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|  | Field Guide to Western Trees by George A. Petrides, Olivia Petrides, Mariner Books Staff
This newly designed edition of a popular Peterson Field Guide features detailed descriptions of 387 species, arranged in six major groups by visual similarity. The 47 color plates and five text drawings show distinctive details needed for identification. Color photographs and 295 color range maps accompany the species descriptions. AUTHOR: George A. Petrides, Olivia Petrides, Mariner Books Staff
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Life in Wetlands by Allan Fowler
Marshes, swamps, and bogs -- they are all wetlands. This book describes the physical characteristics of wetlands and describes some of the creatures that live in this type of environment. AUTHOR: Allan Fowler
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Kids' Book of the American Quarter Horse by Steven D. Price
As the official cartoon mascot of the American Quarter Horse Association, the equine narrator Two Bits takes children and parents on an educational ride through everything a beginner needs to learn about the American Quarter Horse. With his engaging whinny he teaches children the names of each part of the horse, what a horse eats and wears, and the telltale expressions that indicate what a horse is thinking or feeling. Kids will also learn about the history of the horse, from prehistoric times to the colonial days to the present, as well as practical considerations of buying and maintaining a horse, such as responsibility, grooming, and, of course, riding! With its entertaining line drawings, photographs, and helpful glossary, The Kids' Book of the American Quarter Horse is an easy-to-read guide for ages eight and up. This fun introduction to this wonderful animal is a must for prospective young riders and their parents. AUTHOR: Steven D. Price
PUBLISHER: Globe Pequot Press, The
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Stokes Guide to Bird Behavior by Donald W. Stokes, J. Fenwick Lansdowne, Lillian Q. Stokes
With these handy paperback reference guides, illustrated throughout with black-and-white line drawings, nature watchers know what to look for and how to interpret what they see. Whether carried into the field or consulted at home, these books provide readers with fascinating facts and insights into the behavior of birds and wildlife. And that's not all. With new Stokes projects under way ... with information about Stokes activities available on-line at www.StokesBooks.com...you can be certain that more and more readers will be relying on Stokes guides. AUTHOR: Donald W. Stokes, J. Fenwick Lansdowne, Lillian Q. Stokes
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown & Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Flash, Crash, Rumble, & Roll by Franklyn M. Branley, True Kelley
A basic introduction to what causes thunderstorms. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Franklyn M. Branley, True Kelley
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Piggies by Audrey Wood, Carl Shaylen, Don Wood, Jennifer Shaylen
The piggies in this story are the fingers on a child's hand--each of which have their own personality. Illustrated with oil paintings. AUTHOR: Audrey Wood, Carl Shaylen, Don Wood, Jennifer Shaylen
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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