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Product Description: It’s not Steve’s fault that his dad is the most hated teacher at school, nicknamed the Toad. What the kids at school don’t know is that Steve’s dad is even harder on Steve than he is on his students. And that his dad has been miserable ever since Steve’s mom and sister died in a car crash three years ago...read more

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9780761458265 | Skyscape, October 1, 2010, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: It’s not Steve’s fault that his dad is the most hated teacher at school, nicknamed the Toad.
9780448477701 | Price Stern Sloan, November 1, 1985, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Sixteen-year-old Steve's adjustment to high school is made more difficult by the unpopularity of his strict father, a biology teacher known as Toad.

Paperback:

9781477816981 | Reprint edition (Skyscape, May 7, 2013), cover price $9.99 | About this edition: It’s not Steve’s fault that his dad is the most hated teacher at school, nicknamed the Toad.
9780425088852 | Reprint edition (Pacer Books, September 1, 1986), cover price $2.50 | About this edition: Sixteen-year-old Steve's adjustment to high school is made more difficult by the unpopularity of his strict father, a biology teacher known as Toad.

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9780823421060 | Holiday House, October 15, 2008, cover price $16.95

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Product Description: Renowned YA author Alden R. Carter offers up this laugh-out-loud, slice-of-high-school-life short-story collection, a Booklist Top 10 Sports Book of the Year for Youth. On "Jersey Day" the artsy academic girl wonders suspiciously which football player could have possibly put his invitational jersey on her desk...read more

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9780823419753 | Holiday House, April 30, 2006, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: A collection of stories about high school students from one end of the social spectrum to the other.

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9780823421657 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, August 1, 2008), cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Renowned YA author Alden R.

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9781601454553 | Booklocker.Com Inc, March 30, 2008, cover price $26.95

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9781601453990 | Booklocker.Com Inc, February 28, 2008, cover price $16.95

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Product Description: A Civil War journal of unparalleled depth and detail accompanied by period photos, maps, and scores of explanatory notes by the author of Bright Starry Banner. A reading experience like no other in the vast literature of America'?s bloodiest war.
By Alden R. Carter (editor)

Paperback:

9781601450425 | Booklocker.Com Inc, October 30, 2006, cover price $25.95 | About this edition: A Civil War journal of unparalleled depth and detail accompanied by period photos, maps, and scores of explanatory notes by the author of Bright Starry Banner.

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Product Description: “The fascinating story of a ferocious three-day battle, among the bloodiest ever fought on US soil. Six months before Gettysburg, there was Stones River, near Nashville, in which 44,000 Union troops and 37,700 Confederates hammered away at each other, savagely and unremittingly, and yet so indecisively that at the end, both sides could claim victory...read more

Hardcover:

9781569473559 | Soho Pr Inc, March 1, 2004, cover price $27.00 | About this edition: Presents a fictionalized account of the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee during the Civil War.

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9781569473818 | Soho Pr Inc, March 2, 2005, cover price $15.00 | About this edition: “The fascinating story of a ferocious three-day battle, among the bloodiest ever fought on US soil.

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Product Description: When his mom is arrested for a hit-and-run accident, 16-year-old Carl is sent to live with straight-laced, clean-living relatives. All Carl wants to do is run away. But it's not that easy to run from people who really care.

Hardcover:

9780399215834 | Putnam Pub Group, June 1, 1989, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past

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9780142402436 | Reissue edition (Speak, September 1, 2004), cover price $7.99 | About this edition: When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past.
9780590436380 | Reissue edition (Point, June 1, 1991), cover price $4.99 | About this edition: When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past.

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9780606327282 | Demco Media, November 30, 2004, cover price $15.65 | About this edition: When his mom is arrested for a hit-and-run accident, 16-year-old Carl is sent to live with straight-laced, clean-living relatives.
9780606157513 | Demco Media, January 1, 1999, cover price $12.41 | About this edition: When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past.

Prebinding:

9781417697083 | Turtleback Books, September 1, 2004, cover price $17.25 | About this edition: When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past.
9780613122290 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $13.00 | About this edition: When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen-year-old Carl begins to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious mistake from his painful past.

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Nine-year-old Natalie shares with young readers what Type 1 diabetes is and what she has to do to keep herself well, from eating snacks that keep her blood sugar levels stable and checking over her diabetes kit to practicing what to do if she needs emergency help, and shows how, with the help of doctors, friends, and family, she is able to continue to do all of the things she loves.
By Alden R. Carter and Carol Shadis Carter (photographer)

School and Library:

9780807515723 | Albert Whitman & Co, September 1, 2001, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: A young girl describes what it is like to live with diabetes, how this disease affects the body, and what can be done to avoid problems.

