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Children's Books and Other Items




ABOUT INSECTS
Sill & Sill
Explore the fascinating and varied world of insects in this easy-to-read and educational book. Beautiful color illustrations show these creatures in their respective natural habitats, with detailed explanations in the back on what insects are, how they live, and what they do.
48 pages   $7.95


A DEAD LOG
Green
From a pond in your garden to a saguaro cactus in the desert, this book shows you how plants and animals live together in small environments.  In this book, you can read about agile weasels, beetles that fight like stags, wood-boring bugs, wriggling millipedes, and tiny shrews.  Discover how they all live in and around the same dead log.
32 pages   $8.95
 


ADOPTED BY THE INDIANS
Mayfield
Engaging story of the author's childhood living among the Choinumne Indians of California's Central Valley. He lived an adventure most of us can only dream about, and it is absolutely true.
140 pages   $10.95


ALPHABET OF ANIMALS (w/CD and poster)    New!
Galvin
This extraordinary picture book features simple computer-generated illustrations that playfully accompany each upper and lower case letter of the alphabet and a delightful rhyming text which carefully highlights the animal name for each corresponding letter of the alphabet. A brief description of each animal is also included at the end of the book, along with a pullout poster featuring each letter of the alphabet along with the matching illustration from the book. Included is an upbeat and well-articulated narration on the accompanying CD along with an abbreviated musical version that listeners are sure to enjoy. This is a wonderful set for very young children who are learning the alphabet; the information about each animal will appeal to slightly older youngsters.
Hardcover          $15.95


ANCIENT FORESTS
Anderson, Field, Stephenson
Combining science, forests and fun, this book introduces the ecology of old growth forests in a manner understandable and enjoyable for kids. Sixteen different games and activities for elementary age children.
40 pages    $5.95






ANIMAL FRIENDS of the SIERRA
Hubbard & Berry
Information and black and white drawings about some of the most common mammals of California.
32 pages    $3.95

 


ANT, ANT, ANT!
Sayre & Park
An ant and 59 other American insects appear in a catchy chant that jumps, flits, and flies across flashy spreads with hilarious illustrations and rhyming text that begs to be read (or shouted!) out loud. This unique concept teaches kids the names of insects in an entertaining way. Plus, a four-page glossary gives details about each bug featured.
Hardcover, 24 pages    $15.95


ANTELOPE, BISON, COUGAR
Medley, San Souci
With its wonderful watercolor paintings and pencil drawings of wild animals in national parks throughout the country, this is a unique and captivating alphabet book.  Of interest to children of all ages, the book associates each letter with a different wildlife species, and can be used to introduce the alphabet to the very young.  More mature readers will find the text a remarkable resource for learning about the birds and mammals that populate the national parks.  And there's extensive information about each included national park and its importance to our country.
Hardcover, 64 pages      $14.95


BABY BEAR ISN'T HUNGRY  
Ross & Powell
A delightful story of a baby black bear who is too curious to eat. She is completely fascinated by the natural world around her, and sees her surroundings as one big outdoor playground. Her mother urges her to stop and replenish herself, but baby bear doesn't have time. She is too busy falling in mud, swinging from trees, investigating insects, and wandering through the forest. Not paying attention to where she is going, baby bear tumbles down a hill and into an occupied campsite. It is hard to tell who is more alarmed, baby bear or the humans in whose camp she has found herself!
Hardcover, 24 pages    $9.95


BAT LOVES THE NIGHT
Davies & Davies
As nighttime falls, a pipistrelle bat awakens and swoops into the shadows to find her evening meal. But as morning's light creeps across the sky, the bat returns to her baby in the roost--and waits for night to come again. Gracefully illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies, Nicola Davies's quiet story is laced with information about these fascinating and mysterious creatures of the night.
32 pages    $6.99


BE A FRIEND TO TREES
Lauber & Keller
A "Lets Read and Find Out" Science book that explains why trees are important to us and what we can do to protect them.   Includes hands-on activities that children can do themselves.   Colorful illustrations will appeal to children.
32 pages    $4.99


BERENSTAIN BEARS DON'T POLLUTE (anymore)
Berenstain
When Bear Country's cubs learn pollution is a fact, they help grown-ups learn to clean up their act!
 

