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Series: Canadian Concepts Moose, Goose, Animals on the Loose! A Canadian Wildlife ABC Hardcover Geraldo Valério 9781771471749 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Aug 15, 2016

A bestselling introduction to the alphabet and Canadian wildlife from A to Z, and a great gift for little ones – perfect for ages 2 to 5 Between the beaver building branch by branch, the loon laughing on the lake, and the powerful, playful polar bear, Canada is home to a spectacular array of animals. This concept book celebrates the country’s diverse wildlife by presenting each letter of the alphabet alongside a representative mammal, insect, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, or invertebrate. The creatures portrayed hail from coast to coast to... + Read More
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Series: The Wildlife ABC A Nature Alphabet Book Paperback Jan Thornhill 9781926973081 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Feb 15, 2012

Nature in all its splendor leaps off the pages of this magnificent early learning primer, which features exotic and familiar animals from around the world. From A is for Auk to Z is for Zoo, this alphabet book communicates simple information through colorful illustrations and rhyming text; every page will spark young readers' interest and imagination. At the end of the book, "Nature Notes" provide additional information on each of the featured animals and their habitats, encouraging children to spend more time with this rich read.
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Series: The Wildlife 123 A Nature Counting Book Paperback Jan Thornhill 9781926973463 $7.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 2 - 5 Nov 15, 2012

Governor General’s Award finalist The Wildlife 123 is now available as a newly formatted paperback! Nature in all its splendor leaps off the pages of this magnificent, interactive early-learning primer, which features exotic and familiar animals from around the world. From one panda bear to one thousand tadpoles, this counting book communicates simple information through colorful illustrations and classic design; every page will spark young readers’ interest and imagination. At the end of the book, “Nature Notes” provide additional informati... + Read More
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Series: Wandering Whale Sharks Hardcover Susumu Shingu 9781771471305 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Mar 15, 2015

Meet the world’s largest living fish: the whale shark. With a back like a mountain range and a body that creates an enormous, looming shadow in the ocean below him, the whale shark is an exceptionally gentle giant — and yet it is relatively unknown. This informational picture book introduces readers to these stunning creatures in spare, poetic text. It’s a lyrical meditation that gives a sense of the whale shark’s slow, grand journey through the Earth’s oceans while creating an opportunity for inquiry and awe. Deep blue sketch illustrations ... + Read More
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Series: Traveling Butterflies Hardcover Susumu Shingu 9781771471480 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 - 8 Sep 15, 2015

Monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s great mysteries. How do monarchs manage to fly some 2,500 miles from Canada and the northern United States south to Mexico? How do they trace a route they’ve never flown and reach the same destination their ancestors once found? Traveling Butterflies indulges the awe these creatures inspire by taking a poetic, meditative look at the monarch’s life cycle. In a lyrical voice that seamlessly blends fact and storytelling, the book zooms in to show a monarch’s progression from an egg the size of a dewd... + Read More
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Series: Winter's Coming A Story of Seasonal Change Hardcover Jan Thornhill 9781771470025 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Oct 15, 2014

Lily, a young snowshoe hare, is surprised to notice the leaves changing color in her forest home. She hears from a passing flock of birds that "Winter’s coming." Lily doesn’t know who or what Winter is, but it must be frightening. Why else would the birds be escaping South? And why would the caterpillar curl up and freeze as solid as an acorn? Why else would the squirrel be hiding his food? As Lily learns the ways in which her forest friends prepare for winter’s arrival, she becomes more and more worried about what she should be doing. Finally... + Read More
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Series: Is This Panama? A Migration Story Hardcover Jan Thornhill 9781926973883 $17.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 15, 2013

When Sammy, a young Wilson’s warbler, wakes up one frosty August morning near the Arctic Circle, he instinctively knows that it’s time to make his first migratory journey south to Panama. But there’s one problem — where’s Panama? All the other warblers having left without him.Sammy sets off on his journey by himself, stopping to ask the same question of each of the different animals that he meets along the way: "Is this Panama?" From the caribou heading to his winter forest to the monarch butterflies flitting to Mexico, every animal has a dif... + Read More
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Series: You Are Stardust Hardcover Elin Kelsey 9781926973357 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 Sep 15, 2012

You Are Stardust begins by introducing the idea that every tiny atom in our bodies came from a star that exploded long before we were born. From its opening pages, the book suggests that we are intimately connected to the natural world; it compares the way we learn to speak to the way baby birds learn to sing, and the growth of human bodies to the growth of forests. Award-winning author Elin Kelsey — along with a number of concerned parents and educators around the world — believes children are losing touch with nature. This innovative picture ... + Read More
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Series: Wild Ideas Let Nature Inspire Your Thinking Hardcover Elin Kelsey 9781771470629 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 4 Apr 15, 2015

