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Science:

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This section is by series:

Science Workshop: - "Each book contains a series of projects and experiments that can be readily made by the reader. Each project is designed to promote understanding of a given science principle, and ideas are included for discussing the workings and applications of each project.":
Science Workshop: Magnetism by Pam Robson ... $1.50 (1992, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)
Science Workshop: Light, Color and Lenses by Pam Robson ... $1.50 (1992, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)
Science Workshop: Sound, Noise and Music by Mick Seller ... $1.50 (1992, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)
Science Workshop: Water, Paddles and Boats by Pam Robson ... $1.50 (1992, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)



Eyewitness Books:
We have several Eyewitness Books right now. They are all ex-library, in very good condition (unless otherwise noted). Keeping them all together here regardless of category.
Desert ... $3.00 (wear to corners)
Farm ... $3.00
Farm ... $2.00 (some wear)
Invention ... $3.00
Flying Machine ... $3.00

Dance ... $2.00
Car ... $2.00
Flying Machine ... $2.00

Film .. $2.00 (Ex-library, overall good.)
Car ... $2.00 (Ex-library, overall good.)
Ancient Rome ... $1.50 (Ex-library, wear to corners, pages have some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Light ... $2.00 (Ex-library, overall good.)


Eyewitness Juniors: Amazing Flying Machines ...$1.00 (1992, 29 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)





The Facts About Dinosaurs:
Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Creatures ... $1.50 (1994, 24 pages. New book, colorful.)
Dinosaurs, Big and Small ... $1.50 (1994, 24 pages. New book, colorful.)
Dinosaurs of the Land, Sea and Air... $1.50 (1994, 24 pages. New book, colorful.)
Dinosaurs of the Prehistoric Era ... $1.50 (1994, 24 pages. New book, colorful.)


Discovery Library of: Wild Animals of the Woods:
Badgers ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Minks ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Porcupines ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
River Otters ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Woodchucks ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Weasels ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)


Discovery Library of: Human Body:
Mouth ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Hands ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Ears ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Eyes ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Feet ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)
Nose ... $1.50 (1995, 24 pages. New book, color photographs.)


Play & Discover Series (Facts, Craft Projects, Quiz):
What We Wear - A First Look at Clothes by Sara Lynn & Diane James ... $3.00 (1994, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, very good. Colorful. "This lively book gives young readers essential information about clothing. High-interest activities include weaving paper, creating masks for parties, making pom-poms, printing cloth, and more.")



Breakthroughs in Science:
Breakthroughs in Science: The Earth by Carol J. Amato ... $3.00 (1992, 56 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, light wear, overall good. "Do you know what causes an earthquake or a volcano? Did you know that the continents are constantly moving? Did you know that the earth has a pulsating molten core? ... (This book) takes young readers on a journey throught the discoveries that have been made in the exciting fields of geology and ecology. Fun and educational, it opens up young minds to the wonders of our fascinating planet.") -- 2 copies
Breakthroughs in Science: Inventions by Carol J. Amato ... $3.00 (1992, 56 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, light wear, overall good. "Did you know that the first steam- powered engine was invented in ancient Greece by a man named Hero as early as 120 B.C.? Did you know that we now have lasers that can burn a hold through a diamond or in a sheet of steel? Did you know that before the invention of the printing press in the 1400s, all books were written by hand? ... (This book) tells the storries behind some of the greatest inventions ever made, from the wheel to the space shuttle. Fun and educational, this beautiful book will open up young minds to the exciting world of scientific discovery.")


Isaac Asimov:
How Did We Find Out About Solar Power? by Isaac Asimov ... $1.50 (1981, 62 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)
How Did We Find Out About The Universe? by Isaac Asimov ... $1.50 (1983, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket. Jacket has wear, book/pages have some wear but are overall good.) -- 3 copies
How Did We Find Out About Pluto? by Isaac Asimov ... $1.50 (1991, 61 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear - still a good reading copy.)



Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science Books:
Dinosaur Bones by Aliki ... $1.00 (1988. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)
Air Is All Around You by Franklyn M. Branley ... $1.50 (Ex-library, rebound, overall good. Revised edition.)



The Magic School Bus:
At the Waterworks ... $1.00 (Softcover, good condition.)
Lost in the Solar System ... $1.00 (Softcover, good condition.)
In the Haunted Museum, A Book about Sound ... $1.00 (Softcover, good condition.)
Blows Its Top, A Book about Volcanoes ... $1.00 (Softcover, good condition.)
Inside a Hurricane by Joanna Cole ... $1.00 (Softcover, some wear to cover, pages are overall good.)



