ABRAHAM LINCOLN
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Let there be music! It's all around us - from sporting events to the opera house - our world is filled with music. Meet some bats that can bat out a tune and a champion yodeler; di …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-0
ANIMALS AND US

Four legs, two legs - and don't forget about fins! This issue of APPLESEEDS shows how all types of animals can teach us something about the world and about ourselves. You'll see ho …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 7-10
ANIMATION

In this lively issue, readers can explore a world they already love but may not know much about: some of the real stories behind animated cartoons. Articles cover the mechanics of …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 6-9
BRAZIL

From Bossa Nova to Bossa Ball, we capture the beat, beauty, and the best of Brazil in this issue. Meet some critters of the rainforest, learn about capoeira, and get to know a boy …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-14
Caravan to America: Living Arts of the Silk Road
Author: John Major and Betty Belanus  

A lavishly illustrated book that captures the vitality of the arts and cultures of the Silk Road lands as they are practiced in America. Young readers will meet a dynamic star of t …

Paperback  $15.95  Suggested for ages 9-14
CELEBRATIONS

Whether celebrated for just a day or for months, holidays are an important part of our lives. Learn about ancient festivals such as Sri Lanka's Perahera, Ramadan, and Easter. See h …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-14
CIRCUSES

Have you ever thought about joining the circus? Well, remember it isn't all cotton candy and water-squirting flowers. On the one hand, what could be more fun than doing a few back …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 7-10
GO GREEN

Whether your family drives a hybrid, recycles, or buys in bulk - there is much everyone can do to protect and take care of our planet. In this issue, we cover the latest in going g …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-14
HOW WE GIVE THANKS

Thanksgiving is about stuffing your face with turkey, potatoes, and pie, right? Well, actually, there' s a lot more to it than that. Take a trip back in time with APPLESEEDS to the …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 6-9
ISLAND HOPPING IN INDONESIA

Komodo dragons, stinky plants, water puppets...where on Earth are we? Did you guess Indonesia? Come with us to this amazing Asian country where diversity is a part of life, celebra …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-0
Let's Change the World: Kids Making a Difference

Think only grown-ups can change the world? Think again. Kids just like you are making a difference. Some are raising money for cancer research. Others are raising awareness about d …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-14
MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD

Let there be music! It's all around us - from sporting events to the opera house - our world is filled with music. Meet some bats that can bat out a tune and a champion yodeler; di …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-0
MYTHS AND MORE

People have been telling stories for as long as there has been language. Some of the best-known stories are the ancient myths from different cultures. But did you know that Harry P …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 6-9
Patakin
Author: Nina Jaffe  

Master storyteller Nina Jaffe recounts ten myths about drums and drummers from the world over, showing us both the universal power of drums and the richness of our many folk tradit …

Hardcover  $15.95  Suggested for ages 9-14
TELL ME A STORY

Story writers and story tellers have captivated human beings since the beginning of time-how and why do they do it?

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 6-9
Turkey

Let's visit a lost city, watch a shadow puppet show, meet a Turkish Elvis, and learn about a seal that became a celebrity. Our issue on Turkey is all this and more. Find out about …

Paperback  $6.95  Suggested for ages 9-14
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