Dragon of the Red Dawn (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
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Dragon of the Red Dawn (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
Mary Pope Osborne
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0375837272
Release Date: 2007-02-27

Book Description

Merlin the Magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to ask
for help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother-and-sister team quickly head off in the magic tree house on another magical and historical adventure.

Their mission: discover one of the four secrets of happiness.

Their journey: to a land of fierce samurai and great beauty, the capital city of Edo (now the city of Tokyo), in ancient Japan in the 1600s.

Their tools: a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules.

In Dragon of the Red Dawn, Mary Pope Osborne transports readers back to the splendor, rich culture, and magic of traditional Japan.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars dragon of the red dawn.......2007-10-15

I LIKED THIS BOOK BECAUSE It's like I'm in another world.THIS BOOK WAS ABOUT an adventure of Jack and Aaney trying to find the missing dragon.

5 out of 5 stars Magic tree house #37.......2007-10-15

Magic tree house #37,I LIKED THIS BOOK BECAUSE:THEY GO ON MESHINS.
THIS BOOK WAS ABOUT:TWO KID'S GOING ON MESHINS.
I GIVE THIS BOOK:5 STARS.

5 out of 5 stars migec tree house 37.......2007-10-15

I like it the book because it's cool.they went to the tree house they went tothe past.I give it 5 star.

5 out of 5 stars dragon of red dawn.......2007-10-15

The book was about a dragon at ancient China. I liked this book because it descibed China's garden.

5 out of 5 stars Magic Tree House #37 Merlin Misson Dragon of the red Dawn.......2007-10-15

I liked this book because we got to see a very very cool picture of Toyko.This book was about two kids who discovered about Toyko.They were trying to save Merlin to get happiness.
Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day® (10 Minutes a Day Series)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Best Help and Fast Review
  • Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day
  • A good Start
  • Wonderful Product
  • Good for a traveler, Not for a class
Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day® (10 Minutes a Day Series)
Kristine K. Kershul
Manufacturer: Bilingual Books (WA)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0944502598

Book Description

A fun, engaging, 132-page complete language learning workbook. Includes 150 sticky labels, flash cards, a cut out menu, a crossword puzzle and more. Original art and an open format are just two of the many reasons why this is one of the bestselling language series in print.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best Help and Fast Review.......2007-09-24

I first checked this book out from the library. It is so good , I purchased a copy from Amazon. This book has the normal words used everyday. It is easy to follow and you do it at you own pace. You are learning how to speak in easy short sentences. It has flash cards that speed up the learning process. Of all the reference books I have, this is the one I pick up first. This book will be great if you are going on vacation and only need to know certain things :)

5 out of 5 stars Spanish in 10 Minutes a Day.......2006-08-15

This text is either for the very beginning beginner or a good review for the person who has been away from Spanish for a time.
It is done in a logical manner and in workbook form. It has stickers for nouns and cutouts for flashcards of the important beginning vocabulary in the book. It is fun to do and quick to finish.

4 out of 5 stars A good Start .......2006-04-07

I have read almost all of the book. Along with the CDs I think the set would be very good for a beginner but not enough for adequate conversation. No conjugation rules mentioned. You have to be enrolled in a spanish teaching class to fill in the defecits that this set have. Overall I think my spanish improved alot from 0% spanish to 50% now,which is not bad to a beginner....

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful Product.......2006-02-24

We are a homeschooling family and we were looking for a good beginning Spanish program. This program was recommended to me by several people so I thought we would give it a try. My daughter and I are learning together and we are finding this program easy to use and alot of fun. I think it would be a great program for older elementary (my daughter is 14) - adult. The CDs are a must because they teach you the correct pronouncation for each word. The stickers are a great way to incorporate Spanish into your everyday life. Excellent program. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking to learning Spanish for educational purposes and for those who are planning a trip to a Spanish speaking country.

3 out of 5 stars Good for a traveler, Not for a class.......2005-08-12

I began using this as text for a class of mine, but quickly only used it as a supplement. You are to simply copy the words and say them in 10 minutes each day. It's a great theory, but very difficult to absorb any language through this method. The vocabulary is bent toward the traveler - what to pack, where's the restaurant, I'd like to order, that type of phrasing.

