Search Results: Children's Books: Non-Fiction from pacaritambo books

Dallas: Word Kids, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Karen Mezek Leimert. CONDITION & CONTENT: NEW 1996 Word Kids Press (Dallas) large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Beautiful color illustrations by the Author. the text is actually an adaptation of Rev. C. H. Wolston's old Sunday School song "Jesus Loves the Little Children." Each full-page color illustration of the children of countries around the world are bordered by a lively colors and at the bottom of each page is a word from the song. The end pages are illustrated with a colorful map of the world showing where "all the children" in the book live. Spectacular. Perfect for a church library. A verse of the song used in this book is featured on the last page of the book. Contents: Amazonians of Brazil; Kashmiris of India; the Bedouins of Saudi Arabia; Maya of Mexico; Inuit of Canada; Aboriginals of Australia; Germans of Germany; Iowans of the United States; Samburu of Kenya;… Read More

Holiday House, 1999. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Gail Gibbons. CONDITION: NEW 1999 Holiday House paperback, 1st paperback edition. Fabulous color illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: A clever format and succinctly written text distinguish this offering by a prolific author. Gibbons describes bats' general physical characteristics, special traits of some half-dozen species, flying methods, use of echolocation, diet, natural habitats, hibernation, and the birth and development of young. She also discusses the decimation of bats around the world due to loss of habitats and pollution and the efforts to protect the world's only truly flying mammals. A final page offers additional miscellaneous facts. The text is clearly written and well organized. Scientific terms such as "nocturnal," "membrane," and "roosts" are clearly defined in context. Double borders enclose vivid paintings of bats in their natural habitats. Taking issue with the unkind and untrue things… Read More

Utah: Peter Bedrick Books, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Danuta Mayer. CONDITION: NEW 2002 Peter Bedrick Books hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first edition, first printing. Beautiful color illustrations by Danuta Mayer. CONTENT: This book looks at how fashions changed as trade, travel, and inventions opened societies to new influences and a greater choice of fabrics and styles. From stately royal robes to simple tunics and leggings, stunning detailed artwork on every page recreates the clothes worn in medieval time.

Little, Brown, 2020. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Color photo section. CONDITION: NEW 2020 Little, Brown hardcover (grey boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Color photo section. Chapter decorations.B&W map of Mongolia. CONTENT: What a great book for budding feminists - okay, young girls. The subject of the award-winning documentary The Eagle Huntress tells the true story of how she became the first girl to compete in-and win-one of Mongolia's most prestigious competitions. In this compelling memoir, teen aged eagle hunter Aisholpan Nurgaiv tells her own story for the first time, speaking directly with award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Liz Welch, who traveled to Mongolia for this book. Nurgaiv's story and fresh, sincere voice are not only inspiring but truly magnificent: with the support of her father, she captured and trained her own golden eagle and won the Ölgii eagle festival. She was the only girl to compete in the… Read More

Scholastic Press, 2013. 1st Paperback Edition 3rd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Oliver Dominguez color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD 2013 Scholastic paperback (stapled wraps), first paperback edition, first printing. Color illustrations by Oliver Dominguez. CONTENT: Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World's Fair to harnessing Niagara Falls to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Established biographer Elizabeth Rusch sheds light on this extraordinary figure, while fine artist Oliver Dominguez brings his life and inventions to vivid color. Back matter includes additional information about Tesla, scientific notes and explanations, source notes, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading. Ages 6 - 12.

Chronicle Books, 1992. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Linda Bourke. CONDITION: UNREAD 1992 Chronicle paperback, second printing. Bright, colorful illustrations by the Author. Tiny, tiny edge wear top front cover corner tip. CONTENT: This book is not for every child but for one who enjoys solving and recognizing puzzles. The reader is challenged to a two-tiered guessing game by trying to discover the answer, which is either a homonym or homophone, to the picture puzzle accompanying each letter of the alphabet and to detect the visual clues about what is on the following page. In an inventive variation on the alphabet book, each page offers a puzzle with words that are homophones or homonyms. Once the trick is learned, the rest is easy, though it's fun to go back and discover how Bourke chooses to execute the theme. For example, for the letter J the first three illustrations show a jar of jam, a bowl of jam and jam on crackers; the fourth depicts a… Read More

Dover Publications, 1992. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Color illustratoins by various artists. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1992 Dover edition, this printing c. 2000. Problem: I have 2 - 1 has a pale, short "scratch" on the front cover panel at "Hazen" and the other has a very small loss of color spot at the spine. Neither are horrible, but certainly there. If you order, I'll ask you which one you would like via scan. CONTENT: For many centuries, Amerindian peoples of the southwestern United States have lived in communal villages, or pueblos, that are typically a complex of flat-roofed buildings made of adobe or stone. Now children can re-create a pueblo village with this simple, colorful scale model. All that's needed is a pair of scissors and a bit of glue. Simple instructions enable young model makers to assemble authentic pueblo dwellings and populate the village with two-sided free-standing figures of Indians engaged in day-to-day activities,… Read More

