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Chicago

With its dynamic images, this book highlights Chicago's unique qualities and historical achievements. Whether you've been to Chicago or not, this fun read will enhance your appreciation of the city's industry, architecture, parks and affable people.

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Our Fascination with Birds

This is one of two bird books we have. This bird book has more text and more facts to recall years of bird watching or to stimulate a new found appreciation for these awe-inspiring creatures. Directly reflective of the text, the sharp close-up images reinforce each bird's unique attributes. This book is a great means of enhancing contemplation and discussion while watching birds at the bird feeder.

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Rosa Parks

Centered on Rosa Parks, this book brings back into our consciousness her story, its context, and the historical wave of change that Ms. Parks set in motion.  We hope readers will feel that this book honors their experiences of this era -- the hope, the victories, as well as the hardships and suffering endured by thousands during this American social revolution.  

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas

With big smiles, our readers partly read, partly recite, this beloved, classic book from earlier days. This is a perfect holiday book for older adults to read aloud to children, re-experiencing the joy of capturing a child's attention and awe.

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Seasons

With images and recollections of the four seasons, this book reminds us of our relationship with the outdoors. The text is light, poetic and uplifting, evoking personal memories and rekindling our delight with the natural world.

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Faith, Flowers, Love

With a sense of reverence, this book celebrates the beauty of nature and a spirit of compassion for others and for ourselves. Because there are only a few words on each page, and the font is extra large, this book can be enjoyed by individuals with a variety of visual and memory abilities.

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The Game of Baseball

While our "Legends of the Diamond" baseball book emphasizes images and text equally, this book emphasizes images more than text. The warm, brilliant photographs help maintain focus and foster conversation. The spacious, extra large font and the baseball terminology allow for accessible reading and vivid recall of enjoyable experiences from the past.

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Sculptures on the Prairie

This book brings one to the quiet depth of the prairie and the picturesque structures of farmland. Train lovers will enjoy the unexpected appearance of the steam engine from the early days of railroad.

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Read Aloud Activities

This is a set of three books: A, B, C. The "A" book is the least challenging and the "C" book is the most challenging. These books are designed to be read aloud in a group of peers. Once individuals get comfortable with the process of guessing pssible answers to the trivia-like activities, spontaneous discussion, fun and laughter transpire!

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Puppy Poetry

With captivating, up close photos, this book celebrates the emotional connections we feel with our pet dogs. The simplicity of the Haiku poems evoke warm feelings and memories for anyone who has loved a dog. The extra large font makes the print visually accessible for most readers.

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Man's Best Friend

From over 300 breeds, dogs present in many sizes, shapes and personalities. But beyond breeding, pure-bred lines or mixed, comes a universal friend to all. Engaging photos with stories, "Man's Best Friend" has it all!

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Lavender Gardens

"Lavender Gardens" introduces us to a real lavender farm in Virginia. This book will bring any gardener back to the soothing, sensory experience of growing beautiful things. The photographs taken by a landscape artist are especially captivating.

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Latin Dance

Enjoy the brilliance and passion of Latin dancing! This book is full of vibrant photography and intriguing information about different types of dance originating in Latin countries.

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How Do You Like Your Coffee

That elemental beverage starts our day wherever we are. For some, it's the aroma and the warmth. For others, it's the sitting down and awakening to the opportunities of a new day. From red berries to brown beans, this "Coffee" book gives us a new start!

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Flags

With vibrant, meaningful images, this book elaborates on the beauty and quiet presence of flags in our lives. Reading this book, one realizes how flags inspire us and remind us of our most valued principles.

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Cats and Kittens

From the cats of the ancient pharaohs to the felines of today, from the purr of a kitten on your lap to the many behaviors that endear them to us, "Cats and Kittens" will remind you of the furry, vigilant ways of these enchanting creatures.

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Bon Voyage

See the world through classic travel posters of another era. The leading attractions of bygone times endure, some changed and some not. From Chicago to Miami Beach to Yosemite, from Australia to Europe, flip a page and you'll be there.

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Birds

This lyrical bird book, with minimal text and evocative images, reminds us of the simple joy of watching backyard birds. Having this book on one's lap or at the table, while bird watching from a window, is a creative way to add substance and socialization to a common, daily activity.

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Babies

This beautiful, sweet book reminds us of the wonder and awe of babies, and the hope of new beginnings. Available with our specialized training programs. 

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