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This new series is based on the Peterson Identification System, which uses life-like illustrations to help young naturalists make accurate identifications. The design of each book is straightforward, simple, friendly, and easy to use -- ensuring the success of beginners. Each of the four new titles in the series (SONGBIRDS, WILDFLOWERS, CATERPILLARS, and BUTTERFLIES) features vibrant color photographs of North American plants, birds, and insects in their natural habitats. AUTHOR: Amy Bartlett Wright, Jonathan P. Latimer, Karen Stray Nolting
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | The Matisse Stories by A. S. Byatt, Virginia Leishman
The widely acclaimed Byatt has written three stories, each inspired by the paintings of Henri Matisse. The stories center around one woman's life and depict the seemingly normal happenings--lunch at a Chinese restaurant, a visit to the hairdresser--but it becomes apparent that even the most typical of lives has underpinnings of pain, desire, and joy. Beautifully illustrated. AUTHOR: A. S. Byatt, Virginia Leishman
PUBLISHER: Random House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Gates of Sleep by Mercedes Lackey
In this reimagining of the story of Sleeping Beauty, set in the England of the late 1800s, Marina Rosewood approaches her 18th birthday, unaware that a curse placed on her will put her to permanently asleep on that day. AUTHOR: Mercedes Lackey
PUBLISHER: D A W Books, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Beaks by Robin Brickman, Sneed B. Collard
Every beak is special in the way it helps a bird gather food, build a home, and more. Striking three-dimensional art displays the unique features of each beak and brings the birds to life. Includes a quiz, additional reading materials, and web sites.... AUTHOR: Robin Brickman, Sneed B. Collard
PUBLISHER: Charlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Why Not, Lafayette? by Jean Fritz, Ronald Himler
Traces the life of the French nobleman who fought for democracy in revolutions in both the United States and France. Informative, interesting, and immensely readable. -- School Library Journal. Illustrations. AUTHOR: Jean Fritz, Ronald Himler
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | Thin Moon & Cold Mist by Kathleen O'Neal Gear
After completing a near fatal spy mission for the Confederacy, Robin Heatherton flees with her five-year-old son into the untamed reaches of Colorado Territory, where she tries to work a gold-mining claim--helped only by Union veteran Garrison Parkerwho has no respect for women. She`ll teach him some, unless Corey, a man set on revenge against her, finds her first. AUTHOR: Kathleen O'Neal Gear
PUBLISHER: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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