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$2 CLEARANCE NON-FICTION - CHRISTIAN, MATH & ENGLISH
USBORNE PUZZLE ADVENTURES
The Ghost In The Mirror (Karen Dolby) http://www.amazon.com/Ghost-Mirror-Usborne-Puzzle-Adventures/dp/074600334X
Escape From Blood Castle (Jenny Tyler) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Escape-Blood-Castle-Puzzle-Adventure/dp/0746048629 (Cover different)
The Curse Of The Lost Idol (Gaby Waters) http://www.amazon.com/Curse-Lost-Usborne-Puzzle-Adventures/dp/074600012X
Stagefright (Paul Stewart) http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/s/paul-stewart/stage-fright.htm
The Midnight Ghosts (Emma Fischel) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Midnight-Ghosts-Young-Reading/dp/0746080271 (Cover different)
Murder Unlimited (Emma Fischel) http://www.amazon.com/Murder-Unlimited-Usborne-Whodunnits-Fischel/dp/0746006101 (Cover different)
CHRISTIAN
Bible Brainteasers: Old Testament (Alan & Linda Parry) $2 PB EC Introduces young readers to stories from the Bible with colourful games and puzzles. There are codes to unscramble, puzzles to solve, and mazes to navigate. The special wipe-clean paper allows children to play the games again and again. 6-9 YO http://cgi.ebay.com/Bible-Brainteasers-Old-Testament-by-Alan-P..._W0QQitemZ160370543986QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20091018?IMSfp=TL091018133001r11216
Young Readers Christian Library “Bible Activities For Kids” (Vickie Save) $2 PB VGC You name it-word puzzles, mazes, colouring pictures-you'll find it in Bible Activities. Kids ages eight to twelve will enjoy hours of quality fun-and it's all Bible based. http://www.paperbackswap.com/book/details/9781577486640-Bible+Activities+Christian+Library
My Bible Friends: Book 2 (Etta B. Degering) $2 HB VGC Contains “Joseph's New Coat” and “Joseph And His Brothers.” The pictures are wonderful. The books have stories that are not as commonly found in most children's Bible story books. 5-10 YO http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Rare-collectable/Other/1950-today/auction-243119952.htm
My Bible Friends: Book 3 (Etta B. Degering) $2 HB VGC Contains “Jesus And The Storm’ and “Jesus And The Children.” The pictures are wonderful. The books have stories that are not as commonly found in most children's Bible story books. 5-10 YO http://www.trademe.co.nz/Books/Rare-collectable/Other/1950-today/auction-243119952.htm
A Jungle Doctor Picture Parable Series “Monkey Crosses The Equator” (Paul White) $2 PB EC Great picture book teaching children Biblical truths in an engaging way. Recommended! 5-10 YO
Jungle Doctor Hippo Happenings $2
Jungle Doctor Goes West $2
Young Reader’s Christian Library “The Pilgrim’s Progress” (Dan Larsen) $2 PB GC Journey with Christian on the most incredible adventure ever imagined. Reaching the Celestial City is a little more difficult than our hero bargained for! Will he pass safely through the Valley of the Shadow of Death? Illustrations on every double page. A great introduction for young readers. 7-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/Pilgrims-Progress-Readers-Christian-Library/dp/1557480990 (Cover different)
Scotty And The Hijackers (Betty Swinford - Moody Press) $2 PB FC An energetic preteen gallops into the mystery and suspense of western adventure. A wrecked plane.... and underground river.... these and other stirring encounters teach Scotty to ride with God. 8+
Grandma Haley (Aleda Renken) $2 PB GC When she comes to live with the Haleys, Grandma becomes involved with a con artist. Story that apply Christian principles to everyday living. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/Grandma-Haley-Her-Adventure-Book/dp/0570072344/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1195714806&sr=1-1
Lori Adams And The Riverboat Mystery (Bernard Palmer – Moody Press) $2 PB FC (Cover creases, minor wear) Part of the four book Lori Adams youth Christian fiction/mystery/adventure series. 9+ http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/0802445039/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books
The Wren House Mystery Series “The Pig Papers” (Hilda Stahl) $2 PB EC Who’s taking Mina’s newspapers? When a neighbour’s pet ruins Wren’s early-morning trap, she waits for the thief again. But someone’s watching closely from across the street. Value taught: Honesty 8+ http://orders.koorong.com/search/details.jhtml?code=078140522X&printable=true
The Crusaders “Operation Bucharest” (Crusader Comics) $1 PB GC Meet the Crusaders as they smuggle Scriptures into forbidden territory. KGB Headquarters is alerted to the Crusader's trip to Bucharest. The plan is to create a scandal to embarrass the United States. However, the Lord's plan prevails and the Crusaders lead the spy to Christ. 9+ http://www.chick.com/catalog/comics/0101.asp
