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RIVER JOURNEY TO THE AMAZON BASIN & NATURAL WONDERS OF GALAPAGOS
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Galapagos Means Tortoises  •  Ruth Heller   • LITERATURE • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  A rhyming introduction to the ecosystem of the Galapagos, intended for children ages 7-10. Heller's poems are remarkably playful and informative, with lovely color illustrations of blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and other creatures of the islands. (GPS53, $7.95)
 
 
Usborne Flashcard Spanish  •  Jo Litchfield   • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)  •  A standard playing card-size deck of 50 nicely illustrated flashcards geared for younger children. Each card features a colorful illustration with the Spanish word on the reverse. (GEN203, $8.99)
 
 
Bird (Eyewitness Books)  •  David Burnie   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  An introduction to birds, their evolution, biology and behavior, in the graphic Eyewitness style with hundreds of color photographs and drawings of feathers, wings, nests, eggs (and surprisingly few birds!). (BRD04, $15.99)
 
 
Boobies, Iguanas, and Other Critters  •  Linda Litteral   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Clear, detailed and accurate, this profusely illustrated book tackles the volcanic formation of the islands, ecology, wildlife and scientific research. Not just a terrific overview for ages 10 to 14 -- the whole family will enjoy it. (GPS16, $27.25)
 
 
Ecuador, Enchantment of the World  •  Marion Morrison   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Ecuador for children ages 9-12. This book is a thoroughly illustrated and carefully compiled description of the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Ecuador. (GPS33, $37.00)
 
 
Picture the World, Children's Art Around the Globe  •  Tracy V. Spates   • ART & ARCHITECTURE • FAMILY  •  This oversize book, illustrated with colorful art and photographs, highlights eight nations on five continents. Each chapter includes a cultural overview, photographs of kids, examples of handicrafts and a hands-on art activity. For kids ages 6 and up. (WLD31, $24.95)
 
 
The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin  •  Peter Sis   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR • FAMILY  •  Peter Sis illuminates the towering figure of Darwin, his life, travels, ideas and impact for kids in this richly embellished book, crowded with diary pages, maps, charts and watercolors. (GBR388, $18.00)
 
 
 




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