Case of the Basketball Joker, and Other Mysteries, The, by Karen Gardner, hardcover, copyright 1990, 123 pages, from Sports Illustrated for Kids, #1 in the Jack B. Quick Sports Detective Series, excellent condition, $3.00

Hoops #4, Half-Court Hero, by Kirk Marshall, softcover, copyright 1989, 135 pages, "with two key players out, Brian's team fights hard to stay on top", excellent condition, $1.50

Football, Quiz Book, The, by Randy & Warren Etheredge, softcover, copyright 1980, 128 pages, lots of quizzes and puzzles, cover corners creased, $0.50

Football, You are the Coach, by Nate Aaseng, hardcover, copyright 1983, 102 pages, "match wits with pro football's head coaches in 10 exciting play-off games", ex-library has normal stamps, markings, and card pocket, cover rubbed, $2.00

Guinness, American Football Fact Book, by Ian Morrison, softcover, copyright 1992, 190 pages, "the most comprehensive historical record of the game, providing fans with the kind of essential records and statistics which are such an integral aspect of the game", excellent condition, $3.00

How to Play Baseball, by Martin iger and Robert Fitzsimmons, cloth covered hardback, copyright 1962, 64 pages, covers how to throw, catch, hit, bunt, slide and run bases, make a double play and how to throw a curve ball, all the basics for your beginning player, ex-library with all of the usual stamps, markings, and card pocket, tape on spine to prevent further bumping, a bit musty--like your normal old book, $1.00

Ice Magic, by Matt Christopher, softcover, copyright 1973, 151 pages, some cover creases, $1.50

Miracle on Ice, by the Staff of the New York Times, softcover, copyright 1980, 87 pages, biography about the American Team at the 1980 Olympics--GREAT for any Hockey buff!, nice condition, $1.00

Pro Football's All-Time All-Star Team, by Richard Brenner, softcover, copyright 1990, 122 pages, talks about:  Joe Montana, Jim Brown, Walter Payton, Don Hutson, Jerry Rice, Pete Pihos, Mel Hein, Jim Parker, Gene Upshaw, Forrest Gregg, Anthony Munoz, David Jones, Gino Marchetti, Joe Greene, Alan Page, Chuck Gednarik, Dick Butkus, Lawrence Taylor, Dick Lane, Willie Brown, Ken Houston, Ronnie Lott, Jan Stenerud, & Sammy Baugh, excellent condition, $1.00

Sports Bloopers, by Phyllis and Zander Hollander, softcover, copyright 1985, 64 pages, more than 80 photos, slight rubbing to cover, $1.00

Super Hoops #1, Crashing the Boards, by Hank Herman, softcover, copyright 1996, 89 pages, "meet the stars of the Branford Bulls.   They all have nothing in common--they live and breathe basketball.  And they can really play!", trading cards included inside book!, excellent condition, $1.50

Story of Baseball, The, by Lawrence S. Ritter, softcover, copyright 1983, 148 pages, "this is a clear, concise, and highly entertaining introduction to baseball and its history.  Great for the youngsters, as well as an interesting review for the older fan", minor rubbing, crease to back cover corner, $3.00

Weird Moments in Sports, by Bruce Weber, softcover, copyright 1975, 92 pages, minor staining to cover edges, corner bent, inside clean, $0.50

Youth League Football Coaching and Playing, by Jack Bicknell, softcover, copyright 1989, 193 pages, very thorough, excellent condition, $5.00

Abracadabra, by Barbara Seuling, softcover, copyright 1975, 96 pages, The Institute of Children's Literatue, "Creating your own Magic Show from beginning to end", excellent condition, $2.00

Baby-Sitter's Guide, The, by Nancy Burgeson, softcover, copyright 1992, 32 pages, A Troll Survival Guide, excellent condition, $0.50

Book of Cards for Kids, by Gail MacColl, softcover, copyright 1992, 144 pages, Workman Publishing, excellent condition, $2.00 each

Cat's Cradle String Games, by Camilla Gryski, softcover, copyright 1983, 78 pages, small crease to cover, $4.00

Couch Potato Kids, by Lee Canter, softcover, copyright 1993, 48 pages, "teaching kids to turn off the TV and tune in to fun", excellent condition, $1.00

Elite Crossword Puzzles Digest, Series Four, by Singer Media Puzzles, softcover, copyright 1995, 100 puzzles, nice and easy to read--all unworked, excellent condition, $1.00

