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30 Junior Rockhound & Outdoor Explorer NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS: Everything Rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of informa- tion made extra fun through a humor- infused presentation. Ages 8 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9781426307683, $12.95 LET’S ROCK! Discover basic earth science in this rock-solid series. For ages 9–12, 32 pgs., $8.95 each. HOW TO BE A ROCK COLLECTOR, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772170 WHAT ARE CRYSTALS?, Aloian. ISBN 9780778772187 WHAT ARE FOSSILS?, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772194 WHAT ARE IGNEOUS ROCKS?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772330 WHAT ARE METAMORPHIC ROCKS?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772347 WHAT ARE MINERALS?. Hyde. ISBN 9780778772200 WHAT ARE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772354 WHAT IS THE ROCK CYCLE?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772361 JUMP INTO SCIENCE: Rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. This large format, illustrated and beginning reader guide surveys the earth’s rocks and minerals in a kid-pleasing images and text. Ages 4 and up. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781426305382, $16.95 TRUE OR FALSE: Rocks & Minerals, Berger. A series of true and false ques- tions, featuring full-color photographs, about rocks and minerals. Ages 7 and up. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780545202053, $4.99 EXPLORE ROCKS AND MINERALS: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments, Brown and Brown. Discover the mysteries beneath the Earth’s surface through engaging, hands-on activities and experiments. Ages 7–9, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781934670613, $12.95 IF YOU FIND A ROCK, Christian. This beautifully photographed and hand-tinted book celebrates the variety of rocks you can find. Ages 6–9. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780152063542, $6.99 DAVE’S DOWN-TO-EARTH ROCK SHOP, Murphy. Children learn to clas- sify rocks by different attributes such as color, shape or size. Ages 7 and up. 34 pgs., ISBN 9780064467292, $5.99 LET’S GO ROCK COLLECTING, Gans. Perennial best-seller featuring easy-to- understand text and illustrations, which introduce children to rocks. Ages 5–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780064451703, $5.99 DK STICKER ENCYCLOPEDIA: Rocks and Minerals. This super-sized sticker encyclopedia is packed with fasci- nating facts about rocks and minerals. Contains over 600 reusable stickers! 96 pgs., ISBN 9780756671426, $12.99 DK EYE WONDER: Rocks and Minerals, Edited. This book is a great introduction to the fundamentals of earth science for young children 7 and up. Hard cover, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780789497604, $10.99 EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK, Baylor & Parnall. Children will discover an understanding and interest for rocks, as well as the right rock for themselves. Ages 3–7. 31 pgs., ISBN 9780689710513, $7.99 USBORNE SPOTTER’S CARDS: 100 Rocks and Minerals to Spot. 52 double- sided cards with photo and information on 100 common rocks and minerals. Ages 4–8. Card set. ISBN 9780794522551, $9.99 USBORNE SPOTTER’S GUIDES: ROCKS & MINERALS, Woolley. This guide is accurately illustrated, easy-to-use and provides detailed descriptions of over 80 rocks and minerals. Ages 7 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780794513047, $5.95 Designates New or Added Titles

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NatioNal GeoGraphic Kids: everything rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of informa-tion made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation. Ages 8 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9781426307683, $12.95

let’s rocK! Discover basic earth science in this rock-solid series. For ages 9–12, 32 pgs., $8.95 each.

how to Be a rocK collector, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772170what are crystals?, Aloian. ISBN 9780778772187what are Fossils?, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772194what are iGNeous rocKs?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772330what are MetaMorphic rocKs?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772347what are MiNerals?. Hyde. ISBN 9780778772200what are sediMeNtary rocKs?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772354what is the rocK cycle?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772361