The color pictures make it seem like it might be aimed at a younger crowd, but the exercises were a bit stale for anyone under high school age.

Overall, this is a good crash course if you're about to leave for a week's vacation in a Spanish-speaking country. To learn how to truly communicate in Spanish, you need something more thorough on grammar points and practice. The fact that no CD comes with it also makes pronunciation a concern for the novice learner.

For the much younger child, Flip Flop Spanish is a great tool which comes with a CD.
1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler's Journal (Travel Journal)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice journal
  • Nothing special
  • Before You Die Journal
  • 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler's Journal
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1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler's Journal (Travel Journal)
Patricia Schultz
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0761138323

Book Description

Inspired by the roaring #1 New York Times bestseller with more than 1 million copies in print, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler's Journal is perfect for giving--it's specially designed for people who love to travel and want an elegant place to record their experiences. Scattered throughout the journal are traveler's lists ("Unforgettable Destinations for the 'Been There, Done That' Crowd"and "10 Experiences Guaranteed to Give You the Shivers") and quotes that will spark insight and provide writerly inspiration. At the back of the diary is helpful nuts-and-bolts info: time zones, conversion charts, telephone codes, mini-translation guides, and more.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Nice journal.......2007-07-30

I quite like this book, though I bought it in a store, so I knew what it was when I purchased it. Yes, it's a journal with blank pages to write on. But what I liked about it is the interesting lists of places to see that pop up every 10 pages or so. It also has a quote about travel on each page. The cover is not a hardback, but not a paperback... somewhere in between. It has an attached ribbon bookmark, and a pocket in front that I would use to store receipts on the trip. I would have liked it to be spiral bound to make it easier to write in, so I may take mine to Kinko's and have them cut the binding off and spiral bind it for me.

2 out of 5 stars Nothing special.......2007-06-18

Not sure what I was expecting but I think you can get the same thing from a cheap journal without the fancy name

4 out of 5 stars Before You Die Journal.......2007-05-14

The book, while constructed of good quality is not exactly filled with information. It is more like a daily travel journal for your personal observations and notes of sites you seen during the travel. The book also is a checklist of places to visit/see. The checklist portion of the 1000 sites has a brief description of the location.

5 out of 5 stars 1,000 Places to See Before You Die Traveler's Journal.......2007-02-04

Very informative and easy to use.

4 out of 5 stars Good Addition.......2006-11-03

This book is high quality and a good addition to "1000 Places To See Before You Die," but not really necessary. Has good trivia interspersed throughout it and between whatever you write in it during your travels.
Boston: A Pictorial Souvenir
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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Boston: A Pictorial Souvenir
Carol Highsmith , and Ted Landphair
Manufacturer: Crescent
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0517201437
Release Date: 1997-08-19

Book Description

Boston, that historical center of colonial charm, splendid parklands, superior universities, and technological development, is an endlessly fascinating place. It is the cauldron, not just of American freedom, but also, arguably, of modern democracy itself. The great names of Boston—Revere, Hancock, Adams, Kennedy, Lodge, O'Neill—are American legends. The stops along the Freedom and the Black Freedom trails are cornerstones of Early American life. Luckily for visitors, this old port city is compact, easily walkable, and eminently photogenic.
Gleaming skyscrapers have asserted their place in the skyline, but Boston seems little changed from the days when Henry David Thoreau dropped in on the Old Corner Bookstore. In this stunning new collection of full-color portraits, renowned photographer Carol M. Highsmith captures the principal historic landmarks from the African Meeting House to John F. Kennedy's birthplace in Brookline; neighborhoods from tony Beacon Hill to the eclectic South End; thriving downtown shops and restaurants; the major universities and celebrated museums; and the "Emerald Necklace" of parklands. A lively, information-packed introduction and captions by award-winning writer Ted Landphair offer the perfect complement to Highsmith's outstanding images.
Boston: A Pictorial Souvenir celebrates the enduring elegance of New England's hub city. It is the perfect souvenir of a memorable visit, and the ideal gift for anyone who savors history, unforgettable architecture, cultural vitality, and high-tech innovation—the diversity that is truly Boston.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Boston.......2002-09-01