From the creators of You Are Stardust comes a new informational picture book that brings the big ideas of their first book down to earth. Wild Ideas looks deep into the forests, skies and oceans to explore how animals solve problems. Whether it’s weaving a safe place to rest and reflect, blowing a fine net of bubbles to trap fish, or leaping boldly into a new situation, the animals featured (including the orangutan, humpback whale and gibbon) can teach us a lot about creative problem solving tools and strategies. Like You Are Stardust, this b... + Read More
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Series: Kyle Goes Alone Hardcover Jan Thornhill 9781771470759 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Aug 15, 2015

Kyle has to go. There’s just one problem: as a young three-toed sloth, he lives high in the rainforest canopy with his mom, and it’s a LONG way down to the forest floor. Like other sloths, Kyle only goes down to the ground once a week when he has to do his “business.” And he’s never made the journey by himself before.Kyle’s mom says he’s old enough to go alone, but Kyle isn’t sure he’s ready. It’s so far! And won’t it be lonely? Unfortunately, he doesn’t have much time to decide.As he descends, Kyle’s worries dissipate when he discovers he’s no... + Read More
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Series: The Wolf-Birds Hardcover Willow Dawson 9781771470544 $18.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 8 Sep 15, 2015

In a story set deep in the wild winter wood, two hungry ravens fly in search of their next meal. A pack of wolves is on the hunt, too. Food is scarce, but, if they team up, the ravens and wolves just might be able to help each other. The ravens follow a pack of starving wolves on the hunt. The wolves come up empty handed – and even lose one of their own in the chase – but the ravens have better luck. The wolves hear the ravens cawing and investigate only to find an injured deer, the perfect meal! The wolves make the kill; the opportunistic ra... + Read More
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Series: Math in Nature Counting on Fall Hardcover Lizann Flatt 9781926973364 $15.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Sep 15, 2012

As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes — and much more! — can be found by observing everyday plants and animals.What if animals and plants knew math, just like you? Would leaves fall in patterns? Would whales enter a race? In Counting on Fall, the first title in the Math in Nature series by award-winning author Lizann Flatt, nature comes to life to help children grasp concepts of number sense and numeration. The engaging “What if?” format of this informational picture book is sure to d... + Read More
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Series: Math in Nature Sizing Up Winter Hardcover Lizann Flatt 9781926973821 $15.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Sep 15, 2013

What if animals and plants knew math, just like us? Would snowflakes all fall from the same height in the sky? Would otters spread themselves evenly across lakes? Would groundhogs be aware of the date? In Sizing Up Winter, the third title in the Math in Nature series, nature comes to life to help children grasp concepts of time and measurement.
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Series: Math in Nature Shaping Up Summer Ontario Hardcover Lizann Flatt 9781926973876 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Mar 15, 2014

What if animals and plants knew math, just like us? Would spiders draw pictures in their webs? Would narwhals sort blocks of ice by shape? Would insects know what’s above and what’s below? In Shaping Up Summer, the final title in the Math in Nature series, nature comes to life to help children grasp concepts of geometry, symmetry, and spatial sense.This interactive, poetic, and artful picture book series is an enticing way to introduce math to kids — they will laugh, use their imaginations, and learn through activities inspired by the books.
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Series: Math in Nature Sorting through Spring Hardcover Lizann Flatt 9781926973593 $15.95 JUVENILE FICTION Age (years) from 5 - 7 Mar 15, 2013

As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes — and much more! — can be found by observing everyday plants and animals.What if animals and plants knew math, just like us? Would flowers bloom in patterns? Would raindrops fall in rhythm? Would birds balance evenly on branches? In Sorting through Spring, the second title in the Math in Nature series, nature comes to life to help children grasp concepts of patterning, sorting, data management, and probability.This interactive, poetic, and artful ... + Read More
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Series: Why? The Best Ever Question and Answer Book about Nature, Science and the World around You 2nd edition Hardcover Catherine Ripley 9781926818009 $21.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 Nov 01, 2010

Everyday childhood activities, such as an excursion to the park, splashing in the bathtub, or fixing a snack in the kitchen, can arouse many questions in young children. Why is the sky blue? Why does my stomach g-r-r-owl? Why do cows moo? Curious kids want to know, and no adult has all the answers. The 10th anniversary edition of Why? provides kid-friendly explanations for nearly one hundred of these everyday mysteries for a whole new generation of children. This delightfully light storybook approach takes young readers inside the kitchen and o... + Read More
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Series: How? The Most Awesome Question and Answer Book about Nature, Animals, People, Places—and You! Hardcover Catherine Ripley 9781926973241 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 3 - 7 May 15, 2012