The Twelve Candles Club “Bridesmaid Blues For Becky” (Elaine L. Schulte) $2 PB EC Twelve-year-old Becky Hamilton is very worried. Paul Bradshaw, the man her widowed mother has been dating, proposed and Mom accepted! Mr. Bradshaw is a nice guy, but he's definitely not her dad! Determined to stop the wedding plans, Becky tries to enlist the help of her friends in the Twelve Candles Club but they actually like Paul Bradshaw! Who will help her stop the wedding? When Becky joins forces with Mr. Bradshaw's youngest son, Quinn, the result is a BIG, SLIMY disaster! 11+ http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-media/product-gallery/1556612559/ref=cm_ciu_pdp_images_all
Irma’s Big Lie or The Bad Times Of Irma Baumlein (Carol Ryrie Brink – author of Caddie Woodlawn) $2 PB GC (Minor cover wear) Irma's lie about having the biggest doll in the world leads her into deeper and deeper trouble. http://www.amazon.com/Bad-Times-Irma-Baumlein/dp/0689715137 (Cover different)
MATH
Macdonald Starters Maths: Clothes Maths $2 PB VGC A simple reader introducing Math concepts to the very young. All activities relate to clothes. 5-8 YO
I Can Tell The Time (Howard Rees) $2 PB VGC A tell-the-time storybook featuring Aussie animals. Time is displayed in clock faces and digital read-outs as well as being written to show how the times are expressed in speech. 5-9 YO
My Very First Look At Sizes $2 HB FC (Ex lib, repaired pages) Generously sized book will be sure to please! Colourful photographs of everyday objects introduce basic concepts, while simple questions encourage youngsters to talk, point, and learn. 3-6 YO http://www.amazon.com/Very-First-Sizes-Board-Books/dp/1587285649
The Division Wipe-Off Book (Melissa Hartley – Scholastic) $2 PB EC This book makes it easy for children to learn the division tables. Learn, test with the answer cover flap and they are ready to test themselves. Answers are written and can be erased so the book can be used over and over again. 8+ http://www.amazon.com/Division-Wipe-Off-Book-Scholastic-Books/dp/0590420410
GOLDEN STEP AHEAD WORKBOOK SERIES $2 each PB EC
Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate your child to master the skills...and turn the page for more! So give your child a head start on being smart with Step Ahead educational products. http://www.amazon.com/Alphabet-Skills-Kindergarten-Step-Ahead/dp/0307036642 (Covers different)
Beginning To Add (Grades K-1)
Addition & Subtraction 1 (G 1-2)
Math 1 (G 1-2)
Math2 (G 2-3)
Math Skillbuilders 3
ENGLISH
Turn And Learn Blocks “Now I Know My ABCs!” $2 GC Turn the blocks to learn the alphabet with Buster Bear! Includes: a 6-page board book and 12 revolving puzzle blocks. All in sturdy materials with delightful pictures and riddles adding to the fun of this early learning experience. A terrific educational tool that children will love playing with over and over again. 3-6 YO http://www.kidzupstore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_55&products_id=376
Top & Toby: A First Book Of Letters (David Lloyd)
Language Through Song (Alex Forbes) $2 PB GC Children can benefit tremendously from singing in terms of acquiring language. This book contains the words of 17 popular children’s songs such as ‘The Wheels On The Bus’, ‘Five Little Seagulls’, ‘The Frog Preposition Song’, ‘The Colour Song’ and more. Attractively illustrated and heaps of suggestions for follow-up activities. 4-10 YO
My First Picture Dictionary (Katherine Howard) $2 PB EC A dictionary for preschoolers giving definitions of more than 500 words in words and pictures. 5-8 YO http://www.amazon.com/first-picture-dictionary-Random-pictureback/dp/0394833678
The Oxford Australian Junior Dictionary (Rosemary Sansome) $2 HB FC+ Nice, clear entries in larger font size to make locating a word easier! 7-11 YO
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (William Shakespeare) $2 PB EC Among the most popular of all Shakespeare's comedies, this play humorously celebrates the vagaries of love. With its several pairs of lovers, on-again, off-again romances, fairies, and a bumbling troupe of would-be actors, the play continues to enchant audiences. Unabridged reprint of an authoritative British edition, complete with explanatory footnotes. 12+ http://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Dream-Thrift-Editions/dp/048627067X
High Frequency Reading & Spelling Words Reference & Activity Book (Eureka Multimedia) $2 PB VGC Helps develop essential literacy skills based on Australian school curricula in the areas of contextual understanding, word recognition, reading and spelling. 6+
EARLY READERS
SCHOLASTIC HELLO! READERS $1 each, GC+
Level 1
Footprints In The Snow
Buzzzzzz Said The Bee
Who Am I?
