Joan Sandin Books

The bell ringer and the pirates

By Eleanor Coerr

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An Indian boy rings the Mission bells to warn of danger and signal safety when pirates attack.

Time for Uncle Joe

By Nancy Jewell

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The changing seasons trigger a little girl's loving memories of her late uncle.

Snowshoe Thompson

By Nancy Smiler Levinson

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One winter John Thompson skis across the Sierra Nevada Mountains and creates a path upon which mail and people may travel, thus earning his nickname "Snowshoe Thompson."

Clipper Ship

By Thomas P. Lewis

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Captain Murdock is accompanied by his wife and children as he commands a clipper ship from New York to San Francisco.

A Bear for Miguel

By Elaine Marie Alphin

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A young girl in El Salvador goes to the market with her father and helps her family obtain necessities by trading a precious item of her own.

The long way to a new land

By Joan Sandin

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Carl Erik journeys with his family from Sweden to America during the famine of 1868.

The long way westward

By Joan Sandin

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Relates the experiences of two young brothers and their family, immigrants from Sweden, from their arrival in New York through the journey to their new home in Minnesota.

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If you’re in the world of books—whether as a publisher, librarian, bookseller, or avid collector—you’ve likely come across the terms ISBN-10 and ISBN-13. Understanding these formats and knowing how to convert between them is essential for maintaining consistency and compatibility in book records. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know about ISBN conversions, step by step.

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If you’ve ever purchased a product online or in a store, you’ve likely come across a barcode. Behind these barcodes lies a standardized system that makes modern commerce possible. Two key codes often encountered are the EAN (European Article Number) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). But what are they, how are they connected, and why are they so crucial? Let’s explore.