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Manfish: The Story of Jacques Cousteau
Berne, Jennifer
Chronicle Books 0811860639 / 9780811860635 Hardcover
Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.
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28.80 SGD
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The Mission-Minded Child: Raising a New Generation to Fulfill God's Purpose
Dunagan, Ann
Authentic Media 1932805885 / 9781932805888 Paperback
Encourages parents and teachers to raise a new generation to reach toward Gods purpose and potential. As a guide to world missions, it includes over twenty-five missionary biographies, dozens of motivational stories, hymns and classic poems; and hundreds of easy-to-use ideas. It focuses on the "why" of missions, including the biblical basis, historical heritage and the world's need.
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25.40 SGD
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Bite of the Mango, The
Kamara, Mariatu
1554511585 / 9781554511587 Paperback
A courageous biography by a woman from Sierra Leone who at 12 was tortured and lost her hands to child soldiers, her subsequent life in refugee camps, begging in Freetown and her eventual arrival in Toronto where she began to pull her life back together. Mariatu is a UNICEF Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. While some of the details were gory, I'm KIV-ing it for Jared to read in a couple of years. There's immense courage, resilience and hope in these pages.
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22.00 SGD
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Albert Einstein
Krull, Kathleen
Viking Children's Books 0670063320 / 9780670063321 Hardcover
Albert Einstein's name has become a synonym for genius. His wild case of bedhead and playful sense of humor have made him a media superstar. Once again, Krull delivers a witty and astute look at one of the true Giants of Science and the turbulent times in which he lived.
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27.10 SGD
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Leonardo Da Vinci
Krull, Kathleen
Viking Books 067005920X / 9780670059201 Hardcover
She's one of the best writers when it comes to biographies - it's her passion. We have loved every one of her books.
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27.10 SGD
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Marie Curie
Krull, Kathleen
Viking Children's Books 0670058947 / 9780670058945 Hardcover
Talk about a aglowing reputationa! Marie Curie, the woman who coined the term radioactivity, won not just one Nobel prize but twoain physics and in chemistry, both supposedly girl-phobic sciences. As with her previous star-studded biographies of Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton, and Sigmund Freudaall three chosen as ALA Notable BooksaKathleen Krull offers readers a fascinating portrait of this mythic agiant of sciencea who abhorred publicity. And she also places Curieas ground-breaking discovery of two elements within the framework of science at that time.
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27.10 SGD
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The Boy Who Invented TV: The Story of Philo Farnsworth
Krull, Kathleen
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers 0375845615 / 9780375845611 Hardcover
This fascinating picture-book biography of Philo Farnsworth covers his early interest in machines and electricity, leading up to how he put it all together in one of the greatest inventions of the 20th century.
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28.80 SGD
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Isaac Newton
Tiner, John Hudson
Mott Media 0915134950 / 9780915134953 Paperback
Quickly turn to the inside front cover to read more of one of your favorite Christian heroes. You'll be amazed at what has been left out of our history books! This is the story about Isaac Newton.
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13.50 SGD
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Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize
Wargin, Kathy-Jo
Sleeping Bear Press 1585362816 / 9781585362813 Hardcover
The Nobel Prize is awarded each year for accomplishments in science, medicine, literature, and peace. This new biography explores the enduring legacy of the man who established the award and for whom it is named, Alfred Nobel.
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30.50 SGD
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