JuMp iNto scieNce: rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. This large format, illustrated and beginning reader guide surveys the earth’s rocks and minerals in a kid-pleasing images and text. Ages 4 and up. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781426305382, $16.95

true or False: rocks & Minerals, Berger. A series of true and false ques-tions, featuring full-color photographs, about rocks and minerals. Ages 7 and up. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780545202053, $4.99

explore rocKs aNd MiNerals: 25 Great projects, activities, experiments, Brown and Brown. Discover the mysteries beneath the Earth’s surface through engaging, hands-on activities and experiments. Ages 7–9, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781934670613, $12.95

iF you FiNd a rocK, Christian. This beautifully photographed and hand-tinted book celebrates the variety of rocks you can find. Ages 6–9. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780152063542, $6.99

dave’s dowN-to-earth rocK shop, Murphy. Children learn to clas-sify rocks by different attributes such as color, shape or size. Ages 7 and up. 34 pgs., ISBN 9780064467292, $5.99

let’s Go rocK collectiNG, Gans. Perennial best-seller featuring easy-to-understand text and illustrations, which introduce children to rocks. Ages 5–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780064451703, $5.99

dK sticKer eNcyclopedia: rocks and Minerals. This super-sized sticker encyclopedia is packed with fasci-nating facts about rocks and minerals. Contains over 600 reusable stickers! 96 pgs., ISBN 9780756671426, $12.99

dK eye woNder: rocks and Minerals, Edited. This book is a great introduction to the fundamentals of earth science for young children 7 and up. Hard cover, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780789497604, $10.99

everyBody Needs a rocK, Baylor & Parnall. Children will discover an understanding and interest for rocks, as well as the right rock for themselves. Ages 3–7. 31 pgs., ISBN 9780689710513, $7.99

usBorNe spotter’s cards: 100 rocks and Minerals to spot. 52 double-sided cards with photo and information on 100 common rocks and minerals. Ages 4–8. Card set. ISBN 9780794522551, $9.99

usBorNe spotter’s Guides: rocKs & MiNerals, Woolley. This guide is accurately illustrated, easy-to-use and provides detailed descriptions of over 80 rocks and minerals. Ages 7 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780794513047, $5.95

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Julie the rocKhouNd, Karwoski. A father teaches his daughter how to look for shiny quartz crystals. Includes section that describes the different types of rocks and how they are formed. Ages 5–9. 32 pgs. ISBN 9781607185840, $9.95

caves, exploriNG caliForNia’s awesoMe uNderworld: a Family Guide to discovering the earth’s own Natural creations, Sheafer. Learn about the animals and indigenous people who inhabited the caves, as well as the geology of these rock formations. Over 35 caves! 64 pgs., ISBN 9781889971063, $8.95

rocKs iN his head, Hurst. A heart-warming story about a man so passionate about collecting rocks, that everyone told him he had rocks in his head. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780060294038, $17.99

extreMe rocKs & MiNerals! Q&a, Stewart. Contains fun facts, fabulous close-up photos, and links to cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book. Ages 5–9, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780060899813, $7.99

rocKs & MiNerals: a Gem of a Book, Basher. This is your guide to a crowd of crystal-cool characters, who are the building blocks of our planet. Includes poster. Ages 8–12. 128 pgs., ISBN 9780753463147, $8.99

color your liFe with crystals!: your First Guide to crystals, colors and chakras, Lembo. A fun and informa-tive introduction to gemstone healing for youngsters, with a focus of crystal qualities, the power of colors, chakras and positive thinking. Ages 9 and up. 112 pgs., ISBN 9781844096053, $15.95

discover scieNce: rocks and Fossils, Pellant. A focused, early reader appro-priate introduction to the basic forms of rock, crystals and fossils. Ages 5 and up. Hard cover. 56 pgs., ISBN 9780753466063, $9.99

the woNders oF our world, Morris. This series features full-color photographs and diagrams that illustrate and explain the world around us. Ages 7–14, 32 pgs., $6.95 each

rocKs & MiNerals, ISBN 9780865058477volcaNoes, ISBN 9780865058385

rocKs, MiNerals aNd resources. This series explains how the Earth’s raw materials are formed, located and extracted, and how they are used. Ages 7–13. 32 pgs., $9.95 each

Fossils: clues to ancient life, Arato, ISBN 9780778714514MiNerals, Morganelli, ISBN 9780778714477

diaMoNd daN’s activity BooKs. Teach your kids about rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils with this fun & inexpensive series of activity books.

