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Description not available.A fire-breathing dragon takes readers on a wonderful journey around the world to learn all about the characteristics and behavior of different volcanoes, in an adorable picture book filled with unique collage artwork. Teacher's Guide available. AUTHOR: Ellen J. Prager, Nancy Woodman
PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Hiking Illinois by Susan Post
There's no better way for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts to discover the natural areas of Illinois than with this handy guide. Featuring 100 of the best day-hiking trails in the northern, central, and southern sections of the state, Hiking Illinois makes it easy to enjoy self-guided tours of trails in 59 featured areas, including Bell Smith Springs Recreation Area, Moraine Hills State Park, Beall Woods, and Mississippi Palisades State Park. The book's 143 easy-to-read maps and its trail descriptions ensure that day hikers won't miss a thing. And Susan Post's vivid writing brings to life the history, terrain, flora, and fauna of each hiking area so that every trek is a good one. AUTHOR: Susan Post
PUBLISHER: Human Kinetics Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Faster by James Gleick, John McDonough
Depicting a reactionary society struggling to keep up with the accelerating pace of technology and life, this cultural critique analyzes the tradeoffs that accompany this obsession with efficiency. A New York Times Notable Book for 1999. AUTHOR: James Gleick, John McDonough
PUBLISHER: Knopf Publishing Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | How Animals Shed Their Skin by Betty Tatham
Description not available.Examines how many different types of animals, such as crustaceans, insects, and reptiles, shed their skins. AUTHOR: Betty Tatham
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Knowing about Noses by Allan Fowler
This book describes, for very young readers, the many types of noses on animals, including people, and how important they are for smelling and breathing. AUTHOR: Allan Fowler
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Cloud Book by Tomie dePaola
Readers will learn the ten most common types of clouds, what clouds are made of, how they form, how clouds enable people to predict the weather, and the myths that have been inspired by their various shapes. Colorful folk-art style illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Tomie dePaola
PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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