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Holling C Holling Books
Horrible Geography
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Atlas of World History, 5th edition, edited by Richard Overy - This
coffee-table-size book is an enduring classic of world publishing. Its
intelligent, accessible and visually sumptuous treatment by over 100 of the
world's leading historians brings the drama of history to the page in a way
never previously attempted and never matched since. Page by page, continent by
continent, era by era, the full sweep of human history is revealed in
enthralling detail.
Covers: human origins, the first civilizations 3500-1000 BC, the classical
civilizations of Eurasia 1000 BC to AD 500, the world of divided reasons AD 500
to 1500, the world of the emerging west 1500 to 1815, the age of european
dominance 1815 to 1914, and the age of global civilization. Includes a
chronology, glossary and index.
Loaded with colorful maps, photos and interesting text.
Hardcover, 375 pages. 14.75"x11"x2". 1999 edition (the 2007 version of this book
retails for $154.99).
#1205 $95.00 $69.99
Out of print, one copy available.
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 Minn of the Mississippi
- Follow the adventures of Minn, a snapping
turtle, as she travels hundreds of miles from the source of the Mississippi to the Gulf of
Mexico. Her adventure illustrates the life cycle of the turle and the geography,
history, geology, and climate of the river. Also learn about bayous, keel boats and more.
The adventures of a three-legged snapping turtle as she travels from the
headwaters to the mouth of the Mississippi River illustrate the life cycle of
the turtle and the geography, history, geology, and climate of the river.
Paper, 87 pages.
#3994 $11.95 $10.99
 Paddle-to-the-Sea written and illustrated by Holling Clancy Holling. A
Caldecott honor book written in 1941, the story follows the adventures of a
small canoe with a tiny figure inside. Carved by an Indian boy in Canada and
named Paddle-to-the-Sea, the canoe is released above the Great Lakes, and the
reader follows the canoe throughout its travels to a sawmill, through the Great
Lakes, over Niagara Falls, down the St. Lawrence River and all the way to the
Atlantic Ocean. The writing and artwork is incredibly detailed. It is fun to
read and provides an enjoyable way to learn the geographic and historical
information of the region.
Paddle-to-the-Sea reminds me of my childhood fascination with putting
leaves and other floating objects in the gutter in front of my house after a
rainstorm, or in the creek near my Dad's childhood home. I would watch each leaf
as it floated and swirled, sometimes getting stuck and then breaking free. If it
started to go out of visual range, I would run after it until I couldn't see it
anymore. I sometimes still visualize a leaf floating down a stream when trying
to go to sleep. Amazing how childhood memories can stick with you!
This is one of our family's all-time favorite books.
Paper, 62 pages.
#2034 $11.95 $10.99
Paddle-to-the-Sea is also available on CD. Wonderfully read by
Terry Bregy. Unabridged running time: 60 minutes on 1 CD. While this item is
currently out of stock with the publisher (it is being reprinted), we have a
small supply in stock.CD: #114X $16.95 $13.99
Seabird - Learn world geography as you follow the adventures of an ivory
gull named Seabird, carved by a cabin boy. A story of sailing, ships and whaling that
follows 4 generations of seafarers; it is actually my least favorite Holling book because
of the whaling component. It sparked discussion within our family; and we enjoyed other
aspects of the book.
Paper, 64 pages.
#6815 $11.95 $10.99
 Tree in the Trail - Over a period of 200 years a cottonwood tree
witnesses what happens on the Santa Fe Trail. Readers will become acquainted with the
story of the earliest Indians, Spanish conquistadores, buffalo stampedes, wagons moving
west and more.
Paper, 64 pages.
#534X $11.95 $10.99
 A Literature Approach to Geography, History and Science Using the Holling
Clancy Holling Books by Rea C. Berg. A 14-page guide to use in conjunction with
the above four Holling classics. Intended as a year-long study to cover geography,
history, science and more (we'd use it as a reference). It's also designed to be used with
the four maps available below.
