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|  | Catastrophism by Richard Huggett
One of the most dramatic intellectual events of the last decade has been the stunning re-emergence of the catastrophist paradigm in the biological and earth sciences--from killer asteroids to emergent viruses. Surveying various such theories, author Richard Hugget provides a superb introduction to the ideas that have defined the way we look at the world. AUTHOR: Richard Huggett
PUBLISHER: Verso
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Sea Turtles by Gail Gibbons, Paula Parker
A nonfiction introduction to eight species of sea turtles. Information covered includes body characteristics, life cycle, diet, and reproduction. Watercolor illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Gail Gibbons, Paula Parker
PUBLISHER: Holiday House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | El Pinguino Taky by Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger, Lynn M. Munsinger
Unlike most penguins, who prefer simple black and white, Tacky likes Hawaiian shirts and checkered bow ties. His friends find him an embarrassment until his unusual clothing actually saves the day. Color illustrations accompany the text. AUTHOR: Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger, Lynn M. Munsinger
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Animals of the Rain Forest by Mae Woods
Description not available.Examines the physical characteristics and behavior of various animals found in the rain forest, including monkeys, jungle cats, and frogs. AUTHOR: Mae Woods
PUBLISHER: ABDO Publishing Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | David Levy's Guide to the Night Sky by David H. Levy
DAVID LEVY'S GUIDE TO THE NIGHT SKY is designed to satisfy observers who have just become interested in the sky and want to navigate their way around it. By stirring the imagination and putting observation in a framework of personal adventure, levy explains how to discover the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, and distant galaxies through a small telescope. AUTHOR: David H. Levy
PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Growing Crystals by Ann Squire
Description not available.An introduction to growing crystals, discussing the different types of crystals and how they are made. AUTHOR: Ann Squire
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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