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Your Pet Gerbil by Elaine Landau
Completely redesigned for today`s young, investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides the reader through the facts that nurture their need to know. The new, dynamic True Book design features: -- an inviting and interactive page format -- a readable and attractive typeface -- large, bold, and brilliant full-color photographs The True Books series takes the young reader beyond the standard, fact-filled text by adding avenues for further discovery. Each book includes a variety of sidebars, highlighting extra facts that will fascinate children. In the Important Words section, young readers will find a glossary of words that will both challenge and expand their vocabulary. Each book includes a To Find Out More section, where every curious reader can find a list of related books to read and organizations to contact. True Books also point readers to the vast electronic universe of information on the Internet. Each book will list: -- e-mail addresses to help the reader contact individuals and organizations -- appropriate newsgroups and mailing lists -- World Wide Web sites on related subjects Begun in the 1950s, True Books are universally embraced as the definitive nonfiction series for young readers. Now in its third incarnation, the True Books series has once again evolved to meet the needs and tastes of modern readers and educators.

AUTHOR: Elaine Landau
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Pets & Animals

Heroines by Rebecca Hazell
The lives and contributions of 12 women from many cultures and throughout history are portrayed in this inspiring book. Women who changed the world are depicted during the fascinating historical periods in which they lived. 50 color illustrations.

AUTHOR: Rebecca Hazell
PUBLISHER: Abbeville Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

Menu for Life by Donna Randall, Otelio S. Randall
Although one in 10 African-American women are classified as morbidly obese, the authors contend that the solution is not far away. They offer tips that are specific to members of the community, and provide exciting recipes to make the journey to good health more rewarding.

AUTHOR: Donna Randall, Otelio S. Randall
PUBLISHER: Broadway Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

After the Dance by Edwidge Danticat
Description not available.The best-selling author of Breath, Eyes, Memory returns to her native land to describe Jacmel, Haiti, in the week leading up to Carnival, in a series of essays--including Carnival of the Dead, Hadriana in Jacmel's Dreams, and Carnival of the Trees --that capture the cultural magic, music, and madness of Carnival. 25,000 first printing.

AUTHOR: Edwidge Danticat
PUBLISHER: Crown Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

The Moon in the Well by David Abram, Erica Helm Meade
Description not available.A master storyteller transforms sixty-five myths and legends from various cultures around the world into an opportunity for spiritual nourishment. Simultaneous.

AUTHOR: David Abram, Erica Helm Meade
PUBLISHER: Open Court Publishing Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction

The World Around Us by Michael Koelsch, Rosemary Wells
Description not available.Based on the author's book, Timothy Goes to School, young readers can learn about families and communities in a preschool tale which also features social studies activities designed to develop early map skills and their increase knowledge of holidays. Simultaneous.

AUTHOR: Michael Koelsch, Rosemary Wells
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction