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Face to Face with Dolphins
Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781426305498
Our Price: $6.95
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Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: September 8, 2009
Price: $6.95

You’re in the water, and suddenly, right beside you, he is beaming brightly. You’re face to face with a dolphin, one of the friendliest mammals on Earth. Dive deep into the dolphins’ realm with Flip Nicklin, one of the world’s foremost photographers of these smiling wonders. Meet dolphin types, from botus... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover and a hardcover library binding.
Hungry, Hungry Sharks
Hungry, Hungry Sharks
Written by Joanna Cole, Illustrated by Patricia Wynne
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9780394974712
Our Price: $11.99
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Hungry, Hungry Sharks
Written by Joanna Cole
Illustrated by Patricia Wynne


Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages
On Sale: June 23, 2009
Price: $11.99

Did you know that there were sharks on earth even before dinosaurs? For more than twenty years, Hungry, Hungry Sharks! has been a staple nonfiction title in the Step into Reading line. Nothing is more exciting than sharks, and this title is packed with amazing facts about these fearsome underseas predators... Read more >
Also available as a trade paperback.
Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs
Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs
Written by Sylvia Earle
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781426304750
Our Price: $7.95
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Jump Into Science: Coral Reefs
Written by Sylvia Earle

Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: May 12, 2009
Price: $7.95

Earle takes children on an undersea journey to explore an amazing "underwater city." She explains the formation of coral reefs and provides information about the conditions needed for survival. In addition, the author introduces other animals that live in and near the reef and stresses the importance of protecting corals from... Read more >
One Tiny Turtle with Audio, Peggable
One Tiny Turtle with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763641931
Our Price: $9.99
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One Tiny Turtle with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Jane Chapman


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $9.99

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

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
-... Read more >
Sea Horse
Sea Horse
Written by Chris Butterworth, Illustrated by John Lawrence
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763641405
Our Price: $6.99
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Sea Horse
Written by Chris Butterworth
Illustrated by John Lawrence


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $6.99

"Stunning pictures and engaging words. . . . An accomplished entrée
to early science topics." — Booklist (starred review)


Dive into the warm ocean and swim around amid the coral and waving sea grass. Do you see an eye like a small black bead peering out at you? Linger for a while and... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover.
Think of an Eel with Audio
Think of an Eel with Audio
Written by Karen Wallace, Illustrated by Mike Bostock
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763639945
Our Price: $8.99
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Think of an Eel with Audio
Written by Karen Wallace
Illustrated by Mike Bostock


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $8.99

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

This paperback title includes a CD that features:
- an engaging read-aloud with sound effects
- a read-along opportunity guided by prompts
- a segment focusing on fascinating facts Read more >
Think of an Eel with Audio, Peggable
Think of an Eel with Audio, Peggable
Written by Karen Wallace, Illustrated by Mike Bostock
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763643980
Our Price: $9.99
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Think of an Eel with Audio, Peggable
Written by Karen Wallace
Illustrated by Mike Bostock


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: March 24, 2009
Price: $9.99

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

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

This book brings the extraordinary and mysterious life of an eel... Read more >
Face to Face With Sharks
Face to Face With Sharks
Written by David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426304040
Our Price: $16.95
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Face to Face With Sharks
Written by David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes

Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: February 10, 2009
Price: $16.95

It is man’s greatest fear—being eaten alive. And diving down here in the depths, the streamlined shark holds every advantage. How close do you want to get?

Acclaimed underwater photographer David Doubilet takes you deep into their dangerous realm. Yet he points out that it is we who are the killers! Our... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover library binding.
Face to Face With Sharks
Face to Face With Sharks
Written by David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426304057
Our Price: $25.90
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Face to Face With Sharks
Written by David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes

Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: February 10, 2009
Price: $25.90

It is man’s greatest fear—being eaten alive. And diving down here in the depths, the streamlined shark holds every advantage. How close do you want to get?

Acclaimed underwater photographer David Doubilet takes you deep into their dangerous realm. Yet he points out that it is we who are the killers! Our... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover.
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
 Quantity: 1 
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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 >
Surprising Sharks with Audio, Peggable
Surprising Sharks with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by James Croft
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763641856
Our Price: $9.99
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Surprising Sharks with Audio, Peggable
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by James Croft


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

A great resource for teachers!

Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER now in peggable, polybagged format.
This vibrant 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 read-along opportunity guided by prompts
*... Read more >
The World of Penguins
The World of Penguins
Written by Evelyne Daigle, Illustrated by Daniel Grenier, Translated by Genevieve Wright
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780887769474
Our Price: $12.95
 Quantity: 1 
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The World of Penguins
Written by Evelyne Daigle
Illustrated by Daniel Grenier
Translated by Genevieve Wright


Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: November 25, 2008
Price: $12.95

Journey south of the equator to the cold-water currents of South America, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica, where seventeen different types of penguins reside.

An early explorer wrote, “We came across a multitude of strange birds. They could not fly, but ran quickly enough to get away from us…. Nature appears to... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover.
Undersea Animals
Undersea Animals
Written by Jane H. Buxton, Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney
Format: Non-traditional book
ISBN: 9781426303340
Our Price: $14.95
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Undersea Animals
Written by Jane H. Buxton
Illustrated by Jerry Pinkney


Format: Non-traditional book, 12 pages
On Sale: October 28, 2008
Price: $14.95

From renowned picture book illustrator Jerry Pinkney comes a dramatic and beautifully painted pop-up compendium of sea creatures. From crabs to seahorses to hammerhead sharks to octopi to corals, the animals in this volume literally jump off the page at you. Every spread surprises with a fishy friend coming up for... Read more >
Gentle Giant Octopus with Audio
Gentle Giant Octopus with Audio
Written by Karen Wallace, Illustrated by Mike Bostock
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763638696
Our Price: $8.99
 Quantity: 1 
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Gentle Giant Octopus with Audio
Written by Karen Wallace
Illustrated by Mike Bostock


Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2008
Price: $8.99

A great resource for teachers!

