Bird (Eyewitness Books)  •  David Burnie NATURAL HISTORY •  2008 •  HARD COVER  • 64 PAGES • 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!). It's an excellent introduction to the life of a bird for middle school readers. Includes a CD of bird-related clipart. (BRD04, $15.99)
Boobies, Iguanas, and Other Critters  •  Linda Litteral NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  HARD COVER  • 71 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) This beautifully illustrated book is an overview of the Galápagos Islands for middle readers (ages 10-14). Clear, detailed and accurate, it tackles the volcanic formation of the Galápagos, ecology and wildlife, scientific research and other topics. (GPS16, $27.25)
Charles Darwin and the Evolution Revolution  •  Rebecca Stefoff NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  HARD COVER  • 126 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS This nicely presented account of Darwin for young adults focuses on the social and scientific context of his life and work. It's an excellent short biography. With 19th-century illustrations, cartoons and photos. (GEN12, $32.95)
Darwin and Evolution for Kids, His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities  •  Kristan Lawson SCIENCE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 160 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An interactive, illustrated biography of Darwin for kids 10 and up (and their families). The book, which includes hands-on activities, covers Darwin's career from his youth to his mind-expanding voyage aboard the Beagle to the development of the theory evolution through natural selection. This is a challenging, serious-minded overview. (GPS64, $16.95)
Ecuador, Enchantment of the World  •  Marion Morrison CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2000 •  HARD COVER  • 127 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) A comprehensive overview of the geography and people of Ecuador for children ages 9-12. A volume in the Enchantment of the World series intended for the library market, this book is a thoroughly illustrated and carefully compiled description of the nature, history, people, religion, culture and economy of Ecuador. (GPS33, $37.00)
Galápagos Islands Coloring Book  •  Jan Sovak NATURAL HISTORY •  2006 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) Featuring 32 illustrations of the plants and animals of the Galápagos, Charles Darwin and a map of the archipelago, all ready to color. (GPS74, $3.95)
Galápagos Means Tortoises  •  Ruth Heller LITERATURE •  2003 •  PAPER  • 40 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A rhyming introduction to the ecosystem of the Galápagos, intended for children ages 7-10. Heller has a knack for children's nonfiction, and her 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)
Inside the Beagle with Charles Darwin  •  Fiona MacDonald  •  Mark Bergin HISTORY •  2005 •  HARD COVER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Kids are invited to join the 22 year-old Charles Darwin aboard the Beagle, following his formative journey along the coasts of South America. MacDonald gives detailed accounts of daily life on the ship, animals and places encountered, accompanied by excellent illustrations and a balanced discussion of Darwin's ground-breaking scientific theories. Recommended for ages 8 and up. (NAT114, $19.95)
Picture the World, Children's Art Around the Globe  •  Tracy V. Spates ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2002 •  HARD COVER  • 68 PAGES • FAMILY A unique book, written by an art teacher who traveled the world in search of culturally significant art by children. This full-color book, illustrated with artworks and documentary photographs, highlights eight nations: Japan, Vietnam, India, Turkey, Russia, Kenya, the United States and Ecuador. Each chapter includes a cultural overview of the featured country, photographs of schoolchildren, descriptions of traditional handicrafts and a hands-on art activity inspired by the country's artistic tradition. It's a globally aware, multicultural book for children ages 6 and up. (WLD31, $24.95)
The Sandwalk Adventures, An Adventure in Evolution Told in Five Chapters  •  Jay Hosler NATURAL HISTORY •  2003 •  PAPER • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) One in a series of popular novels in comic book form on the subject of evolution by cartoonist and biologst Jay Hosler. Subtitled Darwin, Evolution and Follicle Mites, The Sandwalk Adventures is the tale of a conversation between Charles Darwin and a follicle mite named Mara living in his left eyebrow. (SCI88, $20.00)
The Tree of Life: Charles Darwin  •  Peter Sis BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR •  2003 •  HARD COVER  • 44 PAGES • FAMILY Peter Sis illuminates the towering figure of Darwin, his life, travels, ideas and impact, with watercolor and pen-and-ink illustrations. The richly embellished pages, featuring a gorgeous gatefold spread, are crowded with diary pages, maps, charts. (GBR388, $18.00)
Usborne Flashcard Spanish  •  Jo Litchfield LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS •  2004 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 50 PAGES • 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. Vocabulary includes numbers, colors, food, animals, and other basic vocabulary that will appeal to young children. (GEN203, $8.99)