Summary: focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was a white pictorial glossy hardb... View More...
Summary: focuses on Helen Keller's determination to hear, see, and speak and her equal determination to help others with handicaps similar to her own. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was a white pictorial glossy hardb... View More...
Summary: emphasizes the social changes effected by Jane Addams as she worked to improve the lot of the poor people who were her friends. One in a series of works which demonstrates the importance of various values. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positiv... View More...
Summary: a brief biography of ludwig van beethoven, emphasizing the importance of giving in his life. One in a series of works which demonstrate the importance of various values. ; Value Tales Series; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 63 pages; 31929 View More...
Summary: A biography of John Chapman whose distribution of appleseeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left us a legacy we can still enjoy today. Ages 4-8. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was a white... View More...
Summary: A biography of John Chapman whose distribution of appleseeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left us a legacy we can still enjoy today. Ages 4-8. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was a white... View More...
Summary: A brief biography emphasizing the importance of respect in his life. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteri... View More...
An American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine. He was the first African American and person of color to be so honored in the history of the prize. He was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. As a Harvard student (where he was the first Negro to receive a Ph. D in political science) in order to help with living expenses, Bunche worked part-time for a bookstore. One day the owner called him into the o... View More...
An American political scientist, academic, and diplomat who received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his late 1940s mediation in Palestine. He was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations. In 1963, he was awarded the Medal of Freedom by President John F. Kennedy. To help with living expenses, Bunche worked part-time for a bookstore. One day the owner called him into the office and said, "Folks tell me you're a Negro. I don't give a damn, but are you?" Bunche asked, "What did you think?" and the owner said, "I couldn't see you clear enough." ValueTales is a series of si... View More...
This tale is about a trustworthy person, Cochise. The story is based on events in his life. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a posit... View More...
This tale is about Christopher Columbus, whose curiosity led to the discovery of the New World and is based on events in his life. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The forty-three books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an alle... View More...
This tale is about Christopher Columbus, whose curiosity led to the discovery of the New World and is based on events in his life. Shelfwear along bottom; couple of tiny, faint spots on boards. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Other titles also available. White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 31937 View More...
Summary: presents a biography of Albert Schweitzer who based his philosophy on what he called "reverence for life" and dedicated his life to serving humanity. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. Other titles in this series also available . White boards. ; Value Tales Series; Small 4to - 9" to... View More...
This tale is about shared fantasies and is based on events in Andersen's life. Some edgewear and bumping; otherwise clean, tight, bright. Other titles in this series also available . White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 63 pages; 29712 View More...
Written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. Other titles in this series also available . White boards. ; Value Tales Series; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 64 pages; 29714 View More...
A small scuff on center bottom of front board. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This series is now out-of-print and the publisher is no longer in business. Loved by teachers and parents alike still today. Other volumes also available. White boards. ; Value Tales Series; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 64 pages; 31931 View More...
Summary: Describes the patient efforts of the Wright Brothers to build a flying machine. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. Couple of very faint spots, shel... View More...
Summary: The Mayo brothers, knowing the importance of sharing, enter a career in which they can share their knowledge, skills, and money with sick people and other doctors. The Mayo Clinic was their contribution to society. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive c... View More...
Summary: The Mayo brothers, knowing the importance of sharing, enter a career in which they can share their knowledge, skills, and money with sick people and other doctors. The Mayo Clinic was their contribution to society. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. The books were written by Dr. Spencer Johnson and Ann Donegan Johnson, and illustrated by Stephen Pileggi. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive c... View More...
Summary: The Mayo brothers, knowing the importance of sharing, enter a career in which they can share their knowledge, skills, and money with sick people and other doctors. The Mayo Clinic was their contribution to society. ValueTales is a series of simple biographical children's books published primarily by the now-defunct Value Communications, Inc. In La Jolla, California. Each book gave a simplified biography of a historical figure as an allegory, illustrating the value of a positive characteristic. Each volume was around 60 pages long with a brightly colored cartoon of the biographee. This... View More...
