Search Results: Children's - Non-fiction from Riverwood's Books

Tommy Nelson. Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0849958210 . HC/DJ - Fine/Very good. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, jacket has very light edgewear, one 2" edge tear and a couple very small edge tears, a little sticker residue. Gorgeous colour illustrations throughout. A life of Saint Francis, Here, simply and charmingly retold, is the classic story of the man who became a channel of God's peace to the world - it's people and it's creatures. (400os) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Second Story Press. Near Fine. 2007. First Edition. Softcover. 189718705x . Signed by Emil Sher (play author) on title page. Excellent condition, clean and intact. Cover has a little scuffing and slight corner wear. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 171 pages; Since its publication in 2002, the story of Hana Brady has captured the hearts and minds of schoolchildren and adults around the globe. Now with its March 2006 world stage premiere at the Lorraine Kimsa Theatre for Young People in Toronto, Hana's story has come alive even more. Hana's Suitcase On Stage is a unique volume that combines the story and images of the original book by Karen Levine with the complete script of award-winning playwright Emil Sher's theatrical adaptation. It's a must-read -- and a must-act -- for teachers and schoolchildren from coast to coast. [426-osl]; Signed by Author .

Hearst Books. New. 1999. Hardcover. 0688167756 . New Hardcover. Here is everything you'll need to make the most playful night of the year a caper to remember. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for everything from throwing children's parties to carving your jack-o-lantern, Handmade Halloween is as essential to your festivities as black and orange, gobs of goodies, and the fun-loving imp inside us all. ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; 112 pages .

Lothrop, Lee & Shepard. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 0688093302 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Light wear/scuffing to jacket. Pages clean and intact. "Two thousand years ago, when the Jews reclaimed the Temple of Jerusalem from pagan invaders, they found only enough lamp oil to burn for a single day. Yet the lamp gave light and hope for eight whole days. In simple, moving prose, Jenny Koralek tells the story of Hanukkah. Full-color illustrations. " [osl-414] ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Golden Press. Good. 1965. Softcover. Book in the shape of a fireman's hat, worn by a cat. Cover has moderate edgewear, moreso to spine, creasing to covers, sticker residue on front. Stapled binding, middle page is pulled out of the staple - could easily be restapled. Interior clean except for small tape mark on first page. Adorable color illustrations. (os) ; 8vo .

Hyperion Books. New. 2002. First Edition. 0786888091 . New book, no markings. From the Back Cover: "Matthew Joseph Thaddeus Stepanek, known to his friends as "Mattie", began writing poetry and short stories at the age of three. Some of his poetry explores the uncensored reality of living with a rare form of muscular dystrophy and with the grief associated with the loss of his three siblings to the same life-threatening condition. But most of them proclaim the innocent hope, profound wisdom, and delightful humor childhood. Heartsongs is a collection of the early poems and artwork of this gifted, courageous, award winning poet who has appeared on Oprah, The Today Show and Good Morning America. [osl]; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

WLB Enterprises. Good+. 1990. First Edition. Softcover. 0969432402 . Book cover has only light wear to corners, couple small creases. Main flaw is a light stain/discoloration (possibly a tea stain) which affects top portion of first few pages. (no wrinkling and fairly unobtrusive). Pages otherwise clean and tight. No juggling cubes included. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 80 pages; GO ahead, give it a toss. Since we're all so busy juggling everything anyway, why not have fun with it? It's surprisingly easy. You'll love the great feeling as you get the hang of it, and quickly move on to do lots of tricks. Bob Woodburn teaches you with conversational writing and lots of easy-to-understand drawings. This great gift even comes with three soft, weighty juggling balls to get you, and your friends, started right away. [130-osl] .

Chelsea House. Very Good+. 2000. Softcover. 0791058980 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Overall wear is light, clean and tight pages. B/w photos. Juvenile/Young Adult reading. ; 8vo; (photo shown is a stock photo). Jackie Robinson refused to quietly accept the racism that he as a black man encountered regularly. He was, above all, a fighter. But what Jackie is remembered for most is the grace and courage he displayed in not fighting back in the face of a barrage of racial taunts and threats. In the process, he insured the success of major league baseball's "noble experiment" - the elimination of the so-called color barrier.... [280-osl] .