Wild Wild World Series:
Wild, Wild World: Wild Cats and Other Dangerous Predators - A Question and Answer Book by Clare Oliver ... $2.00 (Softcover, light wear, overall good. Colorful and information, this series of books is from the U.K.)
Wild, Wild World: Snakes and Other Reptiles - A Question and Answer Book by Clare Oliver ... $2.00 (Softcover, light wear, overall good. Colorful and information, this series of books is from the U.K.)
Wild, Wild World: Whales and Other Sea Mammals - A Question and Answer Book by Clare Oliver ... $2.00 (Softcover, light wear, overall good. Colorful and information, this series of books is from the U.K.)
Wild, Wild World: Spiders and Other Creepy Crawlies - A Question and Answer Book by Clare Oliver ... $2.00 (Softcover, light wear, overall good. Colorful and information, this series of books is from the U.K.)


Troll Associates - all books are ex-library, softcover books, 30 pages each. Some wear - good reading copies. Leaving them all here:
Insects
Rockets and Satellites
Heat
Energy and Fuels
Electricity
Deserts
Canada
North America
Indian Homes
Pilgrims and Thanksgiving
Arctic and Antarctic Regions
Freedom Documents -- 2 copies
Congressperson
The Supreme Court
Renaissance



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From here down, science books are loosely together via category.

General Science / Reference:

Reader's Digest: How Science Works by Judith Hann ... $4.00 (1991, 192 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Packed with practical experiments and fun projects that let you experience the thrill of scientific discovery at first hand. ... ...full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions show clearly how to carry out each experiment.")

Two-Can First Encyclopedia - Animals and Nature ... $2.00 (1995, 93 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Easy-to-use A-Z organization, over 100 beautiful color photos and illustrations, descriptions and characteristics within the animal kingdom, an introduction to earth science including rocks, volcanoes, and weather.") -- 2 copies

Two-Can First Encyclopedia - How Things Work ... $2.00 (1995, 93 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Easy-to-use A-Z organization, clear text and illustrations describe and explain over 35 topics, diagrams of the inner workings of everyday objects.")

Two-Can First Encyclopedia - A First Atlas ... $2.00 (1995, 93 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Bold, friendly colour maps; organized by regions of the world; more than 75 beautiful photos of the world's peoples and places.")

Big Book of Questions and Answers - Natural World, Science & Invention, History, and Sport & Leisure ... $3.00 (1999, 192 pages. Not ex-library, light wear - overall good. "Page after page of quick-fire quiz questions, picture puzzles, and amazing questions and answers. An exciting and fun way to test your knowledge of people and places, nature, history, and science. Packed with stunning full-color photography.")

The New York Times Book of Science Literacy ... $3.00 (1991, 385 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, light wear, overall good. Young adult and up. "What everyone needs to know from Newton to the knuckleball.")

The Nature Company Discoveries Library: How Things Work edited by Porter and Dvies ... $3.00 (1996, 64 pages. Ex-library, light wear, overall good. "How does a clock keep time? ... Why do Space rockets need oxygen in their fuel? ... How does a doctor take a picture of a human brain? ... What trick of technology does a television use? ... How does a satellite stay in orbit? ... How Things Work is part of Discoveries, a dynamic new reference series for children. Atmospheric illustrations, strong photographs and lively text engage and encourage readers to discover for themselves the world around them.")



Animals/Birds:

The Seven Sleepers - The Story of Hibernation by Phyllis S. Busch ... $2.00 (1985, 66 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Discusses how and why animals hibernate and how they survive during their long winter sleep. Also considers the application of hibernation techniques to human beings.")

Dover Coloring Book: Favorite Dogs Coloring Book by John Green ... $2.00 (Softcover, very good.)

Your First Hamster by Peter Smith ... 50 cents (Softcover, 32 pages. Overall good.)

All About Horses by Marguerite Henry ... $1.50 (1962, 144 pages. Not ex-library. This book would ber very good but one two-page spread came out of the stitiching and was taped back in.)

The Beaver by Margaret Lane ... $1.50 (1981. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "An exploration into the habits and behavior of beavers, including how they build dams and raise their young.")

Beaver by Glen Rounds ... $2.00 (1999. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Describes the physical characteristics, diet, and nighttime activities of the beaver, an expert swimmer and builder.")

America's Horses and Ponies by Irene Brady ... $4.00 (1969, 202 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. " ... covers 50 subjects, in full-page illustration. ... ...includes three sections on the most popular breeds of horse, and a section on the wild equines. ... ...a brief history of the horse, a section on gaits, a section on color terms, a diagram of the parts of the horse, and a myriad of other details.")

Horses of America by Felix Sutton ... $2.00 (1964, 128 pages. Ex-library, rebound, cover has wear and soil, pages have some wear - still a good reading copy. Ages 10 to 16. "This is the story of the horses of America - where they came from; how we have used them; and how they fit into our modern age of machines.")

Mammals of North America by Victor H. Cahalane ... $3.00 (1964, 682 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket is tattered, book and pages are overall good. From the adult section of the library; text is on the small side. "A good authoritative book on mammals that has all the general information without the confusing details. ... Written in a popular, often humorous, style backed by scientific authority.")

The Handy Dinosaur Answer Book by Thomas and Patricia Svarney ... $2.00 (2000, 493 pages. Softcover, some wear but overall good. "In 1,000 questions and answers, Handy Dinosaur digs through the facts of geologic and paleontologic history. More than 180 photos and a 16-page color spread make this an ideal guide for families, students and dinosaur buffs.")

Coyote at Pinon Place by Deborah Dennard ... $3.00 -- 1999. Book and cassette tape. "In his search for food, a young coyote moves into an area between the forest and a house, where he interacts with birds, a rattlesnake, and a woodrat before returning to the forest and settling down for the night. Includes a fact page about coyotes."

Animals Who Have Won Our Hearts by Jean Craighead George ... $1.50 (1994, 56 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. Balto, Punxsutawney Phil, Smokey Bear, Scannon, Koko, and more.)

The Ways of Nesting Birds by Raymond P. Holden ... $2.00 (1970, 127 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "The accounts which follow will show a wide range of attempts at survival - all successful - and will, it is hoped, indicate some of the problems which a bird has to face if it is to rear its young.")

Singing Birds and Flashing Fireflies - How Animals Talk to Each Other by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent ... $1.50 (1989, 32 pages. Picture book format. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Illustrates how animals use a variety of signals to communicate with each other.")



Water / Reptiles:

Science Workshop: Water, Paddles & Boats by Pam Robson ... $1.50 (1992, 32 pages. Ex-library, light wear, overall good. "Suggests projects to explore the properties of water and ways of putting them to use for floating and energy.")




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Nature:

The Amateur Naturalist - Explorations and Investigations by Charles E. Roth ... $2.00 (1993, 139 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Presents a variety of activities and projects to help the amateur naturalist explore the habits of common plants and animals.")

One Small Square - Cave by Donald M. Silver ... $2.00 (1993, 48 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "From the wriggly-one-celled bacterium to a sleeping grizzly bear, the cave is alive with activity and musty with history. ... Detailed illustrations and safe activities shed light on a mysterious habitat, complete with creepers, crawlers, swimmers, and fliers - hooters, buzzers, and growlers!")

Nature Art wtih Chiura Obata by Michael Elsohn Ross ... $2.00 (2000, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Describes the life and work of nature artist and Japanese American Chiura Obata. Includes tips on how readers can make their own nature art.")

Science Nature Guides: Deserts & Dry Lands by Steve and Jane Parker ... $2.00 (1996, 73 pages. Ex-library, light wear, overall good. "Discusses the development of deserts, the plants and animals that live in them, and how humans are negatively affecting these arid areas of Earth." Colorful.)





Plants/Trees:

Flowers for You - Blooms for Every Month by Anita Holmes ... $3.00 (1993, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Describes a variety of flowering plants and what it takes to grow them successfully indoors." Nicely illustrated.)

Arbol - El ciclo de vida del (Life Cycle of a Tree) by Bobbie Kalman ... $1.50 (2002, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. Colorful. Book is in Spansih.)



Experiments:

Step Into Science: Up, Up & Away! The Science of Flight by Barbara Taylor ... $1.50 (1991, 40 pages. Softcover, not ex-library, overall good. "An introduction to the science of flight using simple experiments to show how animals and machines fly, how moving air causes weather, and more.")

A True Book: Experiments with Electricity by Salvatore Tocci ... $1.50 (2001, 48 pages. Ex-library, very good. Color illustrations throughout.)

