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| Awesome Chesapeake 2nd ed David Owen Bell hardcover 42 pages 9780870336058 11.95 Educational and fun, the color illustrations of Marcy Dunn Ramsey help explain the web of life that is the Chesapeake Bay. Isopods, megalops, hog chokers and much more. |
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| Barnacle Carnival Pop-Up Book Southwick & Jablow hardcover 9781605802831 8 pages 5.98 It’s carnival time under the sea and Daddy Crab is showing Junior the games, goodies and rides galore. Join them for aquatic antics and amazing pop-ups in this delightful book at a bargain price. |
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| Beddy Bye in the Bay Priscilla Cummings Illustrated by Marcy Dunn Ramsey hardcover 9780764334504 32 pages 14.99 The oysters aren’t the only ones going to “beds” in this delightful poem, aimed at the under-six crowd. It’s a cinch to become a read-aloud bedtime favorite. |
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| Bob the Big Bad Bluefish Bernadette Gesser Illustrated by Sarah Grangier hardcover 9780983075004 32 pages 12.95 Three fish friends set out to fool fisherman Fred by taking his bait. Then, up from the bottom of the fishing hole swims Bob the Big Bad Bluefish and the game gets serious! |
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| Buried Treasure: A Pirate's Tale Carroll Harrison Kehne, Jr. hardcover 32 pages 9780870336010 12.95 Evocative woodcut-style illustrations bring a special mood to this tale of the Chesapeake pirate Captain John Bloodworth, a daring pirate of the seventeenth century. Young readers will enjoy this tale of picaroons and scallywags. |
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| Buster B. Bluecrab Glenn Linton hardcover 30 pages 0976336081 12.95 This is a story about a blue crab. The eponymous Buster tells a playful, factual and fun tale about his everyday life that is an enjoyable read for young and old alike. Vivid color illustrations heighten the drama of a crab's daily survival. |
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| Catch Me If You Can Judy Brunk hardcover 32 pages 9781605307473 13.95 Talk about the one that got away! This enjoyable book is based on the true tale of a soft-shell crab named Pinky who foils multiple attempts to catch him. Color photographs. |
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| Chesapeake 1 2 3 Cummings & Aiken hardcover 30 pages 0-87033-542-1 11.95 When it comes to picturesque charm, you can count on the Chesapeake- literally- with this delightful new number rhyme. Our favorites are the "ten cattails straight and tall." Luckily, this is a book that will stand up to repeated readings. |
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| Chesapeake ABC Priscilla Cummings Hardcover 28 pages 0-87033-525-1 11.95 From anchor to zephyr, here are familiar Bay icons in a charming rhyming alphabet illustrated by David Aiken. |
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| Chesapeake Bay Walk David Owen Bell Hardcover 28 pages 0-87033-507-3 12.95 Awaken children ages 4 to 9 to the wonders of the Bay and the life in and around it. Illustrations by Jennifer Heyd Wharton. |
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| Chesapeake Rainbow Priscilla Cummings and David Aiken hardcover 30 pages 0-87033-556-1 11.95 The imaginative team who taught ABC's and 123's the Bay way turn their attention to the spectrum of colors found in Chesapeake country- orange orioles, green channel markers, red steamed crabs and gray fog- a whole palette of colors to enjoy. |
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| Chester the Crab Tovey & Dunstan hardcover 9781741854053 10 pages 12.99 Chester’s wiggly eyes are on finger puppet-like stalks and you can help him play a game of “I Spy” with his fish friends. Crabbily cute! |
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| Clam-I-Am Rebe, Ruiz and Mathieu hardback 9780375822803 44 pages 8.99 To visit the beach And learn all about that You can join in the fun With the Cat in the Hat! |
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| Come a Stranger Cynthia Voigt mass market paperback 248 pages 9780689804441 5.99 Book five in the Tillerman cycle focuses on Mina Smiths who lives to dance but finds a new self- awareness in her Black identity when this dream is challenged. |
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| The Cranky Blue Crab Watkins & Davis trade paper 32 pages 9780890845066 7.99 When Crusty the Crab sets out exploring from his home under Jaggedy Ledge it takes the help of three new friends to keep him safe. This is a charming story, told in clever rhyme, with amusing illustrations. |
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| Dancing on the Sand Hollenbeck & Popeo hardcover 9781568997315 32 pages 4.95 Just the size for little hands to hold, this sturdy hardcover edition measures 6 x 4. Perfect to pop into a beach bag and read in the lazy summer down time. |
