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World War II in Colonial Africa
Published in Paperback by Seven Hills Book Distributors (April, 2001)
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A unique and invaluable edition to World War II historiesIn World War II In Colonial Africa: The Death Knell Of Colonialism, Richard Osborne provides a history of the entire continent of Africa during World War II. This era comprised several African theaters of war and Osborne reveals how they related to each other as well as to the conflicts taking place in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the oceans surrounding the African continent. A unique and invaluable edition to World War II histories as well as highly recommended for African and 20th Century international studies reading lists, World War II In Colonial Africa also examines the wartime experiences of the native African populations, and how those experiences influenced the eventual post-war decolonization of the continent.
Your Creative Power
Published in Paperback by Motorola University Press (June, 1999)
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Stirs your creative juicesOgburn is the O in the very creative BBDO advertising firm. His anecdotes leads you to engage your brain in some very creative thinking. Although his checklists don't just pop out of the book, they are there for your use. We only use our brain power about ten percent. You can really boost your brain power with Ogburn's Your Creative Power
Dinosaurs Before Dark
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
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My 2nd grade son eats these books up.I agree with the other customer reviewers: something about this series of books appeals enough to 2nd grade readers that they will read them on their own -- and ask for more. I read one of the books to make sure it was suitable for my son and I found it remarkably lacking in substance -- I'm grateful I don't have to read them aloud! My 7-year-old son reads a Tree House book in one or two sittings and he doesn't balk when I ask him to read aloud to his 3-year-old brother. Now the 3-year-old is crazy for them, too, and carries the books around and quotes passages from them. All I can say is: I wish I had stumbled on this Osborne chick's gold mine first.
These books are a GodsendAs a grandparent I am responsible for the education of five of my grandchildren and provide advice on the education of other children. One of my granddaughters managed to make it to third grade in the Huntsville school system without knowing how to read or knowing the alphabet. ( This is how I originally got involved.) She had straight As. There is nothing wrong with her except being cute and lively. Her teachers let her do whatever she wanted because she was so cute and sweet. I have spent from the third grade to the sixth grade trying to teach her to read using every technique under the sun. Nothing worked including hooked on phonics. Then I stumbled on the Magic Tree House series when she entered sixth grade. I started with book one and we have read about eight of the books. Yes, there is some repetition of Jack said Annie said. But she enjoyed the stories and stuck with it. We started in September and now she is bringing home sixth grade books and successfully reading them with a little help. Before she could not read three words in a row. She is now able to read her social studies book and her science book. The Magic Tree House series helps children make it over what appears to be a stumbling block for many: the transition from reading very simple kindergarden and first grade books to reading actual books with plots and real stories. Parents who are having problems in this department could do much worse than look to the Magic Tree House series.
A great series!Yeah! A series of books that will captivate all of my children from the youngest (age 6) to the oldest (age 12), so we can still enjoy our bedtime "group read." And even better - one that I enjoy reading to them! Oh, and it gets even better - the books even teach about different times and places in history! (I have to add a recommendation for you of my favorite new parenting book: Perfect Parenting: The Dictionary of 1000 Parenting Tips - very helpful!)
Silver Lining
Published in Hardcover by Thomas t Beeler (December, 2001)
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A BOOK TO BE TREASURED!This was a wonderful book. I loved Low Down Louise and Max and Livvy, Gilly, and all the rest - even Philadelphia, who provided such a terrific counterpoint to Louise. This is my favorite, so far, of Ms. Osborne's stories and the 4th one I have read. It truly is a heartwarming story with a great cast of characters.
If you can buy only one book make it this one!Silver Lining will not let you put it down! Totally original, this romance is one of the best I've read in years. This is a heroine that hooks you from the first page. You'll never forget this love story!
A true romanceI was absolutely blown away by Maggie Osborne's SILVER LINING. As Max and Louise struggle to make a life and a child together I found myself becoming more and more wrapped up in their story. There were moments where I laughed out loud and moments where I teared up. Great secondary characters, too. Definitely a must read for anyone who likes historical romances!
