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Race to the South Pole Coloring Book

Race to the South Pole Coloring Book

by Patricia J. Wynne

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2010
  • PAPER

Ross MacPhee (Race to the End) collaborated with illustrator Patricia Wynne for this historically accurate, thrilling account of Antarctic exploration in 30 ready-to-color illustrations. (ANT332, $3.99)

National Parks Coloring Book

National Parks Coloring Book

by Peter Copeland

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Color your way from Acadia to Zion in these detailed, realistic drawings of landscapes, people, plants and animals. Each of the 51 parks gets a caption with highlights. (USA392, $3.95)

Rocky Mountains Plants and Animals Coloring Book

Rocky Mountains Plants and Animals Coloring Book

by Dot Barlowe

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The 27 detailed line drawings introduce kids to the plants and animals of the region with accuracy and fun. (RKY58, $3.95)

African Plains Coloring Book

African Plains Coloring Book

by Dianne Gaspas-Ettl

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

These 41 charming illustrations introduce diverse East African wildlife and habitats, from gamboling rock hyraxes to herds of hippo and zebras, roosting guineafowl and the aardvark. (EAF164, $3.99)

Alaskan Wildlife Coloring Book

Alaskan Wildlife Coloring Book

by Jan Sovak

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Whales, grizzlies and wolves invite the creative coloring touch of young travelers. (ALA235, $3.95)

Arctic and Antarctic Life Coloring Book

Arctic and Antarctic Life Coloring Book

by Ruth Soffer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Big, easy-to-color drawings depict dozens of seals, penguins, birds and whales from both ends of the Earth in this delightful roundup. (ANT251, $3.95)

Australian Wildlife Coloring Book

Australian Wildlife Coloring Book

by Ruth Soffer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Creative kids can head Down Under to meet kangaroos, koalas, kookaburra and other Australian creatures, all ready to be colored. (AUS175, $3.95)

Dinosaurs! Coloring Book

Dinosaurs! Coloring Book

by Jan Sovak

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This awe-inspiring collection features 30 highly detailed drawings of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor and many others, all set in their natural habitats. (NAT188, $3.99)

 
Life in Old Japan Coloring Book

Life in Old Japan Coloring Book


by John Green

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This book's more than 40 illustrations, based largely on antique prints, feature Samurai warriors, a Shinto shrine and a tea ceremony. With fascinating facts about Japanese culture. (JPN341, $4.99)

Ancient Egypt Drawing Book

Ancient Egypt Drawing Book


by Ralph Masiello

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Draw your own gods and goddesses, symbols, sphinxes and pyramids in this step-by-step guide, ready for watercolor, pencil or marker. (EGY247, $7.95)

Charles Darwin

Charles Darwin


by John Green

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Thirty ready-to-color illustrations chronicle the life of the 19th-century English naturalist: his school days, voyage to the Galapagos Islands, life at home, landmark books and more. (NAT184, $3.99)

Coral Reef Coloring Book

Coral Reef Coloring Book


by Ruth Soffer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

With 44 realistic drawings and informative captions of fish, invertebrates, marine turtles and other creatures of the coral reef. (DIV52, $4.99)

Endangered Animals


by Jan Sovak

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Zoologist and artist Sovak depicts 30 species and their habitats from the yak to chimanzee and humpback whale in this informative, ready-to-color book. (NAT189, $3.99)

Galapagos Islands Coloring Book

Galapagos Islands Coloring Book


by Jan Sovak

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Featuring 32 illustrations of the plants and animals of the Galapagos, Charles Darwin and a map of the archipelago. (GPS74, $3.95)

North American Desert Life Coloring Book


by Ruth Soffer

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Featuring 40 ready-to-color illustrations of the Gila monster, kit fox, prairie dog and other animals, as well as cactus and plants of the desert southwest. (SWU230, $3.95)

Rain Forest Coloring Book

Rain Forest Coloring Book


by Annika Bernhard

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

More than a simple coloring book, these intricately detailed drawings and fact-filled captions introduce rain forests worldwide. (AMZ124, $3.95)

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