Fossils: traces of ancient life from the sea & the land, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95Gold!: an activity Book for young prospectors, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95MiNeraloGical dictioNary For MiNeral collectors, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780967816364, $4.00MiNerals FroM caliForNia, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.99MiNerals oF the BiBle: an earth science Book for children of Faith, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95MiNerals oF the u.s.a.: a history of important Mineral discoveries in the united states of america, Powell. 28 pgs., $2.99the power oF crystals: a coloring Book of healing Minerals, a to Z, Powell. 24 pgs., $2.99the world oF MiNerals: their properties, Forms and uses, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.99

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GeoloGy rocKs!: 50 hands-on activities to explore the earth, Blobaum. Explore planet Earth with fun-filled experiments that you can do in your own home. Ages 7–14, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781885593290, $12.95

how the earth worKs: 60 Fun activities for exploring volcanoes, Fossils, earthquakes, and More, O’Brien-Palmer. Earth science has never been more engaging than with these fun, informative activities that use readily available materials. Ages 6–9, 192 pgs., ISBN 9781556524424, $16.95

a looK at rocKs: From coal to Kimberlite, Kittinger. An excellent introduction to rock types and basic earth science that also includes great advice on starting your own rock collection. Ages 9 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780531158876, $6.95

a true BooK series. Ideal for today’s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glos-sary and index, plus a comprehensive “to find out more” section listing books, organizations, and internet sites. Ages 7 and up. 48 pgs., $6.95 each

experiMeNts with rocKs aNd MiNerals, Tocci. ISBN 9780516269955, $6.95Fossils, Squire. ISBN 9780531262504GeoloGy: the study of rocks, Gray. ISBN 9780531282700GeMstoNes, Squire. ISBN 9780531262511GrowiNG crystals, Squire. ISBN 9780516269849Meteor showers, Kelley. ISBN 9780531228043MiNerals, Squire. ISBN 9780531262528rocKs, Squire. ISBN 9780531262535

where do MouNtaiNs coMe FroM, MoMMa?, Morley. A little girl and her mother take a walk in the mountains and explore the inner workings of planet Earth. Hard cover. (8.5 x 11”) 36 pgs., ISBN 9780878425822, $12.00

learNiNG aBout rocKs (sticker Book), Barlowe. Easy-to-read guide describes 12 common types of rocks, including granite, sandstone, lime-stone and more. A sticker illustrates each subject. Ages 8-10. 16 pgs., ISBN 9780486412917, $1.50

Build it yourselF series, investigate how the earth was Formed with 15 projects, Brown. These activity books take a look at the underlying processes that have shaped carious regions of the United States. Learn how geology and physical geography are intertwined. Engaging sidebars cover specific topics in detail. Each title combines fun facts with hands-on experiments. Ages 9–12, 128 pgs.

GeoloGy oF the desert southwest, ISBN 9781936313402, $15.95GeoloGy oF the easterN coast, ISBN 9781936313827, $21.95GeoloGy oF the Great plaiNs aNd MouNtaiN west, ISBN 9781936313839, $15.95GeoloGy oF the paciFic Northwest, ISBN 9781936313389, $15.95.

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souNds oF the wild: dinosaurs, Pledger. View realistic pop-up images while hearing what dinosaurs might have sounded like in their natural habitat; also includes detailed educational info on each dinosaur. Ages 6 and up. Hard cover. 16 pgs., ISBN 9781592238873, $18.95

uNcover a t. rex: an uncover it Book, Shatz. Take a 3-D look inside a T. Rex and discover its internal struc-ture layer by layer; each page reveals a 3-D reality you can touch, from the skeletal system to the digestive tract. Hard cover (10 x 12”), 16 pgs., with 3-D model, ISBN 9781571457905, $18.95