Tonight On The Titanic (Magic Tree House 17, paper)
Published in Paperback by Random House (Merchandising) (March, 1999)
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This book is an excellent tool to use in the classroom!I am a fourth grade teacher and I have just completed this book. Tonight on the Titanic not only uses fantasy (treehouse going to another time) but throws a little history in with it (historical fantasy). I can't wait to begin my unit on famous ships and shipwrecks. Mary Pope Osborne also captures an element of suspense that children will love. Even I was worried that Jack and Annie would become trapped on the Titanic and never return home! This book will promote not only reading but encourage history as well. My advice to any primary educator is to become familiar with the Magic Tree House Series and use it in your daily curriculum!
Tonight on the TitanicI was delighted reading this book because even though it was about history it amused me. It had a lot of details about the Titanic. For example it sunk at 2:20. I recommend this book if your looking for simple reading.
Jack and Annie have to help people from the past. When you read this book you feel like you're in their journey on the Titanic. I even thought they were going to get stuck on a sinking ship. It's amazing how a book can frighten me. I can't wait to read the other books in this series!
Jack and Annie have to help people from the past. When you read this book you feel like you're in their journey on the Titanic. I even thought they were going to get stuck on a sinking ship. It's amazing how a book can frighten me. I can't wait to read the other books in this series!
Tradigy night on the TitanicTonight on the Titanic is a good book if you like on the edge of your seat books.I know that it kept me on the edge of my seat!Jack takes a lot of notes and that is a good trait to have.Annie is very adventurous and risk-taking.Tonight on the Titanic is a fact-filled,yet fantasy book.This book is very fact-packed book.I love this book because I love the movie about the Titanic about the Titanic.It's just like the book,Tonight on the Titanic.This book is going to be my favorite book forever!William and Lucy are good people because they were nice and gaveAnnie and Jack the wacth.They listened to Jack and Annie about the Titanic,not like the men who were playing cards.The people that built the ship said the ship was unsinkable,but it wasn't.I think it's a good idea to put lifeboats that can fits EVERYBODY on the ship into them.I recomened kids ages 7-11 to read the whole series of the Magic Tree House books.
Shiloh
Published in Paperback by Dell Pub Co (July, 1998)
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book review for ShilohI really like this book so I'm giving it 4 out of 5 stars. Below I'm going to explain what I like and didn't like about the book.
At the beginning of the book I really liked how Shiloh always followed Marty around and tried to become friends. Shiloh would follow Marty across the bridge and to his house when he went outside. When Marty got to know Shiloh really well he would feed and take care of Shiloh. Marty did this because he knew that Judd didn't take care of his hunting dogs very well.
In the middle of the book I liked how Marty comes up with many ways to earn money so he can buy Shiloh from Judd. Marty thinks about collecting alumnium cans, recycling glass bottles, baby sitting or delivering catalogs. But finally he decides to work for Judd. At Judd's house Marty has to do all the chores to earn enough money to buy Shiloh.
By the time I got to the end of the story there were somethings I didn't like. For example, when Judd threatened to shoot Shiloh because he wasn't a very good hunting dog. There were also some parts of the book that were confusing. Finally, I didn't like it when Shiloh was caught in the hunting trap.
Dash down to your library and get ShilohWow, this is a fantastic book. Shiloh was well-written by Phyllis Reynols Naylor. This book good for any age, go to your library and get Shiloh. This book takes place up in the hills of Friendly, West Virginia. The two main characters are Shiloh a mistreated hunting beagle with ticks and fleasand a caring, loving boy named Marty. Mart's mom is a homemaker and Marty's dad is a mail carrier. It all started when Marty went up in the hills for a walk, when he spots Shiloh. He tries to get Shiloh's attention but he can't until Marty whistles and then the dog follows him. They stay together for a while and they soon fall in love with each other. Sadly, this mistreated and abused dog belongs to Judd Travers. He a has a bad temper and he abuses his dogs. Marty lies to his parents and friends and says that he gave back the dog but he didn't and he is also sneeking food for Shiloh. Soon enough his mom finds out what he has been doing. She makes Marty bring Shiloh back to his real owner. When Martt sees what Judd does to Shiloh he wants to take Shiloh away from him and make him regret what he did to the dogs that he owns. I will leave the ending for you to find out.
ShilohShiloh, what a great book! The reason I like the book Shiloh was because 1, I like dogs. 2, I like stories that when you stop reading, you think about what might happen next.
