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Redwoods (PAPERBACK)

A ordinary subway trip is transformed when a young boy happens upon a book about redwood forests. As he reads the information unfolds, and with each new bit of knowledge, he travels―all the way to California to climb into the Redwood canopy. Crammed...

Navigational Instruments

With over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. As seafarers attempted longer and longer voyages from the sixteenth century onwards in search of...

Finding North: How Navigation Makes Us Human

Navigation is the key human skill. It's something we do everywhere, whether feeling our way through a bedroom in the dark, or charting a ship's course. But how does navigation affect our brains, our memory, ourselves? Blending scientific research and...

Boats for Papa

Buckley and his Mama live in a cozy cabin by the ocean. He loves to carve boats out of the driftwood he finds on the beach nearby.He makes:big boatslong boatsshort boats andtall boats,each one more beautiful than the last, and sends them out to sea. If...

Spirals in Time: The Secret Life and Curious Afterlife of Seashells

Seashells, stretching from the deep past into the present day, are touchstones leading into fascinating realms of the natural world and cutting-edge science. Members of the phylum Mollusca are among the most ancient animals on the planet. Their shells...

The Bicycling Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance & Repair: For Road & Mountain Bikes

The fully revised and updated sixth edition of the best-selling guide to bike maintenance from the world's leading authority on cyclingWhether they own the latest model or a classic with thousands of miles on it, beginner and experienced cyclists alike...

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout

A bright, energetic retelling of a beloved children's rhyme, with a Pacific Northwest twist."There was an old lady who swallowed a troutThat splished and splashed and thrashed about."Everyone has heard about the old lady who swallowed a fly, but there is...

Polar Bears

Whose fur isn't really white?Who usually gives birth to twins?Who's the biggest bear in the world?The Polar Bear!Full of fascinating information, this book explores the world of the polar bear on land and under water. Get ready to be wooed by adorable...

S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet

The tickle of sand on the bottom of bare feet... the taste of salt from a spray of water... the rumble-roar as waves come ashore. These are just a few of the many sensory experiences a day at the beach can bring. S is for Sea Glass: A Beach Alphabet uses...

Are Trees Alive?

"Are trees alive? How do they breathe? They don't have noses."And so begins a conversation between the author and her daughter that leads to a remarkable discovery: Trees are like children in so many ways! They may look very different from people, but...

Reeds Superyacht Manual

Reeds Superyacht Manual, published in association with Bluewater Training, is the first and best reference manual for everyone involved with yachts large and small, under sail or power, from deckhands to skippers and owners.There is extensive coverage...

Rocks, Gems and Minerals (Golden Guide)

This handy identification guide to the most common kinds of rocks and minerals offers concise and fascinating information on:- Physical and chemical properties- Origins and geologic significance- Gems and semiprecious stones- How to find and collect...