Lists bookstores in Missouri that carry unusual types of books, including many stores that carry books about Missouri. Also contains helpful tips on how to make friends with a bookstore, what to look for in a bookstore, and how to get the most out of the bookstores in your area. Activities include visiting a local bookstore to learn about careers, plotting bookstores on a map, a great classroom project of designing a bookstore including choosing a name, address, specialization and planning special events, and more. Also includes a reproducible resource sheet, research form, glossary, bibliography, and instructions on how to special order books. Free teacher"s guide.