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  • 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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  • Crocodiles and Alligators

    Marie R. Farre, Diz Wallis

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Dec. 1, 1988)
    Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and peculiar habits of crocodiles, including how to distinguish them from alligators

  • Metals: Born of Earth and Fire

    Jean-Pierre Reymond

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, March 1, 1988)
    Surveys the history of metals and their uses, both ancient and modern.

  • Living With the Eskimos

    Bernard Planche, Donald Grant

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Dec. 1, 1988)
    Describes the homes, food, clothing, and everyday life of an Eskimo community in Greenland and includes information on animals that live in arctic regions

  • Living on a Tropical Island

    Bernard Planche

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Feb. 1, 1988)
    Describes, in brief text and illustrations, various aspects of life on the tropical island of Nossi Bรขe, off the coast of Madagascar, including the homes, economy, and the many unusual animals and plants.
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  • Australia: On the Other Side of the World

    Penny Stanley-Baker, Pierre-Marie Valat

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Dec. 1, 1988)
    Presents information on the life and customs of Australia

  • Elephants: Big, Strong and Wise

    Pierre Pfeffer, Rene Mettler

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Dec. 1, 1988)
    Examines the characteristics and natural history of this immense but gentle animal.

  • The Story of Paper

    Odile Limousin, Beat Brusch

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Dec. 1, 1988)
    Traces the history of paper from ancient times to the present.

  • On the Banks of the Pharaoh's Nile

    Corinne Courtalon, Christian Broutin

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Dec. 1, 1988)
    Describes, in test and illustrations, various aspects of day-to-day life in ancient Egypt

  • Living in Ancient Rome

    Odile Bombarde, Claude Moatti, Francois Place

    Hardcover (Young Discovery Library, Dec. 1, 1988)
    Describes, in text and illustrations, various aspects of day-to-day life in ancient Rome.

  • 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>ย• Travel with a volcanaut<P>ย• Play the game Boom<P>ย• Solve a volcano riddle<P>ย• Build a volcano<P>ย• Explore the Ring of Fire This clever titles is updated with reprints.
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