When Oma arrives to stay with Jake, Lizzie, and their parents, they want to make her visit extra special — so off the family goes to Jake’s birthday party, the library, the beach, and many other places! These familiar childhood excursions prompt many questions from Jake and Lizzie. How do candles stay on fire? How do librarians remember where all the books go? How does the sand get so hot? Curious kids everywhere want to know — and no adult has all the answers. In the same style as the highly successful Why?, How? provides kid-friendly exp... + Read More
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Series: Wildlife Rescue Koala Hospital Hardcover Suzi Eszterhas 9781771471404 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Oct 15, 2015

Koala Hospital kicks off the new 4-book Wildlife Rescue series from Owlkids Books. Each book introduces a species of animal in danger somewhere in the world and invites readers inside a rescue center that helps them. Inviting photos by award–winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas give readers a rare view of the animals and the high level of care they receive. Koala Hospital features a koala rescue center in Australia. It shows why koalas are in danger, how they come to be in the sanctuary, and the process of healing and rehabilitating k... + Read More
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Series: Wildlife Rescue Orangutan Orphanage Hardcover Suzi Eszterhas 9781771471411 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Mar 15, 2016

Orangutan Orphanage is the second in the 4-book Wildlife Rescue series. Each book introduces a species of animal in danger somewhere in the world and profiles a rescue center that helps them. Stunning photos by award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas give readers a rare view of these adorable animals and the high level of care they receive. Orangutan Orphanage invites readers inside the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine, operated by Orangutan Foundation International, in the South Pacific jungles of Borneo. It explores w... + Read More
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Series: Wildlife Rescue Sea Otter Rescue Hardcover Suzi Eszterhas 9781771471756 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Sep 15, 2016

Sea Otter Rescue is the third in the four-book Wildlife Rescue series. Each book introduces a species of animal in danger somewhere in the world and profiles a rescue center that helps it. Stunning photos by award-winning wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas give readers a rare view of these endearing creatures and the high level of care they receive. Sea Otter Rescue invites readers inside the Alaska SeaLife Center on the shores of Resurrection Bay in the town of Seward, Alaska. It explores how sea otters become orphaned or hurt and the proc... + Read More
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Series: The World in Infographics Planet Earth Hardcover Jon Richards 9781926973753 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 15, 2013

Compare the tallest mountains from each continent, see the entire volume of water on the Earth poured into one glass, stack up Eiffel Towers and compare the height of the world's tallest waterfall, and more! From tectonic plates and meteorites to erupting volcanoes, the atmosphere, and the world's longest rivers, this book explores planet Earth using a wide variety of icons, graphics, and pictograms. Highly visual and accessible, infographics are an increasingly popular way to introduce complex stats, facts, and figures to children, helping th... + Read More
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Series: The World in Infographics The Human World Hardcover Jon Richards 9781926973944 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 15, 2013

Discover how many passengers there are for every car in the world, measure the world's largest grocery store in soccer fields, visualize how much food is thrown away every single day, and more! From population growth and distribution of wealth to natural resources, access to water, and how we communicate with one another, this book explores our world using a wide variety of icons, graphics, and pictograms.
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Series: The World in Infographics The Natural World Hardcover Jon Richards 9781926973746 $16.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 15, 2013

Be amazed by the real-life size of the world's largest spider; discover which animal can jump the equivalent of a human leaping over a skyscraper; measure the length of a blue whale in buses, people, and basketball courts; and more! From the animal classification system and DNA to reproduction, food webs, and the world's fastest animals, this book explores the natural world using a wide variety of icons, graphics, and pictograms. Highly visual and accessible, infographics are an increasingly popular way to introduce complex stats, facts, and f... + Read More
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Series: Why We Live Where We Live Hardcover Kira Vermond 9781771470117 $17.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 15, 2014

Why do you live where you do? The answer is a lot more complicated than it might seem. Why that house? Why this community? Why do cities sprout where they do? And what makes living there even possible? Geography, topography, climate, landscape, food security, politics, economics, and more all play a role in how we choose the place we call home. This book takes readers on a tour of the various ways humans adapt to our environments — or change them to suit our needs. It considers the big picture — we live on Earth because it has a breathable at... + Read More
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Series: Why We Live Where We Live Paperback Kira Vermond 9781771470810 $13.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 15, 2014