This book was about a boy named Marty who found a beagle dog. He later found out that hte dog belonged to a person named Judd Travers. He would kick his dogs'! So, Marty decided to hide the dog. Later, Judd goes looking around for his dog. But when Judd asked Marty about his dog, he had to lie to keep Shiloh[Thats the name Marty gave the beagle.] dog in hiding.
Shiloh was one of the best books I've ever read. That's why I've rated it with 5 stars. Will Judd Travers ever get his dog back? I'm not going to be a spoil-sport, and tell. That means you can ask a friend. Or you can save your breath, and just read the book!
This book was about a boy named Marty who found a beagle dog. He later found out that hte dog belonged to a person named Judd Travers. He would kick his dogs'! So, Marty decided to hide the dog. Later, Judd goes looking around for his dog. But when Judd asked Marty about his dog, he had to lie to keep Shiloh[Thats the name Marty gave the beagle.] dog in hiding.
Shiloh was one of the best books I've ever read. That's why I've rated it with 5 stars. Will Judd Travers ever get his dog back? I'm not going to be a spoil-sport, and tell. That means you can ask a friend. Or you can save your breath, and just read the book!
My Secret War: The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck (Dear America)
Published in Hardcover by Hyperion Books for Children (September, 2000)
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My Secret WarWhen I first read the beginning of the book, I thought this book is soooo boring, but after awhile, I fell in love with the book! Madeline Beck wants to do her part in the war with her father being gone. She lives in Mrs.Hawkin's,"Mansion by the sea." She wants to be popular, have Johnny like her as more than just a friend, have her dad be home, and to quit biteing her nails! It is in the genre of historical fiction and (in my opinion) romance! If you love the other Dear America books, you will definatley love My Secret War:The World War II Diary of Madeline Beck.
Madeline's WarI don't know about you, but I LOVE anything about World War II. It's fascinating because so many individual people all over the world were affected by this huge war. People such as the fictional Madeline Beck. Even though she isn't fighting on the front with her dad, she's still fighting against the war as best she can where she lives. She's discouraged because all her fellow students think about is petty things like dances and clothing. Sure, there's the occasional metal drive, but she feels that the kids of her town could do a whole lot more. So she takes it upon herself to form a club to help in any possible way for the War Effort.(I'd tell you more about what exactly she and her friends did to help, but I'd be giving too much away.)Soon Madeline becomes close friends with the Johnny Vecchio... the cutest boy in her class! But then her Secret War begins. Does he like her for herself, or for the bits of war happenings she tells about her dad? Then her dad is injured, and Madeline's world falls apart. Will Johnny stick by her, when she needs friendship most? Read and find out!
My Secret War is wonderful!!My Secret War is about a girl named Madeline but known as Maddie from friends. Madeline is a young girl who befriends a Clara, a Jewish and German immigrant, Theo, Clara's lover, and Johnny, her boyfriend or just pals. Maddie's father went to World War 2 to battle against the Germans (Nazis), and the Japanese. Maddie joins this club with Johnny and investigates shocking things about the Japanese and the Nazis and tries to help America win World War 2. But when her father had been wounded Maddie's life turned up-side-down so she quit the club and being lonely in her dark,lonesome room, thinking. And she later just moves on with her life. I highly recommend you to read this book. Mrs. Osborne has done a wonderful job on this book.
There's a Hair in My Dirt
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 2001)
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Typical LarsonGary Larson is a comic writer that has a very wierd sense of humor. To understand many of his Far Side cartoons you need some degree of academic knowledge. The book centers around a young worm who does not like being a worm. His father tells him a story about a human named Harriet who loved nature. But, loving nature is different from understanding nature. What we see as being bad in nature,in reality, serves a good useful purpose and what we see as being good can really be negative. Plus, our ignorance of nature can be harmful, like when Harriet threw a tortoise into the water thinking it was a turtle. The father worm explains to his son that all things in nature has a purpose.
The book is funny and witty with Gary Larson's wierd sence of humor. The drawings will be familiar to anyone who has read the Far Side. This book can be a useful tool for teachers to introduce their students to how nature works. This book could be use as part of an introductory lesson for a unit on ecology.
trick you kids into learningGary Larson expands beyond the single-panel comics of the "Far Side" to a full children's book. But, as you would expect, this book is not really just for kids. Anyone fan of the "Far Side" is sure to get a kick out of this book too. The story starts with father, mother and son earthworm sitting (?) down for a dinner of dirt, when the son complains about life as a worm. Father tells him the rambling story of Harriet, who loves nature even though she misunderstands just about all of it. This somehow leads to the dreaded moral of the story and the truth behind the hair in the dirt. This is a fun, yet educational, book for anyone old enough to have developed a twisted sense of humor.
