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We're Roaming in the Rainforest, An Amazon Adventure
• Laurie Krebs
• TRAVEL NARRATIVE
• COMING IN MARCH
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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)
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Amazon River Rescue, Adventures of Riley
• Amanda Lumry
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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While visiting his Uncle Max (a world-famous biologist), Aunt Martha and Cousin Alice in the Amazon Rain Forest, Riley and Alice wander too far from camp and become hopelessly lost!
(AMZ111, $15.95)
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Face to Face With Frogs
• Mark Moffett
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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)
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Here Is the Tropical Rain Forest
• Madeleine Dunphy
• Michael Rothman
• FIELD GUIDE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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)
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One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest
• Jean Craighead George
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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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)
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Peru, A True Book
• Elaine Landau
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An engaging, illustrated primer on the geography, citizens and history of Peru. For ages 6 to 8, with color photographs, large-scale maps and accessible text.
(PRU45, $9.75)
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Peru, A True Book
• Elaine Landau
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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An engaging, illustrated primer on the geography, citizens and history of Peru. For ages 6 to 8, with color photographs, large-scale maps and accessible text.
(PRU45, $9.75)
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The Great Kapok Tree, A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest
• Lynne Cherry
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Forest animals convince a man not to chop down a tree in this fable for young readers.
(AMZ53, $7.00)
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The Shaman's Apprentice
• Lynne Cherry
• Mark Plotkin
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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The tale of a young boy's fascination with the magical world of the shaman.
(AMZ24, $16.00)
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Amazon Journey, Cruising the Rainforest
• Gare Thompson
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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)
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Biodiversity
• Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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This photo-essay for kids ages 10-12 introduces them to the concept of biodiversity and its meaning and signifi-cance, featuring 85 color photographs
(NAT96, $7.95)
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Journey to the River Sea
• Eva Ibbotson
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Maia travels to Brazil and finds mystery, adventure -- and stick-in-the-mud cousins.
(AMZ79, $6.99)
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Peru, Enchantment of the World
• Emilie Lepthien
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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, $38.00)
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Secret of the Andes
• Ann Nolan Clark
• Jean Charlot
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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)
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The Snake Scientist
• Sy Montgomery
• SCIENCE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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, $6.95)
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Up
• Jasm Jones
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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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)
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City of the Beasts
• Isabel Allende
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A young adult novel about a mystical adventure in the Amazon from the acclaimed Chilean author.
(AMZ93, $7.99)
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Go and Come Back
• Joan Abelove
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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In this rich tale of cultural difference, Alicia, a young native of the Amazon, is confused when her whole village is enthralled by two visiting anthropologists who don't seem to understand her culture.
(AMZ80, $6.99)
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