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| Dancing on the Sand Hollenbeck & Popeo trade paper 32 pages 9781592491940 6.95 This large format paperback showcases the beautifully-detailed illustrations that tell the story of the Atlantic blue crab’s struggle for survival. |
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| A Day in the Salt Marsh Kevin Kurtz Illustrated by Consie Powell trade paper 9781934359198 32 pages 8.95 Each hour of the day brings changes in the salt marsh, as the rhyming text shows. The illustrations have a lovely stained glass quality. |
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| Dicey's Song Cynthia Voigt mass market paper 360 pages 0-689-85131-6 6.99 The saga of the Tillerman children continues in book two as they finally have a home at their grandmother's farm on the Maryland shore. What will be next for the indomitable Dicey? Newbery Award Winner. |
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| Dora and the Baby Crab Kirsten Larson trade paper 9781416954514 24 pages 3.99 Everybody’s favorite Explorer helps Baby Crab get back to his Mami with a special gift in this Ready-to-Read book. |
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| Finding Birds in the Chesapeake Marsh: A Child's First Look Zora & David Aiken hardcover 30 pages 0-87033-533-2 11.95 Beautiful illustrations familiarize children with the birds of the marshland and show them what their habitat looks like. |
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| Freestyle Monica S. Baker trade paper 9780764335389 160 pages 14.99 In this thriller for young readers in grades 4-8, a 13-year-old Maryland boy is transported to the 1820’s, where he faces the ruthless slave kidnapper Patty Cannon and learns about the Underground Railroad. |
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| Good Night Beach Gamble & Kelly board book 9781602190023 26 pages 7.95 From tumbling out on the beach in the morning to ending the day watching the lighthouse beams, the beach is the perfect subject for an oft-read board book. |
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| Grandfather’s Secret Lois Szymanski Illustrated by Kelli Nash trade paper 9780764335358 12.99 When Charley’s grandfather dies, his dilapidated houseboat comes to the family marina on Kent Island, Maryland. When the spirit of Grandfather gives Charley a mission, the family is in for a big surprise. |
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| Henry the Impatient Heron Donna Love Illustrated by Christina Wald trade paper 9781607180357 32 pages 8.95 Winner of a “Mom’s Choice Award”, this is the story of a young heron who can’t seem to stand still long enough to catch dinner. Will he learn? |
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| Stuffed Heron 12.00 This is a six inch version of the largest heron in North America, inhabitant of ponds, marshes and waterways. Press his back to hear an authentic bird call. |
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| Homecoming Cynthia Voigt mass market paper 402 pgs 0-689-85132-4 6.99 This is the first book in the celebrated Tillerman saga, written by a Newbery Medal winning author. Four abandoned children make their way to a new start, ending up in Crisfield, Maryland. A wonderful book. |
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| Jacob Have I Loved Katherine Paterson trade paper 246 pgs 0-06-440368-8 6.99 This Newbery Medal winner is the story of Sara Louise Bradshaw, growing up on the Chesapeake Bay and trying to make a place for herself. |
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| Jemma’s Got the Travel Bug Glick & Nash hardcover 9780764336324 32 pages 14.99 Engaging text and vibrant illustrations tell of a diamondback terrapin as she leaves her familiar cove and journeys into the open waters of the Bay where adventures await. |
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| Let Your Light Shine! Berry & Sharp board book 9780824967239 18 pages 12.99 Charming lighthouse illustrations bring home the timeless message that you can brighten another person’s day by a simple act of kindness. It even lights up and plays a tune! |
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| Lighthouses for Kids Katherine L. House trade paper 9781556527203 128 pages 14.95 Start them out young in their lighthouse appreciation with the help of this cool book. Lots of photos and 21 fun activities bring the history and lore of the lights home. |
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| Lighthouses of North America! Lisa Trumbauer trade paper 9780824967901 96 pages 12.99 Colorful drawings, fun activities and lots of info on lighthouse lore and science make this a great book for kids ages 7-14. |
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| Little Crab Finger Puppet Book ImageBooks Staff board book 9780811873406 12 pages 6.99 This charming book has a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, making storytime extra fun. |
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| Mother Osprey: Nursery Rhymes for Buoys and Gulls Lucy Nolan Illustrated by Connie McLennan trade paper 9781607180418 32 pages 8.95 Jack and June go up the dune and Mary has a little clam in this clever reimagining of familiar rhymes with a Bay flavor. |