This is a good book as a souvenir and after having visited Boston six times, I know many of the places photographed and can vividly recall the moments I spent there. There's a detailed introduction looking at all aspects of Bostonian life, including some fabulous old photographs. The rest of the book presents the modern-day town, from the architecture to its people, traditional and contemporary. A lot of the photographs focus on detail, with some good camera angles, but I feel some more general views could have been used to get a better impression of this fantastic town.
Lonely Planet the Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fantastic for Reference or Coffee Table
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  • Great dream starter
Lonely Planet the Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World
Roz Hopkins
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1741046297

Book Description

The world is a breathtakingly big place, and in this big book we have undertaken the big task of detailing as much of it as we can - every single country, many of the larger dependencies and other, smaller destinations. With the traveler's experience at its heart, this book shows a slice of life in every corner of the globe, and all points in between, engaging the reader's senses in an adventure which conjures up the sights, smells, tastes, sounds and feel of our amazing world.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic for Reference or Coffee Table.......2007-07-07

I am taking my teenager on a backpacking trip around the world, and this obviously requires a bit of research. I have to admit that I have done most of this in the bookstores, sitting with a book such as this one, and taking notes.

This book, this massive tome, though, kept calling to me every time I went in. I came up with a justification for buying it easily enough - it will look great on the coffee table! (And it does)

It impresses in several ways

1- The breadth - every country in the world - every single one - has a 2 page spread. (Only thing left out are the micronations, but don't worry, LP has a separate book just for them!)

2 - The pictures - in true LP fashion, the photos are stunning views into another place, a different culture, often taken from an angle you don't expect.

3 - The information - concise, accurate, up-to-date. Included are little bits you won't easily find elsewhere, like how much for a cup of coffee, or the best things to shop for, or unexpected experiences one may find just off the beaten path. Of course, you will also find the essential bits of history and culture to help you get a feel for the place.

I find my self turning to it time and again as I research our trip - it gives me just enough info to know if I want to further investigate a place, or if I should just leave it to armchair travel. This book, by the way, is the ultimate guide for the armchair traveller!

My son has used it for school projects. When he had to write a paper on Africa that included 5 different countries, this is the book he used to determine which countries to research.

Also, it really does look FANTASTIC on your coffee table! Your friends will pick it up as soon as they sit down - you'll see. It is such a large and gorgeous book, and at such a crazy cheap price, there's little risk here.

If your considering buying it, go ahead, you will be happy to own it. And your friends will be glad you own it, too!

5 out of 5 stars Great Gift Idea.......2007-07-03

I have given this book as a gift (appreciation, birthday, etc) a number of times and each time the receipient has LOVED it!

5 out of 5 stars travel book.......2007-06-28

i absolutely love this book. it's great to learn a little bit about each country in the world. it has fantastic pictures. great for the world traveler or the person that likes to dream about the world!

4 out of 5 stars This is my favorite photography travel book ever........2007-06-10

I am so happy I decided to buy this. It helps me understand what other parts of the world are like the people and land. Places I never even knew existed. I have a better understand and Idea of what the world is like now. I have even become very interested in learning about other places and to visit them. It is my first resource to picking a place to go on vacation. This is a great resource if you want ideas for places to travel. My only complaint is that I wish the book listed a little more practical information on each country. They dont tell much about the countries. Also I would highly recommend purchasing the hardcover edition as the paper back in this book is so large that it quickly became unglued from the spine. Definatly get this book if you are curious about places of the world or if want to glimpse into all the countries looking for places to visit. I didnt know how many choices there are. The photographs are wonderful and real of what daily life is really like in each country. Not like the romantic touristy photos in other books. This is really healpful because you dont just see all the beautiful good places in a country. You get to see the reality wich is really helpful when choosing a vacation destination. I only give 4 stars because of the lack of information provided on each country is very small.

