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Great reading for young girls
These are great books for the 8-10 year old girl.My daughter does not like to read and yet this series has captured her imagination and kept her engrossed for long periods.Well meaning topics and fun reading for kids.

A heroine rebelling against parental restrictions and a pesky little brother
Megan McDonald's Judy Moody Declares Independence tells of a heroine rebelling against parental restrictions and a pesky little brother. Her plain to declare independence with all the pomp of patriotism brings her special challenges. More fun stories of the zany Judy emerge.
THERE'S MERRIMENT IN JUDY'S PURSUIT OF FREEDOM

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Subjects:  1. Boston (Mass.)    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Family - General    6. Fiction    7. Historical - General    8. Humorous    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. People & Places - United States    12. Responsibility    13. Social Issues - General    14. Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States   

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Very Good Book
I read The Magic Treehouse # 15: Viking Ships at Sunrise. This book is very good. Whenever Jack and Annie want to visit a place, they point to a picture and say, "I wish to go there." Morgan sent Jack and Annie to Ireland to solve a mystery. They had many adventures. The most exciting part of the book was when the serpent rose out of the water.
Viking at sunrise
I think you should buy this book because Mary Pope Osborne has great illustrations in this book.The book is about Jack and Annie.The story is set to Ireland a long time ago and they gt in truble with some vikings.You have to read the book to find out what happens.

READ ME!!!!!!!
It was about Annie and Jack going to a island trying to find civilization and they meet some monks on the island. They go to their village and look at itand vikings come. I like the part when the sea monster saves them. I did not like the beginning of the book becouse they where not at the island. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Fiction    5. Historical - Ancient Civilizations    6. Ireland    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Monasteries    9. Osborne, Mary Pope    10. People & Places - Europe    11. Readers - Beginner    12. Time travel    13. Vikings    14. English    15. English language readers    16. Italian    17. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Ancient Civilizations   

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What it was like for kids to live during World War II
"World War II for Kids: A History with 21 Activities" really has three key components.First, there is a history of World War II from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945.Second, Richard Panchyk provides excerpts from actual wartime letters written to and by troops on both sides along with personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war.Finally, there are 21 activities that can show young readers how it felt to live through World War II, both on the battlefield and on the Home Front. 7 year old loves this book
My 7 year old son is a WWII fanatic and loves this book.It discusses not only events in the war itself, but also the impact of the war on life in the U.S.The activities encourage kids to think about far-reaching effects of war, not just the exciting battles. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Campaigns, Europe    3. Campaigns, Pacific Area    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 3-4    6. History - Military & Wars    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Personal narratives    10. World War, 1939-1945    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / Military & Wars    12. World history: Second World War    13. Childrens: Activity   

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Show Way and Soonie's story
Soonie's family made Show Way quilts, ones that would show illiterate slaves the way to freedom. In this Newberry Honor book, Jacqueline Woodson takes children on a trip into the past back to the days of her great-granmother Soonie and beyond into the days of slavery.Readers will read about slavery, the days after the slaves were freed, the fight for equal rights during the sixties to present day to when the author's daughter was born. As a white person, I struggled a bit with the language used in places, but enjoyed the story that told of generations of black women and their strength and courage and love for their families.

A must own
My seven year old borrowed Show Way from our neighborhood library. He read it to me and I immediately said this is a book that we must own for our children's library shelf.I told a friend about it also.It is a great read for story times at family reunions.It's a book of celebration, courage and freedom.After reading it to my three year old, I lifted my baby girl up and told her "I love that girl-child up"! What a wonderful read!, and children learn about the tradition of quilts and how they showed the way to freedom.
Folk history at its finest
Jacqueline Woodson has created another powerful, thought-provoking, personal yet universal story.Combined with Hudston Talbott's equally poignant and vibrant illustrations, Show Way is by every measure a most worthy Newbery Honor winner.
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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Fiction    5. Girls & Women    6. Historical - United States - General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile Women's Studies    9. Mothers and daughters    10. People & Places - United States - African-American    11. Quilts    12. Slavery    13. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / African American   

Editorial Review

If it's Wednesday, it must be Revolutionary War day. Jack and Annie,stars of the Magic Tree House series, are in for another adventure in theirtime- and space-traveling tree house. Mysterious magical librarian Morgan le Fayhas set four new tasks for the siblings. Jack and Annie must find four specialkinds of writing for Morgan's library in order to save Camelot, the ancientkingdom of King Arthur. In Read more

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Great Book!Ignore the Bad Reviews if you just want your kids to enjoy reading and be read to!!!!
COME ON PEOPLE!First of all this book and the entire series is meant for KIDS NOT ADULTS so go with the flow.Imagine you are a boy or girl who is 5 or 6 and is just starting to enjoy stories and reading.You will love it!The whole point of a book is to have children begging for more.This book and the series does just that!ENOUGH SAID!My 5 yr old loves this book and as a result he has become interested in American History. This appetite hehas led us to purchase many more books on history.In my opinion, the book has accomplished what I wanted.AN INTEREST IN LEARNING!AN INTEREST IN HISTORY!AND AN INTEREST IN READING!The text should be simple!The text should be silly at times!Thank you to Mary Pope Osborne for creating a wonderful series which I believe has turned my child into a history buff eager to learn everything about America!

revolutionary war on wednesday
one summer day in Frog Creek, Pensylvania, a Mysterious tree house oppeared in the woods. eight year old Jack and his seven year old sister; annie, climbed into the tree house. They found that it was filledwith books. Jack and annie soon discovered that the tree house was majic. It could take to the places in the books, all they had to do was point a picture and wish to go there. Along the way, Jack and annie discovered that the tree belong to Morgan Le fay.morgan is a magical library from camelot,long ago of king auther.She travles through the time and space gathering books. The magic tree house books # 13-16, jack and annie had to save for ancient stories from being lost forever.In magic tree house#17-20 jack and annie trade a misterious little dog from a magic spell.In magictree books #17-20 jack and annie trade a new challange.Tey must find 4 special kinds of writing for morgans library to help save camelot.

Greatbook!
How would you feel if you were in a war?Find out by Reading Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne. Jack and Annie were in a war to get a stone forRead more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Fiction    5. Historical - United States - Colonial    6. History    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Magic    9. Osborne, Mary Pope    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    12. Time travel    13. Tree houses    14. United States    15. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / United States / General    16. Washington, George   

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Oxford Bible Atlas
The Oxford Bible Atlas, edited by Herbert G. May, is a detailed, extremely useful book that will heighten anyone's general understanding of biblical geography.It contains more than maps as it delves into the history behind the maps, and the archaeology behind the history.It cites biblical sources but also cites apocryphal books unfamiliar to most Protestant readers. The end result is a colorful, informative work that helps place both Old and New testaments into perspective.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Biography - General    3. Bible - Reference - General    4. Bible Study Guide    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Geography    7. History - United States/Colonial & Revolutionary    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Maps    10. Reference    11. Maps, charts & atlases    12. Middle East    13. Religion & Theology    14. Religion / Reference   

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Mary Pope Osborne creates magic... from a Book Loons reviewer...
Mission: to save the Grand Lady of the Lagoon. Place: Venice Italy. When: 260 years back in time on the night of 'Carnival'.
A adventures book
Carnival at Candlelight is a funfilled book. It all starts when Jack and Annie of FrogCreek has the same dreams. (Which was sent by Teddy and kethleen). They decide to go to the TreeHouse
Carnival at Candlelight
"Carnival at Candlelight" by Mary Pope Osborne was a delight to read.I generally don't like the fantasy genre but I absolutely love the "Magic Tree House" series.One of the things that I love about this series of books is the author's ability to blend factual knowledge with adventure and excitement.As a teacher I appreciate this ability because I believe that students will learn a lot of facts from these books plus they will be enjoying a grand adventure too.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Brothers and sisters    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Fiction    6. Historical - General    7. Historical - Medieval    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Magic    10. Readers - Chapter Books    11. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    12. Time travel    13. Tree houses    14. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / General   