MN: Northword, 2001. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. Schim Schimmel fantastic color illustrations. CONDITION: "AS NEW" - why? donation plate inside front cover. UNREAD 2001 Northword hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. Mr. Schimmel's color illustrations are simply beautiful - you will want to look at each one for hours. He says his art is "Environmental Visionary Surrealism." and so it is. CONTENT: Animals of all shapes and sizes gather beside Mother Earth to ask questions about the world around them. She lovingly teaches her children that all creatures, from big elephants and playful dolphins to flightless penguins and human beings, are important members of her family of Earth. By teaming surreal acrylic paintings with poetic text, author/artist Schim Schimmel explains that though each member of the earth's family sees the world differently, all live on one earth. Animals of all shapes and sizes gather beside Mother Earth to ask… Read More

Minnesota: Picture Window Books, 2003. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Jason Millet color illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "as new"? No dust jacket - even though I am not certain it ever had one. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2003 Picture Window Books hardcover (pictorial boards but NO DUST JACKET), first edition. Library binding. Color illustrations by Jason Millet. CONTENT: Who invented the printing press? Which river valley is famous for castles: Full-color illustrations & fact-filled text offer a look at the history, land, and culture of one of Europe's largest countries. Each book in this series features maps, a traceable flag, a topic-related activity, Fast Facts and Fun Facts, a glossary, a reading list, and an index. Ages 5+.

Hodder Children's Books, 2002. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Mark Bergin color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2002 Hodder Children's Books (UK) soft cover, first paperback edition, no printing given. The color illustrations are historically correct and are by Mark Bergin. Excellent illustrations. CONTENT: Which Viking god ruled over the oceans and lived on the seabed? How did the Vikings believe the world would end? Find out how the gods and goddesses of the Vikings shaped the lives and the history of ordinary Viking men and women. Each god/goddess gets a page or two detailing their influence on Viking society. Informative!

UK/USA: CherryTree Books, 1992. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Richard Hook color illustrations; photos & drawings as well. CONDITION: UNREAD 1992 CherryTree Books large hardcover (pictorial boards) but no DJ issued, first edition. Color illustrations by Richard Hook. There are a few B&W drawings and photos as well. CONTENT: This is a part of the "Life In The Time Of" history series for young people. This book tells you about a particular period in the history of a great people. Each book describes the Life-style, customs, religious beliefs, political activities, means of combat, leisure pursuits and culture of the people, and looks t the life and exploits of one outstanding individual. Harald (c. 1010-1066) was a brother to Stout, King of Norway, and he earned the nicname "Hardrada" which means 'hard ruler' or 'ruthless.' It was he who decided he needed to attempt the conquest of England. [NOTE: Of course, as with all history books, there have been new discoveries… Read More

Morrow Junior Books, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. Karen Dugan color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1996 Morrow Junior Books hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (price-clipped), first edition, first printing. Wonderful color illustrations by Karen Dugan. Large world map showing the countries represented in the book. Bumped bottom corners. CONTENT: Langford has collected 14 variations on the familiar game. From "Otedama" in Japan to "Maakgep" in Thailand to Texas, detailed directions and rules are presented along with brief, interesting facts about the countries in which the games originated. The colorful watercolor and colored-pencil illustrations fill one page, with the text preceding it on the left-hand page. While competently done and attractive, the artwork is occasionally misleading in its depiction of very young children. The text is written for competent readers and the dexterity involved in the games also suggests an older audience.… Read More

New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. John M.D. Pohl color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2002 Oxford Univ. Press hardcover (red boards with title in black foil) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. Color illustrations true to the Codex by the Author. You will see a scan of what the original Codex looked like also. A NOTE ABOUT THE ISBN NUMBER: This ISBN is actually for the original hardcover, but several platforms have mixed up the numbers for paperback, library binding, & electronic reading devices and most are inaccurate. CONTENT: The Legend of Lord Eight Deer is a retelling of the great epic saga of the Mixtec people of Mexico recorded in pictographs painted on deer-hide codices more than 500 years ago. The legend begins with the mysterious murder of three princes and unfolds as Lord Eight Deer embarks on a quest to rule his kingdom that takes him to the gates of the Sun God himself. It is a story of… Read More