4 out of 5 stars Great dream starter.......2007-05-14

This is a beautiful coffee-table sized book that gives the reader a "taste" of every country in the world. As a traveler, I love the pictures and the opportunity to learn about countries I read and hear about. It'a a great introduction and the references to movies, books and movies about the country are helpful too.
Final Impact (The Axis of Time Trilogy, Book 3)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • An entertaining read
  • Finished to quickly.
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Final Impact (The Axis of Time Trilogy, Book 3)
John Birmingham
Manufacturer: Del Rey
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ASIN: 0345457161
Release Date: 2007-01-30

Book Description

“The action is nonstop, the characters very real–and very different from each other–and, to coin a phrase, it makes you think.”
–S. M. Stirling, author of Island in the Sea of Time

In the year 2021 a multinational fleet–experimenting with untested weapons technology–pitched through time, crash-landing in 1942. The world is thrown into chaos as Roosevelt, Hitler, Churchill, Tojo, and Stalin scramble to adapt to new, high-tech killing tools, and twenty-first-century ways of war.

For “uptimers” like Britain’s Prince Harry and the men and women who serve aboard the supercarrier USS Hillary Clinton, war is a constant struggle with their own downtime allies, who are mired in ignorance and bigotry.

As the Allies counter the Nazi assault and set off for the coast of France, Japan begins to buckle, soon every battle will be played out in a lethal dance of might and intelligence, unholy alliances and desperate gambles, and each clash will be fought with the ultimate weapon; knowledge from the future.

Thanks to the historical records, all sides know that two superpowers will emerge, while the losers will be pounded into submission. But time has shifted on its axis, so none know who will survive, or how peace will take hold in a world turned upside down. These are the questions that John Birmingham brilliantly answers in his critically acclaimed adventure of war and imagination.

Praise for John Birmingham’s Weapons of Choice

“Birmingham’s enthralling battleground mixes provocative historical fiction and socially conscious futurism.”
–Entertainment Weekly

“High-tech intrigue and suspense similar to the works of Tom Clancy.”
–Library Journal

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars An entertaining read.......2007-10-19

This review is being written after having read all three of Mr. Birmingham's "Axis of Time" books, so it's really a review of the whole series. The nearest comparable thing of which I'm aware is Harry Turtledove's "World War/Colonization" series, in which World War 2 is interrupted by an invasion of aliens with advanced technology. In this case, it's advanced technology from our own future. Like Mr. Turtledove, Mr. Birmingham spreads his story over a wide range of characters and situations, with the twist that all the participants in WW2 know of what would have happened and seek to take appropriate action. For example, Heinrich Himmler has all the Führer's future enemies/would-be assassins eliminated, while hushing up his own attempted peace efforts in the dying days of the Third Reich.

The books drag a bit in some parts, but are also often quite exciting, the series reaching its climax for me in the second book with the attempted Nazi invasion of England whose defence is primarily in the hands of the 21st century HMS "Trident" and its part-Pakistani lady captain, whose very existence horrifies the pukka sahibs of the 1940s Royal Navy. Mr. Birmingham brings out well the stark differences in attitudes to colour, gender and sexuality between the two times and how these two worlds exist uncomfortably side by side. The characterisation is not bad, and, again like Mr. Turtledove, Mr. Birmingham has left open the possibility of sequels. If this standard can be maintained, I for one would welcome them.

In conclusion, an entertaining series.

3 out of 5 stars Finished to quickly........2007-10-11

Waited patiently for this book for 2 years. Started reading it and found it very enjoyable until the last 3rd. The reason for this is I realized in the last third of the book that there was no way the writer would be able to wrap up everything in the pages left. Well he did and I find it was not done too well. He closed out too many story lines way to quickly. I get the feeling he was writing and then realized that he had too many pages and would have to cut the endings/wrap-up short. And he did.

Did I like the book? Yes. Was I let down by the ending? Yes.

