Chronicle Books Wish List : Educational

Aleli's entering this contest from Chronicle Books. This can really get Aleli some really good books for the holidays.  Also if you like any of the books on my list you could win too. So comment on the books. Here are the contest details : "Post a list of Chronicle Books valued at up to $500 that you’d like to haul in, and you’ll be automatically entered into a drawing to WIN your list of books! And, one of your readers who comments on the post will win the list too! " So these are great books Aleli would love for the holidays and for her homeschool journey :


By Julie Merberg
and Suzanne Bober

5-7/8 x 5-5/8 x 2-5/8 in; full color throughout, four board books in a box, ages Infant-4
Published in August, 2006
ISBN 081185518X
ISBN13 9780811855181

$19.99

Mini Masters Boxed Set

Four beautiful board books from the best-selling Mini Masters series, all packed in a colorful box. The set includes: Dancing with Degas, A Picnic with Monet, A Magical Day with Matisse, and In the Garden with Van Gogh.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,6100/path,2-14-120/title,Mini-Masters-Boxed-Set/





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6-3/4 x 8-1/2 x 1-3/16 in; 10 cards: 5-1/4 x 6-1/2 in; 11 laces, shrink-wrapped, full-color throughout, ages 3 and up
Published in April, 2010
ISBN 9780811873413
ISBN10 0811873412

$14.99

MoMA Lacing Shapes

These unique lacing cards teach shapes, colors, and textures and develop hand-eye coordination with striking design and photography. Bright, colorful cards with die-cut shapes can be laced alone or laced together into a book or a piece of hanging art. Fundamental concepts have never been so versatile to use or fun to look at!



Situated in the heart of Manhattan, New York's The Museum of Modern Art attracts over two and a half million visitors a year to its galleries, exhibitions, and education programs. MoMA provides the public access to the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art and holds more than 200,000 works including paintings, sculpture, drawings, photography, film, media, and design objects. Visit www.MoMA.org for more information.

Around the World with Mouk

Filled with vibrant illustrations, search-and-find challenges, and 46 reusable stickers, this oversized book is a spectacular play space for future world travelers. And Mouk is the perfect tour guide! His journey takes him all around the world, and at every stop along the way his animal friends share fascinating tidbits about local customs. Young adventure-seekers will be amazed and amused by something new with every reading.
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8239/title,Around-the-World-with-Mouk/


Marc Boutavant is an illustrator, graphic artist, and comic strip author. He lives in Paris.

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Daily Doodle: 2011 Daily Calendar

Doodle something every day with this unique calendar! Renowned illustrator Taro Gomi encourages you to think and create in 365 ways with his playful prompts and open-ended artwork. Perfect for doodlers, fiddlers, procrastinators, and artists of every kind!

Taro Gomi has created more than 350 books for readers of all ages, including Everyone Poops, My Friends, Spring Is Here, Scribbles, and Doodles. His work has been translated into more than 15 languages. He lives in Tokyo

Haikubes

Perfect for individual inspiration or as an after-dinner game with friends or family, Haikubes is a set of 63 word cubes that is attractive enough to display on the coffee table. Simply roll the cubes and use the words that come up to create an expressive haiku. Includes two cubes with inspirational cues to help guide the haiku. Everyone's a poet with this latest entertainment from the team behind Cranium.

Forrest-Pruzan Creative is a Seattle-based product invention studio specializing in social entertainment. They have created many award-winning games, including many Cranium games.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/products_id,8943/title,Haikubes/





Blue Apple Books

Mobiles by Flensted

7-1/2 x 11 in; 36 pp ; full-color photography, Ages 4-8
Hardcover
Published in October, 2010
ISBN 9781609050337
ISBN10 1609050339

$16.99

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,9046/path,2-13-113/title,Counting-Chickens/

Counting Chickens

Don't count your chickens ... but do count your eggs, fish, and elephants! Distinctive Flensted Mobiles are featured in this innovative counting book. Young readers can count from one to ten and back again, by twos or threes, and can even find solutions to simple word problems. Arithmetic has never been so much fun or so colorful! Embossed images make for a multisensory, tactile experience.

Christian and Grethe Flensted are the creators of Flensted Mobiles, which are known worldwide for their elegance and harmonic balance. Their first design, the Lucky Stork, was a great success and continues to fly all over the world. Today, their son Ole and his wife Asase continue the tradition, designing and assembling the mobiles. Visit Flensted Mobiles at www.flensted-mobiles.com.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8357/title,Count/

Julius! All About Me, My World, and My Life (So Far)

Julius and his friends are on hand to help kids create a unique keepsake book that's all about themselves. Early to middle elementary-aged children will delight in drawing and writing about home, family, school, friends, and all their favorite things. Then, in a few years, they can look back and see what they were like, how much they've grown and changed, and how wonderfully unique they still are!

