Search Results: Children & Juvenile / Young Adult Nonfiction from Bookmarc's

New York, New York, USA: John Day Company, 1972. BX2 - A hard cover first American edition withdrawn ex-library book in good+ condition. Stated first American edition with no additional printings indicated on the copyright page. A tight, clean, sound copy in black and white photo illustrated green and white cloth covered boards with minor overall shelf wear plus there is a patch of surface damage (about 0.5"x0.5") on the front board cover from where the dust jacket was taped to the boards plus there is also some tape staining on the front and back free endpapers plus there are the usual library stamps and labels on the front board surface, front fixed endpaper, front and back free endpapers, and table of contents page. The dust jacket shows very minor overall shelf wear plus there is a library label on the spine plus it is still in the original library mylar sleeve. This is a title in the publisher's Young Historian Book series. This is a young adult nonfiction book on the history of… Read More

New York: Random House, 1963. AA4 - Book has significant crease on the spine, rubbing and wear on the cover edges, wrinkling, some small tears, and peeling on the spine edges and gutter edges, previous owner's name written on the top left corner of the front fixed endpaper, moderate discoloration (browning due to old age), and shelf wear otherwise good. With answers by Nancy Davies, American Girl Magazine's "What's on Your Mind?" columnist. Foreword by Esther R. Bien, Editor and Publisher of The American Girl Magazine.. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Phillips, Stan. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York, USA: Julian Messner, Inc., 1985. BX4 - A hard cover first edition thus withdrawn ex-library book in good+ condition with no dust jacket as issued. A tight, clean, sound copy in illustrated printed paper covered boards with minor overall shelf wear plus there is some very, very light edge wear on the spine top and bottom edges plus there is some very, very light bumping at the bottom right corners plus there is a patch (about 0.5"x1.5") of surface damage on the back plus there are the usual library stamps (marked out with large black marker), marks, and label on the spine, top outside paper edges, title page, and acknowledgments page plus there is a large (3.25"x4.75") patch with some surface damage and paper residue from where the back pocket was removed during the library's withdrawal process. Heavily illustrated with black and white photographs throughout. A young adult non-fiction book that looks at anti-Semitism both historically and in the modern era.… Read More

New York, New York, USA: Thomas Y. Crowell Company, 1980. BZ6 - A tight, clean, sound with very minor overall shelf wear with the DJ mylar sleeve endflaps glued to the front & back fixed endpapers, usual library stamps, label, & pocket on the front free endpaper, the title page, and the author's previously published titles page. Illustrated with black and white photographs. The DJ shows very minor overall shelf wear with a library label on the spine,front endflap was price clipped, it is still in the original library mylar sleeve, front & back mylar sleeve endflaps are glued to the fixed endpapers. A juvenile nonfiction social hsistory of the Chinese in the United States, describing their contributions to the develoopment of the nation and their struggle for economic and social equality. 181p.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 5.75"x8.25". Ex-Library.

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Roy Publishers, Inc., 1968. CE2 - DJ is mylar protected. A hard cover 2nd printing book in very good+ condition with a dust jacket in good+ to very good- condition. A tight, clean, sound copy in red textured paper covered boards with black lettering and graphics on the spine with very minor overall shelf wear with some light label staining on the front fixed endpaper plus there is some very, very light yellowing of the outside paper edges. The dust jacket shows minor overall shelf wear with some very, very light edge wear along the top and bottom edges which is heavier with some very, very light chipping along the top and bototm spine edges and the right corners plus some very light scattered overall rubbing and soiling. plus there is a small closed tear (about 0.25") on the top spine edge. A book that is a collection of retellings of the experiences of European explorers and travelers form the 13th century to the 19th century. The events depicted rane from the court… Read More

Austin, Texas: The Steck Company, 1957. CF3 - A hardcover book in very good condition that has minor over shelf wear but with a small (about 3/8") exposed board at the bottom left corner and some overall soiling with no dust jacket. Illustrated by Elizabeth Rice. This is a collection of biographies of frontier political leaders, educators and statesmen aimed at a young adult audience. 8.25"x5.75", 226 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Austin, Texas: The Steck Company, 1957. V5 - A hardcover book SIGNED and inscribed by Mildred Miles Main to previous owner on the front free endpaper in very good condition in poor dust jacket. Dust jacket has scattered wrinkling, chipping, crease, tears, open tears, and stains, tanning and shelf wear. Book has some bumped corners and cover edgewear, some stains on the page edges, tanning and light shelf wear. Illustrated by Elizabeth Rice. This is a collection of biographies of frontier political leaders, educators and statesmen aimed at a young adult audience. 8.25"x5.75", 226 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed.. Signed. Hardcover. Very Good/Poor. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Farmington Hills, Michigan, U.S.A.: Greenhaven Press, 2006. CD1 - Book has taped label on the spine and back, label on the front, library stamping on the page edges, cardholder adhered on the back loose endpaper, bumped cover corners, small tear on the front bottom right corner, and light shelf wear otherwise very good. Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints series.. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