4 out of 5 stars A Fitting Conclusion.......2007-08-16

For anyone who's made it through the first two books this is a fitting conclusion that ties up all the story threads into a satisfying ending. Only thing is this whole series could have made a decent sized single novel. Splitting such stories into a "trilogy" seems to be the new marketing trend. Still, at least it was not three hardcovers.

Really sets up for a 4th book...perhaps a look at the world 20-30 years later and speculated impacts from the technology & culture injection.

3 out of 5 stars Final Installment.......2007-07-16

This book is (apparently) the final installment in the trilogy. The pity is that it is clear that the author was looking to end the series, having set up a pretty decent alternate history universe. The book is ok, and for those who want to see what the first two evolve to, is an ok summer read. Not as interesting as the first two, and again, a pity that the author rushed to completion on it.

4 out of 5 stars This is how the world war ends?.......2007-06-26

I'd rate this far higher if it wasn't advertised as a trilogy. If only we were waiting for the next book to come out. Such doesn't seem likely. For that's how the book ends- as if there's supposed to be a lot more here. Oh, sure, you get an answer to everything; everything is resolved. But in a profoundly unsatisfying manner. All this lead up, all this wonderful technology and clash of cultures, and in the end, it's all just fubar.

Unfortunately, I can't rate it any lower because Birmingham still writes in excellence. He has non-stop action and non-stop character development. You genuinely care about all the characters, and get to see many different points of view. The horror of 20th century racism and bias, and the horror of 21st century callousness are both equally displayed. Birmingham has an uncanny ability to show us both who we once were, and who we will become, all in one book. This book is prescient and a delight to read. It's the kind of book you can't put down. And then at the end, you put it down, wondering what happened to the ending. Although phenomenal writing, I leave the book feeling disappointed, because Biringham did a great job, but he could have done better.
The Little Black Book of New York: The Essential Guide to the Quintessential City (Little Black Book Series)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Little Book That Won't Make You Look Like a Tourist
  • Good, but could be better!
  • The Little Black Book of New York
The Little Black Book of New York: The Essential Guide to the Quintessential City (Little Black Book Series)

Manufacturer: Peter Pauper Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Spiral-bound

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ASIN: 1593599323

Product Description

Peter Pauper PressThe Little Black book ofNew YorkDiscover the best places and things to see and do in NY. You can eat, drink, shop and sleep while visiting New York. This is a great place for the kids to have a big, big bang! Divided by areas, this easy-to use guide to manhattan offers color-coded, numbered entries keyed to help you with your foldout maps. Those new to the Big Apple (even those who are not) will want to keep this smart little book at hand at all times!!This Little Black Book of New York is Authored by BEN GIBBERD.200 page + 8 hold out maps elastic band place holder.THIS IS YOUR PERSONAL GUIDE THROUGH NEW YORK CITY.If you may have any questions about this Item, please give us a call or drop us an email and we will be happy to help you with all of your needs. Our telephone number is 601-977-4006 or email us at cs@babysupermarket.com.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Little Book That Won't Make You Look Like a Tourist.......2007-08-29

I brought this book with me when I revisited New York City last year, and it came in extremely handy in helping me navigate the different sections of Manhattan. The book divides the big city into eight neighborhoods, each given its own fold-out area map and chapter that gives a brief history & overview of that neighborhood, as well as suggestions and tips for activities, places to eat, and hotels at which to stay. There's also a fold-out map of the MTA subway system that's easier to use than the giant folded ones you get at the subway stations.

The size of the book is perfect for carrying in your jacket pocket or small handbag, and because it's in a nice little black-book format, it's not as conspicuous as some other tourist guides. I read through the book before my trip and made good use of sticky flags to mark pages that contained info I was sure to need during my trip. I recommend this book for any first-time visitor to New York City, but it's also great if you've already been there several times but could still use a few tips.

4 out of 5 stars Good, but could be better!.......2007-01-17

I travel to NYC for work and I enjoy being able to explore during my free time - this book has proven itself helpful over and over again. The fold out subway map is the main reason I bought the book - I think I need to have that page laminated!

