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|  | Giraffes by Emilie U. Lepthien
Children's Press is pleased to introduce True Books for a new generation! 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 Books 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 -- FTP sites to download fun and useful software 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: Emilie U. Lepthien
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Caves by Michael Ray Taylor, Ronald C. Kerbo
Description not available.A companion volume to the new IMAX film offers a sumptuously illustrated, close-up look at the world's great cave environments, capturing the wonders and perils of caving and describing the unique characteristics of these underground habitats. 25,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Michael Ray Taylor, Ronald C. Kerbo
PUBLISHER: National Geographic Society
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Blue Rabbit & Friends by Christopher Wormell
Blue Rabbit is unhappy in his home and sets out in search of a new one. Along the way, he meets a group of other animals who are also unhappy with their living situations. Together, Blue Rabbit and his friends find a way to solve their problems. Color woodblock prints accompany the text. AUTHOR: Christopher Wormell
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | A Day with Firefighters by Jan Kottke
Description not available.Describes what firefighters wear, the equipment they use, and how they fight fires. AUTHOR: Jan Kottke
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Guilt-Free Dog Owner's Guide by Ben Watson, Diana Delmar, Pate Lawson
Do you desperately want a dog but feel you don't have the time or the space? This book helps you select the dog that's right for your needs. AUTHOR: Ben Watson, Diana Delmar, Pate Lawson
PUBLISHER: Storey Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | A Mouse in the Marmalade by Caroline Church, Jonathan Emmett
Description not available.Lift-up flaps reveal all sorts of creatures that invade a kitchen while the cook is asleep. AUTHOR: Caroline Church, Jonathan Emmett
PUBLISHER: M E Media LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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