elizabeth Suneby; Laurel Molk (Illustrator)

No Room for a Pup!

Elizabeth Winthrop; Tom Cooke (Illustrator)

Being Brave Is Best

Elizabeth Haydon; Brandon Dorman (Illustrator)

The Tree of Water