Subjects:  1. Antiquities    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Civilization    5. History    6. History - Ancient    7. History - General    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Reference - Encyclopedias    11. Rome   

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Still Good After All These Years
I can't believe this book is still around. I read it when I was around 12 and fell in love with Mara. My copy still sits on my shelf,it was one of my absolute favorites. I think one of the reasons I enjoyed it so much was because Mara was such a brave, spunky heroine without all the fainting, and helplessness that was so popular in girl's books at the time. She was clever and she could be tough, and I really admired that.
Fabulous book for teens and adults
Unlike most reviewers, I didn't discover this book until I was well into my 30s.I can't believe I missed it when I was younger and I can't believe it hasn't been made into a movie yet!!(Ah, for the good old days of the 1980s, when Hollywood was still making epic miniseries..."Mara" would have been a wonderful miniseries!)
MOST AMAZING BOOK EVER, by: halima
Mara daughter of the Nile is an excellent form of historical literature, it's a must be read book.I'm sure it would be agreed that romance is a very admired genre, however this book not only contains a suspensful espionage but also has just the right amount of romance added in. As I have said before this is A MUST BE READ BOOK and I highly recommend it to those who still have not read it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Egypt    4. Fiction    5. Historical - Ancient Civilizations    6. History    7. Thebes (Egypt : Extinct city)    8. To 332 B.C    9. To 332 B.C.    10. English literature: essays, letters & other non-fiction prose works    11. English literature: literary criticism    12. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / General   

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We love it!
This is the first time my 7yr old daughter and I have read any of the American Girl books and we love them. The Felicity series has been a great way for me to introduce history and how young girls lived in the early years of America. It has adventure, family life and lessons.I find it sweet and my daughter always wants to see what's going to happen next. With all the TV and gadgets surrounding our children today, I would definetly recommended this series.

My spirit is Felicity!
Oh, how I love these books! I could die reading them! I can't wait until her movie comes out on 11-29 at 6:00 on the WB! We have so much in common. I have a pen-pal in Williamsburg and I sent her this book set. It's absoluotly glorious.I can NOT get enough and I am in the American Girls Club! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another reader
I haven't read all of the series, my knowledge limits to Felicity, Kirsten, Molly, and especially Samantha, but I would have to give the American Girls series five stars.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775    4. Family life    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Historical - United States - Colonial    8. History    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Social Issues - General    11. United States   

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Excellent introduction to mysteries of the CSS Hunley
I found this book to be very well written and researched on the subject of CSS Hunley and its recovery from the bottom of the sea. The book covers the development of this boat, history of its crew, mission and possible aftermath. Then the book goes on to the history of the search for the Hunley and its discovery and recovery from the ocean floor. Upon its recovery, the book uncovers what lies within the boat. (I used the word "boat" since that is what the submariners called their vessels.)
History for The Whole Family
SECRETS OF A CIVIL WAR SUBMARINE: "Solving the Mysteries of the H.L. Hunley" By Sally M. Walker won the Robert F. Sibert Medal and the Notable Award from the Association for Library Service to Children. Although the history of the submarines dates back to the 1620's, in 1864 the Hunley Submarine was the first submarine to ever sink an enemy ship, but the Hunley never returned to port and was lost for decades."How the submarine, which lay buried in the mud of the ocean floor, left her bed there and what happened is a fascinating story of mystery, bones, and gold."The sub is now in NorthCHarleston, SC at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center.In the 1870's PT Barnum offered $10,000 for finding the Hunley, which had silently delivered a torpedo which sank a Union ship blockcading the coast of South Carolina.The Hunley was re-discovered in 1995 by archeologists. This fascinating book for young people is just as interesting and informative for adults in that it details in simple language and good photos the study of the layers of sediment for clues about the ship's sinking and about the demise of the passengers.All the archeology, history, forensics, discovery, and mystery solving are presented in an engaging way involving the intrigues of the sea and science. This is a terrific book for family or schools, good explanations, well written, and easy to read

