Bagging Big Bugs  •  Boris Kondratieff  •  Whitney Cranshaw FIELD GUIDE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS A young naturalist's field guide to identifying and collecting insect marvels of the Rocky Mountain range, from southern Canada to New Mexico. The book includes much natural history and distribution information, as well as 250 illustrations (some photos, some line drawings). Ages 12 & up. (USW401, $16.95)
The Cowgirl Aunt of Harriet Bean  •  Alexander McCall Smith  •  Laura Rankin MYSTERY •  2006 •  HARD COVER  • 80 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Nine-year-old sleuth Harriet Bean sets off to solve the mystery of her missing-in-action Wild West aunt Formica, in this book for ages 4 to 8 by the author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency. (USW477, $9.95)
Crow and Weasel  •  Barry Lopez LITERATURE •  1998 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS The great naturalist and writer Barry Lopez has here written a children's tale that is fully as wise as his adult writings. Two young men -- Indians of the northern plains -- journey to the far northern lands of the Inuit, encountering many natural wonders along the way. The full-color illustrations by Tom Pohrt owe much to Plains Indian art. Ages 10 and up. (USW371, $9.95)
Expedition Yellowstone, A Mountain Adventure  •  Sandra Chisholm Robinson  •  Ellen Meloy LITERATURE •  1986 •  PAPER  • 172 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) The discovery of Yellowstone is the subject of this tale of a mountain man in the Rockies. Illustrated and geared to preteens. (USW319, $12.50)
Face to Face With Grizzlies  •  Joel Sartore NATURAL HISTORY •  2007 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Ever been face-to-face with a grizzly bear? Joel Sartore has -- and he lived to tell this and other great tales in Face to Face with Grizzlies. Through stunning photography and engaging storytelling, this National Geographic expert takes you into the bears' world. Witness a mother bear charge a human intruder. Watch male bears battle. Find out the grizzly's idea of a fast-food take-out. (BST120, $16.95)
Face to Face With Wolves  •  Jim Brandenburg NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you're face to face with a wild animal. For years, photographer Jim Brandenburg has observed lone wolves by moonlight, Arctic wolves leaping onto ice floes, and wolves hunting and foraging for food. Packs of gray wolves surround his house in Minnesota. Let him lead you on an intimate journey through their mysterious world, making a persuasive case for the protection of this threatened species, and showing how wolves and humans can live together. (BST118, $16.95)
How We Crossed the West  •  Rosalyn Schanzer EXPLORATION •  1997 •  HARD COVER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Published by the National Geographic Society, 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)
Jenny of the Tetons  •  Kristiana Gregory LITERATURE •  1989 •  PAPER  • 168 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) The story of an orphan girl who goes to live with a trapper, his Shoshone wife and their children in the 1870s Rockies. Geared to children 10-14, the novel employs real historical figures and a fictional plot as it explores the possibilities for tolerance and friendship between white settlers and Indians. (USW320, $6.95)
The Last Bit-Bear: A Fable  •  Sandra Chisholm Robinson  •  Ellen Ditzler  •  Ellen Meloy LITERATURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 46 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) The clever tale of a bear named Clover and his search for a peaceful, safe place to live. His travels lead him to a national park in the west. For children ages 5-8. (USW314, $5.95)
The Life and Death of Crazy Horse  •  Russell Freedman  •  Amos Bad Heart Bull BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  1996 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS Here's a complex biography of the complex Sioux warrior, elegantly written for young adults. Perhaps most interesting are the pictographic illustrations by Amos Bad Heart Bull (1869-1913), a cousin of Crazy Horse whose art chronicled the history of the Sioux. (USM49, $24.95)
Moccasin Trail  •  Eloise Jarvis McGraw LITERATURE •  1986 •  PAPER  • 247 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) The enduring tale of a young man raised by Crow Indians who must readjust to life as a white American. For ages 9 to 12. A Newbery Honor Book originally published in 1952. (USW370, $6.99)
