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Crab and Snail: The Tidal Pool of Cool

Crab and Snail set out on a mission to be cooler than cool in their second unforgettable seaside adventure in the graphic early reader series byNew York Timesbestselling author Beth Ferry and beloved illustrator Jared Chapman.Starfish is pointy-perfect,...

Ducky

When a violent ocean storm causes a crate holding assorted plastic tub toys -- including one resilient little duck -- to wash overboard, the course of Ducky's life alters drastically. This engaging story based on a real event includes an author's note.

Peterson Field Guide To Birds Of Western North America, Fifth Edition

For decades, thePeterson Field Guide to Birdsof Western North Americahas been a popular and trusted guide for birders of all levels, thanks to its famous system of identification and unparalleled illustrations. Following the Spring 2020 update toPeterson...

The Ocean in Your Bathtub

“A fabulous find.”—School Library Journal(starred review)“A wealth of information.”—BooklistPerfect for curious kids!From shore to suburb, the ocean connects all of us in unexpected ways—through the weather, our water, our food sources, and...

Never Call Me a Hero: A Legendary American Dive-Bomber Pilot Remembers the Battle of Midway

Hailed as "the single most effective pilot at Midway" (World War IImagazine),Dusty Kleiss struck and sank three Japanese warships at the Battle of Midway,including two aircraft carriers, helping turn the tide of the Second World War. This is his...

The Giving Tree

From Shel Silverstein,New York Timesbestselling author ofWhere the Sidewalk EndsandA Light in the Attic,comes a poignant picture book about love and acceptance, cherished for over fifty years. This classic is perfect for both young readers and lifelong...

Yoshi and the Ocean: A Sea Turtle's Incredible Journey Home

Lindsay Moore chronicles the remarkable true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25,000 miles after being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her. Informational and awe-inspiring,Yoshi and the Oceanis a gorgeous...

Adrift [Movie tie-in]: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Survival at Sea

New York TimesBestsellerThe heart-stopping memoir, soon to be a major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin, and directed by Baltasar Kormákur (Everest).“An inspirational and empowering read.”—Shailene WoodleyYoung and in love,...

The Sense of Wonder: A Celebration of Nature for Parents and Children

First published a half-century ago, Rachel Carson's award-winningThe Sense of Wonderremains the classic guide to introducing children to the marvels of natureIn 1955, acclaimed conservationist Rachel Carson—author ofSilent Spring—began work on an...

Over the Edge of the World

A vivid account of Magellan's thoroughly terrifying first circumnavigation of the globe. Includes first-person accounts never before available in English. Filled with sex, violence and unprecedented adventures.

Chief Joseph & the Flight of the Nez Perce: The Untold Story of an American Tragedy

Hidden in the shadow cast by the great western expeditions of Lewis and Clark lies another journey every bit as poignant, every bit as dramatic, and every bit as essential to an understanding of who we are as a nation - the 1,800-mile journey made by...

Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)

Bats fly into the spotlight in this exploration of such basics as where the live, how mothers raise their pups, and how they hunt for food. Included as well is a simple plan for a building a backyard bat house.1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)Best...