New York, New York, USA: Franklin Watts, 1985. CG4 - A tight, clean, sound copy with very minor overall shelf wearp plus there are the usual library stamps, marks, label, and pocket on the top, bottom, and right outside paper edges (marked out with large black marker), front and back endpapers, title page, copyright page, and inside surface of the back board. The dust jacket shows minor overall shelf wear plus there is a large patch (about 1.5"x2.5") of very light surface damage on the spine towards the bottom end plus there is a library label on the front plus it is still in the original library mylar sleeve. This is a title in the publisher's Issues in American History series. A nofiction book aimed at a young adult reader about the history and politics of urbanization of the United States from the beginings of the republic. Suggestions for further reading, indexed, 120p.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

Chicago: Beckley-Cardy Company, 1956. K1 - Book has wrinkling and wear on the spine edges, bumped cover corners, wear on the edges, sides, and corners, some coloring on the cover, some writings, top corner of the back chipped, a few stains, discoloration, and shelf wear otherwise good. Health Action Series.. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Miller, Mary. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Brookfield, Connecticut: The Millbrook Press, 1994. AB6 - DJ is mylar protected. DJ has taped labels on the front and lower spine, wrinkling and crease on some edges and corners, inside flaps taped on the top and bottom to the book cover, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Book has rubbing and wear on the cover edges, label on the title page, library stamping on a few inside pages, light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Writers of America. A Millbrook Press Library Edition.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

New York, New York, USA: Crowell-Collier Press/Macmillan Publishing Co., Inc., 1972. BF4 - A tight, clean, sound copy with very minor overall shelf wear plus there is a small (about 0.25"x1") label stain on the front cover at the top left corner plus there are the usual library stamps and pocket on the front free endpaper, half title page, title page, and back fixed endpaper. The dust jacket shows minor overall shelf wear with edge wear and chipping along the spine top and bottom edges plus there is a closed tear on the front (about 0.75") at the top left corner and another on the back (about 0.5") at the bottom right corner plus there is a patch of surface damage (about 1"x1") on the front at the bottom left corner plus thereis a library label on the spine and two on the front plus there is some light scattered rubbing that is heavier along the right edges of the front and back. A collection of twenty-four vignettes intended for a young adult reader that explore the… Read More

Chicago: Beckley-Cardy Company, 1956. K1 - Book has wrinkling and wear on the spine edges, bumped cover corners, wear on the edges, sides and corners, some writings, discoloration, and shelf wear otherwise good. Health Action Series.. Hard Cover. Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Bilder, A.K., Iris and White, Wayne. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York, New York, USA: Four Winds Press, 1972. BH6 - A tight, clean, sound reinforced binding copy with minor overall shelf wear with some light tape staining on the outside board surfaces and front and back free endpapers from where the dust jacket was taped to the boards plus there are the usual library stamps, label, and pocket on the title page, page 91, and back free endpaper. The dust jacket shows minor overall shelf wear with some very light fading on the spine and along the top edges of the front and back covers plus there is a library label on the spine plus it is still in the original library mylar sleeve. A young adult history of the 200 year history of interaction, friendship, and conflict between France and the United States. The author traces the sequence of historical relations between the two countries and uses to provide insights into the nature of the Franco-American relationship. Heavily illustrated with black and white reproductions and photographs throughout. Bibliography,… Read More

Danbury, Connecticut, USA: Franklin Watts, 1997. BI5 - A tight, clean, sound copy with minor overall shelf wear with the dust jacket endflaps glued to the front and back fixed endpapers plus there are the usual library stamps, label, and pocket on the top outside paper edges, the copyrigth page, and the back free endpaper. The dust jacket shows very minor overall shelf wear with a library label on the spine and on the back plus the front and back endflaps are glued to the fixed endpapers plus it is still in the original library mylar sleeve. A young adult history of women's involvement in peace movements starting in the 19th century. By the author of "Extraordinary Young People," "John Adams," "James Buchanan," "Guatemala," and "Building the Capital City." Source notes, for further information, indexed, 160p.. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library.

New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1995. CA1 - DJ is mylar protected. DJ and book have light discoloration and shelf wear otherwise very good. Signed and inscribed by the author to previous owner on the half-title page. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.