Children's

$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780375855733
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 03/01/2009

Jacques Cousteau was the world's ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people's living rooms. Now, in this exciting picture book biography, Yaccarino introduces young readers to the man behind the snorkel.


$17.95
ISBN-13: 9780810984684
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Published: Harry N. Abrams, 05/01/2010

Following the success of "All in a Day," McClure once again uses her unique paper cutouts to showcase wonderful images of nature and the joys of family and the outdoors. Printed on recycled paper.


$12.95
ISBN-13: 9780810984257
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Published: Harry N. Abrams, 04/01/2010

In this funny, uncannily wise portrait of the dynamics of a sixth-grade class and of the greatness that sometimes comes in unlikely packages, Dwight, a loser, talks to his classmates via an origami finger puppet of Yoda.


The Red Umbrella (Hardcover)

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ISBN-13: 9780375861901
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers, 05/01/2010

Inspired by the experience of her parents, Gonzalez tells the story of a 14-year-old girl's journey from Cuba to America as part of Operation Pedro Pan--an organized exodus of more than 14,000 unaccompanied children, whose parents sent them away to escape Fidel Castro's revolution.


Dark Life (Hardcover)

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ISBN-13: 9780545178143
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Published: Scholastic Press, 05/01/2010

Set in an apocalyptic future, "Dark Life" is the harrowing tale of underwater pioneers who have carved out a life for themselves in the harsh deep-sea environment, farming the seafloor in exchange for the land deed.


By Mo Willems, Jon J Muth (Illustrator)
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ISBN-13: 9781423103004
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Published: Hyperion, 06/01/2010

With poignant text and expressive watercolors, two
Caldecott Honorees present a heartfelt reflection on the natural course
of friendship--and life.