32 pages   $3.25
 


BIRDS IN YOUR BACKYARD    
Herkert
Designed to kindle a spark of interest in birds among young readers, this book includes information on how to attract birds and identify common backyard species, distinctive behavior of different species, how to make a nest box, official state and provincial birds in the U.S. and Canada, and more. Binoculars included.
32 pages   $19.95
 


BLACK BEARS
Helmer
This book tells all about bears in a simple, bold format.  Large, close-up pictures make it visually appealing for young children.  Appropriate for ages 4-8.
Hardcover,  24 pages     $13.95
 


BLACK BEARS, Our Wild World
Feeney
From the Our Wild WorldSeries, this book has lots of information on black bears.  Includes fun facts, up-close photos, color illustrations, and a listing of internet sites with more information on bears.
47 pages    $7.95


BUGS FOR LUNCH
Facklam & Long
Children will enjoy learning about the habits of a variety of insectivorous creatures (bug-eaters, that-is) presented in simple verse and close-up double page illustrations.   Additional details appear in the back of the book, to help satisfy the curious.   Or the hungry.  Rich color illustrations will leave you squirming with delight!
32 pages   $6.95
 


CAT IN THE HAT'S LEARNING LIBRARY BOOKS  
This series introduces beginning readers to important basic concepts about the natural world.  Shows young readers that books can be entertaining and educational at the same time.


CAVES, A True Book
Brimner
Take an exciting journey, with brilliant color photographs, through the different kinds of caves....from sea caves to lava tubes to limestone caves.  Easy to read large print.

48 pages   $6.95
 

COAST to COAST GAMES
Rand McNally
®
Beat those boredom blues by traveling around the United States through National Park puzzles, city games and activities, fun facts and trivia, and much, much more. An answer key is also included in the back of the book. This colorful, fun-filled book is perfect for keeping the kids busy at home or during those long stretches.
80 pages   $3.95


COLORING POSTCARDS
Six coloring postcards of animals and plants you're likely to see on your trip to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.  Great to take along on a camping trip, car trip or just to take home as a souvenir.  

$2.99
 


COLORING BOOK - MY ALPHABET OF INSECTS  New!
Insects for every letter of the alphabet in easy-to-color large format, along with facts on each insect.





$4.95



COLORING CARDS    New!

Choose from Animals in the Woods or Birds of North America.  Each set includes 10 assorted cards with envelopes and 4 non-toxic crayons.  


 


CONDOR'S EGG
London & Chaffee
Beautiful, realistic paintings and an eloquent, carefully researched text tell the dramatic story of a family of California condors and its struggle for survival in a world where its habitat is being destroyed. A list of organizations is provided at the back of the book for readers interested in learning more about helping these endangered animals. An after-word by the Condor Recovery Program Coordinator gives information about this noble bird, its fight for survival, and ways we can help preserve its existence.
29 pages   $6.95
 




CRAYONS
Pack of 12 bright plastic crayons can be erased and do not dirty little fingers. Includes eraser and sharpener.
$4.99

 

CREEPY CRAWLIES, Lift the Flap
Scott & Khan
Lift the flaps in this beautifully illustrated book and meet a whole host of bugs from all over the world, from buzzing bees to chirping crickets to slippery snails.
 
Hardcover, 16 pages    11.95

 



CRYSTAL CAVE COLOR AND LEARN
A fun little color and learn booklet to have as souvenir after your visit to Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park.

7 pages     $.95


A CUB EXPLORES
Love & Sycks
Y
oung readers are lead into a magical world of nature, sharing a day in the life of a black bear cub and his mother. Their day includes the discovery of a painted turtle, an encounter with a huge bull moose, a frightening confrontation with a bobcat, and a sighting of beavers at work. Illustrated throughout with realistic and beautifully rendered colored pencil drawings.
Hardbound,   32 pages     $15.95
 


CURIOUS GEORGE GOES CAMPING
Rey's
A new delightful adventure involving our favorite mischievous monkey, Curious George.   Young children will enjoy the crazy antics of George, yet at the same time will learn a valuable lesson about camping in the outdoors.
24 pages     $3.95
 


DID YOU KNOW? 
Sequoia Natural History Association (S.N.H.A.)
Simple language and large bolded text provides factual information about the life of the giant sequoia tree. The humorous black and white drawings make an entertaining coloring book.

