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Flute's Journey

Flute's Journey


by Lynne Cherry

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The fully illustrated and warmly told story of a wood thrush who starts life in the woods of Maryland, and migrates across the Gulf of Mexico to the Monteverde Rain Forest in Costa Rica. Ages 4 to 8. (BST45, $17.00)

Sea Turtle Journey, The Story of a Loggerhead Turtle


by Lorraine A. Jay | Katie Lee

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1995
  • HARD COVER
  • 31 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

The life story of a loggerhead turtle in full color illustrations, from the time it hatches on the beach to its sea journey and its travels back to the beach to hatch her own eggs. Intended for children ages 4-8, it includes a read-along audio cassette of the story. (BST48, $16.95)

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World

The Most Beautiful Roof in the World


by Kathryn Lasky | Christopher Knight

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A tropical botanist and her sons climb among the ropes and walkways of a rainforest canopy in this photographic odyssey. For ages 9-12. (FST04, $9.00)

Eyewitness Jungle

Eyewitness Jungle


by Theresa Greenaway | Geoff Dann

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Geared for ages 9 to 12, the hundreds of eye-popping photographs of birds, monkeys, towering trees, orchids and all manner of rain forest life will also appeal to the whole family. (FST06, $16.99)

 

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