My Tooth Is About To Fall Out
Itchy, Itchy Chicken Pox
I Know Karate
Pizza Party!
The Classroom Pet
Level 2
Math Reader “Stay In Line”
Wake Me In Spring
More Spaghetti, I Say!
Kenny And the Little Kickers
Hiccups For Elephant
Fraidy Cats
The Sword In The Stone
Two Crazy Pigs
Level 3
The Bull And The Fire Truck
A Girl Named Helen Keller
The Best Teacher In The World
Level 4
A Book About Your Skeleton
Finding The Titanic
The Mystery Of The Missing Dog
Lad: Best Dog In The World
MISCELLANEOUS READERS $2 each, PB GC+
Ootah’s Lucky Day (Possibly L2) $3
Baseball Camp On The Planet Of The Eyeballs
Real Kids Readers “That Is Not My Hat!” (L3, phonics-based story)
Stuart Little 2: Stuart’s Wild Ride
Frog And Toad Together
Frog And Toad Are Friends
Owl At Home
See You Later, Escalator: Rhymes For The Very Young (John Foster) $2 PB FC (Inner binding has come loose from the cover, repaired and sound) See you later, escalator - In a blink, fizzy drink! - See you later, roller-skater - In a tick, lolly stick! This a vibrant collection of poems for very young children and is the fourth book in the top selling Twinkle, Twinkle, Chocolate Bar series, which has sold over 100,000 copies to date. The pictures are by a host of talented new illustrators, none of whom have been published before. Poems on a range of themes familiar to young children, like: having a picnic, going swimming, baby brothers and sisters, dressing up, watching TV and bedtime. Wonderful selection of poets, including Jack Prelutsky, Michael Rosen, Michelle Magorian, Giles Andreae, Kaye Umansky and Eve Merriam Selected by John Foster, who is well-known as the leading anthologist of poetry for young children and whose books have sold over 1 million copies. 4-9 YO http://www.amazon.ca/See-You-Later-Escalator-Rhymes/dp/0192762966
Omnibus Puffin Poetry “About Auntie Rose” (Jenny Boult) $2 PB VGC A collection of poetry about families. It takes a wry look at shopping expeditions, school lunches, a trip to the corner shop, fighting the shopping trolley, enjoying the herb garden, brothers who live in their rooms and more! 8+
Omnibus Puffin Poetry “A Pocketful Of Rhymes” (Max Fatchen) $2 PB VGC (Ex lib) We are given a liberal helping of warm, wise and funny verses on subjects ranging from skateboarding to sheepdogs, and from school Sports Day to TV commercials. 8+
Omnibus Puffin Poetry “A Paddock Of Poems” (Max Fatchen) $2 PB VGC (Ex lib) Have you ever bought a second-hand dragon? Or made a voyage in a waterbed? Heard letters gossiping in a mailbag? Or had a dinosaur knock at your door? Max Fatchen’s new collection of over 50 funny and thoughtful poems explores all these experiences and more. 6-10 YO
(Last update October, 2011)