If you're a fan of Far Side cartoons you can't go past thisA classic Larson tale from the Far Side world where animals have human traits. There' a Hair in my Dirt may be written in children's story book style but it's definitely not just for kids. No matter how old you are, you'll love this.
A worm is fed up with being a worm and complains to his parents at the dinner table. His father then tells a tale of life in the forrest following a young maiden named Harriet who loves the magic of nature.
Of course nothing is as it first seems in the Larson world and like many of his Far Side human characters Harriet isn't the brightest and doesn't understand the consequences of her actions. That's all I'll say about the story, telling more would give it away.
Excellent Far Side style illustrations throughout make this a sensational book. Look closely at each page and discover Far Side type activities amongst the animals. Some situations have not seen before in his Far Side cartoons. There's a fawn scaring its friend by wearing a hunter's mask, a bird cooking eggs on the stove disgusting his wife and a hawk carrying off a poodle. If you're a fan of Far Side cartoons you can't go past owning this book.
A worm is fed up with being a worm and complains to his parents at the dinner table. His father then tells a tale of life in the forrest following a young maiden named Harriet who loves the magic of nature.
Of course nothing is as it first seems in the Larson world and like many of his Far Side human characters Harriet isn't the brightest and doesn't understand the consequences of her actions. That's all I'll say about the story, telling more would give it away.
Excellent Far Side style illustrations throughout make this a sensational book. Look closely at each page and discover Far Side type activities amongst the animals. Some situations have not seen before in his Far Side cartoons. There's a fawn scaring its friend by wearing a hunter's mask, a bird cooking eggs on the stove disgusting his wife and a hawk carrying off a poodle. If you're a fan of Far Side cartoons you can't go past owning this book.
The Diversity of Life
Published in Paperback by W.W. Norton & Company (October, 1993)
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You'll want to be a biologist!Wilson writes a great overview of biodiversity--how it is created, why it is crucial to human survival, and what we must do to preserve it. Enjoy accessible and well-documented writing that takes you from California to Madagascar, from the present to the beginnings of life as known from the fossil record. Along the way you'll learn many of the crucial ecological and evolutionary concepts (such as natural selection, community ecology, biogeography, and more) necessary for understanding what biodiversity is and how it is maintained. And finally, in the last part of the book, learn about philosophies and practices that will enable each of us to preserve the amazing diversity of life that surrounds us. You'll want to be a biologist by the time you finish the book!
Impressive and clever defence of biodiversity.This is an important book.
But first a warning: readers should have some basic biological knowledge and part of the book (with many examples and useful digressions) will only appeal to botanists/microbiologists.
But first a warning: readers should have some basic biological knowledge and part of the book (with many examples and useful digressions) will only appeal to botanists/microbiologists.
Prof. Wilson clearly demonstrates that the world's demographic explosion initiated a big extinction of all sort of biological species and that we have to stop this, for biodiversity is priceless.
Governments take the biological wealth of their country not serious enough. He states for instance that fewer than 3 percent of the flowering plants of the world have been examined for alkoloids and that many species are at risk.
Prof. Wilson illustrates very forcefully the impact of biodiversity by giving numerous examples from the medical, pharmaceutical, energy and agricultural field with colossal numbers in $ for actual applications.
To give one example: 'the rosy periwinkle of Madagascar produces two alkaloids that cure most victims of two of the deadliest of cancers, Hodgkin's disease and acute lymphocytic leukaemia. The income from the manufacture and sale of these two substances exceeds $ 180 million a year.' (p.271)
This is a very important book for the future of humanity. It cannot be underrated.
Students ReviewWe were required to read this book by our Environmental Science teacher. After reading the first chapter, we were entranced by this stunning literary masterpiece. Throughout the book, Wilson discusses major topics such as evolution, biodynamics, and human impact on the environment. This is a must have in any scientific reader's library. We enjoyed the pretty photographs also.
The Other Side of Ethel Mertz: The Life Story of Vivian Vance
Published in Mass Market Paperback by Boulevard (Mass Market) (08 August, 2000)