The New Water Book by Melvin Berger ... $1.00 (1973, 111 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. "Describes the properties of water and some ways to fight its pollution.")




Weather / Space:

The Golden Book of Space Exploration by Dinah L. Moche ... $1.50 (1990, 45 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Amazing facts, all-time records, real-life adventures of people in space, and more!")

DK Discoveries: Moon Landing - the race for the moon ... $3.00 (1999, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Vivid storytelling, exciting eyewitness accounts, stunning photographs.")

The Usborne Book of Space Facts ... $1.50 (Smaller softcover, overall good. " ... hundreds of fascinating facts that will help you understand our universe.")

About the Land, The Rain, and Us by Terry Shannon ... $1.50 (1963, 32 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. Ages 8 to 11. " ... touches upon the importance of soil and water and what man must do to use them wisely. ... ...shows how soil is the starting point of the food chain. ... ...explains how the soil is constantly replenished by nature if man does not interfere wtih the process. ... Water and the water cycle are explained and the importance of nature's balance in the animal kingdom is described.")

Scholastic Voyages of Discovery: Exploring Space ... $3.00 (1994. Not ex-library, overall good. Stickers in back of book are unused; 3-D glasses remain with the book. "From Ancient Legends, to the Telescope, to Modern Space Missions.")

Eye of the Storm - Chasing Storms with Warren Faidley by Stpehen Kramer ... $2.00 (1997, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Storm chaser Warren Fraidley discusses the techniques, dangers, and difficulties of photographing lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes." Illustrated with color photographs throughout.)

Supersmarts: Wild, Wet and Windy by Claire Llewellyn ... $1.50 (1997. Ex-library, light wear, overall good. "Whirl into the world of weather - from tornadoes to monsoons!" Picture book format, colorful and informative.)

Breakthroughs in Science: Astronomy by Carol J. Amato ... $2.00 (1992, 56 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Explores many of the fascinating discoveries that have been made about the universe. It discusses achievements we have made, such as landing on the moon and placing a telescope into space, and phenomena about which we are still learning." Color photographs and illustrations.)

Supersmarts: Out of This World by Carole Stott ... $1.50 (1998. Ex-library, light wear, overall good. "Pack a telescope, take a trip to Mars - and Explore the Universe!" Picture book format, colorful and informative.)

Eyewitness Science: Time & Space ... $2.00 (1994, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Superb full-color photography of original scientific equipment, experiments, and innovative 3-D models reveals the discoveries and latest research that have transformed our understanding of the Universe.")



Misc.:

About Arachnids - A Guide for Children by Cathryn Sill ... $1.50 (2003. A simple picture book. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy. An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of arachnids.")

How Things Work: Cranes, Dump Trucks, Bulldozers and Other Building Machines ... $2.00 (1993, 40 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Investigates, in text and labelled diagrams and illustrations, the functions of various kinds of building machines and how they work. Includes instructions for related projects and experiments.")

Caterpillars by Dorothy Sterling ... $1.50 (1961, 64 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some typical wear - still a good reading copy.)

The Story of Ants by Dorothy Shuttlesworth and Su Zan Noguchi Swain ... $2.00 (1964, 60 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

It Seems Like Magic by Josephine van Dolzen Pease ... $1.50 (1946, 80 pages. Not ex-library, wear and soil to cover, pages are overall good. Color illustrations in this old book. Picture book format with more text than usual. "The wonders of science: trains, ships, electricity, rockets, oil, radio, radar and even a short section on the power from splitting atoms.")

Fire - Friend or Foe by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent ... $2.00 (1998, 80 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Discusses forest fires and the effect that they have on both people and the natural world.")

Letting Off Steam, The Story of Geothermal Energy - A Carolrhoda Earth Watch Book by Linda Jacobs ... $1.50 (1989, 47 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Examines how geothermal energy, the force underlying hot springs, geyers, and mudpots, is being used as an alternative energy source in various parts of the world.")

Playback: The Story of Recording Devices by Robert K. Krishef ... $1.50 (1974, 43 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "From Edison's first phonograph to high fidelity, stereo, and quad.")

Another Tell me Why - Enlightening Answers to Questions Children Ask by Arkady Leokum ... $3.00 (1978, 331 pages. Not ex-library, good condition. Sections are: How It Began, The World We Live In, The Human Body, How Things are Made, Other Creatures.")