Paul Frank Industries began in a Huntington Beach garage in 1995 and today is one of the most visible product lines in the world. Inspired by music, art, and entertainment, the Paul Frank artists have designed a diverse range of items, from guitar straps for the White Stripes to customized T-shirts for the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,9020/title,Julius-All-About-Me-My-World-and-My-Life-%28So-Far%29/

The Little Books Boxed Set

Three adorable characters in three adorable board books! These clever twists on dinnertime, bedtime, and clean-up time will delight all the little mess-makers, picky eaters, and night owls in your life.

Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a Chicago-based writer. She is the author of Little Pea, Little Hoot, and several other children's and adult trade books.

Jen Corace graduated from Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in Illustration. A New Jersey native, she now lives in Providence, Rhode Island.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8218/title,The-Little-Books-Boxed-Set/




By Miquel Desclot, Christoph Abbrederis
Paperback Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story The Sleeping Beauty will delight a new generation of readers.
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,3293/path,2-18-164/title,The-Sleeping-Beauty-La-bella-durmiente/





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By Seymour Simon

SeeMore Readers are designed for every young reader. Large, bright pictures instantly engage readers in the subject. Exciting yet simple text provides the information that kids, parents, and teachers want—from key facts to fascinating trivia. Each Reader is a fun invitation to read, observe, and see more!

Seymour Simon is a former teacher and the author of over 200 science books for children. More than half of his books have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association. He lives in New York.

6 x 9 in; 32 pp ; full color throughout, ages 4-6
Guided Reading Level: L
Paperback
Published in May, 2006
ISBN 0811854051
ISBN13 9780811854054

$3.95

Los Planetas Alrededor del Sol

Planets Around the Sun Spanish Edition

By Seymour Simon

6 x 9 in; 32 pp ; full color throughout, ages 5-8
Paperback
Published in April, 2007
ISBN 0811858073
ISBN13 9780811858076

$3.95

This bestselling title in the highly acclaimed SeeMore Readers series is now available in Spanish.


Seymour Simon is a former teacher and the author of over two hundred science books for children. More than half of his books have been named Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children by the National Science Teachers Association. He lives in New York




By Marie Javins

8-1/2 x 11 in; 96 pp ; full-color throughout, with 2 pairs of 3-D glasses embedded in front cover, ages 7-14
Hardcover
Published in October, 2008
ISBN 9780811860611
ISBN10 0811860612

Much more than an atlas, this book is a virtual travel experience! It includes more than 40 maps, 30 feature articles on impressive places, and more than 50 eye-popping 3-D photos of the world's most interesting sights. Readers visit the Grand Canyon, look down from the top of the Eiffel Tower, "snorkel" in the Great Barrier Reef, peek inside a blue ice cave in Antarctica, and more! Physical maps are also rendered in 3-D, so mountains bulge out from the page.


Marie Javins is a writer, comic-book editor, and world traveler who, in 2001, made a complete lap around the globe using ships, trains, buses, and other kinds of surface transportation (almost entirely without planes!). Since then she has lived in Australia, Spain, Uganda, Namibia, Kuwait, Egypt, New Jersey, and New York.



http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,7697/title,3-D-World-Atlas-and-Tour/






http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,9005/title,The-First-Christmas/





http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,9047/path,2-13-113/title,How-the-Sphinx-Got-to-the-Museum/




,001 Ways to Live in the Moment

The newest title in Chronicle's best-selling 1,001 series offers readers a rare gift: the chance to stop—right here, right now—and truly celebrate the present moment. Packaged in our signature chunky format, this uplifting volume is filled with enlightening activities, poignant observations, and affirming quotations that highlight the simple joys that surround us every moment of every day. Whether it's handwriting a letter to an old friend or taking the time to admire the first flowers of spring, this simple and motivating guide will help anyone discover, or rediscover, the countless reasons why a life worth living is a life worth enjoying.

Barbara Kipfer is a linguist and lexographer. She lives and works in Ivoryton, Connecticut.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8172/title,1001-Ways-to-Live-in-the-Moment/

Gratitude

Keep a daily record of life's little blessings with this keepsake gratitude journal filled with a year’s worth of insightful prompts, inspiring quotes, and ample room for reflecting on all the things that make life great.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8024/title,Gratitude/



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The Hebrew Alphabet

Judaism has always regarded Hebrew as a sacred language, the medium of divine communication. And its letters are no ordinary forms. The very word for letter, ot, means sign or wonder. The Hebrew Alphabet: A Mystical Journey reveals the spirituality and power of all 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet, from aleph, which signifies creative energy, to tav, symbolizing wholeness and joy. Each concise, historical, and poetic letter profile, written by Judaica scholar Edward Hoffman, is accompanied by a lustrous illustration wrought in hues of olive, blue, and silver. An exquisite gift and introduction to a beautiful spiritual practice, this insightful meditation delves into the rich mystical heritage of the letters, offering a modern link to ancient times, when contemplating the Hebrew alphabet could enlighten the inmost soul.

Edward Hoffman is a New York-based psychologist and author of many books in the fields of Jewish mysticism, spirituality, and psychology, including The Way of Splendor and Opening the Inner Gates.

Karen Silver is a San Francisco-based illustrator and editor. This is her first book.


