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Books in Monkey 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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  • Snow Monkeys

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this intelligent primate
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  • Gorillas

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this intelligent primate
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  • Gibbons

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    An introduction to the intelligent, agile acrobat of the Asian forests
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  • Orangutans

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this great ape.
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  • Baboons

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    Describes the habitat, lifestyle, infancy, predators, relationship with humans, and future of this large African monkey
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  • Chimpanzees

    Lynn M. Stone

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1990)
    An introduction to the playful, outgoing chimpanzee.
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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Trucks

    Meg Greve, J. Jean Robertson

    Board book (Rourke Educational Media, Aug. 1, 2008)
    The Trucks board book provides the perfect way to introduce reading in your home. Children will learn about transportation as they discover what might be inside some of the trucks that motor by. This book engages early learners by using short, simple language and detailed illustrations. Designed to be child-friendly, this 24-page early learning resource features round corners, board book binding, and a UV varnish finish for easy clean up. Each board book measures 5.25" x 5.25" and features spacers.
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