Why do you live where you do? The answer is a lot more complicated than it might seem. Why that house? Why this community? Why do cities sprout where they do? And what makes living there even possible? Geography, topography, climate, landscape, food security, politics, economics, and more all play a role in how we choose the place we call home. This book takes readers on a tour of the various ways humans adapt to our environments — or change them to suit our needs. It considers the big picture — we live on Earth because it has a breatha... + Read More
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Series: Branching Out How Trees Are Part of Our World Hardcover Joan Marie Galat 9781771470490 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 15, 2014

Trees have been around for nearly 400 million years, and today about 25,000 species of trees have been identified. We’ve relied on trees for everything from fuel, food, and medicine to building railways. Today, trees still touch our lives in countless ways. But what do we really know about them? Branching Out takes an in-depth look at these incredible plants, introducing the basics of tree biology and profiling 11 different trees from around the world, including familiar ones such as the red maple as well as lesser-known trees, like the tall-s... + Read More
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Series: Branching Out How Trees Are Part of Our World Paperback Joan Marie Galat 9781771470827 $13.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Oct 15, 2014

Trees have been around for nearly 400 million years, and today about 25,000 species of trees have been identified. We’ve relied on trees for everything from fuel, food, and medicine to building railways. Today, trees still touch our lives in countless ways. But what do we really know about them? Branching Out takes an in-depth look at these incredible plants, introducing the basics of tree biology and profiling 11 different trees from around the world, including familiar ones such as the red maple as well as lesser-known trees, like the tall-s... + Read More
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Series: How to Save a Species Hardcover Marilyn Baillie 9781771470636 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 15, 2014

How to Save a Species brings readers as close as they may ever get to some of the most endangered animals and plants on earth. Highlighting the efforts of scientists, communities and campaign groups, it includes astonishing success stories of species that have been saved from the edge of extinction, as well as urgent cases needing instant action. With a logbook-style layout and full-color photographs throughout, the book profiles 17 of the world’s 100 most endangered species, as identified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nat... + Read More
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Series: How to Save a Species Paperback Marilyn Baillie 9781771470803 $13.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Sep 15, 2014

How to Save a Species brings readers as close as they may ever get to some of the most endangered animals and plants on earth. Highlighting the efforts of scientists, communities and campaign groups, it includes astonishing success stories of species that have been saved from the edge of extinction, as well as urgent cases needing instant action. With a logbook-style layout and full-color photographs throughout, the book profiles 17 of the world’s 100 most endangered species, as identified by the International Union for the Conservation of Nat... + Read More
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Series: How to Make a Universe with 92 Ingredients An Electrifying Guide to the Elements Hardcover Adrian Dingle 9781771470087 $18.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 10 - 14 Oct 15, 2013

What do cars, stars, skyscrapers, and ice cream all have in common? They're all made from the same 92 ingredients...and so are we. And so is everything in the entire universe! How to Make a Universe with 92 Ingredients presents a unique and imaginative way for young readers to connect chemistry and science with their daily lives. By using dozens of familiar objects (trees, cell phones, the Sun), author Adrian Dingle has created a way to teach kids the unfamiliar — that trees, cell phones, and the Sun are all made of a handful of chemical eleme... + Read More
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Series: Wow Canada! Wow Canada! Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast to Coast 2nd edition Hardcover Vivien Bowers 9781897349823 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 01, 2010

The multi-award-winning Wow Canada! is an original, witty, and fabulously informative cross-country excursion, done scrapbook style. This 10th anniversary edition is sure to win over new audiences, who will treasure this celebratory look at all things Canadian. Join 12-year-old Guy, his younger sister Rachel, and their parents as they dip their toes in the Pacific Ocean, hop in their car, and set off to see the country from west to east. The family's surprise-filled travels take them from one end of the country to the other, even up to Nunavut.... + Read More
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Series: Wow Canada! Wow Canada! Exploring this Land from Coast to Coast to Coast 2nd edition Paperback Vivien Bowers 9781897349830 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Jan 01, 2010

The multi-award-winning Wow Canada! is an original, witty, and fabulously informative cross-country excursion, done scrapbook style. This 10th anniversary edition is sure to win over new audiences, who will treasure this celebratory look at all things Canadian. Join 12-year-old Guy, his younger sister Rachel, and their parents as they dip their toes in the Pacific Ocean, hop in their car, and set off to see the country from west to east. The family's surprise-filled travels take them from one end of the country to the other, even up to Nunavut.... + Read More
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Series: Not Your Typical Book about the Environment Hardcover Elin Kelsey 9781897349793 $24.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Mar 09, 2010