35 pages   $3.95
 
 

DISCOVERING ENDANGERED SPECIES
Field & Machlis
Provides 16 fun, stimulating activities designed to develop an awareness of:  biological diversity, value of habitats, habitat loss, other threats to life and ways you can help.  Includes full sheet of endangered animal stickers.
41 pages   $4.95

 


EARTH BOOK FOR KIDS
Schwartz & Armstrong
Includes fascinating facts and creative ideas for activities to help kids become better acquainted with their environment and learn to care for the earth.
184 pages   $10.99
 

 


EVERYTHING BUG
Winner
Loaded with random information about insects and spiders and presented in question-and-answer format. Clear, full-color photos provide close-up views of various species. Useful for both recreational reading and school reports.
63 pages   $7.95
 


 


EYEWITNESS ROCKS AND MINERALS
R.F. Symes & Natural History Museum of London
Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the amazing world beneath our feet. Stunning color photographs of rocks, fossils, minerals, precious metals, crystals, jewels and gemstones give the reader a unique "eyewitness" insight into the evolution and composition of the Earth.

Hardcover, 72 pages  $15.99
 


FACT PACKS
Includes six different cards to color which each have questions to answer on the back.  Children color the pictures, learn the facts, and earn a blue ribbon.  Choose from Birds of Prey, Butterflies, Living Cave, or Solar System.
 






 


THE FIRE THAT SAVED THE FOREST
Donahue
When Bernie the bear and his other animal cohorts make a practice of extinguishing every fire that starts in the forest, they realize that the trees are choking out open meadows and not allowing berry bushes and other foods they depend on to grow. One day, an uncontrollable fire devastates the forest, and they animals mistakenly believe their world has ended. Soon, however, new growth provides them with a bounty of food, and they realize how important fire is to the health of the forest.
32 pages   $9.95


FIRST BOOK OF NATURE, The Usborne Complete
This beautifully detailed book will help children towards a greater understanding and appreciation of the plants and animals around them.  The informative illustrations will appeal not only to younger children, who will enjoy the experience of sharing it with an adult, but also to older children, who will find that the book provides them with a colorful introduction to serious nature study.
170 pages   $16.95



FOREST BRIGHT, FOREST NIGHT   
Ward
Readers can take a peek into the forest in the daytime, when some animal families play and others are asleep, then flip the book to see the same forest at nighttime, when the ones that were playing are now asleep, and the families that were asleep are very busy. Full color.
32 pages   $8.95
 



FROG AND BUTTERFLY BOARD BOOK
Lieber & Young
Two books in one. Delightful poems and vivid illustrations tell the metamorphosis tale of both the butterfly and frog. It's a story that reads from both ends and meets in the middle. A fun, sweet and surprising book. Made with durable recycled materials.
$6.95
 


FUN WITH NATURE
Boring, Burns, Dendy, Garrow
Six books in one - includes:
Caterpillars, Bugs & Butterflies
....Frogs, Toads & Turtles....Snakes, Salamanders & Lizards....Rabbits, Squirrels & Chipmunks....Tracks, Scats & Signs....
Trees, Leaves & Bark This book helps you to find out what it looks like...what it eats.....where to find it....plus fascinating facts and awesome activities.
Hardcover, 288 pages  $16.95
 


GIRLS WHO LOOKED UNDER ROCKS
Atkins
This book tells the stories of six women who all grew up to become award-winning scientists and writers, as comfortable with a pen or paintbrush as with a magnifying glass.  Wonderful book for fostering the curiosity in young girls to look, and to look harder, and then look again under rocks, rotten logs and in puddles, because in these places there are amazing things to see.
$8.95


THE GRANDPA TREE
Donahue
This charming book provides an elementary tale of the life cycle of a tree, from its beginning as a sapling to its eventual return to the earth.
22 pages    $6.95

 



KIDS' INTERSTATE ROAD ATLAS

Little Passenger
®
Illustrations by McKay
Filled with fun activities designed to make time fly while traveling.  Includes word searches, mazes, games, puzzles, fun facts and maps of each state.
64 pages      $4.95


 



LAST BIT BEAR

This ecological fable has become something of a classic. It is the story of Clover, the last bear of his kind, and his travels in search of the tender leaves of the moak tree - the food upon which his life depends. Along the way you'll meet a fish with a smile, a wise-cracking rat, a wolf, a whale, and a little boy who holds the key to their survival, access to a national park.
23 pages      $7.95
 


LEARN TO READ BOOKS
From the "Learn to Read/Read to Learn" Science Series, and Rockin' Readers Series, these books make learning to read fun. Each book has bold, colorful drawings and simple words with an educational message. 


    Reader Level 1

    Reader Level 3

    Reader Level 2

 
   

 

LIFETIMES
Rice & Maydak
The universe is our school, nature our teacher, and every species has a lesson for us.  With vivid and dramatic illustrations, this book introduces some of nature's longest, shortest and most unusual lifetimes.  The lessons include: value of cooperation, importance of saving for the future, and taking time to have fun.
30 pages      $7.95
 


LITTLE BEE 
Charming finger puppet book about a little bee buzzing from flower to flower to make honey for her babies.