Quotes
Each person, like each letter in the Torah, has a unique purpose in the divine plan. No one may impinge on another's particular mission in life, just as no two letters may overlap. The Hebrew Alphabet

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The Life & Love of Trees

Trees are vital—without them we simply wouldn't be here. Not only essential, they have been an inspiration throughout our history. In breathtaking photographs and stories we are taken on a journey from the boreal forest at the edge of the Arctic to the rainforests girdling the planet; from ancient bristlecones to fresh-leaved seedlings; from the charming and familiar to the scary and rare. An elegantly written and highly accessible text is complemented by an extraordinary collection of images created by some of the world's leading nature photographers.

Creature ABC

An elegant addition to any library, this deluxe alphabet book features 120 pages of Andrew Zuckerman's breathtaking wildlife photography. From alligator to zebra, each featured animal boasts two striking studio portraits against a clean white background, offering a unique up-close view of the animal kingdom. Readers can flip to a helpful glossary in the back for extra information. From the sleek beauty of a smiling hippo to the powerful majesty of a roaring lion, this gorgeous new book is both a stunning work of art and a ferociously fun way for young animal-lovers to learn their ABCs.

Andrew Zuckerman has created an inspiring body of work for anyone fascinated by the wonders of the world around us. He lives in New York, where he works as a photographer and film director.
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8225/title,Creature-ABC/


50 Recipes to Take to School

By Hilary Shevlin Karmilowicz
Illustrated by Rebecca Bradley

6-1/2 x 4-7/8 x 4 in; 50 recipe cards, 15 blank cards, 2 sticker sheets, full-color throughout, ages 3 and up
Published in August, 2009
ISBN 9780811866873
ISBN10 0811866874

$16.95

My Lunch Box

So long, soggy ham sandwiches and PB&J!
My Lunch Box offers families exciting new possibilities for packed lunches. These 50 simple recipes feature inventive sandwiches, tasty salads, healthy treats, and more. With so many yummy options to choose from, parents and children will gain a new perspective on lunch—and another fun way to cook together!

Hilary Shevlin Karmilowicz is a former chef and the author of My A to Z Recipe Box. She lives in Rye, New York.

Rebecca Bradley is an illustrator living in Baltimore, Maryland.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8251/path,2-13-114/title,My-Lunch-Box/

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,kids/products_id,8231/title,Stereobook-Wild-Animals/

Stereobook: Wild Animals

Stereobooks feature built-in stereo speakers, so readers feel surrounded by sound as they listen to the 15 action-packed scenes in each book. Wolves howl and humpback whales sing their haunting melodies in Wild Animals, which uses actual recordings of animal sounds.

Rosanna Hansen has written over 20 children's books on animals, nature, and astronomy.

Linda Falken is a children's book editor. She lives in a Hudson River town with her cats, Streak and Max.

Eye-Popping 3-D Pets

Phantogram Animals You Can Practically Pet!

By Barry Rothstein
and Betsy Rothstein

10 x 13 in; 64 pp ; full-color throughout, with 2 pairs of 3-D glasses in pocket, ages 7-14
Hardcover
Published in August, 2009
ISBN 9780811862578
ISBN10 0811862577

$19.99

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,8226/title,Eye-Popping-3-D-Pets/9

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Bird Songs

Drawing from the collection of the world-renowned Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Bird Songs presents the most notable North American birds—including the rediscovered Ivory-billed Woodpecker—in a stunning new format. Renowned bird biologist Les Beletsky provides a succinct description of each of the 250 birds profiled, with an emphasis on their distinctive songs. Lavish full-color illustrations accompany each account, while a sleek, built-in digital audio player holds 250 corresponding songs and calls. In his foreword, North American bird expert and distinguished natural historian Jon L. Dunn shares insights gained from a lifetime of passionate study. Complete with the most up-to-date and scientifically accurate information, Bird Songs is the first book to capture the enchantment of these beautiful birds in words, pictures, and song. The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, located in Ithaca, New York, is a nonprofit institution focused on birds and whose mission is to interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research. The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab is the major source of sound recordings of birds for research, education, conservation, the media, and commercial products.

The Backyard Birdsong Guide: Eastern and Central North America

Get to know birds by ear with this engaging, one-of-a-kind book. Discover seventy-five unique species from Eastern and Central North America as you enjoy their sounds at the touch of a button-reproduced in high quality on the attached digital audio module-while reading vivid descriptions of their songs, calls, and related behaviors. Learn what Black-capped Chickadees are thinking as they give their unmistakable namesake call, or find out why many songbirds have dialects that vary from region to region. Complete with up-to-date range maps and more than 130 sounds provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's world-renowned Macaulay Library, as well as exquisite illustrations of each species, The Backyard Birdsong Guide will resonate with beginners and experts alike.

Donald Kroodsma is currently a visiting fellow at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He has studied birdsong for more than 40 years and lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit institution located in Ithaca, New York. Its mission is to interpret and conserve the earth's biological diversity through research, education and citizen science.

http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,7077/title,The-Backyard-Birdsong-Guide-Eastern-and-Central-North-America/