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Big Cats
• Seymour Simon
• NATURAL HISTORY
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A full-color introduction to the life of big cats around the world, including the tiger, lion, leopard, puma, cheetah, jaguar, and snow leopard. Intended for children ages 4-8.
(BST46, $6.99)
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Buddha
• Demi
• RELIGION
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Intended for children age 7-10.
(ASA17, $21.95)
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Buddha Stories
• Demi
• RELIGION
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Intended for ages 4 to 8, this book tells 10 of the author's favorite "jakatas," or moral tales of the Buddha. She has sumptuously illustrated the volume in gold printed on deep, dark blue (in the tradition of an ancient Buddhist text).
(ASA16, $20.00)
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The Dalai Lama
• Demi
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A picture book life of the 14th Dalai Lama.
(TBT62, $19.95)
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Elephant (Eyewitness Books)
• Ian Redmond
• Dave King
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A vivid introduction to the elephant, in the colorful Eyewitness visual style. With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. Geared for children ages 9-12.
(BST44, $15.99)
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Everest: The Climb
• Gordon Korman
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Korman's trilogy about four kids racing to be the first kid to the top of Everest. In this second book, the kids test their mettle on the trek from base Camp, where they must face harsh conditions, disaster -- and each other.
(NPL51, $4.99)
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Everest: The Contest
• Gordon Korman
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Korman's trilogy about four kids racing to be the first kid to the top of Everest. In this first book the kids go to mountaineering training camp and vye to make the team that will actually go to Everest. Thrills! Competition! Fun!
(NPL50, $4.99)
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Everest: The Summit
• Gordon Korman
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Korman's trilogy about four kids racing to be the first kid to the top of Everest. In this last book, the kids attempt the summit, where they must face not only the thin air and the impending storm -- but each other. Geared for ages 9-12.
(NPL52, $4.99)
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Eyewitness: Everest
• Rebecca Stephens
• REFERENCE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An informative photographic treatment of the Himalayas for children 9 to 12.
(HML47, $15.99)
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From the Mango Tree and Other Folk Tales from Nepal
• Kavita Ram Shrestha
• Sarah Lamstein
• LITERATURE
• FAMILY
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15 traditional Nepalese tales for children.
(NPL44, $40.00)
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Kami and the Yaks
• Andrea Stenn Stryer
• Bert Dodson
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Set in the spectacular scenery of the Himalayas, this is a moving story of courage and love. Kami, a young, deaf Sherpa boy, sets off to find his family's missing yaks, using his heightened sense of observation.
(HML80, $9.95)
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Tintin in Tibet
• Herge
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The delightfully loony tale, for kids, of Tintin and company's unexpected encounters with the Abominable Snowman, yaks, saffron-robed monks etc. on their journey to Kathmandu.
(TBT14, $10.99)
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What Makes the Grand Canyon Grand? The World's Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders
• Spencer Christian
• Antonia Felix
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An entertaining grand tour of seven natural wonders of the world, for young scientists ages 9-12. With maps, illustrations and hands-on activities. Parents, get ready to be peppered with fascinating facts.
(SWU05, $12.95)
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