A quick, informative read
Secrets Of A Civil War Submarine, by Sally Walker, provides a nice, quick overview of the Hunley's history, recovery, excavation, and conservation.Targeting the late grade-school reader, the book is written in the style of and at a similar level to a National Geographic article.Any reader will enjoy it and come away with a good understanding of the Hunley project.There are a few detail mistakes, such as in an explanation of neutral buoyancy, but the main point is always delivered successfully by the text.I've been studying material on the Hunley since 2000, but I found several important bits of information I haven't seen elsewhere.The explanation of archaeological techniques as applied in the Hunley excavation is the best I've read.The book is nicely illustrated, although most of the photos have been previously published, and the interpretive drawings contain some fairly large inaccuracies.Overall, I'm happy to have this in my collection of books about the Hunley and I'm glad to recommend it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 19th century    2. Charleston    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Excavations (Archaeology)    5. H.L. Hunley (Submarine)    6. History    7. History - General History    8. History - Military & Wars    9. History - U.S.    10. History - United States/19th Century    11. Juvenile Nonfiction    12. Juvenile literature    13. South Carolina    14. Submarines (Ships)    15. Transportation - Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft    16. United States    17. United States - Civil War   

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The Kite Fighters
Kite Fighters is a really good book if you like just to sit and read. Not a good book to read out loud. Short story about China and two brothers that make a kite for the king, and the king all right I said enough you will just have to read the book to find out.
the kite fighters
kite Fighter opinun ! ?
Something to whet your appetite for the book
The Kite Flyers
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Subjects:  1. Birth order    2. Brothers    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Family - Siblings    6. Fiction    7. Historical - Asia    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Kites    10. Social Issues - General    11. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / Asia   

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Great Tale By A Great American
Eric Haney I'm sure is proud of his excellent service to his country, but he also has a right to be proud of a spellbinding journal of the formation of the bravest unit this world has ever known. Suffering from political whims, Delta Force has risen above their greatest critics, the United States government, to become an extremely effective and powerful fighting unit. Haney's description of it's formation and his participation is nothing short of breathtaking. Written like a first person journal, it meets all the requirements of a fine read. I thank God for men like Haney who are willing to do the dirty work and rise above the politicians and their indecision. Thanks, Eric for your service and thanks CBS for bringing the unit's remarkable exploits to television.

Wait a minute
Be advised that this is a shortened version for "Young Readers" and not the original book written by Eric Haney. This version starts and ends with the Selection process and leaves out the balance of the various training and operations (about 2/3)ontained in the original book. It is a good read for what it is but the full version is much better. The product description does not make clear that this is a different version.

Excellent intro to anti-terrorist unit
This book is labeled as being suitable for younger (teenage?) readers, and it is; but it's also suitable for adults, as this 56-year-old military veteran can attest.Sergeant Major Haney was recruited for Delta as an Army staff sergeant, stayed with it until retiring at the highest enlisted rank, and knows much more than he tells in this book -- but what he does tell about the group's selection and training procedures is enough to give the reader a fairly good idea of just what Delta is capable of doing.Delta Force prefers to live in the shadows; this little glimpse, while both entertaining and informative, barely scratches the surface, but that's enough to show the sort of exceptional human beings who do nearly superhuman things for the cause of freedom.BTW, the CBS-TV series "The Unit" claims to be based on this book, and SGM Haney is listed as a technical advisor to the show.I highly recommend both the show and the book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adventure & Adventurers    2. Army.    3. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Delta Force    6. Haney, Eric L    7. History    8. History - Military & Wars    9. History - Military / War    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. Military - United States    13. Military Science    14. Political Science (Young Adult)    15. Prevention    16. Terrorism    17. United States.    18. Juvenile Nonfiction / Adventure & Adventurers   

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A Wonderful Resource; A Great Story
I am a teacher who was looking for a book for my students to use when we study Thanksgiving.Without a doubt, this story is one of the best that we use.It is a great introduction to reading non-fiction, and it provides a wealth of information for students, parents, and teachers. This book is hard to put down!
I got "If You Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620" for our Thanksgiving unit based on several glowing recommendations. I was not disappointed. Both my 5 yo and I had a hard stopping once we got started. I learned things about the Pilgrims I'd never known. And, the content is fascinating for children. It covered such curious topics as Did they bathe on the Mayflower?, What did they eat?, How were people who broke the law punished?, What did children do?It was written to entertain anyone over the age of 4. It's a question/answer book and exceptionally well done.

Great Book
I purchased this book for my Grandchildren but this is not only a great book for 4-8 year olds but for anyone over 4. You might learn some things you didn't know. By the way, if you ever go to Plymouth you can go on the Mayflower II, and be sure to visit Plimoth Plantation (it's like going back in time to 1630). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. History - United States/General    4. Juvenile literature    5. Mayflower (Ship)    6. Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)    7. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General   

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Life in colonial New England from the perspective of a child
Life in New England in colonial times was hard, a good growing year and people could eat well, a bad growing year and there was hunger. Harvest was an especially busy time, as everyone had to work all hours to get all of the food stored away.
One of my favorite books growing up!
I ordered this to reminisce. I remember vividly the pages and drawings that I loved in this book!! Drawings are very precious and expressive. The text of this original 1960s version is a bit dated (mentions Indians as a threat to the lives of settlers - true but not really PC to say it). There is an updated version of the book, which I haven't read. Love this one!

Excellent!
Of all the history on daily life, no book offers more practical insight into the daily lives of Colonists.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 3-4    3. Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775    4. History - United States/Colonial & Revolutionary    5. Juvenile literature    6. New England    7. Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology    8. Social life and customs    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / History / General   

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Great book for kids with autistic siblings
...well, perhaps my title isn't entirely fair.This is a wonderful book, beautifully written, with a marvelous twist in the end.It deals with the discomforts of being different, of being related to someone who is really different. My son and my nephew BOTH loved this book, but only one of them has an autistic sister.Choldenko deserves huge kudos for writing about an autistic teenager with the compassion and knowledge that she does.But then, she herself grew up with an autistic sibling.

I guess you have to respect a can-do person.
Our family listened to the audio book and the story was very interesting with great narration.My 10 year old reluctant reader couldn't wait to hear more.
California Young Reader nominee for Middle School
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The family dynamics were easy to relate to and the angst of a middle school kid, new to a school is one all of us can relate to. I teach 8th grade and the reading level wouldn't be challenging for that grade level but the subject matter is engaging. I'd recommend it highly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Autism    2. Boys / Men    3. Brothers and sisters    4. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    6. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    7. Family - General    8. Family - Siblings    9. Family problems    10. Fiction    11. Historical - United States - 20th Century    12. Historical Fiction (Young Adult)    13. Juvenile Fiction    14. Law & Crime    15. Social Issues - General    16. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / United States / 20th Century   

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Journey to Jamestown
Have you ever wondered about the other side of the story?Have you ever wondered about how a secondary character feels and thinks?If you have, Journey to Jamestown is the book for you!When Elias Ridpath leaves his home in England for Jamestown, Virginia, he is hardly excited.He will be an apprentice to a barber surgeon, and the sight of blood makes him faint.Not only that, but he finds out Jamestown is in the middle of the starving time.Elias finds his strength when a young indian girl from the village through the woods tells him that he "sees through the third eye."Sacahocan is a half-indian, half-english.She doesn't fit in in her mother's community or her father's, but all that changes when she meets Elias, one of the enemy settlers who have stolen indian land.When King James of England wants to crown Sacahocan's leader a prince of England, the indian chief is not amused.When battles separate their people, Elias and Sacahocan find ways to make their voices heard.My favorite event was when one of the two women of Jamestown found a way to make food without having to fish, hunt wild animals, or farm.The only small problem is when one of the men of the village finds that his prized horse is "missing."Another memorable event was when Elias first met Quangartask and befriended the young and friendless boy.
History from Two Perspectives
Highly recommended for readers from age 9-12, as this book gives young people a clear sense that history has at least two sides.I found the protagonists (Elias and Sacahocan) delightfully drawn characters, and their relationship encouraging against the backdrop of the violence between their two peoples.The book is well-researched and the language fresh and engaging.To fit the format of this "My Side of the Story" series, both halves of this story are brief.I'd like to have seen more.