Board book    $6.95

 


THE LITTLE CREEK
Ward & Scott
Enter the magic world of riparian areas where one little creek provides shelter to a host of plants and animals. Beavers find a home, coyotes find a place to drink, and weary birds find a place to rest during their annual migration. People also find the little creek. They make their homes along its banks. But over time the little creek is mistreated, and the people and animals must abandon it. Through the beautiful prose of Jennifer Ward and the loving illustration of Julie Scott, see what can happen when a group of determined children find the creek and restore it to its original riparian magic.
32 pages      $7.95
 



THE LORAX
Seuss
The classic tale of the Truffula Trees as told by the illustrious Dr. Seuss. Filled with the usual whimsical rhymes, delightfully original creatures and colorful illustrations, but throughout the story is the message of greed and environmental destruction that will benefit both adults and children alike.
Hardcover,  61 pages   $14.95
 


LOST IN THE WOODS
Sams & Stoick
Exceptionally beautiful photographs blend with a springtime story about trust, patience and waiting for your time.  Woodland creatures are concerned for a newborn fawn they believe to be lost.
 
Hardcover,  48 pages   $19.95



MAGNIFIER
Get an up close view with this easy to hold 4½" magnifier.  This durable magnifier has two powers: 10X and 15X. 

$1.95


M is for MAJESTIC, A National Parks Alphabet
Domeniconi, Illustrated by Carroll
Mighty mountains, wild rivers, fiery volcanoes, huge glaciers, vast forests, tropical islands - all part of our National Parks, belonging to us all. This magnificent ABC book showcases each of America's National Parks from Acadia and American Samoa to Yosemite and Zion, with stunning illustrations and fascinating facts.
Hardcover, 45 pages   $17.95
 


MY FAVORITE TREE - Terrific Trees of North America
Iverson
This book is both informational and inspirational.  Full of fun and interesting facts with charming color illustrations throughout.   For ages 4 - 12.

63 pages     $9.95

 

MY NATURE JOURNAL
Olmstead
This is a unique keepsake journal specifically designed to help children build a lasting personal connection with nature.  It is interactive, creative and fun!   It offers a blend of exploration, discovery and reflective activities that help kids understand and appreciate nature.  Lots of illustrations and plenty of space for sketching and note keeping.
Hardcover w/hidden wire o-binding   
176 pages    $17.95



NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY MYSTERIES in our National Parks
Skurzynski & Ferguson
National Geographic's series for young readers finds brother-and-sister sleuths Jack and Ashley Landon investigating intriguing mysteries in America's national parks.
Night of the Black Bear - Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cliff Hanger - Mesa Verde National Park.
Deadly Waters - Everglades National Park.
The Hunted - Glacier National Park.
Ghost Horses - Zion National Park.
Over the Edge - Grand Canyon National Park. 
Rage of Fire
- Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Wolf Stalker - Yellowstone National Park.

THE NIGHT SKY, ONE SMALL SQUARE    
Silver & Wynne
By focusing on one small square of night sky near Orion, this engaging book gives children aged 6 to 9 an exciting close-up on amazing facts about stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, the moon, constellations, and classic myths. Suitable for stargazing anywhere, it will add to kids' wonder as it teaches them about the marvels of the heavens through superb illustrations and a proven approach that entices their interest and involvement.
47 pages    $7.95


PARK RANGER! A Book to Color
Hoofnagle
An educational coloring book about park rangers  - what they do on the job to make your stay in a park more enjoyable and to protect and preserve the natural and historic features for which each park was set aside.
31 pages    $3.95

 


PAULY, The Adventurous Pallid Bat
Irbinskas, Illustrated by Anthis
Pauly is a hungry bat! And, like most pallid bats, he is hungry for a juicy scorpion or a crunchy giant centipede. But first he needs to open his ears and eyes to find his dinner, somewhere out in the dark desert night. Follow Pauly as he journeys through the evening skies and meets other bats who don’t quite share his taste for creepy critters. Young naturalists will learn about bats and their importance to our ecosystem through Pauly’s adventures. Includes a page of fun bat facts for readers to learn more about these flying members of our animal family.
32 pages    $7.95
 


PETERSON FIELD GUIDE COLOR-IN BOOKS
Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains.  Stickers can be placed next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Fun for adults as well as children, beginning and experienced alike. 64 pages each.  


