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Space Flight

Weeding is not rocket science

June 3, 2009 Holly Bleeding Edge 19 comments

Rocket Power and Space Flight Stine 1957 The flyleaf of this book starts out by saying that the book was the result of thousands of letters that the author received.  He says, “Some of these letters have been from young

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When Children Invite Child Abuse

A great choice for a parenting collection!

June 2, 2009 Holly Parent/Teacher Collection 21 comments

When Children Invite Child Abuse:  A search for answers when love is not enough Gold 1986 A fellow Michigan ALB spy has given us this gem!  I am speechless just on the title alone!  Who on earth is the target

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Creative Recreation for the Mentally Retarded

OMG…Really??

May 22, 2009 Holly Parent/Teacher Collection 20 comments

  Creative Recreation for the Mentally Retarded Amary 1975 Thank you to the anonymous submitter for this one!  Wow.  I’m going to assume that most librarians do not think this is a good choice for today’s shelves. Here’s a great

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ripped cover of diary of anne frank

RIP Anne Frank

May 8, 2009 Holly Condition/Processing Fail 16 comments

Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Frank This edition: 1993 Here’s a good example of a book that every public library should have, regardless of its copyright date.  There is no question as to its usefulness to patrons. 

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Leeches

Leeches

April 25, 2009 Holly Critters 20 comments

Those Amazing Leeches Halton 1988 I am willing to concede that maybe there isn’t much in the way of scientific advancement in the world of leeches, but c’mon!  The toenail fungus on the cover is disgusting! 0

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soviet union text

Should we tell the children that the USSR is no more?

April 23, 2009 Holly Spanning the Globe 6 comments

Soviet Union Jackson 1968 This wonderful book was one of several we found in various catalogs.  I wonder if a teacher would accept a country report about the USSR even if it was defunct.  In all fairness, this was a

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