Face to Face With Grizzlies
• Joel Sartore
NATURAL HISTORY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Ever been face-to-face with a grizzly bear? Joel Sartore has -- and he lived to tell this and other great tales in Face to Face with Grizzlies. Through stunning photography and engaging storytelling, this National Geographic expert takes you into the bears' world. Witness a mother bear charge a human intruder. Watch male bears battle. Find out the grizzly's idea of a fast-food take-out.
(BST120, $6.95) |
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Face to Face With Wolves
• Jim Brandenburg
NATURAL HISTORY •
2008 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
The Arctic wolf inches towards you. Like you, he is torn between fear and curiosity. His instinct leads him towards the scent of your leather boots. Your instinct is to reach out to this curious white canine. Suddenly, he snarls, and you're face to face with a wild animal. For years, photographer Jim Brandenburg has observed lone wolves by moonlight, Arctic wolves leaping onto ice floes, and wolves hunting and foraging for food. Packs of gray wolves surround his house in Minnesota. Let him lead you on an intimate journey through their mysterious world, making a persuasive case for the protection of this threatened species, and showing how wolves and humans can live together.
(BST118, $16.95) |
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The Wolves Are Back
• Wendell Minor
• Jean Craighead George
NATURAL HISTORY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Through the eyes of a wolf pup, the story of the wolf's return to Yellowstone National Park is introduced to young readers. Accompanied by delightful illustration of the park's landscapes and wildlife, this book is full of information about the wolves' exile and positive impact of their return on local ecosystems.
(BST135, $16.99) |
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Yellowstone National Park, A True Book
• David Petersen
NATURAL HISTORY •
2001 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A volume in the True Book series on U.S. national parks for ages 6-8. It's a slim, illustrated introduction to the geology, landscapes, wildlife and history of Yellowstone for younger readers. With a nice selection of color photographs throughout.
(SWU64, $9.75) |
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Expedition Yellowstone, A Mountain Adventure
• Sandra Chisholm Robinson
• Ellen Meloy
LITERATURE •
1986 •
PAPER
• 172 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
The discovery of Yellowstone is the subject of this tale of a mountain man in the Rockies. Illustrated and geared to preteens.
(USW319, $12.50) |
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Jenny of the Tetons
• Kristiana Gregory
LITERATURE •
1989 •
PAPER
• 168 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
The story of an orphan girl who goes to live with a trapper, his Shoshone wife and their children in the 1870s Rockies. Geared to children 10-14, the novel employs real historical figures and a fictional plot as it explores the possibilities for tolerance and friendship between white settlers and Indians.
(USW320, $6.95) |
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Moccasin Trail
• Eloise Jarvis McGraw
LITERATURE •
1986 •
PAPER
• 247 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
The enduring tale of a young man raised by Crow Indians who must readjust to life as a white American. For ages 9 to 12. A Newbery Honor Book originally published in 1952.
(USW370, $6.99) |
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Once a Wolf, How Wildlife Biologists Brought Back the Gray Wolf
• Stephen R. Swinburne
• Jim Bradenburg
NATURAL HISTORY •
1999 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Villainized in folklore and literature and considered a bloodthirsty threat to children, sheep and cattle, the grey wolf was nearly wiped out in North America by the 1930s. Swinburne documents conservationists' efforts to reintroduce grey wolves to the ecosystems of Yellowstone and New York State. With color photography, for kids ages 9-12. In the excellent series, Scientists in the Field.
(USW112, $6.99) |
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Rocky Mountains
• Jonathan Grupper
NATURAL HISTORY •
2001 •
HARD COVER
• 31 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A National Geographic "Destinations" book, featuring breathtaking color photographs of the summits, valleys and wildlife of the Rocky mountains. The chatty text recounts a journey by raft, foot and four-wheel drive vehicle throughout the region. Geared for kids ages 6 to 12 although the bold photographs will appeal to the whole family.
