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Hardcover:

9780137883073 | Prentice Hall, October 1, 1975, cover price $5.95

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A collection of games, jokes, and instructions on how to make costumes, party foods, makeup, and puppets, all on a Halloween theme.

Library:

9780531024300 | Franklin Watts, June 1, 1976, cover price $8.90 | About this edition: A collection of games, jokes, and instructions on how to make costumes, party foods, makeup, and puppets, all on a Halloween theme.

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Presents information on Columbus's voyage and about the celebration of Columbus Day and details quick and long-term craft and activity projects

Library:

9780531012741 | Franklin Watts, August 1, 1977, cover price $8.90 | About this edition: Describes the reasons Columbus Day is celebrated and gives suggestions for celebrating by making and doing various things.

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A child explores the possibilities in blowing up a balloon.

Hardcover:

9780897991278 | Dandelion Pr, May 1, 1979, cover price $3.50 | About this edition: A child explores the possibilities in blowing up a balloon.

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Identifies items that are hot, cold, and warm and observes that their temperatures can change.

Hardcover:

9780897991100 | Dandelion Pr, June 1, 1979, cover price $3.50 | About this edition: Identifies items that are hot, cold, and warm and observes that their temperatures can change.

Describes the weight clock and the spring clock and how they work.

Library:

9780690039740 | Harpercollins, August 1, 1979, cover price $13.89 | About this edition: A look at the inner workings--all the nuts, gears, and bolts--that make clocks run

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Mr. and Mrs. Mapleworth try to find out who is stealing the maple sap they are gathering to make maple syrup.

School and Library:

9780723261674 | Frederick Warne & Co, October 1, 1979, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: In the magical time between winter and spring, Mr.

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Traces the history of locks and keys from ancient times to the present, describing the development of increasingly complex and pick-proof locks and how they work.

Hardcover:

9780690040586 | Ty Crowell Co, September 1, 1980, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: A history and explanation of the basic lock and key combination that is the major technical foundation of property security, from the first Egyptian wooden lock to today's time lock

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While preparing an order of her famous bread for the general store, Missy Tilly has a terrible dream about baking bread. Includes Missy Tilly's recipe for bread.

School and Library:

9780723261827 | Viking Pr, September 1, 1980, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Miss Tilly makes up a special batch of bread dough but doesn't know how to stop it from growing when it pushes out of her house and starts filling the valley

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Kirby's mother makes him discard all the wonderful junk he brings home until one day he finds something she will have to let him keep.

Hardcover:

9780525667209 | Dutton Childrens Books, March 1, 1981, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: An amusing story of Kirby and his problem with his mother, who never seems to appreciate his wonderful junk

Morris's tail causes problems while he is building a clubhouse with his friends, so they make him go away, but Morris discovers his tail is useful and builds an even better clubhouse himself

Library:

9780531043028 | Franklin Watts, July 1, 1981, cover price $9.40 | About this edition: Morris Mouse's tail is always in the way until he starts to build his very own clubhouse.

Pete the dog runs out in the rain and has to dry off.
By Catherine Chase and Gail Gibbons (illustrator)

Hardcover:

9780525667469 | Dutton Childrens Books, September 1, 1981, cover price $6.75 | About this edition: A small boy tells about his dog, Pete, who is soaked in the rain and then runs all over the house

Arriving so late that there is only one seat left, a mouse can't see the show even after she changes places with other animals.

Hardcover:

9780525667223 | Dutton Childrens Books, February 1, 1982, cover price $6.25 | About this edition: A first reader about a mouse who arrives at the circus too late to get a good seat and learns a lesson about being on time

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Depicts a number of different tools used in building and the kinds of work they are used for.

Paperback:

9780823406944 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, March 1, 1988), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: An illustrated introduction to the many interesting uses of such basic tools as rulers, saws, planes, hammers, and drills

School and Library:

9780823404445 | Holiday House, March 1, 1982, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: An illustrated introduction to the many interesting uses of such basic tools as rulers, saws, planes, hammers, and drills

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Discusses the history and significance of Christmas, explaining why Christmas is celebrated, the meaning of gift giving, and the origins of Santa Claus

Hardcover:

9780941078849 | Har/cas edition (Live Oak Media, June 1, 1985), cover price $22.95 | About this edition: A brief look at why and how we celebrate Christmas.

Paperback:

9780823405756 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, August 1, 1985), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: A brief look at why and how we celebrate Christmas.
9780941078825 | Pap/cas edition (Live Oak Media, June 1, 1985), cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A brief look at why and how we celebrate Christmas.
9780941078832 | Pap/cas edition (Live Oak Media, June 1, 1985), cover price $33.95 | About this edition: Discusses the history and significance of Christmas, explaining why Christmas is celebrated, the meaning of gift giving, and the origins of Santa Claus

School and Library:

9780823404537 | Holiday House, July 1, 1982, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: A brief look at why and how we celebrate Christmas.

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Introduces many kinds of boats and ships, including rowboats, canoes, sailboats, speedboats, cruise ships, submarines, tugboats, and tankers.

Paperback:

9780823407095 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, July 1, 1988), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Discusses boats moved by oars, paddles, the wind, or engines, and provides pictures of these different types of boats

School and Library:

9780823404780 | Holiday House, March 1, 1983, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Discusses boats moved by oars, paddles, the wind, or engines, and provides pictures of these different types of boats

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Looks at a wide variety of tunnels, ranging from the tunnels animals dig for their homes to the tunnels built by people, which go under streets, mountains, and water

Paperback:

9780823406708 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, September 1, 1987), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: A brief introduction to tunnels--their types, shapes, and parts, and how they are built.