We live in a time of heightened environmental awareness, and the stress of this pervasive alarmism is creating a generation of kids with feelings of eco-anxiety — the world is doomed, isn't it? Maybe not. Not Your Typical Book about the Environment aims to allay some of these fears by showing how all is not lost. Young readers will learn about the remarkable time that they are living in: the Anthropocene era where humans are the dominating environmental force on Earth. This is a time of amazing possibilities as smart technologies, innovative id... + Read More
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Series: Not Your Typical Book about the Environment Paperback Elin Kelsey 9781897349847 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Mar 09, 2010

We live in a time of heightened environmental awareness, and the stress of this pervasive alarmism is creating a generation of kids with feelings of eco-anxiety — the world is doomed, isn’t it? Maybe not. Not Your Typical Book about the Environment aims to allay some of these fears by showing how all is not lost. Young readers will learn about the remarkable time that they are living in: the Anthropocene era where humans are the dominating environmental force on Earth. This is a time of amazing possibilities as smart technologies, innovative id... + Read More
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Series: Animals at the EDGE Saving the World's Rarest Creatures Hardcover Jonathan Baillie 9781897349328 $19.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Sep 01, 2008

EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) species are evolutionarily unique, which means if they don’t survive, there will be no similar species left on Earth. But all hope is not lost. EDGE researchers are working hard to locate, create awareness of, and ensure a safe future for these special creatures. In Animals at the EDGE, readers will meet some of these intrepid scientists and follow them on expeditions that take them to the limits of the Earth — from the heights of the Cyclops Mountains in Papua, New Guinea to the depths of ... + Read More
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Series: Animals at the EDGE Saving the World's Rarest Creatures Paperback Jonathan Baillie 9781897349335 $9.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 12 Sep 01, 2008

EDGE (Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered) species are evolutionarily unique, which means if they don’t survive, there will be no similar species left on Earth. But all hope is not lost. EDGE researchers are working hard to locate, create awareness of, and ensure a safe future for these special creatures. In Animals at the EDGE, readers will meet some of these intrepid scientists and follow them on expeditions that take them to the limits of the Earth — from the heights of the Cyclops Mountains in Papua, New Guinea to the depths of ... + Read More
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Series: Try This at Home Planet-friendly Projects for Kids Paperback The Editors of OWL Magazine 9782895791928 $14.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 01, 2008

Try This at Home offers a unique combination of do-it-yourself activities supported by entertaining, up-to-the-minute info on why it's easy — and smart — to be eco-chic. Green tweens will satisfy their eco-consciousness while putting their creativity to work with more than 20 planet-friendly projects. From a practical guide to tuning up your bike to tips on holding a book swap or saying arrivederci to fast food by making your own pizza, readers will be inspired to make choices that help the environment. Plus, style-conscious tweens will love th... + Read More
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Series: Who Wants Pizza? The Kids' Guide to the History, Science & Culture of Food Paperback Jan Thornhill 9781897349977 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 9 - 13 Sep 01, 2010

Often, food is something that kids take for granted. For many, it simply shows up for them every day — thanks to their parents. But there is so much to know and understand about food. Why do we need to eat? Where does our food come from? Is there enough food for everyone? Award-winning author Jan Thornhill answers all these questions and more in Who Wants Pizza? Using one of the most common foods that kids eat — pizza — as a jumping off point, and, using a bold, graphic approach, Thornhill take an extraordinary and comprehensive look at some of... + Read More
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Series: The Insecto-files Amazing Insect Science and Bug Facts You'll Never Believe Paperback Helaine Becker 9781897349472 $12.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 8 - 12 Mar 01, 2009

Helaine Becker’s knack for turning great information into great fun is right at home in the insect world — a micro-universe full of feats of strength and tales of adventure! Through witty text and wacky illustrations young readers will learn to identify and classify insects from the everyday to the rare and fantastic. The Insecto-files brings bug facts to life with simple, insightful (and cruelty-free!) entomological experiments. Found throughout the book, each experiment can be safely performed at home without special equipment, unusual ingred... + Read More
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Series: Worms for Breakfast How to Feed a Zoo Hardcover Helaine Becker 9781771471053 $17.95 JUVENILE NONFICTION Age (years) from 7 - 10 Apr 15, 2016

Feeding time is one of the most popular events at zoos. It also prompts a smorgasbord of questions: what do different animals eat? How much food do they need to stay healthy? Where do zookeepers get all that chow? And what constitutes a special treat? Worms for Breakfast: How to Feed a Zoo answers all these questions and more in a cookbook-style primer packed with facts from experts at zoos and aquariums. Covering everything from regular animal nutrition to feeding babies to mimicking how animals hunt and eat in the wild, this book explores th... + Read More