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|  | Children of the Stars by Daniel R. Altschuler
This slender but comprehensive primer introduces the everyday reader to the intermingling worlds of astronomy, physics, biology, and other sciences, with the intention of showing how everything, including the human body, was first born inside stars. Richly illustrated, CHILDREN OF THE STARS connects the dots between what we are doing on the planet right now, and what we know about it, all the way back to the Big Bang. AUTHOR: Daniel R. Altschuler
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Nature Walks in Southern New Hampshire by Julia Older, Steve Sherman
Great fun for families and folks who love to walk! Dozens of easily accessible getaway in near-to-home locations with detailed descriptions, photographs and maps, expert notes on flora and fauna, driving and parking instruction, history, anecdotes, and useful suggestions. The best nature-rich walks from Monadnock to the Atlantic Coast. AUTHOR: Julia Older, Steve Sherman
PUBLISHER: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Berry Book by Gail Gibbons
An informative look at all sorts of berries--a fruit which grows in some form on every continent except Antarctica. Topics covered include which berries are edible and which are poisonous, how berries are harvested, and the uses of nonedible berries. Also included are directions for growing strawberries and recipes for blueberry pie, blackberry jam, and raspberry ice cream. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Gail Gibbons
PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Bulldozers by Jean Eick, Michael Sellner
Description not available.Introduces bulldozers, including their working parts, uses, fun facts, and the inside of a bulldozer's cab. AUTHOR: Jean Eick, Michael Sellner
PUBLISHER: ABDO Publishing Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Journey Through the Ice Age by Jean Vertut, Paul G. Bahn
An examination of the art of the most recent ice age, which occurred approximately 14,000 years before the birth of Christ, in the Southwestern valley region of France. The author devotes 10 comprehensive chapters to all aspects of Paleolithic Art, then turns his attention to the necessity of dispensing with conjecture in interpreting these cave paintings, and relying solely on fact. AUTHOR: Jean Vertut, Paul G. Bahn
PUBLISHER: University of California Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Why Do Leaves Change Color? by Betsy Maestro, Loretta Krupinski
An explanation of photosynthesis, pigments, and chlorophyll--all of which contribute to the phenomena of leaves changing color. AUTHOR: Betsy Maestro, Loretta Krupinski
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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