 

A PIKA'S TAIL
Plumb
A charming and richly illustrated children's story based on the life cycle of the pika.  Sure to arouse a child's appreciation of the natural world.

31 pages    $9.95
 

RAPTORS
Price
This educational coloring book on North America's most majestic birds includes a brief description of what separates raptors from other birds, their evolution from prehistoric forebears, a map to illustrate distribution throughout the North American continent today, activities, glossary of terms, and more.  Stunning color paintings throughout are keyed to a gallery of 50 raptors, one per page, with a brief description of each bird's unique characteristics, lifestyle, and habitat.  These pages provide an opportunity for children to create their own renderings of the plumage of these magnificent birds.
64 pages      $7.95
 



ROCKS & MINERALS COLORING BOOK

Burns
Thirty-six colorable illustrations of smoky quartz, amethyst, malachite, emerald, celestite, crazy lace agate, aragonite, garnet, and many more.

 
37 pages      $3.95
 



 


SAVE A BEAR PACKET
SNHA
Packet includes a frame-able certificate, pin, black bear activity page and black bear information.  All proceeds will go to bear, wildlife, and natural resource protection and research.  Show you care.....help save a bear.
$6.00

 



SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
COLOR AND ACTIVITY BOOK

SNHA
Learn about Sequoia & Kings Canyon while coloring and doing fun activities at the same time.



 
22 pages       $3.95


SKAR'S PICNIC, A Bear's Tale
Redenbaugh
This pop-up, lift-the-flap adventure book, is sure to engage and entertain readers of all ages. Join Skar, a large black bear, as his sense of smell leads him to his own private picnic. But look out—the campers are returning to their site! What will Skar do now?  Learn from Skar’s adventures why campers should store food properly and keep a clean campsite, and how you can help keep safe and protect wildlife in the wild.
16 pages   $16.95
 


SIERRA WILDLIFE COLORING BOOK
Yosemite Association
Provides educational messages along with 16 representations of different animals and birds of Sierra Nevada. Includes color clue guide on back cover.
16 pages   $2.00

 


SMALL ANIMALS OF NORTH AMERICA    
COLORING BOOK

McClelland
Includes 46 species of mammals common to North America, pictured in their environment with coloring information in the captions.  Captions also include scientific name, family classification, size, range and other remarks.

46 pages   $3.95



STELLALUNA
Cannon
Knocked from her mother’s safe embrace by an attacking owl, Stellaluna lands headfirst in a bird’s nest. This adorable baby fruit bat’s world is literally turned upside down when she is adopted by the occupants of the nest and adapts to their peculiar bird habits. Two pages of notes at the end of the story provide factual information about bats.
Hardcover, 46 pages   $16.00

STICKEEN
Muir, as retold by Donnell Rubay
This is the true story of John Muir and his little dog, Stickeen, and  their most memorable adventure together in the wilds of Alaska.  Muir's written version is difficult for present day children to understand, therefore it is now retold using many of Muir's original words, thoughts and images.  The colorful illustrations will delight children.
30 pages   $7.95
 


TAKE ALONG GUIDES
Dendy, Borng, Burns, and Illustrated by Garrow
Turn every walk into a learning adventure when you take-along" these fun, useful and interesting guides.  Filled with appealing illustrations, fascinating facts, and cool activities...all presented in an easy to read format.  47 pages each.

 

THE TALLEST TREE
Golden Gate National Parks Association
The world's tallest trees come to life in a delightfully illustrated story that will enchant and teach children about life in the forest.

Board book    $6.95

THOSE AREN'T TEDDY BEARS IN OUR PARKS
Keefe
This insightful book uncovers the true, wild, clever and unpredictable nature of bears.  

32 pages   $5.99
 

THE TREE OF TIME
Baron
This colorful volume is a wonderful introduction to the story of the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree. Tracing the life of one special sequoia that lived for over 2,000 years, it shows the stages of development of the tree in relation to important events in world history. Children will be captivated by the parade of colorful illustrations. Ages 5 and up.
36 pages   $7.95


TWO BEAR CUBS
Souci
In this authentic Southern Sierra Miwok legend, young readers will discover how the bear cubs are saved, learn the traditional Miwok story of how a rock grew to become one of Yosemite's most famous landmarks, and come to realize that being a hero has very little to do with one's size.  Beautifully illustrated.
Hardcover,  32 pages     $14.95
 