Bantam Books, 1983. 1st Paperback Edition 8th printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Robert Ingpen color illus.. CONDITION: NEW 1983 Bantam paperback, first paperback edition, 8th printing (probably c. 1990). Color illustrations by Robert Ingpen. First published in Australia. CONTENT: When the death of a relative, a friend, or a pet happens or is about to happen . . . how can we help a child to understand? Lifetimes is a moving book for children of all ages, even parents too. It lets us explain life and death in a sensitive, caring, beautiful way. Lifetimes tells us about beginnings. And about endings. And about living in between. With large, wonderful illustrations, it tells about plants. About animals. About people. It tells that dying is as much a part of living as being born. It helps us to remember. It helps us to understand. Lifetimes . . . a very special, very important book for you and your child. The book that explains-beautifully-that all living things have their own special Lifetimes. Read More

Simon & Schuster/Kingfisher, 2010. Reissue 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Manuela Cappon. CONDIITON: NEW 2010 Kingfisher large paperback, 2nd printing. Beautiful color illustrations by Mnuela Cappon, including cross-sections. CONTENT: London evolves from 3500 BCE to the date of the Olympics - or today's London. Fascinating and informative text for kids. Perfect for homeschooling.

Sleeping Bear Press, 2005. 1st Edition 4th Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Color illustrations by Jeannie Brett. CONDITION: NEW 2005 (apx) Sleeping Bear hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 4th printing. Detailed color illustrations by Jeannie Brett. CONTENT: "M is for Mayflower" is a wonderful addition to our series of state alphabet books, as Raven's sparkling verse and illuminating expository text are matched perfectly with Jeannie Brett's bright illustrations.This pictorial celebrates the treasures of the Bay State, and educates as it entertains elementary-aged New Englanders. Older readers will appreciate the guided tour through Massachusetts' history, and will learn more about their unique home. Where else could you find John F. Kennedy, Emily Dickinson, and Walden's Henry David Thoreau sharing the spotlight with Roxbury Puddingstones and the Quabbin Reservoir? Only in "M is for Mayflower.

Harcourt, Inc., 2003. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Stacy Innerst color illustrations. CONDITION: UNREAD 2003 Harcourt large hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Decorated end pages. Color illustrations by Stacy Innerst. CONTENT: Music and the alphabet have always gone together. Don't kids learn their letters by singing the ABCs? But you've never seen--or heard--a musical alphabet like this one. Beloved tunes. Unusual instruments. Legendary virtuosos. From anthems to zydeco, the language of music and the music of language harmonize in one superb symphony. It's a funky fusion for songsters of all ages! Playful text opens up the world of music to the youngest readers, and conversational endnotes offer older readers a springboard to further musical explorations.

Arcturus, 2013. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Color illustrations - no credit given. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not perfect, 2013 Arcturus large hardcover (basically a shaped board book), first edition, I believe, no printing given. Problem: there are 2 "glasses" for seeing hidden ansers - one is a "spyglass" (which is fine) and the other is a pair of "glasses" which seem to have been scratched during publication process - the red glasses material is untouched but the rim of the glasses has 2 spots of color loss. Not sure what has caused this. Tightly sealed. [See scan.] The book is clean and tight. CONTENT: This is an exciting and colorful math book for children ages 6 and up. It includes a spy glass that magically reveals the answers to every times table up to 12. This interactive element makes the often dull and difficult task of learning times tables into something wonderfully fun and enjoyable. Reviewer: "Great fun… Read More

Scholastic, 2013. 1st Paperback Edition 2nd Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Richard hillard color illustrations; photos. CONDITION: NEW c. 2013 Scholastic paperback, 1st paperback edition, 2nd printing. Color illustrations by Richard Hilliard with photos of artifacts. CONTENT: Who were the first humans to reach North America? When and how did they arrive? Noted author David L. Harrison explores the various theories of North America's first people: Some evidence suggests that they walked across the land bridge that once connected Siberia and Alaska. Elsewhere, a growing number of archaeologists believe that at least some, if not most, of our forefathers arrived by boat along North America's northwest coast, possibly from Southeast Asia or Japan. Other archeologists speculate that humans reached the continent by boat, crossing the frigid North Atlantic waters from Europe. With archeological field photographs and realistic illustrations by Richard Hilliard, the author demonstrates how… Read More

Greenwillow Books, 1990. 1st Edition 13th printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket. ALIKI color illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "As New?" There is NO dust jacket. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1990 Greenwillow hardcover (pictorial boards) BUT NO DUST JACKET, first edition, 13th printing. Decorated end pages. CONTENT: "Aliki makes manners accessible to children through colorful cartoon-style illustrations designed to teach some of the basics....Her lively primer sparkles with examples....There's plenty to learn, plenty to look at, and plenty to share in a cleverbook that demonstrates the importance of manners while it makes learning them fun."--Booklist.