London: IPC Magazines. Very Good+. 1974. Hardcover. 0850371422 . No jacket as issued. Illustrated board - light edge & corner wear, a little bumping of edges, small tear upper spine, scuffing & a little sticker residue. Interior pages clean and unmarked. Profusely illus. In b/w & colour. Partial List of Titles: The Mystery of Angkor Watt, Afloat Over Africa, Stone Giants of Easter Island, Life Among the Pygmies, The Power of the Tides, The Storm that Inspired an Opera, Stories Told in Glass, Birth of a Monster, The Destruction of Sennacherib and numerous others....; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

AZ: MC Creations. Very Good+. 1986. Softcover. Excellent condition - light edge & corner wear to cover. Contains several famous sites in New Mexico to be colored, plus a small amount of descriptive text underneath each one. Includes the Aztec Ruins, The Oldest Church, Palace of the Governors, San Felipe de Neri church, Taos Pueblo, La Mesa Park and others. [osl-123] ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

Mentor Publications. Very Good. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 0968036015 . Signed/inscribed on title page by author. Very light edgewear, crease to front cover corner also affects first couple pages. Internal pages otherwise clean & tight. "...About a group of teenagers who get some new insights into some age-old questions through an entertaining combination of Jessica's narrations and Madame's "Love Stories"...." (*Shipping will be reduced to all locations) ; 8vo; Signed by Author .

Scientific American, Inc.. Good. 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Ex-library book with usual ex-lib markings, no jacket as issued. Pages are clean and intact. Cover has some damage to upper edge and one side, causing a rough edge and paper loss to that area, doesn't affect readability. "In the 1920s, May Chinn struggled against the odds to become one of the first African American doctors in the U. S. This book follows her life from childhood in New York City through 50 years as a researcher and doctor, allowing readers to appreciate her accomplishments in the world of science. (350osl) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Dial Press. Very Good. 1979. Second Edition. Hardcover. Oblong hardcover. Ex-library with taped on spine sticker, couple small stamps & back pocket. Light soiling/scuffing to cover. Interior pages clean. Beautiful illustrations. Preschool. (*shipping will be reduced to most locations) ; 8vo .

Scholastic. Very Good+. 1979. First Edition. Softcover. 0590057561 . Only light wear overall, age tanning of pages. " Eggs-tra! Eggs-tra! Read on about it! Mork from Ork Lands on Earth in a big white egg---and a fantastic new TV show is hatched! Everything you wanted to know about Mork and Mindy--the hit comedy show. " (110-osl) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

London: W. F. Houghton. Very Good+. 1964. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean, tight condition. Pages unmarked other than previous owner's name written on first endpage. 3 fold-out charts. Cover has light scuffing and light wear at spine ends. Spine cocked forward slightly. Main Headings: Into to infants' physical education; Movement training and agility lessons; The Outdoor lessons; Dance; Bibliography. (*lower shipping avail to most locations) [192-osl]; 12mo 7" - 7½" tall; 63 pages .

Brown Watson Ltd.. Very Good+. 1986. First Edition. Hardcover. 0709703767 . Oblong, no jacket as issued, illustrated cover. Light edgewear to cover. Couple very small tears and light creasing on a couple of the pop-ups. All work fine. From hot air balloons, to early gliders and the box-kite flying machine to a modern space station. Terrific colour illustations. [310-osl]; 8vo .

Doubleday. Very Good. 1989. Softcover. 0385007051 . No markings, light wear to cover, a little corner curling. 125 pages. Originally published at the Anti-Slavery Office, No. 25 Cornhill 1845. Written when the author was about 28 years old and had just achieved his freedom. (*shipping will be reduced after checkout to all locations) ; 8vo .

New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 1990. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. 0688081649 . Excellent condition - hardcover clean and unmarked. Jacket has a little scuffing & very light edgewear. ....Armosky's delight in the natural world and the on the spot vitality of his paintings combine to make being near the sea with Jim Arnosky an experience not to be forgotten. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Atheneum. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1975. First Edition. Hardcover. 0689106181 . Ex-library with mylar cover & usual stamps & stickers. Light edge & corner wear, paper worn off a bit on corners, light soiling outer edge of pages. Internal pages are tight, and clean other than the occcasional small spot. B/w illustrations. Awrey & Hodge were regarded as two of most competent players in hockey - Hodge, a strong, high-scoring forward & Awrey, a rugged durable defenseman. In this book, they combine their skills to instruct the younger player on the key parts of the game of hockey. Hodge concentrates on the offensive such as skating, shooting and passing, and Awrey instructive on the defensive game - playing the man, clearing the puck, checking etc. Also includes a hockey dictionary. 137 pages. (350os? ) ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

Sterling. Very Good. 1988. Softcover. 0806968907 . Large softcover very good, ex-library with sturdy laminated cover, minor overall wear/light soiling, fully illustrated. From School Library Journal: Grade 9 Up Model kit fanatics who are looking for a real challenge will be happy to take on these 20 complex three-dimensional paper sculptures.... Directions for each project are systematic and include lists of the simple implements and quantities, types, sizes, and colors of paper required, followed by step-by-step assembly instructions.....; ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall .