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|  | Chicken Little by Lionel Wilson, Steven Kellogg Silly Chicken Little gets hit on the head by an acorn and thinks that the sky is falling. She quickly enlists her friends, including Ducky Lucky and Turkey Lurkey, to go and inform the king of this dire situation. Unfortunately, Foxy Loxy is right on their tails--and he's hungry for a poultry dinner. This updated version of the tale, has a very unusual ending. Illustrated with watercolor paintings. AUTHOR: Lionel Wilson, Steven Kellogg PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | After the Ice Age by E. C. Pielou The fascinating story of how a harsh terrain that resembled modern Anarctica has been transformed gradually into the forests, grasslands, and wetlands we know today . . . . offers a chance to travel through 20,000 years of environmental change from varied perspectives .--Robert T. Lackey, Bioscience. Photographs. AUTHOR: E. C. Pielou PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | One Monster after Another by Mercer Mayer If you open almost any of award-winning author/illustrator Mercer Mayers 250+ childrens books youll see dragons, cuddly monsters, wonderful creatures, and endearing critters. Born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Mr. Mayer spent his childhood hunting lizards and snakes in the swamps by his home. During his teenage years, he lived in Hawaii where he attended the Honolulu Academy of Arts. He later received additional training at the Art Students League in New York City. Upon completion of his studies he set out with pen and ink to write and illustrate adventures he experienced as a child. AUTHOR: Mercer Mayer PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Redwall by Brian Jacques, Gary Chalk, Ron Keith, Troy Howell It seems like nothing can save the animals holed up in Redwall Abbey from the siege of the evil one-eyed rat Cluny and his wicked band. Matthias, a young novice at the Abbey, vows to find the legendary sword of Martin the Warrior, founder of the Abbey, and use it against Cluny. On his quest to find the sword, Matthias befriends many animals, and these friendships, along with the sword, help Matthias triumph over the evil Cluny and bring peace to the Abbey. Other titles about Redwall are Mossflower , Mattimeo , Mariel of Redwall , Salamandastron , Martin the Warrior , and The Bellmaker . AUTHOR: Brian Jacques, Gary Chalk, Ron Keith, Troy Howell PUBLISHER: Ace Books FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Tornadoes by Luke Thompson Description not available.Explains how tornaodes form, describes the technology used in predicting tornadoes, and offers safety tips for surviving this natural disaster. AUTHOR: Luke Thompson PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Building Small Barns, Sheds & Shelters by Fred Stetson, Monte Burch The book is thoroughly illustrated with many unusual charts and with clear diagrams of all construction. A well-planned volume. --Library Journal.Over 116,000 copies sold. A selection of Homeowner's Do-It-Yourself Book Club and Rodale Book Club. AUTHOR: Fred Stetson, Monte Burch PUBLISHER: Storey Books FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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