Three main geographic regions of North America are covered
as well as an introduction to world geography in the book, Seabird. The North American
regions covered include the Great Lakes, St Lawrence River & North Atlantic
(Paddle-to-the-Sea); the Great Plains & Southwest (Tree in the Trail); and the
Mississippi River & Gulf of Mexico (Minn of the Mississippi). Includes Christian
references.
Ages 7-12. Paper.
#BF01 $9.95
Map Pack This set of four large 18"x24" maps are designed to be used with the above
guide, A Literature Approach to Geography.
These high-quality maps are
printed on heavy
cardstock and can be used to follow the course of the main characters in the Hollings' books,
while coloring and labeling geographic locations such as lakes, rivers, mountains and
more.
#BF02 $16.95
Geography FUNPak Includes the above four Holling paperbacks, literature
guide, and four maps. Save 25% on the four Holling's books.
#FUN07 $74.70 $62.75
 Africa Counts: Number and Pattern in African Cultures, 3rd edition
- by Claudia Zaslavsky. This fascinating study of mathematical thinking among
sub-Saharan African peoples covers counting in words and in gestures; measuring
time, distance, weight, and other quantities; manipulating money and keeping
accounts; number systems; patterns in music, poetry, art, and architecture; and
number magic and taboos. African games such as mankala and elaborate versions of
tic-tac-toe show how complex this thinking can be. This third edition is updated
with an introduction covering two decades of new research in the
ethnomathematics of Africa.
Claudia Zaslavsky was a mathematics teacher and the author of
Math Games and Activities from Around the World,
More Math Games and Activities from Around the World and other books.
#3505 $16.95
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 The Book of Where or How to Be Naturally Geographic by Neill Bell, illustrated
by Richard Wilson - Where in the world are you, anyway? You may think you know,
but don't be too sure. The world is a pretty big place, and if you don't know
where most of its parts are, then you can't possibly be sure of your own
location.
Text, illustrations, and suggested activities outline such basic concepts of
geography as scale, maps, the globe, continental plates, and oceans.
Paper, 119 pages. Out of print, one copy available. Cover has some corner
creases.
#0154 $5.99
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Children
Just Like Me by Susan Elizabeth Copsey (In Association With UNICEF, a DK book).
Based on interviews with children all over the world, this book includes wonderful color
photos of the children, along with information about their families, homes, pets, and
other important items (school is included too).
I like it for the same reason I like the
Material World. Hardcover, 80 pages
#2017X $19.99
 Earthsearch: A Kids' Geography Museum
in a Book by John Cassidy (Klutz) is chock full of interesting,
extremely do-able geographic activities that present our planet from a variety
of perspectives. The book covers topics such as trash science, population,
rocks, maps & navigation, and more. A brief discussion of evolution is
included.
Bound into the book is a population clock, packets of rice representing what
many people around the world eat, real foreign coins, and other hands-on tools.
It makes a great gift book, even for those who don't like books as presents
(unimaginable in our family!) It also has a wealth of ideas for use with a youth
group; I used several of the activities with my daughter's Girl Scout troop, and
they were a hit. Of course, it may not make it out of the hands of your own
family until it's been thoroughly explored and used.
Targeted for ages 9-12, but teens and adults will enjoy it too.
Spiral-bound, recycled aluminum cover, 111 pages.
#7749 $21.95 $19.99
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 Fair is Fair:
World Folktales of Justice by Sharon Creeden. This is another book that came
highly recommended to us by one of our customers. We love it! The author is a
trial attorney who has collected 30 stories from different countries and time
periods that illustrate various aspects of law. Each story is followed by
sources for further reading and also comments that will sometimes relate the
story to our current legal system, items of historical interest, a discussion of
a legal principle within the story, and more. It is especially good as a family
or group read-aloud (we read these to our children on a long car trip) as it
sparks interesting discussions.
