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Libroman Recommended Reading

The Think Tank has spent hours crawling through library stacks to come up with a list of books they think are fun, inspiring, intriguing, and creative. As the Libroman story unfolds, the book list continues to grow. Check each new episode for a new book or two.

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You can borrow many of these books from your local library, or you can purchase them at local or online bookstores. Visit our Resources page for more information.

Stars

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Stars
Written by Seymour Simon
Published by William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1986
How does a massive star become a black hole? What are two magic powers that a black hole seems to possess? Did you know there is a double star called Cygnus X-1? Transport yourself into this book and discover the answers.

Our Solar System

Our Solar System
Written by Peter Riley and Lawrence T. Lorimer
Illustrated by Jeremy Pyke and Nick Hawken
Published by Joshua Morris Publishing, Inc. 1998
A Reader's Digest Young Families Book
www.rdstore.com
Do you think that the planets are just hunks of rock millions of miles away? Think again! In this unique book you'll get a new perspective of earth, mars, and other planets.

Step by Step Stained Glass: A complete introduction to the craft of stained glass

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Step by Step Stained Glass: A complete introduction to the craft of stained glass

Written by Erik H. Erikson
Published by Golden Press, 1974
Want to create something using stained glass? If you'd like to know how, this book explains the tools, materials, and how-to's to make some suggested projects.

Stained Glass Craft Kit

Stained Glass Craft Kit
Written by Nancy Krulik
Published by Scholastic's Creativity Zone, Young Readers, 2000
Have you ever wondered how stained glass started? Learn the history of stained glass and meet some famous artists. This book-and-object kit comes with an activity pack so you can make colorful crafts out of cellophane and acetate.

Mythical Beasts Stained Glass Coloring Book

Mythical Beasts Stained Glass Coloring Book
Written by Peter F. Copeland
Published by Dover, 1996
Create you own stained glass pictures with this coloring book. Decorate your room or give them as gifts to friends and family.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney - Their Magic and Their Music

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John Lennon and Paul McCartney - Their Magic and Their Music

Written by Bruce Classman
Published by Black Birch Press, Inc., 1995
You may have heard of the band called "The Beatles," but do you know how they got started? What led them to fame? How the name "The Beatles" was thought up? In this book, Bruce Classman answers these questions and gives an assortment of other interesting facts about this famous band. Paul McCartney's web site has some great information, too: www.paulmccartney.com

Making Music

Making Music
Text and photos by Arthur K. Paxton
Published by Collier Macmillan Canada, Inc., 1986
Do you have a favorite song? Do you know who wrote it? Have you ever met a composer? In this book, you can meet David Amram, a musician, a composer, and a conductor. You will experience how he comes up with an idea and then writes it down for musicians to make it a reality. Learn even more about him on his web site: www.davidamram.com

The Inside-Outside Book of Libraries

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The Inside-Outside Book of Libraries
Written by Julie Cummins
Illustrated by Roxie Munro
Published by Dutton Children's Books, a division of Penguin Books USA. Inc., 1996
Have you ever seen a United States Navy Aircraft Carrier? They have hidden rooms below deck and one of them is a library! See where other libraries can be found - you may be surprised!

KISS Guide to Guitar

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KISS Guide to Guitar
Written by Terry Burrows
Published by Dorling Kindersley, 2000
www.dk.com
Discover more than just learning to play the guitar with this inspirational book. It comes with a free CD and is recommended for ages 12+.

Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments
Created by Gallimard Jeunesse and Claude Delafosse
Illustrated by Donald Grant
Published by Scholastic, Inc., 1994
www.scholastic.com
Have you ever played a guitar? Get a close look at a guitar, find out how it makes those twangy sounds, and learn how to make your own basic guitar with nothing more than a box and rubber bands.

Archaeologists Dig for Clues

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Archaeologists Dig for Clues

Written and illustrated by Kate Duke
Published by HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., 1997
Did you know that farmers and animals sometimes discover hidden places? Find out the hidden place that was discovered after a farmer found a prehistoric spear point stuck in his plow!

Someone Saw a Spider - Spider Facts and Folktales

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Someone Saw a Spider - Spider Facts and Folktales

Written by Shirley Climo
Illustrated by Dirk Zimmer
Published by Thomas Y. Crowell, 1985
Are you afraid of spiders? After you read these historic facts and warm and fuzzy folktales, you may even want to get to know the next spider you see!

This is a cool book!

Spiders
(Mini-pet Series)
Written by Theresa Greenway
Photographs by Chris Fairelough
Illustrated by Tim Hayward
Published by Raintree Steck-Vaughn, 1999
Have you ever wondered how spiders create their webs? Do you want to see where "Spiderman" learned his cool moves? This book shows step by step drawings of the angles a spider uses to form a web. You can also learn how to care for your own "pet" spider.

The Kids-Only Club Book

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The Kids-Only Club Book

Written by Shari Lewis
Published by Hawthorn Books, 1976
Want to to organize your own club? This book shows you how to do it, plus how to organize backyard carnivals, craft fairs, magic shows, and more. You can also learn more about the author if you search the internet with her name, Shari Lewis.

You Don't Need Words!

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You Don't Need Words!
Written by Ruth Belov Gross
Illustrated by Susannah Ryan
Published by Scholastic, Inc., 1991
Try this: Don't talk for a whole day and don't write, either. Just use written signs, symbols, or hand gestures. It's not easy, but in this book you will learn how to get people to understand you without using words.

Puff...Flash...Bang! A Book About Signals

Puff...Flash...Bang! A Book About Signals
Written by Gail Gibbons
William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1993
A police-car siren screams, telephones ring, car horns beep. All these sounds have meaning. How many of these do you hear or use everyday?

The Human Body

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The Human Body
Written by Jonathan Miller
Designed by David Pelham
Published by Viking Penguin (Penguin Books USA, Inc.), 1983
Do you know what the inside of your body looks like? You'll see everything unfold in this pop-up book about your body!

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