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	Bird (Eyewitness Books) • David Burnie • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • An introduction to birds, their evolution, biology and behavior, in the graphic Eyewitness style with hundreds of color photographs and drawings of feathers, wings, nests, eggs (and surprisingly few birds!). (BRD04, $15.99)
	Boobies, Iguanas, and Other Critters • Linda Litteral • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • This beautifully illustrated book provides an overview of the Galápagos for ages 10-14. Clear, detailed and accurate, it tackles the volcanic formation of the islands, ecology, wildlife and scientific research. (GPS16, $27.25)
	Charles Darwin and the Evolution Revolution • Rebecca Stefoff • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG ADULTS • This nicely presented account of Darwin for young adults focuses on the social and scientific context of his life and work. It's an excellent short biography. With 19th-century illustrations, cartoons and photos. (GEN12, $32.95)
	Darwin and Evolution for Kids, His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities • Kristan Lawson • SCIENCE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • An interactive, illustrated biography of Darwin for kids 10 and up (and their families). The book, which includes hands-on activities, covers Darwin's career from his youth to his mind-expanding voyage aboard the Beagle to the development of the theory of evolution through natural selection. (GPS64, $16.95)
	Ecuador, Enchantment of the World • Marion Morrison • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Ecuador for children ages 9-12. This book is a thoroughly illustrated and carefully compiled description of the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Ecuador. (GPS33, $37.00)
	Galápagos Bedtime Stories • Paula Tagle Saad • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • These delightful children's stories, organized by island, were inspired by Saad's many trips as an expedition leader. Each illustrated tale revolves around an animal or incident in the islands, including a newly hatched Waved Albatross, a sea lion pup and a nesting Flightless Cormorant. (GPS76, $28.00)
	Galápagos Islands Coloring Book • Jan Sovak • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • Featuring 32 illustrations of the plants and animals of the Galápagos, Charles Darwin and a map of the archipelago, all ready to color. (GPS74, $3.95)
	Galápagos Means Tortoises • Ruth Heller • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • A rhyming introduction to the ecosystem of the Galápagos, intended for children ages 7-10. Heller's poems are remarkably playful and informative, with lovely color illustrations of blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and other creatures of the islands. (GPS53, $7.95)
	Inside the Beagle with Charles Darwin • Fiona MacDonald • Mark Bergin • HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • MacDonald gives detailed accounts of daily life aboard the Beagle, animals and places encountered, as well as excellent illustrations and a balanced discussion of Darwin's ground-breaking scientific theories. Ages 8 and up. (NAT114, $19.95)
	Into Wild Galapagos • Jeff Corwin • Elaine Pascoe • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • An illustrated natural history of the Galapagos in the gee-whiz Jeff Corwin style for ages 9-12. (GPS67, $11.20)
	The Sandwalk Adventures, An Adventure in Evolution Told in Five Chapters • Jay Hosler • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • One in a series of popular novels in comic book form on the subject of evolution by cartoonist and biologst Jay Hosler. Subtitled Darwin, Evolution and Follicle Mites, The Sandwalk Adventures is the tale of a conversation between Charles Darwin and a follicle mite named Mara living in his left eyebrow. (SCI88, $20.00)
	The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin • Peter Sis • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAMILY • Peter Sis illuminates the towering figure of Darwin, his life, travels, ideas and impact for kids in this richly embellished book, crowded with diary pages, maps, charts and watercolors. (GBR388, $18.00)
	Usborne Flashcard Spanish • Jo Litchfield • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • 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)
	The Voyage of the Beetle, A Journey Around the World With Charles Darwin • Anne H. Weaver • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) • Narrated by a bright and witty beetle named Rosie, this illustrated tale introduces Darwin and his ideas to readers of all ages. With beautiful color illustrations, maps and diagrams. (GPS83, $16.95)
	What Darwin Saw, The Journey That Changed the World • Charles Darwin • NATURAL HISTORY • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) • COMING IN JANUARY • Acclaimed children's author and illustrator Schanzer brings Darwin alive, giving new readers a peek over his shoulder as he explores foreign lands and questions the natural world. (NAT162, $17.95)

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