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| Olly the Oyster Cleans the Bay Elaine Ann Allen Illustrations by Kelli Nash hardcover 28 pages 9780870336034 13.95 Here is a delightful kids’ book introducing an oyster who wants to play his part in cleaning up the Bay. Vibrant color, an appealing protagonist and gentle ecological instruction make this a winner. |
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| Olly’s Treasure Allen & Nash hardcover 9780764337727 40 pages 16.99 In his second adventure, young Olly the oyster sets off to find treasure in the sunken ship. When all his friends ask him to bring back something for themselves, will he learn what is most valuable? |
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| Osprey Adventure Jennifer Keats Curtis hardcover 32 pages 9780870335938 13.95 This is the heartwarming tale of how a boy and his father save an osprey from certain death. Aimed at grades 2 to 5, it is based on the work of a real hero, Pete McGowan, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Chesapeake Bay Field Office biologist. |
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| Quiet Please - Eaglets Growing Carolyn Stearns hardcover 30 pages 0-87033-541-3 11.95 Illustrated by David Aiken. Aimed at young readers, here is the life story of our beautiful national symbol and a blueprint for how people can successfully band together to protect diminishing habitats. |
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| Red Kayak Priscilla Cummings trade paper 210 pages 0142405736 6.99 In this compelling novel for readers ages 10 and up, Brady loves his life on the Chesapeake Bay, crabbing and oyster fishing with his friends. But when tragedy strikes, will he find the courage to confront the truth that will change his life forever? |
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| The Runner Cynthia Voigt mass market paperback 312 pages 9781416903413 6.99 Book four in the Tillerman saga tells the story of troubled track star Bullet Tillerman who learns about himself in the process of coaching another runner. |
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| Sam: The Tale of a Chesapeake Bay Rockfish Kristina Henry Hardcover 28 pages 0-87033-499-9 10.95 The delightful illustrations of Jeff Dombek help tell the tale of carefree striped bass Sam who finds himself in a really tight spot one day. Will the fisherman help him out? |
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| The Sand Lady: An Ocean City Maryland Tale Litzenberg & Edwards hardcover 9780764326844 32 pages 14.95 Travel back in time to the early 20th century on a nostalgic vacation to Ocean City: see the Atlantic and Plimhimmon hotels, have tea at Conner’s and enjoy a carousel ride at Trimper’s Luna Park. |
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| Seventeen Against the Dealer Cynthia Voigt mass market paper 340 pages 0-689-85133-2 5.99 The Tillerman tales conclude as Dicey starts a boatbuilding business and learns what truly matters to her. |
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| A Solitary Blue Cynthia Voigt mass market paper 250 pages 0-689-86434-5 5.99 The third book in the celebrated Tillerman cycle tells the story of Jeff Greene and the "complicated ways of love and loss and of family and friendship." Newbery Honor Book. |
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| Sons from Afar Cynthia Voigt mass market paperback 282 pages 9780689808890 5.99 In book six in the Tillerman series, brothers James and Sammy go on a quest to find the father who deserted them long ago. |
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| The Town that Fooled the British: A War of 1812 Story Lisa and Robert Papp hardcover 9781585364848 32 pages 16.95 In August 1813 the British choose the shipbuilding town of St. Michaels, Maryland as the next target for their cannons. When young Henry carries lanterns to his father in the militia, he has an idea that just might save the town. The beautiful illustrations seem to have a glow of their own- like the lanterns. |
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| Turtles in My Sandbox Jennifer Keats Curtis Illustrated by Emanuel Schongut trade paper 9781607181194 32 pages 8.95 When she finds turtle eggs in her sandbox, Maggie decides to become a “turtle-sitter” to baby diamondback terrapins. When they are big enough, they go back to the Bay where they belong. |
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| Waterman's Boy Susan Sharpe trade paper 170 pages 9781416964537 11.95 In this book for young readers, ten year old Ben loves exploring the shores of the Chesapeake. When he discovers a threat to the local ecology he must decide the right thing to do. |
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| Where is Baby’s Beach Ball? Karen Katz board book 9781416949626 14 pages 6.99 It’s fun for kids to lift the flaps in this interactive adventure. There’s even a crab or two! |
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