Paperback Nonfiction Books

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Alexander Hamilton, American by Richard Brookhiser

Grades 9+

Condition C: Good
Was $14.00.    Now $4.75

 

Conquest of Gaul by Caesar

Grades 9+

Original price: $10.00

Copy one: Condition C: Good    Now $3.75
Copy two: Condition D:Acceptable    Now $2.00

Cooking around the Clock: 30-minute Meals by Rachael Ray

Condition B: Very Good
Was $16.95. BUY NOW $5.50

Dinosaurs Past & Present edited by Sylvia Czerkas & Everett Olson

Discusses changing scientific opinions concerning the dinosaurs, discusses bone structure and fossil tracks, and includes many visual representations of the world of the dinosaur. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County ©1987

Adult reference book. Table of contents, index, filled with color representations of dinosaurs and other relevant illustrations.

Original price: $30.00

Volume I & II: Condition C: Good. The covers of both volumes show signs of use as do first few pages. Although some interior pages may be earmarked, condition of all of the beautiful artwork is excellent.
Now $9.50 each.

Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington
by Richard Brookhiser

Grades 9+

Condition B: Good
Was $14.00    Now $6.25

Going along the Emigrant Trails by Barbara Fifer

From 1851 to the mid-1860s, nearly 350,000 Americans traveled 2,000 miles across mountains and prairies to start new lives in Oregon Country or California. Author Barbara Fifer details who these travelers were, where they traveled, and what their lives were like along the way. Color illustrations, historical photographs, maps.

Ages 8-12

Condition B: Excellent.     Two copies available
Was $12.95  Now $6.50

 

Kingdom by the Sea by Paul Theroux

Grades 9+

Condition B: Good
Was $12.00     Now $4.00

Life & Times of Babe Ruth by Leigh Montville
National Bestseller "Rollicking account of the wild life of Ruth"

Adult

Condition B: Very Good
Was $16.00    Now $5.00

Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time by Dava Sobel

Grades 9+

Condition B: Good
Was $11.00    Now $4.50

Rembrandt
Mike Venzia

Introduces one of the world's greatest artists to kids in a "fun way" using cartoons for the fun and actual reproductions of art for the serious stuff.

Condition C: Read, but in good condition.
Was $6.00. Now $2.50

 

Tipping Point: How Little Things can Make a Big Difference by Malcolm Gladwell

Grades 9+

Condition B: Good
Was $15.00    Now $4.50

Kratts' Creatures: To be a Chimpanzee

The Kratt Brothers explain everything you ever wanted to know about being a chimp. The text is easy to read, and young readers should have no trouble reading it themselves. Even younger kids will love the pictures and the story/facts. It's a real winner, and one of the best wildlife books for children that I've seen !!
A Customer

Ages 8-12

Condition C: Very Good    
Now $2.50


Kratts' Creatures.
In Search of the Real Tasmanian Devil


A hilarious and informative quest into the island of Tasmania brings readers on a photographic tour in which the Kratt brothers meet up with the real Tasmanian Devil.

Ages 4 - 8

Based on the hit PBS TV show.
Filled with color photos and fun facts.

Paperback. 32 pages. Condition: Very Good
Scholastic


NOW ONLY $2.50

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Most of the books shown have either been pre-read or have been sitting on our shelves for a while.

Codes indicating book condition:

A           New condition. Hasn't been read.
B           Like new.
Has been read, but looks like new.
C           Pre-read.
Good condition. May have a bent page or two or a slightly mussed cover.
D          Pre-read.
Looks like it's been around. Pages may be yellow.
SW        Shelf weary. Hasn't been read but is a little tired of sitting on the shelf. May have yellowed pages or slightly scuffed cover.
Q          An old book.
Could be a collector's item.

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