Dear lord, make it stop
I think this would be a great book to give to a children's lit class for analysis.How many cliches can be worked into how few pages?
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Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Historical    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Culture conflict    5. Fiction    6. Friendship    7. Historical - United States - Colonial    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile Historical Fiction    10. Movie Tie - In    11. Specimens    12. Upside-down books    13. Juvenile Fiction / Historical / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary Periods   

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GOOD WITH OTHER MATERIALS
I was forwarded this book by my AP teacher. I thought that along with the class, the book helped. I would use this along with your class textbook and class notes. But if you are taking this without a class, I would not recomend it. I would definately use an actual text book, such as the AP version of World Civilizations: the global experience. the book is written by someone who writes the AP exam, and it very good. The book is definately worth the money. I would also use the college board's AP website for the requirements and make sure that you can answer those comparisons. I made charts that had those comparisons. But I would only use this book along with your class.

Depends on what you prefer...
I took the AP World History exam in 2004.This book was my primary source of information, since my teacher was absolutely useless.We were given "study outlines" that were never gone over, and the material was very rarely taught.I didn't really begin studying for the AP exam until March/April.I started to read this book, and found it to be very helpful.When I took the test, I got a 5.
okay
not as organized as the princeton review version- but it is better for actually study questions on each period. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advanced Placement    2. Advanced placement programs (Education)    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    4. Examinations    5. History    6. History - General    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Study & Teaching    9. Study Aids - Test Preparation    10. Study Guides    11. Study and teaching    12. World - General    13. World history    14. Study Aids / Advanced Placement   

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Simple and cute reading to get started
This is a good introductory book to the potty world. I love that it cover many aspects of potty training like Michael having accidents and explaining that he sat for a long time and nothing happened. The text is simple and the images are cute. I like how Michael's parents hug and kiss him after using the potty. We acted out this part at home after each reading! The book also includes a parents' guide for potty training.

Great Book
My 2 year old really enjoys the book.He says he goes potty like Michael.He really doesn't yet, but it is a good book to introduce the concept.Well worth the money.

Favorite new book
I got this book along with a new potty for my almost 3 year old son. He adores this book! I think he can really identify with "Michael" the little boy and potty training has been much easier since this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    2. Children: Babies & Toddlers    3. Fiction    4. General    5. Health & Daily Living - Toilet Training    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Toilet training    8. Child care & upbringing    9. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Toilet Training    10. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    11. Picture books   

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THIS BOOK IS PAINFUL TO READ!!
This book is the worst book ever. I didn't know there could possibly be a book this bad. If you are required to read this book like me, i feel bad for you. Do NOT read this book for pleasure because it is not a pleasant book. It is painful to read. If you are STILL thinking of reading this bad book, DON'T READ IT!! take my advice.

Golden Goblet Exerpt
The Golden Goblet is about an Egyptian boy named Ranofer. After hid father, Thutra dies he has to live with his child-abusing half brother Gebu. Gebu always beat him up for no reason and feed Ranofer very little. Ranofer's dream was to be a Master Goldsmith, but Gebu messes it up when he makes Ranofer a Stonecutter. Soon Ranofer suspects Gebu is stealing. So, his friends, Heqet and the Ancient start spying on Gebu. But If you want to knows what happens then read Golden Goblet! If start getting bored between Chapter 1 through 2, then keep going because in Chapter 3 things start to get a little exciting. But if you are still bored then have fun burning the book.

KCS The Mystery
The Golden GobletViking Penguin Inc., 1986, pp.248, $6.99