These are timeless tales that impart ideas of character and justice all on
their own and can be a springboard to further discussions about justice,
culture, folktales, forgiveness and other topics. The additional information
will provoke deeper study of the principles told . Appropriate for a wide age
range (younger kids: read aloud, teens & adults can read independently, but try
to read it aloud). There are a couple of stories that may be more appropriate
for teens, especially in the fourth section of the book that covers the crime of
murder, so you may want to give them a quick preview. Paper, 223 pages
#4775 $12.95
A few of the tales:
The Stolen Smells (United States)
The Warmth of a Fire (Jewish)
The Quality of Mercy (Morocco)
The Pear Seed (China)
Judge Coyote (Mexico)
Whose Children? (Africa)
The Lawyer's Advice (Denmark)
The Thief Who Slid Down a Moon Beam (Turkey)
The Furies (Ancient Greece)
Tip: Pair this with Tales from Cultures Far
and Near by Jim Weiss - in our Storytelling
section
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 The
Geography Coloring Book, 3rd edition by Wynn Kapit - Learn geography as you
color around the world! All 50 U.S. states are included in this book, as well as
the nations of the world. Physical, thematic (climate, rainfall major religions,
etc) and political maps are all included. There are also historical maps to show
the movement of the continents, the transformation of the Soviet Union into
fifteen separate nations, comparisons of eight historic empires to modern-day
maps with extensive information on the rise and fall of each.
This is definitely
not your typical coloring book! A set of fine-pointed felt-tip pens or colored
pencils are recommended for coloring but you can also use this as a great
reference atlas without coloring. Includes lots of information with an extensive
Index/Dictionary that can also be used to as a challenging quiz.
Third edition.
Paper, 200 pages. Older children-adults.
#4722 $24.75 $21.99
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Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary by Jack Knowlton. Do you know
the difference between a plateau and a plain? Between a knoll and an atoll? Have
you ever wondered what a badland is? Or an isthmus? Or a gulch?
Sixty-three
different geographic features are described in big type, in one or two sentences, and each
is accompanied by a color illustration.
Paper, 48 pages. Ages 4-9.
#0991 $7.99
 Hopscotch Around the World: Nineteen
Ways to Play the Game Learn how children in 16
different countries play hopscotch, a game universally popular for centuries.
Directions and illustrations accompany each version, as well as notes on each
country's influence on the game. This is a really fun way to learn about other
countries and their people.
Paper, 48 pages. Ages 7 and up.
#7453 $6.99
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Inflatable
Globe - Make a game of geography. Kids can toss this globe and identify
continents, countries, capitals and oceans, or hang for display.
This 12" inflatable globe includes a repair kit and an activity guide.
#2432 $5.95
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 Kids Learn America: Bringing Geography to Life with People, Places &
History (A Kids Can! Book) - States are presented by geographic region,
and each is given two to four pages in the book. Includes trivia, easy
activities & crafts, recipes and more.
Paper, 176 pages. Ages 7-12.
#3317 $12.95 $11.65
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 Longitude:
The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of
His Time by Dava Sobel. The active quest for a solution to the problem
of longitude persisted over four centuries and across all of Europe. Lacking the
ability to determine their longitude, sailors were literally lost at sea as soon
as they lost sight of land. Ships ran aground on rocky shores; those traveling
well-known routes were pray for pirates. In 1714 England’s Parliament offered a
huge reward to anyone whose method of measuring longitude could be proven
successful. The scientific establishment had spent centuries confidently mapping
the heavens for a celestial answer. John Harrison, a self-taught Yorkshire
clockmaker, dared to imagine a mechanical solution - a clock that would keep
precise time at sea, something no clock had been able to do on land.
This is a beautifully told true story of astronomy, navigation, clockmaking, history,
and geography, mixed with intrigue, greed, and ambition.
For experienced
readers. By the author of Galileo’s Daughter.
Paper, 184 pages. Size: 7.5"x4.5".
#8795 $11.95
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   Magnetic
USA Kit (Barker Creek) - Includes Magnetic KidUSA Activity Book, set of
Magnetic KidUSA magnets (includes magnets for all 50 states and their capital
cities - 100 high-quality magnetic pieces), set of Magnetic KidUSA state
abbreviations, set of 52 blank magnets for creating your own words, and a
blue Magnetic Kidboard (a metal tray on which you can put your magnets).
The 152-page KidUSA Activity book is packed with activity pages, fascinating
facts, flash cards, maps and more. It is designed to help children memorize
their states and capitals in a fun, hands-on way. It is reproducible for family
and classroom use.
