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Bears in the Forest
Bears in the Forest
Written by Karen Wallace, Illustrated by Barbara Firth
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763645229
Our Price: $6.99
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Bears in the Forest
Written by Karen Wallace
Illustrated by Barbara Firth


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 11, 2009
Price: $6.99

"A simple narrative follows the growth of a pair of black bear cubs through
the seasons. . . . Facts and attractive illustrations round out the volume." — THE HORN BOOK


Deep in a forest cave, a mother bear gives birth to two tiny cubs. As they
grow, she protects her cubs fiercely and... Read more >
Bat Loves the Night with Audio, Peggable
Bat Loves the Night with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763641870
Our Price: $9.99
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Bat Loves the Night with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: November 25, 2008
Price: $9.99

A great resource for teachers!

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.

Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by... Read more >
Big Blue Whale with Audio, Peggable
Big Blue Whale with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Nick Maland
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763641887
Our Price: $9.99
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Big Blue Whale with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Nick Maland


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: November 25, 2008
Price: $9.99

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.

Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts

A look at the... Read more >
Bat Loves the Night with Audio
Bat Loves the Night with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763638634
Our Price: $8.99
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Bat Loves the Night with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 8, 2008
Price: $8.99

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.

Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts

Follow a pipistrelle bat... Read more >
Big Blue Whale with Audio
Big Blue Whale with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Nick Maland
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763638221
Our Price: $8.99
 Quantity: 1 
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Big Blue Whale with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Nick Maland


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: April 8, 2008
Price: $8.99

This vibrant new book-and-CD series brings the best of our Read and Wonder nature stories to life.

Each paperback title in the series includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts

A look at the... Read more >
In My Backyard
In My Backyard
Written by Margriet Ruurs, Illustrated by Ron Broda
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780887767753
Our Price: $18.95
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In My Backyard
Written by Margriet Ruurs
Illustrated by Ron Broda


Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: March 13, 2007
Price: $18.95

From the singing of little wrens in spring to paper wasps building their nests in summer; from baby bats drinking mother’s milk in fall to baby possums climbing into mother’s pouch in winter, In My Backyard celebrates nature and backyard animals through the seasons. Wildlife artist Ron Broda’s detailed paper-sculpture art... Read more >
National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals
National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals
Written by Alan Turner
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780792271345
Our Price: $29.95
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National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals
Written by Alan Turner

Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2004
Price: $29.95

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Also available as a hardcover library binding.
National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals
National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals
Written by Alan Turner
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9780792269977
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National Geographic Prehistoric Mammals
Written by Alan Turner

Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 192 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2004
Price: $49.90

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Platypus!
Platypus!
Written by Ginjer L. Clarke, Illustrated by Paul Mirocha
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780375824173
Our Price: $3.99
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Platypus!
Written by Ginjer L. Clarke
Illustrated by Paul Mirocha


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 24, 2004
Price: $3.99

Dive and swim. Spin and swoop. The platypus loves to play!

Beginning readers will dive right into this simple, Step 2 nonfiction book about one of the most unique animals on earth. Read more >
Bat Loves the Night
Bat Loves the Night
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763624385
Our Price: $6.99
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Bat Loves the Night
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Sarah Fox-Davies


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 19, 2004
Price: $6.99

"A charming and informative story about a pipistrelle bat. . . . Offers vivid descriptions of the animal's flight, its navigational skills, and
the hunt for food." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL


Night has fallen, and Bat awakens to find her evening meal. Follow her as she swoops into the shadows, shouting and flying... Read more >
Wild Babies
Wild Babies
Written by Margriet Ruurs, Illustrated by Andrew Kiss
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780887766275
Our Price: $14.95
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Wild Babies
Written by Margriet Ruurs
Illustrated by Andrew Kiss


Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: March 11, 2003
Price: $14.95

Placed 3rd in the Picture Book Category of the 2004-2005 Chocolate Lily Book Awards

Nominated for Shining Willow Award (The Saskatchewan Young Reader’s Choice Awards)



A gorgeous introduction to wildlife families that features breath-taking art full of hidden surprises for young readers.

The lively alliterative text in Wild Babies describes raccoon kits, otter pups... Read more >
I Love Guinea Pigs
I Love Guinea Pigs
Written by Dick King-Smith, Illustrated by Anita Jeram
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763614355
Our Price: $6.99
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I Love Guinea Pigs
Written by Dick King-Smith
Illustrated by Anita Jeram


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 1, 2001
Price: $6.99

"A wonderful celebration of the attributes of guinea pigs... A popular pet and familiar subject is given new vigor and interest through originality, love, and respect." —The Boston Globe

I LOVE GUINEA PIGS is an affectionate guide to the most charming of very small animals. Did you know, for instance, that guinea... Read more >
Big Blue Whale
Big Blue Whale
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Nick Maland
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763610807
Our Price: $6.99
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Big Blue Whale
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Nick Maland


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: May 1, 2001
Price: $6.99

A great resource for teachers!

Read and Wonder books tell stories, take children on adventures,
and reveal how big and WONDER-full the natural world really is. Read more >
Big Blue Whale Big Book
Big Blue Whale Big Book
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Nick Maland
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763612825
Our Price: $24.99
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Big Blue Whale Big Book
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Nick Maland


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 1, 2000
Price: $24.99

Discover the mysterious, magnificent blue whale.

How big is the blue whale? Bigger than an elephant. Bigger than a dinosaur. The blue whale is the biggest creature that has ever lived on Earth—and one of the most extraordinary. Illustrated by Nick Maland in colors as deep as the sea, Nicola Davies's words... Read more >
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