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Pompeii

by Platt, Richard & Cappon, Manuela

Recreates Roman life and the rise and fall of a great empire by tracing the history of a typical house in Pompeii as it thrives in this expanding new city unti...

Giant Sea Reptiles of the Dinosaur Age

by Arnold, Caroline & Clarion,

Examines the fossil bones of gigantic reptiles, such as the plesiosaurs and mosasaurs, from around the world to provide a comprehensive look at the life of the...

Patches and Scratches

by Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds & Ramsey, Marcy Dunn

Sarah, who is very good at solving problems, tries to help her friend Peter find a pet that he and his grandmother both like. 7 yrs+

Loretta

Ace Pinky Scout

by Graves, Keith

Loretta, unrelenting perfectionist, is devastated when she fails to earn the Golden Marshmallow Badge, but her grandmother's picture gives her a new perspectiv...

The Cod's Tale

by Kurlansky, Mark

Picture book based on the critically acclaimed best-seller Cod: a biography of the fish that changed the world. Unique look at 1000 yrs of human civilization. ...

Yo-Yos

Tricks to Amaze Your Friends

by Roper, Ingrid & Tiegreen, Alan

With clear step-by-step instructions and detailed illus. for more than thirty tricks, this book can teach anyone to yo like a pro. Illus. 8 yrs+

Bears

by Fertl, Dagmar & Reddy, Michelle & Stoops, Erik D.

Looks at different types of bears from around the world; physical features; habitats; habits; senses, reproduction, self-defence. 9 yrs+

Psssst! It's Me...the Bogeyman

by Park, Barbara & Kroninger, Stephen

The creepy crawly bogeyman explains that he's not out to get ya because, if he did, what would he do with ya? He's just out to scare ya. Colourful collage back...

Rugby and Rosie

by Rossiter, Nan Parson

Imagines the emotions of a boy who raised a guide-dog puppy for one year, until it is old enough for intensive training. Realistic illustrations, drenched in a...

Peacocks

by Berman, Ruth Aronson & Hewett, Richard

Life-cycle of a peacock. 8-10 yrs.