The magnets are used with the activity book or on their own. You can also use
the magnets on the included metal tray. The tray is also great to use with other
magnets you may have (for making words out of individual letter magnets, for
example).
Includes book, 3 sets of magnets and metal tray.
#FUN68 $67.91 $49.99
One set available.
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Material World: A Global
Family Portrait by Peter Menzel. Thirty different "statistically average"
families in thirty countries are profiled. Photographers lived for a week with
each family; and at the end of the week, a photo of each family surrounded by
all of their material possessions was taken outside of their homes. Statistical
information accompanies each photo-essay, providing an opportunity to contrast
the different levels of material wealth.
Hardcover.
360 color photos. 255 pages.
#4378 $39.95 $31.99
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 Snapshots
Across America (Talicor) - Need a Vacation? Snapshots Across America
is the Vacation Fantasy Game you can play at home. Travel across a game board
map of the U.S.A. by car, train, boat or plane to see top tourist attractions
from all 50 states. But watch out for bad weather! A hurricane, blizzard,
tornado or other bad weather could spoil your vacation. Win by being the first
to visit 7 different tourist attractions that are pictured on the cards.
A fun way to learn U.S. Geography and discover great vacation destinations.
Ages 8 and up, 2 to 6 Players.
#1520 $24.95 $19.99
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State Geography Playing Cards (UniversalMap) - So you are going to
Florida over Spring break? How many states are you going through to get there?
Can you name the state capital of the states as you drive through? State bird?
Flower? Nickname? Tree? Who will be the first one in the family to spot a
Mockingbird when you get to Florida? There are all kinds of games you can play
using this deck. Several are mentioned below or you can make up your own.
The oversized State Geography Playing Cards feature the state bird,
flower, tree, nickname, flag, capital city, date of union entrance, population,
and area. Comes with instructions for several games such as "Go Travel," Wide
World Six Draw," "State War," and more.
#9484 $6.95
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 Stories
from The Silk Road retold by Cherry Gilchrist, illustrated by Nilesh
Mistry. - The Spirit of the Silk Road is your guide as you journey through this
book from Chang-an (the old capital of China) to Samarkand (a city on the
western end of the silk road), following one of the arterial caravan routes of
the silk traders. As you travel across treacherous deserts and through lonely
mountain passes, you will learn about the importance of silk as a commodity, see
some of the distinctive customs of the Central Asia people, and join in many
storytelling sessions at starlit oases and campfires.
In seven entries, Gilchrist, who has herself traveled the Silk Road, tells of
a Chinese girl who is inadvertently betrothed to a horse, a magic saddlebag
found by brothers in Afghanistan, an enchanted garden from Persian lore and
more. - Publishers Weekly
Paper, 80 pages. Ages 6-10.
#8042 $12.99 $10.99
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 The
Story of Divaali retold by Jatinder Verma, illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
is a wonderful rendition of the "Ramayana," an age-old Hindu epic filled with
magic, miracles and adventure. The compelling story tells of a young prince Rama
who overcomes Ravana the Demon King. Out of his triumph, Divaali, the Indian
festival of lights, is born.
The powerful narrative is perfectly complemented by the jewel-like illustrations
of Nilesh Mistry. Drawing on the versions told to him in childhood by his
parents, Jatinder Verma brings the essence of this great Indian epic to life for
a new generation.
Hardcover, 40 pages. Full-color illustrations. Read alone: ages 6-10, Read
together: ages 4-8.
#9360 $16.95 $12.99
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 StickerUSA Activity Book
& Bonus CD by Carolyn Hurst uses U.S. outline maps
and stickers to help the user learn state names, capitals, state birds, flags,
flowers and postal abbreviations. The 300+ brightly colored stickers can be used
to “fill-in-the-blanks” on each state activity page.
State cards printed on perforated card stock so they are ready to pull out of
the book are also available. There are fun facts about each state, information
on time zones, regions of the U.S., major mountain ranges, rivers and much more.
The pages in this book are reproducible and extra sets of stickers may be
purchased separately.
