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Tribes of Native America - Chinook
Marla Felkins Ryan, Linda Schmittroth
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 28, 2003)This highly illustrated, full-color series presents each tribe within the context of its native lands. Color maps, population graphs, and other graphics present vital statistics in an appealing and accessible visual format. History, European contact, native religious beliefs, language, government, art, culture, customs, and daily life are covered, as well as a final section that focuses on modern identity and contemporary experience.
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A-Z - Endangered Animals
Andromeda
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, July 16, 2004)Discover a world of fascinating endangered species striving to survive. This book features animals from the addax to the zebra, and many in between!
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Giants of Science - Alexander Fleming
Beverley Birch
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 2, 2002)Alexander Fleming's discovery of the bacteria-fighting properties of penicillium mold paved the way for the development of modern antibiotics. Thanks to his work, common infections that in earlier times meant almost certain death are largely a thing of the past.
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Tribes of Native America - Abenaki
Marla Felkins Ryan, Linda Schmittroth
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 30, 2003)This highly illustrated, full-color series presents each tribe within the context of its native lands. Color maps, population graphs, and other graphics present vital statistics in an appealing and accessible visual format. History, European contact, native religious beliefs, language, government, art, culture, customs, and daily life are covered, as well as a final section that focuses on modern identity and contemporary experience.
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A Whale on Her Own Edition 1.
Brian Skerry
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Feb. 16, 2000)Photos by Brian Skerry Can you imagine what it would be like to swim with a whale? Gliding beneath the blue ocean waves. Bobbing gently as a huge, graceful animal pulls you along. It would be truly magical to explore the sea this way! For such a thing to happen, a whale would have to want to be with you. But whales are wild animals. They rarely come face to face with humans. Once in a while, however, the lives of humans and wild animals come together in an unpredictable way. And, when they do, it seems almost like a dream. These treasured moments may seem unreal, but they show us that maybe all animals -- including whales -- can dream, too. This is the true story of an orphaned beluga whale who decided to make her home in a secluded Nova Scotia bay. While she lived there, she made close contact with the town's people, leaving them with stories and memories they will never forget. A Whale on Her Own is the tale of a wonderful and fascinating animal who is sure to capture the hearts of children and adults alike.
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Tribes of Native America - Chumash
Marla Felkins Ryan, Linda Schmittroth
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Oct. 30, 2003)This highly illustrated, full-color series presents each tribe within the context of its native lands. Color maps, population graphs, and other graphics present vital statistics in an appealing and accessible visual format. History, European contact, native religious beliefs, language, government, art, culture, customs, and daily life are covered, as well as a final section that focuses on modern identity and contemporary experience.
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Giants of Science - Charles Darwin
Michael Pollard
Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, Sept. 2, 2002)Charles Darwin revolutionized scientific thought with his theory of evolution by natural selection. Initially criticized by scientists as well as religious leaders, Darwinism today is widely accepted in the scientific community. It continues to inspire research that leads to insights about the origins of life on earth.
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Carnivorous Plants
Elaine Pascoe
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Dec. 10, 2004)Explore the weird world of carnivorous plants in this book, learning how and why these plants trap insects and other tiny prey. Instructions for growing some of the more common plants are included, along with experiments that deepen understanding of these oddballs of the plant world.
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Letters Home From Our National Parks - Yosemite
Lisa Halvorsen
Library Binding (Blackbirch Press, Jan. 26, 2000)Experience Yosemite National Park through the eyes of a young traveler! Includes photos and sections on topography, Badger Pass, Yosemite Valley, Bridal Veil Creek/Fall, plants and trees, giant sequoias, wildlife, glacier point, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, North Dome, Cathedral Range, Lyell, Tenaye Lake, Tuolumne Meadows, and Tioga Pass.
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The Alaska Pipeline
Craig A. Doherty, Katherine M. Doherty
Library Binding (Blackbirch Pr Inc, June 1, 1998)Describes the history and construction of the pipeline, and discusses the environmental challenges it raised
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Giants of Science/Gigantes de Ciencia - Bilingual - Isaac Newton
Michael Wright
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, July 11, 2005)Isaac Newton's discovery and descriptions of the laws of gravity in the 1600s revolutionized the world of science instantly. But this was not Newton's only achievement. He also made groundbreaking advances with theories on light, motion, and astronomy. Knighted and hailed as the greatest scientist of all time, Newton's work remains vital and profound even today.
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Made in the USA - Chocolate
Samuel G. Woods
Hardcover (Blackbirch Press, Aug. 23, 1999)Everything from cacao pods to chocolate bunnies! Come along on a special tour of the Gertrude Hawk chocolate factory in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. See chocolate bars, lollipops, and buttercreams being mixed together, shaped, and packed. Discover the fascinating history of chocolate and find out how different kinds of chocolate are created.
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