Natural history MuseuM diNosaur sticKer BooK, edited. Kids will love the 100 reusable stickers, pull out landscape and activity pages where they can learn all about dinosaurs. 8 pgs., ISBN 9781402756252, $4.95

viewFiNder Fossils: an extraordinary world revealed close-up, Palmer. Using the removable magnifier, view some of the world’s most incredible creatures close-up! Includes removable magnifier, 6 sliders and 5 flaps. Hard Cover, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781607100287, $19.95

the coMplete Guide to diNosaurs aNd prehistoric reptiles, McNab. A comprehensive, large format overview of dinosaurs with more than 250 illustrations of early reptiles and their ancestors. Hard Cover. (9 x 11”) 160 pgs., ISBN 9780785829157, $12.99

usBorNe diNosaurs sticKer BooK, Norman. Contains over eighty illustra-tions, stickers and descriptions of dino-saurs and other prehistoric beasts. Ages 6–11, 24 pgs., ISBN 9780794513238, $8.99

dK visual eNcyclopedia oF diNosaurs, Dixon. A comprehensive overview of the entire dinosaur family, with an amazing breadth of facts, figures and quotable statistics; excellent for children and adult readers. 400 pgs., ISBN 9780756608583, $14.99

NatioNal GeoGraphic little Kids: First Big Book of dinosaurs, Hughes. Dig into these colorful pages filled with more than 50 dinosaurs big and small. Ages 4–8. Hard cover. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781426308468, $14.95

oh say caN you say di-No-saur?: all about dinosaurs, Worth. The Cat in the Hat makes a surprise appearance at Dick and Sally’s house and takes them millions of years back in time to see how fossils were created. Ages 4-8, Hard cover. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780679891147, $8.99

dK ultiMate sticKer BooKs: dinosaur. Self-adhesive, full-color stickers have fact-packed labels, and can be used again and again. 8 pgs., ISBN 9780756602352 $6.99

Fossils (watts library series), Trueit. Learn how paleontologists, the scientists who study fossils, use them to understand what the Earth was like millions of years ago and what kinds of plants and animals inhabited it. Ages 10 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780531162422, $8.95

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the usBorNe astroNoMy aNd space sticKer BooK, Bone and Maskell. This large-scale sticker book is filled with fascinating facts about the wonders of space and contains over 130 stickers. (9.5 x 12”) 32 pgs., ISBN 9780794533595, $9.99

usBorNe Guides: rocks and Fossils, Bramwell. Detailed illustrations help explain the geologic processes that have formed different rocks, minerals and fossils. Ages 10 and up. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780794515263, $6.99

exploriNG daNGers iN space: asteroids, space Junk, and More, Silverman. Learn about space rocks and junk and how scientists watch out for large collision. Ages 7 and up. 40 pgs., ISBN 9780761378822, $8.95

what’s so Mysterious aBout Meteorites?, Norton and Norton. Written by the renowned meteorite expert, O. Richard Norton, this easy to read but comprehensive guide to space rocks is the best overview to the subject we’ve seen. 92 pgs., ISBN 9780878425914, $17.00

dK eyewitNess BooKs seriesHundreds of color photos and illustrations with lively captions and text. Includes clip art CD and wall chart. Ages 10 and up. Hard cover, 72 pgs., $16.99 each.

crystal & GeM, Symes & Harding. ISBN 9780756630010diNosaur, Norman & Milner. ISBN 9780756658106Fossil, Taylor. ISBN 9780756606824rocKs & MiNerals, Symes. ISBN 9780756637774

early Bird scieNce series. These detailed and photo-rich begin-ners’ guides provide excellent science instruction using clear, simple language. Ages 7 to 10. $8.95 eachearthQuaKes, Walker. ISBN 9780822579946Meteors aNd coMets, Vogt. ISBN 9780761349822

the MaGic school Bus series. Miss Frizzle and her students take the most fascinating field trips by using the Magic School bus. Ages 4 and up. 48 pgs., $6.99 each.

