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1	Fire on the Mountain more books like this by Jane Kurtz, E B Lewis (Illustrator) Challenged by his master to spend a bitter-cold night alone in the mountains, an Ethiopian boy bets his future that he will succeed. And he does, warmed only by the sight of a distant fire. When his master refuses to recognize the boy's victory, the boy and his sister decide to beat the rich man at his own game. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.65! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Saba: Under the Hyena's Foot more books like this by Jane Kurtz Saba and her brother, Mesfin, have been raised by their grandparents in a remote area of Ethiopia. When they're kidnapped and brought to Gondar, home of the emperor and his court, Saba learns things about her family and herself that turn her whole world upside down. She must face her many fears to find her own strength and help her brother and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.99! \| signed copies
3	The Storyteller's Beads more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Liz Van Doren (Editor), Michael Bryant, Rev. (Illustrator) During the political strife and famine of the 1980's, two Ethiopian girls, one Christian and the other Jewish and blind, struggle to overcome many difficulties, including their prejudices about each other, as they make the dangerous journey out of Ethiopia. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Faraway Home more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Anne Davies (Editor), E B Lewis (Illustrator) As her father prepares for a trip back to his childhood home in Ethiopia, Desta begins to worry. Where does her father truly belong--in the village of his youth or here in America with her? What was growing up in Ethiopia like? And will her father's love for his family be enough to bridge these two worlds and bring him back to her? -A powerful ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.89! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Water Hole Waiting more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Christopher Kurtz, Lee Christiansen (Illustrator) Water holes on the African plains are popular places, but very dangerous for small monkeys who have to watch out for lions, crocs, and elephants. Will the monkeys ever get to drink? Illustrations. see all copies from $6.89! new only from $10.53! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	I'm Sorry, Almira Ann more books like this by Jane Kurtz Sarah Benton and her family set off on a journey westward, following the Oregon Trail. Sarah's best friend, Almira Ann, is on the trail, too. But the journey sours when Sarah unintentionally scares Almira Ann, causing her to fall out of the wagon and break her leg. As Sarah tries to mend her friendship with Almira Ann, she learns a valuable lesson ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.98! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Johnny Appleseed more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Mary Haverfield (Illustrator) The legend of Johnny Appleseed is recounted in this Ready-to-Read adaptation of the American folk tale. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.34! \| SVS
8	Do Kangaroos Wear Seat Belts? more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Jane K Manning (Illustrator) This whimsical picture book explores a classic parent-toddler conflict in a story about how animal and human moms are alike in keeping their rambunctious young ones close and safe. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.30! \| SVS
9	Only a Pigeon more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Christopher Kurtz, E B Lewis (Illustrator) Ondu-ahlem carefully trains his pigeons and prepares them for the day when he and other Ethiopian boys test the homing instinct and loyalty of their precious birds. see all copies from $4.82! new only from $16.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
10	Pulling the Lion's Tail more books like this by Jane Kurtz, SOL (Editor), Floyd Cooper (Illustrator) Almaz hates to wait for anything. It has been a year since her mother died, and she wants her father's new wife to love her right away. Her wise grandfather promises to tell her how to win her stepmother's affection, if she will bring him a handful of hair from the tail of a lion. As she gains the trust of the lion, she also becomes close to her ... see all copies from $12.55! new only from $46.99!
