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Big Cats

Big Cats


by Seymour Simon

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 1994
  • PAPER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

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)

Buddha Stories

Buddha Stories


by Demi

  • RELIGION
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

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, $23.99)

Kami and the Yaks

Kami and the Yaks


by Andrea Stenn Stryer | Bert Dodson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

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)

The Dalai Lama


by Demi

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A picture book life of the 14th Dalai Lama. (TBT62, $19.95)

Buddha

Buddha


by Demi

  • RELIGION
  • 1996
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Beautiful, intricately detailed, full-color illustrations make this life of the Buddha an excellent choice for children. Intended for children age 7-10. (ASA17, $21.99)

Everest: The Climb

Everest: The Climb


by Gordon Korman

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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, $5.99)

Everest: The Contest

Everest: The Contest


by Gordon Korman

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 96 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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, $5.99)

Everest: The Summit

Everest: The Summit


by Gordon Korman

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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, $5.99)

Eyewitness Elephant

Eyewitness Elephant


by Ian Redmond | Dave King

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2000
  • HARD COVER
  • 63 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

With plenty of background on the natural history of the elephant, including description of its behavior and social habits. (BST44, $16.99)

Three Cups of Tea, One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One Child at a Time

Three Cups of Tea, One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One Child at a Time


by Greg Mortenson

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Mortenson brings his remarkable story up-to-date for younger readers in this new edition of his bestseller, including brand-new photos, maps, and illustrations, as well as a special afterword by his 12-year-old daughter, Amira (PKN24, $8.99)

Tintin in Tibet

Tintin in Tibet


by Herge

  • LITERATURE
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 66 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

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)

From the Mango Tree and Other Folk Tales from Nepal


by Kavita Ram Shrestha | Sarah Lamstein

  • LITERATURE
  • 1997
  • HARD COVER
  • 110 PAGES
  • FAMILY

15 traditional Nepalese tales for children. (NPL44, $40.00)

 

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