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Young readers can follow Emily, Nic, and Tanner, three children with varying degrees of cerebral palsy, as they meet the challenges of everyday life, from school to doctors visits.
By Alden R. Carter and Carol S. Carter (photographer)

School and Library:

9780807576373 | Albert Whitman & Co, April 1, 2000, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Describes cerebral palsy and focuses on the daily lives of three children with varying degrees of this condition

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Pete and Jeff continue their friendship and love of baseball as they progress from ninth grade through high school in their small Wisconsin town

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9780590509596 | Scholastic Paperbacks, March 1, 2000, cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Pete and Jeff continue their friendship and love of baseball as they progress from ninth grade through high school in their small Wisconsin town

School and Library:

9780590509589 | Scholastic, May 1, 1997, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Pete and Jeff continue their friendship and love of baseball as they progress from ninth grade through high school in their small Wisconsin town

Reinforced:

9780606178761 | Demco Media, April 1, 2000, cover price $12.69 | About this edition: Pete and Jeff continue their friendship and love of baseball as they progress from ninth grade through high school in their small Wisconsin town

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As the twentieth century dawns, young Jeremy Callahan, fascinated by airplanes and longing to leave his old-fashioned home to join the modern world, learns some important lessons from his woodcarver uncle as he helps him craft a statue.

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9780823415212 | Holiday House, December 1, 1999, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Living in the logging area of northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, twelve-year-old Jeremy helps his uncle carve a statue of a Chippewa maiden as a tribute to the vanishing culture of her people
9780756783365 | Diane Pub Co, August 30, 1999, cover price $17.00

School and Library:

9780590298827 | Scholastic, October 1, 1999, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Living in the logging area of northern Wisconsin during the early 1900s, twelve-year-old Jeremy helps his uncle carve a statue of a Chippewa maiden as a tribute to the vanishing culture of her people

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Dustin is escorted to school by Dave and Skippy, but no one in the school knows who they are and why they are there, and questions arise and curiosity, swells until Dustin puts an end to the mystery and introduces them to the class.
By Alden R. Carter, Carol S. Carter (photographer) and Dan Young (photographer)

School and Library:

9780807517413 | Albert Whitman & Co, May 1, 1999, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Second-grader Dustin, who has Down syndrome, anticipates the arrival of two very special guests at his school one day

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Although neither fifteen-year-old Mark Severson nor his diabetic cousin Randy are looking forward to the canoe trip that is a family rite of passage, they begin to enjoy themselves as they make their way through Minnesota's lake country, until the trip becomes a fight for survival.Mark Severson and his diabetic cousin Randy enjoy themselves on a canoe trip through Minnesota's lake country, until the trip becomes a fight for survival

Paperback:

9780590374866 | Reprint edition (Scholastic Paperbacks, February 1, 1999), cover price $4.99 | About this edition: Although neither fifteen-year-old Mark Severson nor his diabetic cousin Randy are looking forward to the canoe trip that is a family rite of passage, they begin to enjoy themselves as they make their way through Minnesota's lake country, until the trip becomes a fight for survival.

School and Library:

9780590486842 | Scholastic, November 1, 1995, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: Although neither fifteen-year-old Mark Severson nor his diabetic cousin Randy are looking forward to the canoe trip that is a family rite of passage, they begin to enjoy themselves as they make their way through Minnesota's lake country, until the trip becomes a fight for survival.

Reinforced:

9780606158350 | Demco Media, April 1, 1999, cover price $12.30 | About this edition: Although neither fifteen-year-old Mark Severson nor his diabetic cousin Randy are looking forward to the canoe trip that is a family rite of passage, they begin to enjoy themselves as they make their way through Minnesota's lake country, until the trip becomes a fight for survival.

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Because of a brain tumor, Amanda cannot see very well, but because she has friends with similar problems, the help of special equipment and teachers, and a very full schedule, she forgets to feel sorry for herself.
By Alden R. Carter and Carol S. Carter (illustrator)

School and Library:

9780807572962 | Albert Whitman & Co, September 1, 1998, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A second-grader describes how she and other students learn to use a variety of equipment and methods to cope with their visual impairments

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Dustin, a young boy who has Down syndrome, is excited about the birth of his younger sister and helps anyway he can to prepare for her arrival, but when it comes to picking a name, Dustin struggles with his choices because he wants to pick just the right one.
By Alden R. Carter, Carol S. Carter (photographer) and Dan Young (photographer)

School and Library:

9780807507155 | Albert Whitman & Co, March 1, 1997, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A boy with Down Syndrome helps his parents and grandparents get ready for the birth of his baby sister and chooses the perfect name for her.

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Unable to find a sense of belonging within either of the cultures that make up his heritage, half-Native American Pete LaSavage studies the legend of the dogwolf and is forced to make a life-changing decision. Reprint. AB. SLJ.

