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Spotted Bear, A Rocky Mountain Folktale

Spotted Bear, A Rocky Mountain Folktale


by Hanneke Ippisch | Hedvig Rappe-Flowers

  • LITERATURE
  • 1998
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

How did the spotted bear get its spots? It's a folktale set squarely in the Rocky Mountains. With detailed illustrations of plants and animals of the Rocky Mountains scattered throughout, an appendix and mini-field guide. For children 5 to 8. (CND107, $15.00)

Canada, the People

Canada, the People


by Bobbie Kalman

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1997
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A profusely illustrated cultural portrait of multi-ethnic Canada, with chapters on heritage, family life, dwellings and traditions. Geared for children ages 9-12. (CND108, $7.95)

Rocky Mountains

Rocky Mountains


by Jonathan Grupper

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 31 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

This National Geographic "Destinations" book, featuring breathtaking color photographs, introduces the wildlife and terrain of the Rocky mountains. Geared for kids ages 6 to 12. (USW407, $16.95)

Rocky Mountains Plants and Animals Coloring Book

Rocky Mountains Plants and Animals Coloring Book


by Dot Barlowe

  • NATURAL HISTORY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

The 27 detailed line drawings introduce kids to the plants and animals of the region with accuracy and fun. (RKY58, $3.95)

Hatchet

Hatchet


by Gary Paulsen

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 186 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

In the first of Paulsen's wilderness adventure novels, 13-year-old Brian must fend for himself after his plane crashes in the Canadian woods. (CND110, $6.99)

The Rocky Mountain Berry Book


by 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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