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|  | Camels & Pigs by Erin P. Swan
Describes the group (order) of mammals known as artiodactyls, hooved animals with an even number of toes. It includes camels, pigs, yaks, hippos, giraffes, deer, mountain sheep, llamas, moose, etc. A section at the end of the book describes the role these animals play in our lives and the importance of protecting them and their habitats. AUTHOR: Erin P. Swan
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Made in Whose Image? by Thomas A. Shannon
The ability of medical science to clone and perhaps even predetermine characteristics of certain species conflicts dramatically with many claims of the religious establishment. Opening with a description of various developments in plant, animal, and human genetics, Made in Whose Image? highlights the progress genetic research has achieved, its future promise, and its social impact. The developments are analyzed from the perspective of Christian ethics, as expounded by Roman Catholic and Protestant theorists to give an overview of crucial ethical issues. In reviewing the advances of genetic research, noted religion and ethics professor Thomas A. Shannon covers general ethical themes, such as the value of life, materalism, freedom, individuality the concept of nature, and health and disease. In addition, he discusses problems in genetic engineering and misconceptions of the church. Shannon explores prenatal diagnosis, gene therapy, genes and behavior, freedom and responsibility, and the Human Genome Project. The book concludes with a powerful and groundbreaking methodological discussion of how to approach ethical problems in genetic engineering. AUTHOR: Thomas A. Shannon
PUBLISHER: Prometheus Books, Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Yoko Reader by Jody Wheeler, John A. Nez, Rosemary Wells
Description not available.Mrs. Jenkins teaches the Franks a valuable lesson in appropriate behavior after they spend the day annoying, teasing, tricking, and bullying their classmates. Simultaneous. 50,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Jody Wheeler, John A. Nez, Rosemary Wells
PUBLISHER: Hyperion Books for Children
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Smokey by Bill Peet
Smokey the train runs away when he overhears that he will soon be forced into retirement. Smokey has some amazing adventures until he is finally returned to his old train yard and given a new career. Colored pencil and ink illustrations accompany the rhyming text. AUTHOR: Bill Peet
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Crocodiles & Alligators by Seymour Simon
In this compendium of factual information about crocodiles and alligators, readers will learn such tidbits as that these creatures have three eyelids per eye, don't chew their food, and use the sun to regulate their body temperatures. Illustrated with color photographs. AUTHOR: Seymour Simon
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Children's Book Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Return by Buzz Aldrin
Following an explosion in space, several astronauts are trapped on an orbiting space station with no means of return. Told from the perspectives of three different narrators, each contributing his own particular brand of expertise to the rescue effort, the book explores the political, mechanical, and scientific problems inherent in space rescue. AUTHOR: Buzz Aldrin
PUBLISHER: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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