UNCOVER A FROG 
Bakken

Frogs. They swim, they leap, they hop, and some can even fly. There are poisonous frogs, hairy frogs, singing frogs, albino frogs and even glass frogs with translucent skin you can actually see through! Uncover the secrets of this amazing animal--that’s anuran to you frog specialists--layer by layer, in this new title in the popular Uncover It Series. Young frog fans will love dissecting all the weird and wild facts, cool illustrations and diagrams, and unique 3-D layered model of a frog. With every turn of the page, the frog is deconstructed before their eyes, as the model demonstrates the hidden workings of the frog’s body.
Hardcover    $18.95


UNCOVER A TARANTULA
Gordon
Learn how tarantulas, the largest spiders in the world, capture and kill other insects and animals, use their bodies to protect and camouflage themselves, and why their blood is green. The Uncover series combines the best elements of a book with model elements to help readers truly uncover the mysteries of what makes things work. A fascinating three-dimensional presentation allows in-depth, hands-on exploration of the subject at hand. This unique 3-D layered model is easily built, deconstructed and re-built layer by layer, system by system just by turning a page, until an understanding of the topic is achieved. Kids will love to see and touch each disgusting but interesting tarantula part!
Hardcover    $18.95



UNDER ONE ROCK; Bugs, Slugs and other Ughs
Fredericks & DiRubbio
Explore the fascinating community of creatures that live under one rock. Rhythmic verse and colorful close-up illustrations draw the reader into the incredible world of bugs, spiders and creepy-crawlies.
29 pages      $7.95
 


WE ARE BEARS
Grooms & Guarnotta
A beautifully illustrated book about a mother bear and her two cubs she takes out on their first excursion from the den.  Young children will delight in the pictures and enjoy the story of little ones learning about the outdoors.
31 pages      $7.95


 


WHAT'S INSIDE TREES?
Kosek
FromThe What's Inside Library™ Series this book covers all aspects of trees in a simple, bold format.  Large, close-up pictures make it visually appealing for young children.  Appropriate for ages 4-8.
Hardcover, 24 pages    $13.95
 


WHAT IS A BAT?
Kalman
From blood-sucking vampire bats to mango-eating fruit bats, What is a Bat?  tackles bat myths and teaches children about their hibernation, reproduction, migration, habitats, and bat communication Filled with close-up, fascinating photographs.
32 pages      $6.95
 


WHAT IS A FOREST?
Kalman
Describes the various types of forests, elements that make up a forest ecosystem, the wide range of plant and animal species that live in different forests, and the importance of forests to the rest of the Earth.  Includes colorful photographs and drawings.
32 pages      $6.95
 


WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING AT?
O'Hara-Kelly
An inspiring and educational children's book filled with vibrant illustrations, enchanting poems and nature notes for each illustration.  Learn about the wonders of a national park through the eyes of nature.
32 pages      $6.95
 


WHAT'S UNDER THE LOG?
Hunter
A delightful little book about some of the living things that make their homes under logs.  Simple descriptions about each creature are accompanied by charming color illustrations.
Hardcover, 21 pages    $4.95
 


WHO POOPED IN THE PARK?
Robson, illustrated by Rath
Sometimes the animals that live in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks are hard to find - but you can almost always find their poop!  Come along with Emily, Michael, and their parents as they find poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) and discover which animal made them.
48 pages      $9.95



WILD BABIES, A Canyon Sketchbook
Brady
In this handsome book a perceptive naturalist shares her observations of the canyon environment.  The illustrations are both exquisite and precise, based on years of study in the wild.  Captures the beauty of the canyon world for readers of all ages.
53 pages      $7.95




WILDLIFE OF CALIFORNIA

Spizzirri
An educational read and color book.



53 pages      $3.95

 

WILD STICKERS - Forests or Black Bears
Torvik
Each booklet contains colorful self-adhesive stickers to collect or trade, to decorate letters, envelopes, posters or art projects.
 


THE YOUNG NATURALIST KID KIT
A how-to kit introducing beginners to nature study. Usborne's hobby guide details techniques of observation, collection and experimentation of things commonly found in nature. Kit includes special paper for 'sun-printing' natural finds, note pad, pencil, and a durably constructed pocket size tool, which combines a compass, magnifying glass and binoculars with four other functions.
$18.95
 


ZIPPING, ZAPPING, ZOOMING BATS  
Earle & Cole

Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where the live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house.
$4.99
 


ZOOBOOKS
Ross
Educational magazines filled with amazing close-up photographs and interesting information on each animal.  Includes fun activities and games.  We carry Bats, Bears, Deer, Insects, Rattlesnakes and Spiders.

 






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