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Flute's Journey

Flute's Journey


by Lynne Cherry

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The fully illustrated and warmly told story of a wood thrush who starts life in the woods of Maryland, and migrates across the Gulf of Mexico to the Monteverde Rain Forest in Costa Rica. Ages 4 to 8. (BST45, $17.00)

The Forest in the Clouds

The Forest in the Clouds


by Sneed B. Collard III

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

This slim introduction to Monteverde for readers ages 6 to 8 features Michael Rothman's richly detailed paintings. (CRC34, $7.95)

Tortillas y Cancioncitas/ Tortillas and Lullabies


by Lynn Reiser | Corazones Valientes

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

A bilingual portrait of life in a Costa Rican family, written for young children ages 4-8. Brightly colored folk paintings by a Costa Rican women artists' collective (Corazones Valientes) illustrate the text. (CRC36, $17.99)

Usborne Flashcard Spanish

Usborne Flashcard Spanish


by Jo Litchfield

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2004
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 50 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A standard playing card-size deck of 50 nicely illustrated flashcards geared for younger children. Each card features a colorful illustration with the Spanish word on the reverse. (GEN203, $8.99)

Bats

Bats


by Sue Ruff | Don E. Wilson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An illustrated, surprisingly endearing survey of bats, their ecology, distribution and diversity for ages 9-12. A volume in the series "Animal Ways" intended for the library market (hence the sturdy binding and high price tag). (BST63, $34.21)

Mola: Cuna Life, Stories, and Art

Mola: Cuna Life, Stories, and Art


by Maricel Presilla

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1996
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An illustrated overview of the culture and art of the San Blas Islands for middle schoolers. (PNM22, $19.95)

Swimming with Hammerhead Sharks

Swimming with Hammerhead Sharks


by Kenneth Mallory

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

An excellent illustrated account of marine biologist Pete Klimley and his work with sharks. The author accompanied a team (including IMAX photographers) to Cocos Island off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, famous for its schooling hammerheads. (OCE99, $7.99)

The Bug Scientists

The Bug Scientists


by Donna Jackson

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

Budding scientists and bug lovers take note! In this illustrated Scientists in the Field book for middle-school kids, Jackson includes Ted Schultz's work on farmer ants in Costa Rica. (NAT97, $7.99)

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World


by Kathryn Lasky | Christopher Knight

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A tropical botanist and her sons climb among the ropes and walkways of a rainforest canopy in this photographic odyssey. For ages 9-12. (FST04, $9.00)

Eyewitness Jungle

Eyewitness Jungle


by Theresa Greenaway | Geoff Dann

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Geared for ages 9 to 12, the hundreds of eye-popping photographs of birds, monkeys, towering trees, orchids and all manner of rain forest life will also appeal to the whole family. (FST06, $16.99)

 

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