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Books in Shark 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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  • Mako Sharks

    Sarah Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the appearance, habitat, and behavior of mako sharks
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  • Great White Sharks

    Sarah Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    A brief description of the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the great white shark, considered to be the most dangerous shark of all
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  • Thresher Sharks

    Sarah Palmer, Ernest Nicol, Elizabeth Turner

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the appearance, habitat, and behavior of thresher sharks
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  • Nurse Sharks

    Sarah Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the appearance, habitat, and behavior of nurse sharks.
  • Hammerhead Sharks

    Sarah Palmer

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Sept. 1, 1988)
    Describes the appearance, habitat and behavior of the three kinds of hammerhead sharks
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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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  • Jumping Spiders

    Edited

    Paperback (Rourke Publishing Distributed by Ideals Publications, Feb. 1, 2009)
    Some people are terrified of spiders, while many more are fascinated by them. Read about how spiders turn from eggs into adults, and why spiders spin their webs and how they do it. Find out about poisonous spiders and the harmless ones you may find anywhere in your home.
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  • Kingsnakes

    Sherie Bargar, Linda Johnson

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, Oct. 1, 1987)
    Introduces the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and interactions with human beings of the king snake
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