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The Day Freedom Died: The Colfax Massacre, the Supreme Court, and the Betrayal of Reconstruction
Charles Lane
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
A maginficent and tragic tale
This riveting account of a terrible and unknown (until now) part of American history is every bit as riveting as fiction by John Grisham except that it is meticulously researched, and more important...true.
Filmaker Errol Morris says that "there is no truth for you ...
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The Last Campaign: Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America
Thurston Clarke
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
The timeless question....."What if?"
What if Robert F. Kennedy had lived to become President of the United States? It's a question that has lingered in the minds of millions of us for forty years and Thurston Clarke's terrific new book, "The Last Campaign", ends with those thoughts. By the time the reader ...
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Brown Bear & Friends Board Book Gift Set
Bill Martin, Eric Carle
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007
Beautiful, off-beat books.
Our baby girl loves these books. They're pretty well indestructible. The artwork is charming and a little trippy. The panda book in particular is simply gorgeous.
Highly recommended.
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Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
Bill Martin Jr.
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1997
for all ages
My 2 year old granddaughter loved "Brown Bear, Brown Bear", so I knew she would like "Polar Bear, Polar Bear" The artwork is simple but attractive. The messages are short but very appropriate. As a former teacher, I would love to have used this book with third ...
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The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain)
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
A Wonderful Experience.
I first read the Prydain Chronicles when I was 10 years old, and can safely say that in my 45 years, I have never enjoyed a series of books more. To those who haven't read them, I am truly envious--to be able to enjoy and savor these books for the first time would be ...
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A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World
Tony Horwitz
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
Absolutely fabulous !
I hated to see this one end...just mesmerizingly interesting... I learned so much...a gem of a read ! Now what to read next that doesn't pale in comparison? Sigh...
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The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944 (The Liberation Trilogy)
Rick Atkinson
Henry Holt and Co., 2007
Great Job
Another wow from Rick Atkinson. Loved this book as much as an Army at Dawn. Can hardly wait for #3 in the liberation trilogy.
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An Incomplete Revenge: A Maisie Dobbs Novel (Maisie Dobbs Novels)
Jacqueline Winspear
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
An Incomplete Revenge
Jacqueline Winspear's portrayal of an unusually complicated woman was the best yet of any of the Masie Dobbs mysteries. taking place in post war England. Maisie is caught up in a mystery surrounding a country village, and what seemed like planned arson.
The ...
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Bill Martin Jr.
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1996
I have read this book every night for the past 8 months . . . .
as part of the bedtime routine for my now 18 mo old boy. Of course, I am able to recite it by rote after oh, about 10,000 times. I don't even have to pay attention any more, as he knows where to turn the pages. Why do I keep doing this night after night? Because every ...
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The Scrambled States of America
Laurie Keller
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2002
Great book!
My alumnae group read this book to 3rd graders at an inner-city school and the kids loved it! We had a map and games to go with it and the program was a big success. I highly recommend this book for teachers.
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Dark Summit: The True Story of Everest's Most Controversial Season
Nick Heil
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
Excellent narrative; informative and compelling.
I pre-ordered this book immediately after watching The Discovery Channel documentary: "Everest Beyond the Limit". It is an excellent companion to the documentary giving very insightful information on the tragedy of 1996. I really re-evaluated how I felt about ...
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The Sorrows of an American: A Novel
Siri Hustvedt
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
The Sorrows of an American
From page 11: "When my great-grandfather Olaf Davidson, the youngest of six sons, left the tiny farm high on a mountain in Voss, Norway, in the spring of 1868, he already knew English and German, and he had his teaching credentials. He wrote poetry. My grandfather ...
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The Perfect Scent: A Year Inside the Perfume Industry in Paris and New York
Chandler Burr
Henry Holt and Co., 2008
The Perfect Scent
I was stuck to this book from beginning to end. I highly recommend the writing style and the subject. Fantastic!
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Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
Laurie Keller
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2007
The Golden Rule
This is a funny and great way to teach the Golden Rule! These are exactly the topics I want to teach and what a fun way to do it!
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The Black Cauldron (The Chronicles of Prydain)
Lloyd Alexander
Henry Holt and Co. BYR Paperbacks, 2006
Great Fantasy
Lloyd Alexander was one of my favorite authors as a young adult and his work has really held up now that I'm an adult. The stories and characters are just so well crafted and executed. This is a great book to go back to or to get for someone who is just starting to ...
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