School and Library:

9780823405077 | Holiday House, March 1, 1984, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: A brief introduction to tunnels--their types, shapes, and parts, and how they are built.

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Presents the many traditions associated with the Halloween holiday, including making jack-o'-lanterns, wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and telling scary stories.

Hardcover:

9780941078870 | Har/cas edition (Live Oak Media, August 1, 1985), cover price $24.95 | About this edition: Presents the many traditions associated with the Halloween holiday, including making jack-o'-lanterns, wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and telling scary stories.

Paperback:

9780823405770 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, August 1, 1985), cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Explains the origin of Halloween, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating, and looks at the costumes, decorations, and games associated with the holiday
9780941078856 | Pap/cas edition (Live Oak Media, August 1, 1985), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Explains the origin of Halloween, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating, and looks at the costumes, decorations, and games associated with the holiday.
9780941078863 | Pap/cas edition (Live Oak Media, August 1, 1985), cover price $37.95

School and Library:

9780823405244 | Holiday House, September 1, 1984, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Explains the origin of Halloween, jack-o-lanterns, and trick-or-treating, and looks at the costumes, decorations, and games associated with the holiday

Prebinding:

9780613254342 | Turtleback Books, September 1, 1984, cover price $19.50 | About this edition: Presents the many traditions associated with the Halloween holiday, including making jack-o'-lanterns, wearing costumes, trick-or-treating, and telling scary stories.

The noted author-illustrator describes and pictures all the things found in playgrounds and all the playground games and activities, capturing the spirit of playgrounds and the good times they make possible

School and Library:

9780823405534 | Holiday House, March 1, 1985, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Introduces the various types of playground equipment, including swings, slides, and sandboxes, as well as games and toys that may be enjoyed at the playground.

Pictures a variety of trucks that work around us every day.

Paperback:

9780064430692 | Reprint edition (Trophy Pr, May 1, 1985), cover price $4.95 | About this edition: Action-filled pictures present a wide variety of trucks engaged in many activities and are accompanied by a color-coded key to truck parts

Library:

9780690041194 | Harpercollins, September 1, 1981, cover price $14.89 | About this edition: Action-filled pictures present a wide variety of trucks engaged in many activities and are accompanied by a color-coded key to truck parts

Reinforced:

9780606008730 | Demco Media, May 1, 1985, cover price $11.15 | About this edition: Action-filled pictures present a wide variety of trucks engaged in many activities and are accompanied by a color-coded key to truck parts

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John and Peggy's service station is busy from early in the morning until late at night and young readers can learn all about the various activities that keep the mechanics and pump attendants hard at work

Library:

9780690044409 | Harpercollins, May 1, 1985, cover price $16.89 | About this edition: Describes a busy day at a gas station, with cars coming in for gas or repairs.

Discusses the origins, traditions, celebration, and meaning of Valentine's Day.

Hardcover:

9780874990065, titled "Valentine's Day" | Har/cas edition (Live Oak Media, June 1, 1986), cover price $25.95 | About this edition: Gail Gibbons gives a history of Valentine's Day--how it is celebrated, and why it is a special day for love and friendship.

Paperback:

9780874990041, titled "Valentine's Day" | Pap/cas edition (Live Oak Media, February 1, 1990), cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Discusses the origins, traditions, celebration, and meaning of Valentine's Day.
9780823407644, titled "Valentine's Day" | Holiday House, July 1, 1989, cover price $6.95 | About this edition: Discusses the origins, traditions, celebration, and meaning of Valentine's Day
9780874990058, titled "Valentine's Day" | Pap/cas edition (Live Oak Media, June 1, 1986), cover price $37.95 | About this edition: Gail Gibbons gives a history of Valentine's Day--how it is celebrated, and why it is a special day for love and friendship.

School and Library:

9780823405725, titled "Valentine's Day" | Holiday House, October 1, 1985, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Discusses the origins, traditions, celebration, and meaning of Valentine's Day

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Traces the history of flight from the first balloon to carry passengers to the space shuttle

Paperback:

9780823409778 | Reprint edition (Holiday House, September 1, 1992), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Presents a brief history of flight, from balloons to more sophisticated means of air transportation such as helicopters, jet planes, and shuttles.

School and Library:

9780823405992 | Holiday House, March 1, 1986, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Presents a brief history of flight, from balloons to more sophisticated means of air transportation such as helicopters, jet planes, and shuttles.

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An outing to a modern post office offers children the opportunity to see culling and cancelling machines, watch postal workers, and follow a box of baby chicks through the mail

Paperback:

9780064460293 | Reprint edition (Harpercollins Childrens Books, April 1, 1986), cover price $6.99 | About this edition: A step-by-step description of what happens to mail from the time it is deposited in the mailbox to its arrival at its destination.

Library:

9780690041996 | Harpercollins, September 1, 1982, cover price $15.89 | About this edition: A step-by-step description of what happens to mail from the time it is deposited in the mailbox to its arrival at its destination.

Reinforced:

9780606019286 | Demco Media, April 1, 1986, cover price $14.70 | About this edition: An outing to a modern post office offers children the opportunity to see culling and cancelling machines, watch postal workers, and follow a box of baby chicks through the mail

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Looks at a busy shopping day in a big department store, from the sales in the Bargain Basement to a fashion show in the second-floor restaurant

Paperback:

9780064460286 | Reprint edition (Trophy Pr, April 1, 1986), cover price $4.95 | About this edition: Describes the activities in a busy department store during a typical day.

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