(USW407, $16.95) |
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Rocky Mountains Plants and Animals Coloring Book
• Dot Barlowe
NATURAL HISTORY •
2004 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
27 detailed line drawings introduce the plants and animals of the region with realistic accuracy. The scenes are narrated by an informative text. A great way to occupy travelers ages 8 and up (the amount of detail may frustrate younger children).
(RKY58, $3.95) |
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When the Wolves Returned, Restoring Nature's Balance in Yellowstone
• Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
NATURAL HISTORY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 39 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
With spectacular photographs and a dual-level text, this inspirational photo-essay captures wolves in the natural habitat of Yellowstone, where the natural balance of the park's wildlife is finally being realized again thanks to the return of the once-extinct Yellowstone wolves. An engaging read for parents as well as for kids.
(USW580, $17.95) |
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Wolf Stalker, A Mystery in Yellowstone National Park
• Gloria Skurzynski
• Alane Ferguson
MYSTERY •
2007 •
PAPER
• 128 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
On the trail of a wounded wolf mysteriously shot in Yellowstone National Park, the Langdon kids soon find themselves caught up in adventure, suspense -- and danger.
(RKY45, $4.99) |
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Cowboy Stories
• Barry Moser
LITERATURE •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 181 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
Twenty action-packed tales of cattle drives, gunfights, ranching, and survival for teens. With excerpts from classic novels (Shane, The Virginian), new short fiction, stories from real-life cowboys, and bold black-and-white illustrations.
(USW533, $16.95) |
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Shane
• Jack Shaefer
LITERATURE •
1983 •
PAPER
• 119 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
The classic Western of a mysterious gunman who rides into a Wyoming town to rescue homesteaders from the powerful grip of local cattlemen. Made into a movie with Alan Ladd and Jack Palance, it's a good choice for the young adult interested in the Wild West.
(USW321, $6.99) |
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Montana Wildflowers, A Beginner's Field Guide to the State's Most Common Flowers
• Beverly Magley
FIELD GUIDE •
1992 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• FAMILY
A fact-filled guide to habitats and a handful of Montana's prominent species of flowers. Learn where they grow, what they look like and a few interesting stories about how they've been eaten by humans, used as an itch-reliever or boiled into a color dye for clothing. With large watercolor illustrations of each flower. Geared for young people, it's a good overview for the whole family.
(USW115, $6.95) |
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The Ranger's Guide to Yellowstone, Insider Advice from Ranger Norm
• Susan Frank
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 230 PAGES
• FAMILY
Meet Ranger Norm, your personal Yellowstone guide to the best hikes, accomodations and recreations. He answers the FAQ for visiting the park in family-friendly cartoons.
(SWU243, $16.95) |
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The Rocky Mountain Berry Book
• Bob Krumm
FIELD GUIDE •
1991 •
PAPER
• 168 PAGES
• FAMILY
In an inspired move, Bob Krumm included recipes in this family oriented field guide to 15 berry species of the Rockies. Now children may pick and parents may cook, and everyone will be pleased.
(USW402, $12.95) |
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The Wild West on 5 Bits a Day
• Joan Tapper
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 160 PAGES
• FAMILY
A time-traveler's guide to exploring and surviving in the Wild West of 1880, including sites, saloons, gunfights, people to meet (like Buffalo Bill) and people to avoid (including Billy the Kid and Geronimo). Fun for the whole family!
(USW663, $18.95) |
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Walking the Big Wild, From Yellowstone to the Yukon on the Grizzly Bears' Trail
• Karsten Heuer
TRAVEL NARRATIVE •
2004 •
PAPER
• 238 PAGES
• FAMILY
Walking the Big Wild is the story of Karsten Heuer's extraordinary 18-month journey of hiking, skiing, and paddling across 2100 miles of mountains, forests, and rivers from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to the Canadian Yukon. Accompanied by occasional human companions and a remarkable border collie named Webster, Heuer encountered immense challenges: storms, avalanches, floods, and grizzlies. At the end of the journey, Heuer proved that there is nearly continuous wilderness that can support wildlife along the length of the Rockies--and is salvagable if the right decisions are made now.
(USW473, $16.95) |
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