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Face to Face With Frogs

Face to Face With Frogs


by Mark Moffett

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Let Mark W. Moffett, winner of the 2006 Lowell Thomas Medal for Exploration, show you around the diverse world of frogs ion this illustrated introduction to these creatures, field biology and conservation for youngsters. (NAT140, $6.95)

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest

Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest


by Madeleine Dunphy | Michael Rothman

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

From swinging monkeys and hanging sloths to graceful caimans and stalking jaguars, it presents the whole rainforest web of life in simple rhymes and deeply hued illustrations. (AMZ99, $9.95)

One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest

One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest


by Jean Craighead George

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • PAPER
  • 66 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The Newbery Medal-winning author of "Julie of the Wolves" goes south for this brief and gripping tale of conservation, nature and the people of the Amazon. Geared for ages 7-9. (FST08, $4.99)

The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest


by Lynne Cherry

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

Forest animals convince a man not to chop down a tree in this fable for young readers. (AMZ53, $7.99)

We're Roaming in the Rainforest, An Amazon Adventure

We're Roaming in the Rainforest, An Amazon Adventure


by Laurie Krebs

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The charming, rhyming text highlights a verb for each creature, from chattering monkeys to crouching jaguars, in this inviting introduction to the Amazon for ages 4-8. (AMZ126, $16.99)

Amazon Journey, Cruising the Rainforest

Amazon Journey, Cruising the Rainforest


by Gare Thompson

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A volume in the National Geographic Science Chapters series, this reference book for 2nd and 3rd graders is a playful, informative look at the wildlife of the Amazon rainforest. (AMZ100, $17.90)

Explorers Wanted! In the Jungle

Explorers Wanted! In the Jungle


by Simon Chapman

  • EXPLORATION
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Learn the facts and myths of the Amazon rain forest in this fun exploration book for middle schoolers. (AMZ101, $5.99)

Journey to the River Sea

Journey to the River Sea


by Eva Ibbotson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Maia travels to Brazil and finds mystery, adventure -- and stick-in-the-mud cousins. (AMZ79, $7.99)

Peru, Enchantment of the World

Peru, Enchantment of the World


by Marion Morrison

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 144 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Peru for children ages 9-12. A volume in the Enchantment of the World series by Children's Press, this book covers the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Peru. (PRU16, $39.00)

Secret of the Andes

Secret of the Andes


by Ann Nolan Clark | Jean Charlot

  • LITERATURE
  • 1970
  • PAPER
  • 120 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

In this novel for pre-teens, a native boy in Peru goes on a magical discovery of his roots, learning much about Inca tradition. A Newbery Award-winning book first published in 1952. (AND19, $5.99)

The Manatee Scientists, The Science of Saving the Vulnerable


by Peter Lourie

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Colorful and informative, this volume in the popular series for ages 10 and up follows scientists working to rescue manatees in Florida, Senegal and the Amazon. (BST193, $18.99)

The Snake Scientist

The Snake Scientist


by Sy Montgomery

  • SCIENCE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Jammed packed with information about the work of Bob Mason, a famous snake scientist, this book follows his research, providing general background, full color photos and an excellent list of unanswered questions for young snake enthusiasts. (NAT125, $8.99)

Up


by Jasm Jones

  • LITERATURE
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 125 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Carl, a man in need of adventure, and Russell, a boy in need of a friend, both find what they're looking for when they embark on a wild journey that includes flying houses, exotic jungles, beasts and surprising villains. (SAM141, $4.99)

Up a Rainforest Tree

Up a Rainforest Tree


by Carole Telford | Rod Theodorou

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
  • OUT OF PRINT

A detailed look at the vertical layers in the Amazon basin rain forest for ages 8-10. (AMZ77, $7.50)

Go and Come Back

Go and Come Back


by Joan Abelove

  • LITERATURE
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 177 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

In this rich tale of cultural difference for ages 12 and up, Alicia, a young native of the Amazon, is confused when her village is enthralled by two visiting anthropologists seem clueless. (AMZ80, $6.99)

 

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