Paper, 152 pages. Includes a bonus CD that allows you to print extra sets of
flash cards and activity pages.
#1062X $24.99 $22.99
We also have one copy of an older edition that does not have the bonus CD. We
are selling it for $14.99. Email to see if it is still available. |
StickerUSA Sticker Set - This set includes 300 high-quality, full-color
stickers providing the names of all 50 U.S. states, their capitals, state postal
abbreviations, state flags, state flowers and state birds. Helpful keys for
these various state facts are printed on the inside of the front and back
covers. These keys can be clipped and saved for future use. Included are two
pages of blank sticker material so your children can create their own USA
stickers.
#1079 $12.99
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United States Coloring Book (Dover) Includes 50 black and white drawings of all the
states. Captions beneath each illustration identifies the state's motto, flower, bird, tree,
nickname, capital, principal rivers and
mountains.
Paper, 56 pages. 8.25"x11".
#1685 $3.95
 The Scrambled States of America
by Laurie Keller. Filled with humor and silly illustrations, The Scrambled
States of America is a fun way to learn about the 50 states and their
locations. Each state is a character, with its own color, shape, and
personality. One morning, Kansas wakes up bored and unhappy (what a state to be
in!) He and his best friend, Nebraska, decide to organize a party with the other
states so they can meet each and have a good time. At the end of the party,
Idaho and Virginia suggest that everyone switch places. All the states excitedly
agree and soon the map of the U.S. is completely different. After a few days
enjoying themselves, each state finds that they miss their old home. Soon,
everyone is home and sharing their adventures with their old friends.
The book has lots of introductory facts and silly antics that will make learning
geography fun. Each state is listed in the back of the book in alphabetical
order along with the name of the capital, square miles, population number, and
state slogan. A picture book designed for young children (ages 4-8), its zany
humor, funny asides, and wacky illustrations will delight any reader.
Paper, 40 pages.
#8317 $6.95
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 Tales from Cultures
Far and Near (Jim Weiss) - Classic stories from Japan, Spain, China
and more. Wisdom, romance, and humor illustrate our human commonalities. (Have
you ever noticed that "trickster" tales are present in just about every
culture?) Imaginative twists and intrinsic morals bind the tales together.
Length: approximately one hour.
Ages 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3088 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3339 $14.95 $12.99
 Throw Your Tooth on the Roof: Tooth
Traditions from Around the World by Selby Beeler. When I was little, the
tooth fairy visited my house and left a quarter under my pillow in exchange for
one of my newly "lost" baby teeth. I carried on the same tradition with my own
children without thinking too much about it beyond wondering what to do with
their teeth!
So, it was quite interesting to discover that people around the world celebrate
the loss of baby teeth in many different, but also similar, ways. The author
groups the brief descriptions by geographical regions (North America, Central
America & the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia,
Australia & New Zealand), which allows the reader to see some patterns in the
traditions.
Included at the end is a description of the different kinds of teeth we all have
and the parts of the tooth.
Aimed at children ages 4-8, it would also make a great gift for a dentist. Try
pairing it with the tooth pillow below.This is a fun, informative book. Lots
of colorful illustrations. Paper, 32 pages.
#2385 $5.95
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 Where in the World? game (Aristoplay)
- This comprehensive world geography game includes the facts about every country
in the world including names, locations and vital facts of all 196 countries.
With 6 games in one, with six levels of play, it's possible for players of all
abilities to play together providing challenge and a world of fun for everyone.
These are the facts you'll learn: country name, continent, flag, capital,
population, rank in size, literacy rate, monetary unit, languages, religions,
imports, exports, seacoasts.
What's inside: 6 region maps (Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South
America, Oceania); 196 country cards (includes every country in the world); 6
wild cards; 1 spinner; 1 bodies of water reference board; 120 playing pieces.
Ages 8 and up, 2-6 players.
#7013 $30.00 $27.99
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Tooth Fairy Pillow (Curiosity
Kits) This simple craft kit makes a cute little tooth-shaped pillow to hold a
tooth waiting for a Tooth-Fairy pickup. The kit includes everything you need to
make one 5" x 5" felt pillow.