11 view cover	Terrific Connections with Authors, Illustrators, and Storytellers: Real Space and Virtual Links more books like this by Toni Buzzeo Exciting, productive connections with authors, illustrators, and storytellers are at your fingertips with this resource. Unlike other author visit guides, this book goes beyond nuts-and-bolts planning to how to create the best possible encounters between students and authors. Successful visits in real space and in cyberspace are described, giving ... see all copies from $7.99! new only from $38.40! \| SVS
12 view cover	Rain Romp: Stomping Away a Grouchy Day more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Dyanna Wolcott (Illustrator) It is a drizzly, gray, stay-inside kind of day--especially for a little girl whose all-too-cheerful parents are trying to tease her out of bed. But then she rushes outdoors to stomp and romp in the rain, and her storm cloud of a mood brightens until she feels like herself again. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $2.99! new only from $10.50! \| SVS
13 view cover	The Feverbird's Claw more books like this by Jane Kurtz From the author of "The Storyteller's Beads" comes this tale set in an ancient world where only boys are allowed to fight. Moralin, a young girl, disguises herself and trains to become a skilled warrior. In an exotic world where danger looms, Moralin faces the battle--and journey--of her life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.29! \| first editions
14 view cover	In the Small, Small Night more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Rachel Isadora (Illustrator) Abena's little brother Kofi can't sleep because he's afraid his family, who has just moved to the United States, will forget those who remain in Africa. Abena then tells Kofi stories from home that help him realize a family separated by a great distance is always connected. Full color. see all copies from $2.49! new only from $10.50! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	River Friendly, River Wild more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Neil Brennan (Illustrator) This winter was snowy, this spring brought a terrible blizzard, and now the river is rising. Sandbags don't stop it, the dikes don't stop it, and late one night sirens warn everyone to evacuate. A girl and her family don't expect to be gone more than a couple of days, so they leave their cat and race for shelter with only a suitcase each. But ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.32! \| signed copies \| SVS
16 view cover	Bicycle Madness more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Frank Partnoy, Beth Peck (Illustrator) In this work of historical fiction set in 1893, a young girl coping with the death of her mother is comforted by her friendship with suffragist Frances Willard. Illustrated with b&w drawings. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.70! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Memories of Sun: Stories of Africa and America more books like this by Jane Kurtz (Editor) What is it like to grow up in different parts of Africa today? And what's it like to be a child of two cultures -- an American living in Africa, or an African living in America? In South Africa visit the Bushman Farm, where a lonely girl meets a group of Bushmen who are making their living as a tourist attraction -- and finds friendship and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.79! \| first editions
18 view cover	Mister Bones: Dinosaur Hunter more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Mary Haverfield (Illustrator) This reader relates the true story of dinosaur hunter Barnum Brown, who discovered the first fossilized skeleton of a "Tyrannosaurus rex" in the United States in 1902. Full color. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
19 view cover	What Columbus Found: It Was Orange, It Was Round more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Paige Billin-Frye (Illustrator) In 1492 when Columbus sailed the ocean blue, he bumped into the New World anddiscovered something else instead--pumpkins. Full color. 15,000print. see all copies from $2.34! new only from $2.34! \| SVS
20 view cover	Jakarta Missing more books like this by Jane Kurtz Dakar and her older sister, Jakarta, have spent their whole lives in various African countries. Now that they are moving to the United States, Dakar's biggest fear is that her family won't stay together. At first, Jakarta refuses to move with them, but she then arrives and throws the family and their new American life into turmoil. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.85! \| first editions
21 view cover	The American Southwest Resource Book: A Resource Book for Teachers and Students more books like this by Jane Kurtz Provides information and suggests resources and activities for understanding all aspects of Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas, and for seeing these states as a distinct region. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $24.55! \| first editions
22 view cover	Miro in the Kingdom of the Sun more books like this by Jane Kurtz, David Frampton (Illustrator) An Incan folktale about a girl name Miro who must rescue her foolish brothers from the royal dragon. In order to free her brothers, Miro must save a young prince from death by bringing him water to drink from a mysterious lake found only in one of the corners of the world. Colorful woodcut illustrations accompany the text. see all copies from $5.91! new only from $50.95! \| first editions
23	I'm Calling Molly more books like this by Jane Kurtz, Abby Levine (Editor), Irene Trivas (Illustrator) Four-year-old Christopher, who has just learned to use the telephone, calls Molly using various ploys to persuade her to play with him, but she is busy with another friend. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
24 view cover	Jane Kurtz and You more books like this by Jane Kurtz This title features the personal reflections on Kurtz's books for readers in grades K-6; including insight into her life, her path to becoming a successful children's author and the "back story" behind her books. Kurtz provides many suggestions for ways to think about writing- suggestions for connecting her books to common traits of good writers. ... see all copies from $27.99! new only from $27.99! \| SVS
25 view cover	35 Best Books for Teaching U.S. Regions: Using Fiction to Help Students Explore the Geography, History, and Cultures of the Seven U.S. Regions-And Link Literature to Social Studies more books like this by Toni Buzzeo, Jane Kurtz Take your students on a learning-packed trip across the U.S. with books they'll love! This resource includes background information, activity ideas, reproducibles, and Internet connections to help you use 35 great novels as springboards to social studies learning. A great way to get your kids to read more deeply--and learn about the seven U.S. ... see all copies from $10.25! new only from $20.00!

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