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Books in Bird Discovery Library series

  • Discovering Crater Lake

    Nancy Field, Sally Machlis

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, July 3, 1989)
    Discovering Crater Lake explores the formation of a crater, pinnacles and other geological features. It covers such topics as scientific research in deep water lakes, native plants and wildlife, winter survival, Indian legends; and history of modern people. Includes a sheet of realistic, colored forest stickers.
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  • Owls

    Lynn M. Stone, Dwight R. Kuhn

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, )
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  • Penguins

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, March 1, 1989)
    Describes the appearance, habits, habitat, daily life, infancy, and enemies of the bird that travels on land and in the water but not in the air.
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  • Ancient Forest: Discovering Nature

    Margaret Anderson, Karen Stephenson, Nancy Field

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, June 1, 2003)
    Ancient Forests untangles the complexity of old-growth forests. Termites, slime molds, owls and flying squirrels seem more like neighbors, thanks to the activities in this engaging, scientifically accurate book. It helps children see the interconnection between nature and people. This Patents Choice Awards Winner is evergreen. It includes a sheet of beautifully illustrated forest stickers!
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  • Discovering Volcanoes

    Nancy Field

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, June 1, 1996)
    Discovering Volcanoes helps young scientists learn about the volcanic peaks in the Cascade range from California to British Columbia. Children discover geologic and volcanic features and processes. It has been one of the best selling children's books at Mt. St. Helens. Revised with each printing, this book is VERY POPULAR - over 90,000 in print. <P>• Travel with a volcanaut<P>• Play the game Boom<P>• Solve a volcano riddle<P>• Build a volcano<P>• Explore the Ring of Fire This clever titles is updated with reprints.
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  • Vultures

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, March 1, 1989)
    Describes the appearance, habitat, nesting, infancy, feeding, and importance to humans of this bird of prey.
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  • Discovering Earthquakes

    Nancy Field, Adele Schepige

    Paperback (Dog-Eared Publications, May 1, 1995)
    This Parents Choice Award Winner was uppdated in 2008. This book turns children into young 'seismologists' and 'engineers.' Clever activities help demystify this frightening natural phenomenon. DISCOVERING EARTHQUAKES tells how quakes, like the one in Haiti, happen in the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • Ostriches

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, March 1, 1989)
    Describes the appearance, habits, nesting, feeding, infancy, and importance to humans of the world's largest bird.
  • Discovering Mount Rainer

    Nancy Field, Sally Machlis

    Paperback (Dog Eared Pub, May 1, 1980)
    Discovering Mount Rainier helps young naturalists discover the animals, plants and unique beauty of a mountain ecosystem. Differences between low elevation and subalpine areas are illustrated. Children learn of volcanic and glacial action on mountains. Includes a sheet of realistic, colored forest stickers.
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  • The Arctic

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1996)
    Explores the rugged and lonely wilderness of frozen lands and icy seas which sweep around the top of the earth and which are rich with wildlife and scenery
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  • Eagles

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, March 1, 1989)
    An introduction to the largest bird of prey, one which can be found worldwide and is the national symbol of the United States.
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  • The Prairie

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, July 1, 1996)
    Describes the prairie of central North America including the grasses, other plants, birds, mammals, and life underground
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