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Ancient Forests, Discovering Nature
• Margaret Anderson
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A workbook on the ecology and folklore of the old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest, this book features 16 activities geared for children ages 9-12.
(ALA67, $6.95)
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Ansel Adams, America's Photographer
• Beverley Gherman
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A biography of the American photographer aimed at ages 9-12 which showcases his photos.
(PHT12, $19.95)
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How We Crossed the West
• Rosalyn Schanzer
• EXPLORATION
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The adventures of Lewis and Clark are recast for ages 6-10 in this National Geographic picture book depicting the explorers and the people, wildlife and landscapes they encountered.
(PNW40, $18.00)
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I Heard the Owl Call My Name
• Margaret Craven
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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In this brief novel, a young vicar comes to live with the Kwakiutl Indians of the town of Kingcome in the Pacific Northwest. Written for teens but worthwhile for adults.
(PNW90, $6.99)
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The Incredible Journey of Lewis and Clark
• Rhoda Blumberg
• HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An award-winning, illustrated version of the Lewis and Clark story, written for middle school students.
(PNW91, $12.99)
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Ishi, Last of his Tribe
• Theodora Kroeber
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A classic account of Indian life -- and its destruction -- in California after the Gold Rush.
(CAL100, $6.50)
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Island of the Blue Dolphins
• Scott O'Dell
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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The gripping story of a courageous American Indian girl left abandoned by her tribe on an island off the California coast. Recommended for children ages 12 and up, Karana's struggle to survive is riveting.
(PAC78, $6.99)
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John Muir: My Life with Nature
• Joseph Bharat Cornell
• BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A short introduction to the life, work and writings of John Muir.
(CAL120, $8.95)
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Killer Whale
• Mark Carwardine
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An illustrated overview of orcas for middle schoolers.
(BST85, $30.00)
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Orca's Song
• Anne Cameron
• Nelle Olsen
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A retelling of a traditional Indian myth, gracefully explaining the origins of the killer whale's song. Illustrated with black-and-white drawings that evoke Haida art. For children 5-9.
(PNW111, $7.95)
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The Race to Save the Lord God Bird
• Phillip Hoose
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An engaging and well-researched history of the ivory-billed woodpecker, and the struggles surrounding its survival. It's a suspenseful and entertaining book about modern conservation and environmental issues for middle-school readers.
(BRD30, $21.00)
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Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest
• Gerald McDermott
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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Told in simple language, this beautifully illustrated traditional tale of the raven -- a familiar symbol on totem poles -- is geared for children ages 4-8. A Caldecott Honor Book.
(ALA62, $16.00)
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Stories from Where We Live, The California Coast
• Sara St. Antoine
• Paul Mirocha
• Trudy Nicholson
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A young traveler's literary companion to coastal California.
(CAL94, $10.95)
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This is San Francisco
• Miroslav Sasek
• CULTURAL PORTRAIT
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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A classic portrait of San Francisco for children. Cable cars, Chinatown and other city sights are depicted with bright, stylized illustrations.
(CAL181, $17.95)
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Thunder Rolling in the Mountains
• Scott O'Dell
• LITERATURE
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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A novel for middle schoolers about the expulsion of the Nez Perce from their homeland, drawn mostly from primary sources.
(PNW103, $6.50)
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Touching Spirit Bear
• Ben Mikaelsen
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG ADULTS
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A young adult's novel about a tough teen banished to a remote island in the Pacific Northwest. Ages 12 and up.
(PNW127, $5.99)
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The Tree of Time, A Story of a Special Sequoia
• Kathy Baron
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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The life story of a big, old, famous California redwood tree.
(CAL119, $7.95)
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Two Bear Cubs, A Miwok Legend from California's Yosemite Valley
• Robert D. San Souci
• Daniel San Souci
• LITERATURE
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
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The Miwok have a legend about El Capitan, Yosemite's famous rock formation, and this is it: two bear cubs fall asleep on an ordinary rock, which then begins to grow. Nice illustrations and lots of cultural information about the Miwok, for ages 4-8.
(CAL122, $14.95)
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Volcano, The Eruption and Healing of Mount St. Helens
• Patricia Lauber
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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Geared for middle schoolers, this Newbery Award-winning book documents the 1980 eruption, its aftermath and the return of life to the volcano with 80 full-color photos and text.
(PNW41, $8.99)
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What Makes the Grand Canyon Grand? The World's Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders
• Spencer Christian
• Antonia Felix
• NATURAL HISTORY
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
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An entertaining grand tour of seven natural wonders of the world, for young scientists ages 9-12. With maps, illustrations and hands-on activities. Parents, get ready to be peppered with fascinating facts.
(SWU05, $12.95)
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