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|  | Annie & the Wild Animals by Jan Brett
When Annie's cat disappears, she tries befriending different woodland animals, without success. Then the cat reappears, with kittens. The pictures are detailed and colorful, with northern European folk motifs throughout. AUTHOR: Jan Brett
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company Trade & Reference Division
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Little Sibu by John Butler, Sally Grindley
Little Sibu, a playful orangutan, enjoys his life of swinging freely through the treetops of the tropical Indonesian rainforest under the protective gaze of his mother, Hati. Each night he returns to the safe haven of his mother`s nest. But, when Little Sibu turns seven-years-old, Hati realizes that he must learn to care for himself. Little Sibu finds his own food, travels away from his mother during the day, and builds his own nest. He quickly discovers how to make his way in the world around him. Through this captivating story, author Sally Grindley presents a factually accurate portrayal of the everyday life of an orangutan in a tropical rainforest. She helps young readers to understand this endangered species, and appreciate the joy and tenderness of orangutan families. John Butler`s colorful and dramatic illustrations will encourage readers to swing through the treetops with Little Sibu and his family. AUTHOR: John Butler, Sally Grindley
PUBLISHER: Peachtree Publishers, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Albie's Trip to the Jumble Jungle by Joe Mathieu, Robert Skutch
Description not available.Thinking he knows all about all the animals in the jungle, Albie finds himself quite confused when he visits the Jumble Jungle and soon is struggling to name just one animal correctly in order to win a Lifetime Membership using the clues he sees around him. AUTHOR: Joe Mathieu, Robert Skutch
PUBLISHER: Tricycle Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Wild World of the Future
Description not available.With the help of amazing computer simulations, a companion book to the 2003 Animal Planet series looks at the latest in evolutionary theory--an imaginative and intriguing view of animals in a post-human world who have adapted to massive climate and geological changes. Simultaneous.
PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Horseback Riding for Beginners by Gefion Wolf
Recreational horse riding is one of the fastest growing of all sports, and at last there's a guide that makes training as much fun as riding itself! Master the basics of choosing the right horse, learn to be safe in the saddle, communicate well with your horse, keep up with your friends on the trail, and enjoy the pleasures that riders have known for centuries. Beautiful full-color photos on every page show you exciting action mixed with close-ups of every technique you need to know. You'll become familiar with both the physiology and psychology of your horse. Equipment also gets a whole chapter -- yours and your horse's. So does taking command the way your horse wants you to, including the proper way to saddle and bridle, and grooming methods that promote bonding. Then comes the thrill of riding, including beginning exercises, walking, trotting, and galloping, and soon you'll experience the indescribable adventures that only a rider can know. AUTHOR: Gefion Wolf
PUBLISHER: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Front Yard Gardens by Liz Primeau
The front yard doesn`t have to be a boring expanse of lawn and a row of shrubs. Here are many inventive ideas for doing much more with an often-neglected area of the yard. AUTHOR: Liz Primeau
PUBLISHER: Firefly Books, Limited
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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