Reader's Digest: How Science Works - 100 Ways Parents and Kids Can Share the Secrets of Science by Judith Hann ... $4.00 (1991, 192 pages. Not ex-library, some wear to cover, pages are overall good.)

The Story of Radioactivity by Colin A. Mawson ... $1.50 (1969, 92 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)

Living Treasure, Saving Earth's Threatened Biodiversity by Laurence Pringle ... $2.00 (1991, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Discusses the rich variety of life on earth, the origins of such diversity, its rapid loss, and how to save organisms from extinction.")

Bird and Flower Emblems of the United States by Hilda Simon ... $1.50 (1978, 128 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some typical wear - still a good reading copy. "Text and illustrations introduce the bird and flower emblems of all fifty of the United States. Color illustrations.")

Science Factory: Sound & Music by Jon Richards ... $2.00 (1999, 31 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Uses simple experiments to describe the properties of sound and demonstrates how sounds are formed and how they travel, why animals can hear sounds that humans cannot, listening in stereo, and more.")

Scholastic Voyages of Discovery #6: Exploring Energy ... $2.00 (1995, 46 pages. Not ex-library, very good. Stickers are still in packaging at back of book. "From people's first use of fire, to the modern nuclear power plant.")

Deep, A Story of Oil Treasure ... $1.00 (1958, picture book format. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Emergency! by Joy Masoff . $2.00 (1999, 48 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "Discusses all aspects of emergency medicine including the medical personnel and equipment needed to successfully help the patient." Color photographs throughout.)

Aleutian Adventure: Kayaking in the Birthplace of the Winds by Jon Bowermaster ... $2.00 (2001, National Geographic, 64 pages. "The Aleutians are a chain of rugged volcanic islands that stretch across the Bering Sea between Alaska and Russia. Until about 150 years ago, the native Aleut people carved out a precarious existence on several of the more hospitable islands. ... Concentrating on the Islands of Four Mountains, a particularly forbidding region, Bowermaster and three of his pals set out to kayak through remote areas not traveled since the Aleuts mysteriously abandoned them long ago. Despite embarking during the climatically auspicious summer season, the paddling team ran into horrible weather - wicked winds, impenetrable fog, and freezing rain - as well as treacherous ocean tides and currents. In the end, the expedition was a signal success, as is this author's fascinating account of it. The maps and illustrations included are quite useful. The format of the book and profusion of glorious color photographs suggest that National Geographic is aiming at a younger audience, but this book will appeal to armchair explorers of all ages.")

The Beast in You! Activities & Questions to Explore Evolution by Marc McCutcheon ... $1.50 (1999, 96 pages. Ex-library, softcover, overall good. A Kaleidoscope Kids Book. "Kids grin, grimace and wiggle their way through the wonders of human evolution as they examine teeth, ears and goosebumps and even probe their own emotions for "beastly" traits. Make a pteroglyph, fashion Stone-Age tools and ponder instinct vs. intelligence." Although our family does not believe in evolution, we did read books about such so that we could compare our beliefs to the evolution theories. We realize this book is not for everyone.)

The History News - In Space ... $3.00 (1999, 32 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "Uses a newspaper format to take a look at developments that led from the ideas of Copernicus and other early scientists to the technological advances that enabled man to venture to the moon and beyond.")

Then & Now: Farming by Katie Roden ... $1.50 (1996, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Charts the development of agriculture from the Stone Age to the present.")

All About the Wonders of Chemistry by Ira M. Freeman ... $1.50 (1954, 148 pages. Ex-library, rebound, overall typical library wear - still a good reading copy. All About Books.)

Science in Our World: Presenting Information ... $1.50 (1993, 48 pages. Ex-library, overall good. This book is one volume of a set of books; we only have this one volume but it stands alone with its information just fine. "Examines the way that the body interprets and uses information received through the senses, and then shows how this knowledge can be put to good effect through various forms of apporpriate presentation. There are also wide-ranging examples of how to present the results of experiements in clear, simple and meaningful ways.")

All Kinds of Legs by Solveig Paulson Russell ... $1.00 (1963, picture book.)

The Wonderful World of Energy by Lancelot Hogben ... $2.00 (1957, 69 pages. Not ex-library, some wear to the cover, pages are overall good. This books smells a bit like moth balls!)



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Math:

Mini Math: Numbers by David Kirkby ... $1.50 (1996, 24 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "Introduces and suggests simple activities to explore elementary mathematical concepts.")
Mini Math: Measuring by David Kirkby ... $1.50 (1996, 24 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. "A simple introduction to the mathematical concepts of length, weight, quantity, and time, with some easy activities included.")