Still, I have three small suggestions to make this Little Black Book even better: 1) a place to stash a pencil/pen (a small elastic loop would work) 2) two or three blank pages in the back of each section for adding our own "finds" for each neighborhood and 3) a small envelope in the front for tossing in business cards, Metro cards, etc.

Can't wait for the second edition!

5 out of 5 stars The Little Black Book of New York.......2007-01-05

Very informative and splits up New York by sections to make it easy to find the area you want to see and what attractions are available.
Magic Tree House CD Edition Books 17-24 (Magic Tree House Collection)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Magic treehouse 17-24
  • Magic Tree House CD Series
  • My daughter LOVES these!
  • Very Pleased
  • Magic Treehouse Books on CD - Great for long car rides
Magic Tree House CD Edition Books 17-24 (Magic Tree House Collection)

Manufacturer: Imagination Studio
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: 0307245268
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Book Description

BOOK #17: TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC: Jack and Annie are whisked away to the decks of the Titanic, where they must help two children find their way to a lifeboat - and are in danger of becoming victims of that tragic night themselves.

BOOK #18: BUFFALO BEFORE BREAKFAST: Jack and Annie travel to the Old West, where they roam the Great Plains with a Lakota boy.

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BOOK #20: DINGOES AT DINNERTIME: Jack and Annie are whisked Down Under to the land of Australia, where they save several animals from a raging wildfire.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Magic treehouse 17-24.......2007-09-24

My son (age 5.5 years of age) and I both enjoyed listening to the stories told by the authors about 2 fictional characters named jack and Annie. The story line is very imaginative and my sn learns quite a bit just from listening to what the kids did int he stories. The stories are very educational and really stimulate my son's young mind to think and imagine. I highly recommend the complete series.

5 out of 5 stars Magic Tree House CD Series.......2007-09-16

These are a wonderful alternative for my son who struggles with reading because he is dyslexic. We have discovered this to be a HUGE solution for the struggle of reading, he follows along with the CD and truly enjoys the books. I wish that more books could offer this, it truly is a "God sent" for us.

5 out of 5 stars My daughter LOVES these!.......2007-03-23

After she reads these books, she still loves to hear the audiobooks over and over. She listens to them on her stereo with her iDog while she's falling asleep at night - a great alternative to radio (too much adult-oriented humor from DJ's in my area for a little girl to be hearing). Wonderfully told and entertaining!

5 out of 5 stars Very Pleased.......2007-01-25

I was pleased with the compacted CD Holder that keeps the CD's nice and neat without taking up a lot of space. My 7 & 8 year olds love the stories and we use them as a reward for when their work is through. Mary Pope Osborne has a talent of writing and telling stories that present history and make you feel as though you're really there. It's relaxing to me as well and nice to know that my kids are learning and being entertained at the same time.

5 out of 5 stars Magic Treehouse Books on CD - Great for long car rides.......2007-01-05

This collection served us very well on our last car trip. We've read all the books already, but the kids are still enthralled.
Washington, D.C., Then and Now (Then & Now)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Pretty Good
  • Interesting historical look at the nation's capitol
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Washington, D.C., Then and Now (Then & Now)
Alexander D. Mitchell IV
Manufacturer: Thunder Bay Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1571451919

Book Description

Millions of schoolchildren and visitors make the pilgrimage to our nation's capital each year. Built on reclaimed swampland, Washington is now the country's neoclassical seat of government and culture. Now you can witness Washington's development over the last century and a half. Seventy modern color photographs are compared side-by-side with seventy archival photographs from the 1850s to the 1950s. While focusing on famous vistas and familiar landmarks, it also explores well-known neighborhoods. The Then and Now series includes: New York, Washington, Boston, and San Francisco.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Pretty Good.......2006-10-01

This book is pretty good to see a historical comparison of Washington DC "then" vs. "now." The most disappointing aspect here is that a lot of the current pictures seem to have been taken on the same overcast late fall/early winter day. Washington DC is one of the most beautiful cities in the world but a lot of the current pictures don't capture that. The historical pictures and overall comparisons are pretty good though and I would have rated this a "5" if they had done a better job capturing the city's beauty. A solid "4" none the less.