the MaGic school Bus: inside the earth, Cole. ISBN 9780590407601the MaGic school Bus: lost in the solar system, Cole & Degen. ISBN 9780590414296the MaGic school Bus: in the time of the dinosaurs, Cole & Degen. ISBN 9780590446891

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Good NiGht our world series, North American states are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for natural and cultural wonders. Guides children through the passage of both a day and the four seasons while saluting iconic aspects of the place. Hard cover. 28 pgs. Ages 2–3.

ariZoNa, Gamble, ISBN 9781602190009, $9.95Galaxy, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190658, $7.95Nevada, Gamble & Jasper. ISBN 9781602190603, $9.95

cooKiNG iN a caN: More campfire recipes for Kids, White. Learn great recipes and discover how to cook in a can, a pit, in a solar oven and more. Ages 6 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9781586858148, $9.99

i love dirt!: 52 activities to help you & your Kids discover the wonders of Nature, Ward. Explore the natural world though fun activities and exercises intended to promote your child’s imagination, and heighten their innate sense of wonder. Ages 4-8. 160 pgs., ISBN 9781590305355, $14.00

survivor Kid: a practical Guide to wilderness survival, Long. This handy guide will teach ages 9 and up how to survive challenging and dangerous wilderness situations; written by a search and rescue volunteer, this book is filled with basic know-how that even parents will appreciate. Ages 9 and up. 226 pgs., ISBN 9781569767085, $12.95

My yoseMite: a Guide for young adventurers, Graf. Discover a plethora of things to do, see, and visit in Yosemite National Park. Ages 10 and up. 176 pgs., ISBN 9781930238305, $12.95

do priNcesses wear hiKiNG Boots?, Coyle. A young girl asks her mother a series of important questions, such as: Do Princesses ride tricycles, climb trees or do chores? Her mother reassures her daughter that being a princess includes all of the above and more. Ages 3–7, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588287, $15.95

state shapes series. This uniquely die-cut, state-shaped series describes life in that state, from spectacular scenery, famous figures and much more from the state’s past and present. Ages 6–10. Hard cover. 48 pgs., $9.95 each.

ariZoNa, McHugh. ISBN 9781579127015, $9.95caliForNia, Bruun. ISBN 9781579121006

souNds oF the wild: Bugs, Pledger. Explore the habitat of bugs with this large format pop-up book with sound effects; hear the hum of bees, a ticking beetle, the snap of a scorpion and more; includes educational text. Hard cover. 16 pgs., ISBN 9781607102427, $16.95

Native NatioNs oF North aMerica. This series looks at the lives of indigenous peoples of North America. Every step of the research, writing, and editing process has involved Native writers and consultants. 32 pgs., $8.95 each

liFe oF the caliForNia coast NatioNs, Aloian & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704744liFe iN a pueBlo, Bishop & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704676NatioNs oF the Northwest coast, Smithyman & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704706NatioNs oF the southwest, Bishop & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704669

MaNy worlds: Native life along the anza trail, Brumage. A multi-activity book featuring stickers, puzzles and games; learn about the Native Americans that lived along the Anza trail from the Sonoran Desert through Arizona and up the California coast. 24 pgs. ISBN 9781597141673, $7.95

the sierra adveNture coloriNG BooK: Featuring yosemite National park, Hansen. Color your way through 22 images of Yosemite National Park, its gateway communities and attractions; includes interesting facts and an identification guide. Ages 3-7, 24 pgs., ISBN 9781930238398, $4.95

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aMerica’s deserts: Guide to plants and animals, Wallace. A creatively illustrated guide to the plants and animals that live in the deserts of North America; desert habitats are illustrated separately from one another, subdividing by region the flora and fauna inhabitants of each; ages 8 and up. 48 pgs., ISBN 9781555912680, $11.95

desert Baths, Pattison. This award winning guide for ages 3 and up takes a unique approach to educating young naturalists. Each page shows in words and image how Southwestern desert animals survive, thrive and bathe in their desert clime. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781607185345, $9.95

