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The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America
Thurston Clarke
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
Great book!
This is one of the best books I have read in a long time! It is very personal and inspiring. It is like being on the campaign trial with Robert Kennedy. I would strongly reccomend this book to anyone interested in american politcs.
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A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World
Tony Horwitz
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
journey long and strange
great research and well written. Our children should be doing this history reviews, if not through this book then through other text books. It is time to change our view of North American History.
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The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 (The Liberation Trilogy)
Rick Atkinson
Henry Holt and Co., 2007
The Lady Be Good
A lot of information about the end of World War II in Italy &
the fight to get as many of the guys out of the dessert.If you know anything about the " Lady Be Good " you will enjoy this book.
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In a Time of War: The Proud and Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002
Bill Murphy
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
A must read - a heart-rending and gut-wrenching account
I have just completed Bill Murphy's moving book, "In a Time of War - The Proud and Perilous Journey of West Point's Class of 2002." The book is both gut-wrenching and heart-rending, yet it also leaves the reader inspired and proud of the young men and women who left ...
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Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
Laurie Keller
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007
Do Unto Otters
So good for teaching the "Golden Rules" about being a good friend. Has other languages. So cute.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr.
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996
Sweet brown bear
Never get tired of this one... love that sweet brown bear and all his friends
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The Scrambled States of America
Laurie Keller
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2002
A Show Worth Watching!
Okay, call me a sucker for any book that teaches while it entertains. This book excels at both. The premise is that, in the middle of the night, the state of New York woke up from a dream and shouted to all the other states, "HEY, EVERYONE--LET'S HAVE A TALENT SHOW!" ...
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Brown Bear & Friends Board Book Gift Set
Bill Martin, Eric Carle
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007
Excellent little set, especially for the price!
The 'Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See' book was recommended to me by both my 4 year old daughter's speech therapist and her teacher. In town just this book alone was priced at 7.95. I found the set here on Amazon.com and the price was just too good to pass up! ...
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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Bill Martin Jr.
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1997
Introducing animals and their sounds
I bought this book together with "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?" a couple of days ago, and my 3y.o. kid loves them both. My son helps me read out loud and is learning complicated words like "boa constrictor". It's very simple and great for introducing new ...
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Man in the Dark: A Novel
Paul Auster
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
Paul Auster in the dark.
I began to read Paul Auster in the eighties. I was captivated by the bleak, mysterious, and inimical atmosphere of his novels. But at the same time his sense of humor, his love for the absurd, and the relentless search for The Father formed a counterpart for the dark ...
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The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain)
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
A Wonderful Experience.
I first read the Prydain Chronicles when I was 10 years old, and can safely say that in my 45 years, I have never enjoyed a series of books more. To those who haven't read them, I am truly envious--to be able to enjoy and savor these books for the first time would be ...
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The Scrambled States of America Talent Show
Laurie Keller
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2008
WE LOVE THIS BOOK!
My kids Andy (6) and Katherine (4) absolutely love this book and all of Laurie Keller's books...especially Scrambled States of America and Open Wide! They both have learned all the states and think this book is so funny. There is also a card game that goes along with ...
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This I Believe II: More Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women
Jay Allison, Dan Gediman
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
Life Changing Essays
This book is a continuation of the "This I Believe" series which I thoroughly enjoyed. Jay Allison does such a great job with these writers and their stories are incredibly moving. Thanks Jay for another great effort.
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Tikki Tikki Tembo
Arlene Mosel
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1968
Classic
Great book... love to read to kids. They love to hear the lesson and still enjoy it each time we read it together
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An Incomplete Revenge: A Maisie Dobbs Novel (Maisie Dobbs Novels)
Jacqueline Winspear
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
An Incomplete Revenge
Jacqueline Winspear's portrayal of an unusually complicated woman was the best yet of any of the Masie Dobbs mysteries. taking place in post war England. Maisie is caught up in a mystery surrounding a country village, and what seemed like planned arson.
The ...
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