4 out of 5 stars Interesting historical look at the nation's capitol.......2005-04-01

Having seen a few other books showing historical photos of different cities' landmarks and their modern looks, I was interested to see what this book would offer. I was not disappointed, fiding the choice of subjects ranging form the famous to the obscure, painting a picture of a Washington long ago.

With many of the more famous buildings in Washington having been built in the last 70 years, there aren't as many older structural pictures to hold up against a view of the current looks. This is often refelcted by what originally stood on the site, and then the facing page shows what is built on the site now. Obviously, there are pictures showing the White House, Capitol, and a few other notable buildings to examine for small changes, but the majority of the book features things the average visitor wouldn't normally notice.

To people who have spent some time in this great city, they would greatly appreciate where the modern looks and everyday scenery has come from. To the average reader, this book would be an interesting coffee table book to entertain the curious.

4 out of 5 stars Washington DC Then and Now.......2000-07-18

Washington D.C., Then and Now, is full of many fascinating pictures taken in and around the Washington D.C. area. The city is rich in history and full of a number of buildings, monuments and historic areas. Through the years, the city has changed and developed around these landmarks. Washington D.C., Then and Now traces this development and change through pictures.

The premise behind the book is to show the reader each area of the city as it appeared using archival photographs on one page, and comparing it to a recent picture of the same area, taken from approximately the same location, to demonstrate how the area has evolved.

The author has organized the book by street name or area. The earliest known picture of the Capitol, taken in 1846, is the most famous picture (Only seven are known to exist). There is an interesting story about how the rare picture was obtained. You'll have to get the book to find out.

Whether you have traveled to Wahington DC or are just interested in the pictoral history of our nation's capital, the book has a lot to offer. It also makes an excellent coffee table book for your guests to peruse.
The Magic Tree House: Books 1-8 (Osborne, Mary Pope. Magic Tree House Series (New York, N.Y.).)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Manufacturer: Imagination Studio
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ASIN: 0807206121
Release Date: 2001-10-09

Book Description

Read by the author
5 hours, 40 mintues
5 CD's

Just in time for the holidays enjoy eight Magic Tree House chapter books in a special CD gift set. As an added bonus, listen to an interview with the author and reader, Mary Pope Osborne.

These eight stories, currently available as two retail volumes on cassette with a combines price of $36.00, are being offered now along with the interview in a 5-CD set at a special price of $30.00.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Audio Books.......2007-08-23

Product was okay, and requested as a gift by my grandson...I was a little disappointed that books did not come with the cd's as read-a-long material.
I ended up buying the books sets separately for him.

5 out of 5 stars Car trips are now exciting!.......2007-08-23

Car trips are now a pleasure with the kids eager to find out what happens next! No more listening to the wiggles!

5 out of 5 stars Wow! What else can I say?.......2007-08-16

We discovered this through a Wendy's kids meal promo. Then I bought the set here at Amazon. It arrived in 2 days. What can I say? The narration is excellent! The story is simple, yet, well written to inspire your child to sit in his/her seat and use their imagination. It has given me "sanity" in my drives with the kids, with the treasured silence that has filled the air, as they listen to the cd. We've purchased the books as well, and it is great to have it to read along with. Listening to the author narrate also has made me a better story reader to my children.

My kids are 5 y.o. and 3 y.o. And they can follow the story really well. And I have a 9 month old baby, too...and the CD gets him sleeping pretty well while we drive.

5 out of 5 stars We love Magic Tree House.......2007-08-09

Picked up our first copy at Wendy's. We've been hooked ever since. Great item.

5 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing for kids.......2007-07-18

My kids (ages 7 and 5) love the Magic Tree House books. This audio CD was a livesaver on a long roadtrip. I had to keep looking back because I thought my kids had fallen asleep since they were so quiet. We had an amazingly peaceful car ride since they were so intent on listening to the stories. After the car trip, they kids have routinely asked to listen to the stories over again many times never seeming to be bored of them. A great investment!

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