Paperback:

9780590467421 | Point, July 1, 1996, cover price $4.50 | About this edition: Fifteen-year-old Pete, who is part Chippewa, spends a difficult summer fighting fires that threaten the northern Wisconsin forest, while also hunting a threatening creature believed to be part dog and part wolf

School and Library:

9780590467414 | Scholastic, November 1, 1994, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Fifteen-year-old Pete, who is part Chippewa, spends a difficult summer fighting fires that threaten the northern Wisconsin forest, while also hunting a threatening creature believed to be part dog and part wolf

Reinforced:

9780606092005 | Demco Media, July 1, 1996, cover price $10.55 | About this edition: Fifteen-year-old Pete, who is part Chippewa, spends a difficult summer fighting fires that threaten the northern Wisconsin forest, while also hunting a threatening creature believed to be part dog and part wolf

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In her own words, a young girl discusses her understanding of asthma and describes how she manages to live a full and active life while having the disease

School and Library:

9780807534748, titled "I'm Tougher Than Asthma!" | Albert Whitman & Co, March 1, 1996, cover price $14.95 | About this edition: A young girl describes what it is like to live with asthma, how this condition affects the body, some of the things that trigger an attack, and what can be done to avoid problems.

Reinforced:

9780606170901, titled "I'm Tougher Than Asthma" | Demco Media, June 1, 1996, cover price $14.77 | About this edition: A young girl describes what it is like to live with asthma, how this condition affects the body, some of the things that trigger an attack, and what can be done to avoid problems.

Prebinding:

9780613178143, titled "I'm Tougher Than Asthma!" | Turtleback Books, October 1, 1999, cover price $15.55 | About this edition: A young girl describes what it is like to live with asthma, how this condition affects the body, some of the things that trigger an attack, and what can be done to avoid problems.

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A history of China with an overview of life today and a look at its possible future, considering an increasingly young population which is dissatisfied with communism

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9780531111611 | Franklin Watts, March 1, 1994, cover price $24.00 | About this edition: A history of China with an overview of life today and a look at its possible future, considering an increasingly young population which is dissatisfied with communism

When her dad gets sick and begins to act like a walking robot instead of like a dad, Shar tries to bring her dad back and reunite the family. Reprint. K. PW. NYT.

Paperback:

9780590456005 | Reprint edition (Point, February 1, 1994), cover price $3.25 | About this edition: Fourteen-year-old Shar struggles to cope with the added responsibilities at home brought on by her father's sudden debilitating illness

Reinforced:

9780606057998 | Demco Media, February 1, 1994, cover price $9.20 | About this edition: Fourteen-year-old Shar struggles to cope with the added responsibilities at home brought on by her father's sudden debilitating illness

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Examines the construction, battles, and technological and historical impact of the Civil War battleships, the Monitor and the Merrimac

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9780531200919 | Franklin Watts, October 1, 1993, cover price $21.00 | About this edition: Examines the construction, battles, and technological and historical impact of the Civil War battleships, the Monitor and the Merrimac

Examines the war that cost more than 500,000 lives, from the Battle of First Bull Run to the final surrender of the Confederate Army in 1865

Library:

9780531200391 | Franklin Watts, December 1, 1992, cover price $22.00 | About this edition: Examines the war that cost more than 500,000 lives, from the Battle of First Bull Run to the final surrender of the Confederate Army in 1865

Reinforced:

9780606052078 | Demco Media, March 1, 1993, cover price $13.30 | About this edition: Examines the war that cost more than 500,000 lives, from the Battle of First Bull Run to the final surrender of the Confederate Army in 1865

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Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812

Paperback:

9780531156599 | Reprint edition (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1993), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812

Library:

9780531200803 | Franklin Watts, October 1, 1992, cover price $21.00 | About this edition: Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812

Reinforced:

9780606056861 | Demco Media, March 1, 1993, cover price $12.20 | About this edition: Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the War of 1812

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Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the Mexican War

Paperback:

9780531156568 | Reprint edition (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1993), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the Mexican War

Library:

9780531200810 | Franklin Watts, October 1, 1992, cover price $22.00 | About this edition: Discusses the causes, events, campaigns, personalities, and aftermath of the Mexican War

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Chronicles the history of the Colonial Wars, also called the French and Indian Wars, which gave the British control of North America

Paperback:

9780531156544 | Reprint edition (Franklin Watts, March 1, 1993), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Chronicles the history of the Colonial Wars, also called the French and Indian Wars, which gave the British control of North America

Library:

9780531200797 | Franklin Watts, September 1, 1992, cover price $19.90 | About this edition: Chronicles the history of the Colonial Wars, also called the French and Indian Wars, which gave the British control of North America

Reinforced:

9780606052115 | Demco Media, March 1, 1993, cover price $15.80 | About this edition: Chronicles the history of the Colonial Wars, also called the French and Indian Wars, which gave the British control of North America

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