Discovering Math: Subtraction by Alison Wells ... $1.50 (1996, 30 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)
Discovering Math: Multiplication by Alison Wells ... $1.50 (1996, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)
Discovering Math: Division by Alison Wells ... $1.50 (1996, 32 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)


Count Your Way Through Italy by Jim Haskins ... $2.00 (Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)
Count Your Way Through Israel by Jim Haskins ... $2.00 (Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)
Count Your Way Through Canada by Jim Haskins ... $2.00 (Ex-library, some wear but overall good.)


Let's Investigate: Circles by Marion Smoothey ... $3.00 (1993, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Let's Investigate: Ratio and Proportion by Marion Smoothey ... $3.00 (1993, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Let's Investigate: Estimating by Marion Smoothey ... $3.00 (1993, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)
Let's Investigate: Statistics by Marion Smoothey ... $3.00 (1993, 64 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy.)


A Young Math Book: Area by Jane Jonas Srivastava ... $3.00 (1974, 33 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)
A Young Math Book: Less Than Nothing is Really Something by Robert Froman ... $3.00 (1974, 33 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good.)


G is for Googol - A Math Alphabet Book by David M. Schwartz ... $1.50 (1999, softcover, some wear but overall good. "B is for Binary, F is for Fibonacci, P is for Probability -- even a small sample begins to give you the idea that this is a math book unlike any other. Ranging freely from exponents to light-years to numbers found in nature, this smorgasbord of math concepts and trivia makes a perfect classroom companion or gift book for the budding young mathematician at home. Even the most reluctant math student will be drawn in by the author's trademark wit, Marissa Moss's quirky illustrations and funny captions, and the answers revealed in W is for "When are we ever gonna use this stuff, anyway?")

Math Play! 80 Ways to Count & Learn by Diane McGowan & Mark Schrooten ... $2.00 (1997, 144 pages. Not ex-library, some wear to edges, still a good reading copy. "Hours of good fun are in store for kids as they explore early learning math skills such as counting, sequencing, numerical recognition, pattern identification, manipulating shapes, and measuring - with plenty of play mixed in. Eighty non-competitive games and participatory activities, plus nature, art, craft, and food experiences introduce the excitement of numbers and their place in daily life.")

How Much and How Many - The Story of Weights and Measures - Revised Edition by Jeanne Bendick ... $2.00 (1947/1989, 144 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Tells the fascinating story of weights and measures from the ancient Babylonians to modern telecommunications satellites. ... A fascinating book for people of all ages - a valuable reference book for every library.")

The m&m's Counting Book by Barbara Barbieri McGrath ... $2.00 (1994. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear - still a good reading copy.)

Math Success: Addition and Subtraction by Lucille Caron and Philip M. St. Jacques ... $2.00 (2001, 64 pages. Ex-library, overall good. "The authors do a good job of explaining each topic and of giving detailed, grade-appropriate examples. Excellent refresher courses for students who need additional practice.")

Brighter Child: Math, Grade 1 ... $1.00 (Softcover, some creases to cover, pages are in good condition. Clean, has not been used, stickers have not been ussed. " ... filled with fun lessons that emphasize basic learning skills for children." Colorful.)

Reader's Digest Kids: Big Book of Time by William Edmonds ... $4.00 (1994, 46 pages. Not ex-library, dustjacket, oversized, colorful and informative. "A magical adventure through the seconds, seasons, and light-years of the universe.")

The Story of Numbers by Patricia Lauber ... $2.00 (1961, 81 pages. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. The Random House Easy-to-Read Science Library.)

The I Hate Mathematics! Book by Marilyn Burns ... $2.00 (Softcover, light wear, overall good.)

How to Make an Adding Machine That Even Adds Roman Numerals by Lee Goeller ... $3.00 (1979, 64 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Instructions for making a 'machine' of egg cartons and marbles and for using it to add and subtract numbers of various bases and also Roman numerals.")

Mathematical Games by C. Lukacs and E. Tarjan ... $2.00 (1963, 200 pages. Ex-library, some wear - still a good reading copy. Black line drawings throughout. "More than 100 time-honored and unusual puzzles of all kinds.")

