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Cool Comics: Creating Fun and Fascinating Collections!
Contributor(s): Price, Pam (Author)

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 ISBN: 159679769X     ISBN-13: 9781596797697
Publisher: Checkerboard Library
OUR PRICE: $31.15  

Binding Type: Library Binding
Published: September 2006
* Out of Print *

Annotation: Kids love to collect stuff! This fun series introduces young readers to cool collections in an easy-to-read format. Each book contains facts about collecting that will inspire the reader to start his or her own collection. Readers will gain a working knowledge of collecting which includes:
- Background history of collection topic
- What makes a collection
- How to start a collection
- How to add to a collection
- How to organize, store and care for a collection
- Full-color Photographs of Collectables, Materials & Techniques
- Close-up Detail Photos and Callouts
- Tips and Sidebar Information
- Material Lists
- Glossary and Index
- Resources

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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Antiques & Collectibles
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts - Money
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels - General
Dewey: 741.597
LCCN: 2006011962
Age Level: 8-11
Grade Level: 3-6
Guided Reading: S (Grade 4)
Series: Cool Collections (Checkerboard)
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.06" W x 8.06" L (0.49 lbs) 32 pages
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 422 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 111449
Reading Level: 5.3   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
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Publisher Description:
This book contains facts about collecting comics that will inspire the reader to start his or her own collection. Readers will gain a working knowledge of this hobby which includes background history of comics going from the Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age to the Modern Age, writers & artists, how to grade comics, comic book conventions or "comicons", the best places to buy comics, and how to organize, store and care for a comic collection. Full-color photographs, materials & techniques, tips & sidebar information, a glossary and an index are all included in this title.
 
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