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Skyhorse Publishing, 2011. 1st Edition 5th or later Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Brendan Powell Smith. CONDITION: NEW 2011 Skyhorse large (and heavy) paperback, first edition, 5th printing. Color photos illustrate. CONTENT: This book is intended for older children, teens and adults. For younger children, please look for The Brick Bible for Kids series of picture books. Smith has spent the last decade creating nearly 5,000 scenes from the bible--with Legos. His wonderfully original sets are featured on his website, but for the first time 1,400 photographs of these creative designs--depicting the Old Testament from Earth's creation to the Books of Kings--are brought together in book format. The Holy Bible is complex; sometimes dark, and other times joyous, and Smith's masterful work is a far cry from what a small child might build. The beauty of The Brick Bible is that everyone, from the devout to nonbelievers, will find something breathtaking, fascinating, or entertaining within this… Read More

Anness, 2001. Reissue 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Color maps, drawings, and photos. CONDITION: UNREAD 2001 Anness huge soft cover, reissue, first printing. Loaded with fabulous color maps, drawings (historically correct) and photos. Everything a youngster needs to study the civilizations of the ancient Americas. Perfect for public schools or homeschooling. CONTENT: A vivid portrait of the tribes, peoples and civilizations that shaped early American history. Discover and compare the different beliefs, traditions, crafts and skills of all the key cultures. This is a real-life story of survival and civilization - providing stimulating and authoritative reference.

London: Arcturus, 2014. 1st Edition Printing Unknown. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Hemesh Alles & David Lawrence; Paper engineering by David Hawcock. CONDITION: NEW 2014 Arcturus hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first edition, no printing given. Ages 10+. Since all of the models are sealed, I have not seen them, but they are: Solar System, Ballista, Printing Press, Cathedral, and Bean Engine. Detailed color illustrations by Alles & Lawrence; paper engineering by David hawcock. Text is informative and best suited for probably junior high and up. Wonderful book. CONTENT: Meticulously designed to replicate the feel of a long-lost journal, this book contains five beautifully designed models that can be made without glue. Children aged 10 and up can assemble the models and learn about the great discoveries of the world at the same time. The subjects of the five spreads cover the fundamentals of human history: building and architecture, hunting and fighting, agriculture to industry, writing… Read More

UK: Horus Editions, 2002. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. As New/No Jacket. Sebastian Quigly, et al. c. CONDITION: UNREAD 2002 Horus Edition hardcover (pictorial boards - but NO DUST JACKET - if it ever had one, that is), second printing. Wonderful color crosscuts with detail explanations of them. If your kid is an engineering prodigy or a lover of history, this is a great book for them.

Scholastic/Franklin Watts, 2008. 1st Paperback Edition Assumed 1st. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Color illus. by David Antram (all 3 books). CONDITION: NEW 2008, 3 large Scholastic/Franklin Watts paperback books on the ancient Americas from the "You Wouldn't Want To" series, 1st paperback edition, assumed first, although one is a reprint. Color illustrations all 3 by David Antram. Colorful and hilarious. CONTENT: AZTEC SACRIFICE: In Aztec Sacrifice, "you" are a captured warrior and end up having your heart cut out as an offering to the gods. Suggestions are made as to why a warrior would not be too scared, maybe because an herbal potion could make him feel drowsy and peaceful. Every spread offers a "Handy Hint" box. In Aztec Sacrifice, it is suggested that "you" make offers to your city's guardian god for protection. Of the three volumes, Aztec Sacrifice is the most gruesome and will therefore appeal to a certain clientele. INCA MUMMY This interactive series will enthrall young and reluctant… Read More