Mathematics Encyclopedia by Leslie Foster ... $5.00(1989, 141 pages. Checkerboard Press. Ex-library, some wear but overall good. Colorful with loads of information - two columns of text per page. Math puzzles, graphs, weights & measures, number systems, geometry, and more.)

Think Metric! by Franklyn M. Branley ... $2.00 (1972, 53 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Describes how accurate standards of measurements were determined for time, length and width, volume, temperature, and weight with emphasis on the advantages of the metric system.")

2 x 2 = BOO! - A Set of Spooky Muliplication Stories by Loreen Leedy ... $3.00 (1995. Ex-library, dustjacket, overall good. "How do you make a vampire disappear? How do you turn one bag of candy into five bags? And how do you double a moose head? All you have to do is multiply! Here, in six funny math stories, Loreen Leedy introduces the multiplication facts from 0 through 5.")

Math Fun with Money Puzzlers by Rose Wyler and Mary Elting ... $2.00 (1992, 64 pages. Ex-library, rebound, overall good. "An activities book using math to introduce the handling of money and using money to promote math skills. Includes puzzles, tricks, games, and jokes.")

MathStart: Time Lines - Get Up and Go! Level 2 by Stuart J. Murphy ... $2.00 (1996. Picture book. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Explains through the use of rhymethe concepts of time lines and addition as a girl gets ready for school with the help of her smart dog." Grades 1 and up.)

Math Play - 80 Ways to Count & Learn by Diane McGowan & Mark Schrooten ... $3.00 (1997, 144 pages. Softcover, overall good. "Hours of good fun are in store for kids as they explore early learning math skills such as counting, sequencing, numerical recognition, pattern identification, manipulating shapes, and measuring - with plenty of play mixed in. Eighty noncompetitive games and participatory activities, plus nature, art, craft, and food experiences introduce the excitement of numbers and their place in daily life.")

The First Book of Measurement by Sam and Beryl Epstein ... $1.50 (1960, 60 pages. Ex-library, rebound, some wear but overall good.)

Going Metric the Fun Way by Eva-Lee Baird and Rose Wyler ... $2.00 (1980, 128 pages. Ex-library, dustjacket, some wear but overall good. "Introduces the principles of the metric system through games, activities, puzzles, and riddles.")

Maths Magic: Shape and Pattern by Wendy and David Clemson ... $1.00 (2001, 32 pages. Softcover, light wear, overall good. "Baffle Your Friends with Brilliant Brain Teasers, Puzzle Over the Quizzes, Make and Play the Games." Ages 5 to 8.)

The M&M's Counting Book by Barbara Barbieri McGrath ... $2.00 (1994. Not ex-library, hardcover, overall good. "Pour out the candies. Get ready. Get Set. This counting book is tastiest yet! ... This yummy little counting book teaches the numbers 1 - 12, six colors of the "M&Ms" Chocolate Candies, including the new blue and three primary shapes: the circle, square, and triangle. Beginning scholars also learn the sets of twelve. Whats more, children are introduced to simple math! ... The review page at the end ties it all together and reinforces newly learned concepts and skills.")




4 - VHS Tapes -- Math Made Easy -- Trigonometry ... $100.00

TRG - 100 / TRG - 200 / TRG - 300 / TRG - 400

All four VHS tapes are new - still in the shrinkwrap. The case that holds the tapes has a bit of wear to the corners and the top edge, but is in good condition. This set is still in print and retails for $279.00.

"This in-depth video program reviews all areas of trigonometry comprehensively. Containing more than 8 hours of step-by-step instruction and presented by acclaimed on-camera instructor Elayn Gay, this series is a must for anyone looking to review trigonometry. Topics include: Trigonometric Functions, Trigonometric Identities, Laws of Sines and Cosines, DeMoivre's Theorem, and nth Roots of Complex Numbers."

Contents:
Trigonometry Volume I - Degree; Radian Measures of Angles; Trigonometric Functions; Sine, Cosine, Tangent, Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant

Trigonometry Volume II - Basic Trigonometric Identities, including Addition and Subtraction Formulas; Half-Angle Formulas; Double Angle Formulas; Graphs of Trigonometric Functions; Solving Trigonometric Equations

Trigonometry Volume III - Trigonometric Identities; Inverse Trigonometric Functions; Trigonometric Equations; Right Angle Applications

Trigonometry Volume IV - Law of Sines and Cosines; Applications; Polar Coordinates; DeMoivre's Theorem

Each tape is two hours in length. Perfect for homeschooling - or for anyone wanting to review trigonometry!



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