desert Food chaiNs, Kalman and MacAuley. Learn about the fascinating food chains of the desert Southwest; children will discover all parts of the inter-related system; vivid photos and illustrations help explain key concepts. Ages 7 and up. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778719908, $7.95

creatures oF the desert world, Edited. This delightful pop-up book features creatures from the desert southwest including a tarantula, bats, coyotes, a scorpion and much more. Hard cover. Ages 9 and up. 16 pgs., ISBN 9780870446870, $16.00

i aM the desert, Fredericks. Discover the wonders of the desert with your child in this beautiful picture book: the landscapes, the people, the animals and more. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781933855738, $15.95

desert aNiMals sticKers, Petruccio. 22 realistic, full-color stickers reveal the diversity of wildlife in a North American desert environment. Ages 4-8. 4 pgs., ISBN 9780486293981, $1.50

desert liFe: sticker activity Book, Petruccio. Make the included desert scene teem with life by adding over 30 peel-and-apply stickers, includes a mountain lion, golden eagle, prickly pear cactus and more. Ages 4 and up. 8 pgs., ISBN 9780486407470, $1.50

desert NiGht desert day, Fredericks. This charming book contrasts the daytime critter activities with those of the night, with enticing illustrations for kids to enjoy over and over. Hard Cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781933855707, $15.95

the MoJave desert, Aloian. A focused overview, past and present, of one of America’s best known desert regions; learn how the plants, animals, Native Americans and settlers adapted to this difficult habitat; filled with color photos. Ages 9-11. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778707219, $9.95

why oh why are deserts dry?, Rabe. The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts, from the hot Sonoran and Mojave deserts to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Ages 4-8, Hard Cover, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780375858680, $8.99

deep iN the desert, Donald. Children and adults will enjoy this fun introduction to global desert plants and animals by singing verses to the tunes of familiar songs. Ages 5–8. 48 pgs., ISBN 9781607181354, $8.95

desert BaBies, McMurry and Jackson. A charming board book featuring photographs of 10 different desert baby animals with simple text for early readers. Hard cover. Ages 3-6, ISBN 9781559718721, $6.95

there was a coyote who swallowed a Flea, Ward. Skinny ol’ coyote swallows his way through this deli-cious southwestern-flavored retelling of a well-loved rhyme. Ages 4-8. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588980. $15.95

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souNds oF the wild: desert, Pledger. From the Grand Canyon of Arizona to California’s Death Valley, hear the creatures of the desert Southwest while viewing them in realistic pop-up images; also includes detailed educational info on all species covered. Ages 5 and up. 16 pgs., ISBN 9781607105152, $18.95

Bat loves the NiGht, Davies. This charming story describes a day-in-the-life of a bat engagingly blending narrative with fact; learn about the bats’ flight and navigational skills, plus how they hunt for food. Ages 5-8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780763624385, $6.99

old coyote, Wood. A gentle tale that teaches how death is a natural part of the life cycle; charming illustrations help tell this moving story. Ages 5-8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780763638863, $6.99

BedtiMe iN the southwest, Hodgson. The adorable animals of the Southwest Desert comically cuddle up to sleep, helping even the most restless tots look forward to hitting the hay. Ages 2–5, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588713, $14.95

the Great southwest activity BooK, Howell ed. This activity book will provide hours of entertaining games, mazes, puzzles and trivia for all ages. 56 pgs., ISBN 9780873588447, $8.95

learNiNG aBout... sticKer BooK series. Each title in this fun series features 12 examples of the subject being studied, with full-color sticker and written description for each example. Ages 8–10, 16 pgs., $1.50 each.

learNiNG aBout ButterFlies ISBN 9780486295510learNiNG aBout desert aNiMals, Barlowe. ISBN 9780486403335learNiNG aBout sharKs, Sovak. ISBN 9780486407685learNiNG aBout sNaKes, Sovak. ISBN 9780486403359learNiNG aBout spiders, Sovak. ISBN 9780486418520

cactus hotel, Guiberson. A realistic and wonderfully illustrated guide to the life cycle of the Saguaro cactus and the critters who call it, and the Sonoran Desert, home. Ages 5–8. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780805029604, $7.99

