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Kathleen M. (kachina) - Reviews

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The American Way of Birth
The American Way of Birth
Author: Jessica Mitford
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 11
Review Date: 1/28/2007


The woman who wrote this book was born in 1917. Although it was written in 1992 it is still accurate on the state of birth here in the US.


The Cider House Rules
The Cider House Rules
Author: John Irving
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 51
Review Date: 8/25/2005


A lot better then the movie.


Codename Quicksilver: Advanced Level (Usborne Puzzle Adventures)
Codename Quicksilver: Advanced Level (Usborne Puzzle Adventures)
Author: Sarah Dixon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 12/27/2005


This book is both fun and frustrating. :)


Comix: The RPG
Comix: The RPG
Author: Anthony Parisi
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 11/20/2009


I requested this for my teenage son. He was very interested (and still occasionally mentions it) He was not sure he could figure out how to set up the game without help from someone who has played it. Your results may vary.


Demon Lord of Karanda (Malloreon, Bk 3)
Demon Lord of Karanda (Malloreon, Bk 3)
Author: David Eddings
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 226
Review Date: 4/30/2006


Getting annoyed in waiting. I will keep reading the series despite.


Game Boy #02 : The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons (Game Boy)
Game Boy #02 : The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons (Game Boy)
Author: Craig Wessel
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 1/26/2006


My boys liked this ages 7 and 13. I found it was like reading a play by play of a video game screen. Maybe it gave them game tips?


Game Boy Color: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Game Boy Color: The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Author: Craig Wessel
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 12/4/2006


Children like it. I hated reading it. It gives clues to the game.


The General Care and Maintenance of Green Anoles (General Care and Maintenance of Series)
Review Date: 6/24/2006


Lots of good photos inside.


The Hobbit Study Guide
The Hobbit Study Guide
Author: Michael Poteet
Book Type: Paperback
  ?
Review Date: 2/3/2007


This is looseleaf. It would go into a 3-ring binder. Reproducible Pages for teacher/home use.


King of the Murgos (Malloreon, Bk 2)
King of the Murgos (Malloreon, Bk 2)
Author: David Eddings
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 241
Review Date: 3/27/2006


It is a bit like the first series, but I kept reading it. I enjoyed it and hope to find the rest.


Life in the Deserts (Animals, People, Plants)
Life in the Deserts (Animals, People, Plants)
Author: Lucy Baker
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 10/22/2009


This book contains excellent pictures of many different deserts. Included are a few facts about the creatures and people that live there.


The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body
The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body
Author: Joanna Cole
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 6
Review Date: 9/25/2009


These are the classics with all the speech bubbles, notes etc. that provide more facts. A bit difficult for a parent to know where to read, but fun. I prefer these to the newer chapter books.


Mathmania
Mathmania
Author: Highlights
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 12/8/2005


Different math problems to do in a colorful book. 50 pages.


Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
Author: Robert C. O'Brien
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 17
Review Date: 9/30/2005


Also called The Secret of Nimh.


Mysterious History of Columbus : An Exploration of the Man, the Myth, the Legacy
Review Date: 9/30/2005


It was OK, but I think it went into to much detail. I gave up on page 70.


No Time for Jello
No Time for Jello
Author: Berneen Bratt
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 8/6/2005


Gives one families experience with the Doman-Delacato patterning program. Their son has cerebral-palsay.


The West: An Illustrated History for Children
Review Date: 1/16/2006


This goes along with the PBS show. Great pictures.


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