Introducing READ, LISTEN, & WONDER!
This vibrant 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 read-along opportunity guided by prompts
* a segment focusing on fascinating... Read more >
Encyclopedia Prehistorica: The Complete Collection
Encyclopedia Prehistorica: The Complete Collection
Written by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, Illustrated by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart
Format: Boxed Set
ISBN: 9780763637200
Our Price: $95.00
 Quantity: 1 
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Encyclopedia Prehistorica: The Complete Collection
Written by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart
Illustrated by Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart


Format: Boxed Set, 36 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2008
Price: $95.00

The NEW YORK TIMES best-selling series — now in a dazzling collectible boxed set

For the first time, the mastery of Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda is presented in a deluxe boxed set along with three exclusive "stand-ups." Included are the books DINOSAURS, SHARKS AND OTHER SEA MONSTERS, and MEGA-BEASTS, as well... Read more >
Face to Face With Whales
Face to Face With Whales
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426302442
Our Price: $16.95
 Quantity: 1 
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Face to Face With Whales
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2008
Price: $16.95

You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into the dark realm of the Earth’s largest creature. Then the whale starts to sing, just feet away from you. You record the sounds, hoping one day to understand their language. Their music is a rare glimpse of this majestic mammal’s... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover library binding.
Face to Face With Whales
Face to Face With Whales
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426302459
Our Price: $25.90
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Face to Face With Whales
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: May 13, 2008
Price: $25.90

You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into the dark realm of the Earth’s largest creature. Then the whale starts to sing, just feet away from you. You record the sounds, hoping one day to understand their language. Their music is a rare glimpse of this majestic mammal’s... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover.
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 >
One Tiny Turtle with Audio
One Tiny Turtle with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by Jane Chapman
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763638344
Our Price: $8.99
 Quantity: 1 
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One Tiny Turtle with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by Jane Chapman


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

Journey thousands of miles... Read more >
Surprising Sharks with Audio
Surprising Sharks with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies, Illustrated by James Croft
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9780763638375
Our Price: $8.99
 Quantity: 1 
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Surprising Sharks with Audio
Written by Nicola Davies
Illustrated by James Croft


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 compelling narrative, captivating... Read more >
Science Chapters: All About Tide Pools
Science Chapters: All About Tide Pools
Written by Monica Halpern
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426301841
Our Price: $17.90
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Science Chapters: All About Tide Pools
Written by Monica Halpern

Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 48 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $17.90

For an enlightening look into the mysteries of marine life, it's not even necessary to leave the shore. Just look down through the water in a tide pool, and see a world in miniature. Discover how tide pools form, what cool plants and animals live within them, and how you can... Read more >
Sea Monsters
Sea Monsters
Written by Marfe Delano Ferguson
Format: Trade Paperback
ISBN: 9781426301629
Our Price: $6.95
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Sea Monsters
Written by Marfe Delano Ferguson

Format: Trade Paperback, 32 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $6.95

Relive the wonder of Sea Monsters, National Geographic's 3-D Large Format Film, and learn more about these weird prehistoric creatures of the deep. Here's the Official Children's Companion Book to the giant-screen film which launches in October on giant screens nationwide. Sea Monsters leads kids into the Late Cretaceous Era, 80... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover library binding.
Sea Monsters
Sea Monsters
Written by Marfe Delano Ferguson
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426301193
Our Price: $22.90
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Sea Monsters
Written by Marfe Delano Ferguson

Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: October 9, 2007
Price: $22.90

Relive the wonder of Sea Monsters, National Geographic's 3-D Large Format Film, and learn more about these weird prehistoric creatures of the deep. Here's the Official Children's Companion Book to the giant-screen film which launches in October on giant screens nationwide. Sea Monsters leads kids into the Late Cretaceous Era, 80... Read more >
Also available as a trade paperback.
Face to Face with Dolphins
Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781426301414
Our Price: $16.95
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Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Format: Hardcover, 32 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2007
Price: $16.95

You're 70 feet underwater—face to face with one of the sea's friendliest creatures. National Geographic photographer Flip Nicklin and his wife Linda, a naturalist and educator, invite you to study the amazing behavior of the beloved dolphin. Learn the difference between an orca and a bottlenose. Witness a dophin baby nursed... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover library binding and a trade paperback.
Face to Face with Dolphins
Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin
Format: Hardcover Library Binding
ISBN: 9781426301421
Our Price: $25.90
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Face to Face with Dolphins
Written by Flip Nicklin and Linda Nicklin

Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 32 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2007
Price: $25.90

You're 70 feet underwater—face to face with one of the sea's friendliest creatures. National Geographic photographer Flip Nicklin and his wife Linda, a naturalist and educator, invite you to study the amazing behavior of the beloved dolphin. Learn the difference between an orca and a bottlenose. Witness a dophin baby nursed... Read more >
Also available as a hardcover and a trade paperback.
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