Montana Wildflowers, A Beginner's Field Guide to the State's Most Common Flowers  •  Beverly Magley FIELD GUIDE •  1992 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A fact-filled guide to habitats and a handful of Montana's prominent species of flowers. Learn where they grow, what they look like and a few interesting stories about how they've been eaten by humans, used as an itch-reliever or boiled into a color dye for clothing. With large watercolor illustrations of each flower. Geared for young people, it's a good overview for the whole family. (USW115, $6.95)
Once a Wolf, How Wildlife Biologists Brought Back the Gray Wolf  •  Stephen R. Swinburne  •  Jim Bradenburg NATURAL HISTORY •  1999 •  HARD COVER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Villainized in folklore and literature and considered a bloodthirsty threat to children, sheep and cattle, the grey wolf was nearly wiped out in North America by the 1930s. Swinburne documents conservationists' efforts to reintroduce grey wolves to the ecosystems of Yellowstone and New York State. With color photography, for kids ages 9-12. In the excellent series, Scientists in the Field. (USW112, $16.00)
Owl's Eyes and Seeking a Spirit, Kootenai Indian Stories  •  Confederated Salish  •  Debbie Joseph  •  Howard Kallowat LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) As written and illustrated by residents of the Flathead Indian Reservation, this little storybook a personable, unassuming introduction to Kootenai folktales. Ages 4 to 8. (CND109, $5.95)
The Race to Save the Lord God Bird  •  Phillip Hoose NATURAL HISTORY •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 208 PAGES • 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, featuring John James Audubon and others. The bird, only recently rediscovered, once ranged across the southeastern United States. With black-and-white photographs throughout. (BRD30, $21.00)
The Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone, Insider Advice from Ranger Norm  •  Susan Frank GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 230 PAGES • FAMILY Meet Ranger Norm, your personal Yellowstone guide to the best hikes, accomodations, and recreations. He answers the FAQ for visiting the park in family-friendly cartoons. (SWU243, $16.95)
The Rocky Mountain Berry Book  •  Bob Krumm FIELD GUIDE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 168 PAGES • FAMILY In an inspired move, Bob Krumm included recipes in this family oriented field guide to 15 berry species of the Rockies. Now children may pick and parents may cook, and everyone will be pleased. (USW402, $12.95)
Rocky Mountains  •  Jonathan Grupper NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  HARD COVER  • 31 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A National Geographic "Destinations" book, featuring breathtaking color photographs of the summits, valleys and wildlife of the Rocky mountains. The chatty text recounts a journey by raft, foot and four-wheel drive vehicle throughout the region. Geared for kids ages 6 to 12 although the bold photographs will appeal to the whole family. (USW407, $16.95)
Shane  •  Jack Shaefer LITERATURE •  1983 •  PAPER  • 119 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS The classic Western of a mysterious gunman who rides into a Wyoming town to rescue homesteaders from the powerful grip of local cattlemen. Made into a movie with Alan Ladd and Jack Palance, it's a good choice for the young adult interested in the Wild West. (USW321, $6.50)
Walking the Big Wild, From Yellowstone to the Yukon on the Grizzly Bears' Trail  •  Karsten Heuer TRAVEL NARRATIVE •  2004 •  PAPER  • 238 PAGES • FAMILY A riveting, personal account of a 2,100-mile Yellowstone to Yukon trek in the tail of wildlife. This corridor is being proposed as a wildlife corridor. (USW473, $16.95)
When the Wolves Returned, Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone  •  Dorothy Hinshaw Patent NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 39 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) With spectacular photographs and a dual-level text, this inspirational photo-essay captures wolves in the natural habitat of Yellowstone, where the natural balance of the park's wildlife is finally being realized again thanks to the return of the once-extinct Yellowstone wolves. An engaging read for parents as well as for kids. (USW580, $17.95)
Wolf Stalker, A Mystery in Yellowstone National Park  •  Gloria Skurzynski  •  Alane Ferguson MYSTERY •  2007 •  PAPER  • 128 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Published by National Geographic, this mystery concerns the shooting of a wolf in Yellowstone National Park. For readers ages 9-12. (RKY45, $4.99)
Yellowstone National Park, A True Book  •  David Petersen NATURAL HISTORY •  2001 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A volume in the True Book series on U.S. national parks for ages 6-8. It's a slim, illustrated introduction to the geology, landscapes, wildlife and history of Yellowstone for younger readers. With a nice selection of color photographs throughout. (SWU64, $6.95)