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Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature  •  Margaret Anderson   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A workbook on the ecology and folklore of the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, this book features 16 activities geared for children ages 9-12. (ALA67, $5.95)
 
 
How We Crossed the West, The Adventures of Lewis & Clark  •  Rosalyn Schanzer   • EXPLORATION • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  This book brings the U.S. Exploring Expedition to life for young readers (ages 6-10). It includes excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark as well as lively, light-hearted color illustrations, depicting the explorers, and the people, wildlife and landscapes they encountered. (PNW40, $18.00)
 
 
I Heard the Owl Call My Name  •  Margaret Craven   • LITERATURE • YOUNG ADULTS  •  In this brief novel, a young vicar comes to live with the Kwakiutl Indians of the town of Kingcome in the Pacific Northwest. Written for teens but worthwhile for adults. (PNW90, $6.99)
 
 
The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark  •  Rhoda Blumberg   • HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An award-winning, illustrated version of the Lewis and Clark story, written for middle school students. (PNW91, $12.99)
 
 
Killer Whale  •  Mark Carwardine   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An illustrated overview of orcas for middle schoolers. (BST85, $30.00)
 
 
Orca's Song  •  Anne Cameron  •  Nelle Olsen   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  A retelling of a traditional Indian myth, gracefully explaining the origins of the killer whale's song. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings that evoke Haida art. For children 5-9. (PNW111, $7.95)
 
 
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird  •  Phillip Hoose   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An engaging and well-researched history of the ivory-billed woodpecker, and the struggles surrounding its survival. It's a suspenseful and entertaining book about modern conservation and environmental issues for middle-school readers. (BRD30, $21.00)
 
 
Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest  •  Gerald McDermott   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  Told in simple language, this beautifully illustrated traditional tale of the raven -- a familiar symbol on totem poles -- is geared for children ages 4-8. A Caldecott Honor Book. (ALA62, $16.00)
 
 
Survival of the Salmon, Adventures of Riley  •  Amanda Lumry  •  Laura Hurwitz   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  (PNW223, $15.95)
 
 
Thunder Rolling in the Mountains  •  Scott O'Dell   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A novel for middle schoolers about the expulsion of the Nez Perce from their homeland, drawn mostly from primary sources. (PNW103, $6.50)
 
 
Touching Spirit Bear  •  Ben Mikaelsen   • LITERATURE • YOUNG ADULTS  •  A young adult's novel about a tough teen banished to a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Ages 12 and up. (PNW127, $5.99)
 
 
Volcano, The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens  •  Patricia Lauber   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Geared for middle schoolers, this Newbery Award-winning book documents the 1980 eruption, its aftermath and the return of life to the volcano with 80 full-color photos and text. (PNW41, $8.99)
 
 
 




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