Guyana, Discovering South America  •  James D. Henderson  •  Bob Temple HISTORY •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) This illustrated primer for ages 10-14 covers the geography, history, economy, politics, peoples, and culture of Guyana. (SAM113, $19.95)
The Orinoco River  •  Carol B. Rawlins NATURAL HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A volume in the "Watts Library" series of reference tools for middle schoolers, this slim illustrated book introduces the geological, natural and cultural history of the Orinoco. (AMZ76, $12.50)
The Tarantula Scientist  •  Sy Montgomery  •  Nic Bishop SCIENCE •  2004 •  HARD COVER  • 80 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Great color photographs accompany this fact-filled story of enthusiastic spider scientist Sam Marshall's journey to French Guiana to study tarantulas. (NAT124, $18.00)