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GALAPAGOS,
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Aztec, Inca & Maya  •  Elizabeth Baquedano  •  Michel Zabe   • HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  A vivid overview of Mesoamerican cultures for kids. The cultures are presented together, causing some confusion; nevertheless, there is much here to learn, all vividly illustrated in the large-format Eyewitness style. (CAM62, $15.99)
 
 
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)
 
 
Charles Darwin and the Evolution Revolution  •  Rebecca Stefoff   • NATURAL HISTORY • 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, $30.00)
 
 
The Galapagos Islands  •  Erinn Banting   • CULTURAL PORTRAIT • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  (GPS82, $7.95)
 
 
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)
 
 
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)
 
 
Secret of the Andes  •  Ann Nolan Clark  •  Jean Charlot   • LITERATURE • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  In this novel for pre-teens, a native boy in Peru goes on a magical discovery of his roots, learning much about Inca tradition. A Newbery Award-winning book first published in 1952. (AND19, $5.99)
 
 
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)
 
 
The Voyage of the Beetle, A Journey Around the World With Charles Darwin  •  Anne H. Weaver   • NATURAL HISTORY • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)  •  Narrated by a bright and witty beetle named Rosie, this illustrated tale introduces Darwin and his ideas to readers of all ages. With beautiful color illustrations, maps and diagrams. (GPS83, $16.95)
 
 
 




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