Nature’s yucKy! 2: the desert southwest, Landstrom & Schragg. Discover the icky facts about 16 desert creatures and learn such things as how the horned lizard squirts blood from its eyes and why the piglike javelina smells like stinky socks. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780878425297, $12.00

way out iN the desert, Marsh and Ward. Filled with vibrant illustrations of Sonoran Desert plants and animals. Ages 3–7. Hard Cover, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873586870, $15,95 (Also available as a Board book. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588027, $6.95)

i howl, i Growl, Vaughan. Join the lively creatures of the desert as they race, chase, howl and growl across the pages of this clever board book. Bold illustra-tions and catchy rhymes make this the perfect introduction. Hard Cover. Ages 1–5. 25 pgs., ISBN 9780873588355, $7.95

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spaNish MissioNs (a true Book), Perritano. There were once more than 100 Spanish missions in what is now the United States. Discover where and why they were built and other surprising facts. Ages 8 and up. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780531212387, $6.95

caliForNia MissioNs proJects & layouts, Nelson. Numerous projects for building mission models using readily found materials, detailed instructions and photos; for children of all ages. 104 pgs., ISBN 9780822598312, $9.95

souNds oF the past: wild west, Twist. Step back in time to the old American West with this large format pop-up book with sound effects, includes informative text. Hardcover, pop-up books with sound effects. 16 pgs., ISBN 978-1-60710-198-7, $18.95

old west sticKer activity BooK, Petruccio. The inside covers of this little book depict the main street of a frontier town, and you can bring it to life with 25 reusable stickers. Ages 4-8. 4 pgs., ISBN 9780486452135, $1.50

a visual dictioNary oF the old west, Kalman. This dictionary focuses on the life of cowboys, and also looks at boomtowns and the gold rush. Ages 6-12, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778735236, $8.95

childreN oF the wild west, Freedman. Numerous haunting historical photos vividly tell the story of what the children of pioneer families, Native Americans, immigrants, and slaves experienced in the wild west. 104 pgs., ISBN 9780395547854, $9.95.

pioNeer dictioNary, Kalman & Lewis. A fully-illustrated An A-Z visual dictionary of pioneer terms and tools such as adobe, kerosene and petticoat. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780865054202, $7.95

historic coMMuNities series. Introduces children to American pioneer lifestyles through color illustrations, photo-graphs and activities. 32 pgs., $7.95 each

pioNeer recipes, Kalman & Hale, ISBN 9780865054684spaNish MissioNs, Kalman & Nickles, ISBN 9780865054660

Gold rush: the young prospector’s Guide to striking it rich, Klein. Treasure hunter and gold expert, James Klein, gives young prospectors the secrets for finding gold. 96 pgs., ISBN 9781883672645, $8.95

a Guide to the caliForNia Gold rush, Hart. This interactive, compre-hensive resource is great for teachers and parents, but also fun with an array of activities designed to further your Gold Rush knowledge! 128 pgs., ISBN 9780963419729, $19.95

the caliForNia Gold rush (a true Book), Friedman. An historical timeline narrative to the California Gold Rush, with illustrations, photos, maps, resource page and index. Ages 8 and up. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780531212448, $6.95

caliForNia Gold rush!, Johnson. This compelling title tells how Marshall’s discovery sparked “gold fever” and lured thousands of people west in search of great fortunes. Primary source accounts and historical photographs trace the history of the gold rush in California as well as the later Klondike gold rush. Ages 11–14, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780778711780, $9.95

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liFe iN the old west, Kalman. In this series, children will discover the stories of the people who made the American West famous through rich illustrations and historic photographs. Ages 6–14, 32 pgs., $7.95 each

BooMtowNs oF the west, ISBN 9780778701101the Gold rush, ISBN 9780778701118hoMes oF the west, ISBN 9780778701064liFe oF a MiNer, ISBN 9780778701085woMeN oF the west, ISBN 9780778701125

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