Fun with Stamp Collecting, by Fred Reinfeld, large format cloth covered hardback--no dustjacket, copyright 1957, Doubleday, nice condition, faint ring stain (from glass) on back cover--insides fine, $3.00

Getting Started in Stamp Collecting, by Burton Hobson, hardcover, copyright 1968, Sterling Publishing, ex-library with normal stamps, markings, and card pocket, written on inside cover "Ms. Makila Stinks" (sorry Ms. Makila!), nice reference though, $2.00

Hoyle's Rules of Games, by Albert H. Morehead and Geoffrey Mott-Smith, softcover, copyright 1983, second revised edition, includes the rules and strategies of over 250 games including traditional favorites like Scrabble, Gin Rummy, etc. excellent condition, $2.00

Invisibles, Hidden Picture Puzzles, by Larry Evans, softcover, copyright 1977, Troubador Press, great way to pass the time quietly--20 pen & ink drawings that have over 100 hidden pictures within them to search for, very nice condition, $1.00

Look at Me in Funny Clothes & Look at Me in a Funny Hat Set, by Richard Johnson, softcover, copyright 1994, 7 characters in each book, these books are lots of fun!  Each one is designed to be held up to the child's face (the hat book above the head and the clothes book below the chin) transforming your child into a funny character (if they aren't already one!), just silly fun for a rainy day!, excellent condition, $1.00 for the set

Magic Eye II, by Cascom Home Video, VHS video in cardboard sleeve, copyright 1994 Approx. 32 minutes, featuring animated 3-D hidden images....gives REAL meaning to "just staring at the T.V.", $3.00

Make Believe, A Book of Costume and Fantasy, by the editors of Klutz Press, spiral bound, copyright 1993, home made costumes, more than 100 ideas for girls and boys, NO sewing (well, almost none), materials from your closet, basement, or attic, $5.00

Miniature Rooms, The Thorne Rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago, by Michael Abramson, softcover, copyright 193, 168 pages, This is a beautiful "coffee table" type book from the Art Institute of Chicago, it describes the creating of the "Thorne Rooms" at the Institute which are astonishingly accurate to scale miniature rooms, wonderful photography and would make an excellent gift for any little girl! (goes for $40.00 at Barnes & Noble), excellent condition, $10.00

Modern Ideas in the Chess Openings, by I. A. Horowitz, softcover, copyright 1953, 1976 printing, 167 pages, this book covers twelve of the most important modern openings, minor crease to cover and some bumps to cover edge, insides fine, $2.00

More Things to Make and Do, from McCall's Golden Do-It Book, adapted by Joan Wickoff, softcover, copyright 1960, 78 pages, lots of kid crafty stuff, weaving, paper mache, safety pin jewelry, christmas ornaments, etc., cover slightly soiled, $1.00

Movement with Purpose, Perceptual Motor-Lesson Plans for Young Children, by Madeleine Brehm and Nancy T. Tindell, hardcover, copyright 1983, 1987 printing, 204 pages, 32 sequential, developmentally designed lessons expose the student to the joyful nature of movement through gross motor activities, $3.00

Rules of Games, According to Hoyle, by Richard Frey, softcover, copyright 1963, Scoring and strategy for over 200 games:  card games, dice games, parlor games, word games, chess, checkers, backgammon, etc. excellent condition, $1.00

Super String Games, by Camilla Gryski, softcover, copyright 1987, 80 pages, small crease to cover, $4.00

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Outdoor Fun & Games

Fishing Basics, by John Randolph, softcover, copyright 1981, 48 pages, Treehouse Paperbacks, covers, the Sport of Fishing, What Fish Are, The Different Types of Fishing, Basic Equipment You Will Need, How to Cast, etc., for ages 8-12, excellent condition, $2.00

Games to Play with the Very Young, Polly Berrien Berends, large hardcover, copyright 1967, 24 pages, includes:  3 How to choose "IT" Games, 8 Active Games, 5 Quiet Games, & 5 Travel Games, spine bumped, $1.00

Horseback Riding Simplified, by Margaret Cabell Self, Hardback w/dustjacket, copyright 1963, 85 pages, dustjacket chipped and cracked, book underneath in very nice condition, $4.00

Horse Fever, by Pat Johnson, hardback, copyright 1962, 92 pages, book plate with name, otherwise--excellent condition, $4.00

Horseman's Etiquette Book, The, by Marcia S. Copper, Cloth Covered Hardback w/dustjacket, copyright 1982, 225 pages, dustjacket shows slight shelfware, name inside, very nice book, $5.00

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