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LET’S GO ROCK COLLECTING, Gans. Perennial best-seller featuring easy-to-understand text and illustrations, which introduce children to rocks. Ages 5–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780064451703, $5.99

A ROCK IS LIVELY, Aston. This gorgeous and informative introduc-tion to the fascinating world of rocks showcases a variety from Lapis Lazuli to Snowflake Obsidian; children are introduced to an array of rock facts. Ages 5–8, 40 pgs., ISBN 9781452145556, $7.99

EVERYBODY NEEDS A ROCK, Baylor & Parnall. Children will discover an under-standing and interest for rocks, as well as the right rock for themselves. Ages 4–8. 31 pgs., ISBN 9780689710513, $7.99

JUMP INTO SCIENCE: Rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. This large format, illustrated and beginning reader guide surveys the earth’s rocks and minerals in a kid-pleasing images and text. Ages 4 and up. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781426305382, $16.95

DISCOVER SCIENCE: Rocks and Fossils, Pellant. A focused, early reader appro-priate introduction to the basic forms of rock, crystals and fossils. Ages 5 and up. 56 pgs., ISBN 9780753472057, $7.99

BACKHOE JOE, Alexander and Cameron. A young rockhound befriends a stray backhoe that has a life and a will all its own; mischief ensues. Ages 4-8, 40 pgs., ISBN 9780062250155, $15.95

JULIE THE ROCKHOUND, Karwoski. A father teaches his daughter how to look for shiny quartz crystals. Includes section that describes the different types of rocks and how they are formed. Ages 5–9. 32 pgs. ISBN 9781607185840, $9.95

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A ROCK CAN BE…, Salas. Find out about the many roles a rock can play in this poetic exploration of rocks around the world. Ages 4–7, Hard Cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781467721103, $17.99

I LOVE ROCKS, Meister. An enter-tainingly illustrated guide and begin-ning reader book for little rockhounds. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780516272931, $4.95

LOOKING AT ROCKS–My First Field Guide, Dussling. A colorful and concise introduction for younger readers who would like to learn earth science and rockhounding basics; includes stickers, removable chart & field note pages. 68 pgs., ISBN 9780448425160, $7.99

ROCKS AND MINERALS–National Geographic Kids series, Zoehfeld. This visually rich, reading- building book covers all the basic geologic vocabulary while building earth science knowledge. Ages 5–8. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781426310386, $3.99

A PEBBLE STORY, Sher & Revell. In this colorfully illustrated board book, a child goes in search of the perfect pebble and discovers the world around him. Ages 1–5. 25 pgs., ISBN 9781554516544, $6.95

IF YOU FIND A ROCK, Christian. This beautifully photographed and hand-tinted book celebrates the variety of rocks you can find. Ages 6–9. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780152063542, $6.99

WHERE DO MOUNTAINS COME FROM, MOMMA?, Morley. A little girl and her mother take a walk in the mountains and explore the inner workings of planet Earth. Ages 4–8, Hard cover. (8.5 x 11”) 36 pgs., ISBN 9780878425822, $12.00

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EXPLORING SCIENCE: ROCKS & MINERALS: Crystals, Erosion, Geology, Fossils, Challoner & Walshaw. This colorfully illustrated beginner’s guide to geology is a fantastic introduction that includes all the basics, along with 19 easy-to-do experiments and learning exercises. Ages 8-12. Hard cover (9 x 12”), 64 pgs. ISBN 9781861474650, $12.99

DK ULTIMATE FACTIVITY COLLECTION: Rocks & Minerals, ed. Part sticker book with over 500 stickers, as well as a quiz, game and creative project manual with hundreds of other fun activities related to rocks and minerals; large 8 ½”x 11” format is perfect for kids. 95 pgs., ISBN 9781465416544, $12.99

EMMA’S FIRST AGATE, Magnuson & LeMay. Emma learns about rock collecting from her rockhound grandfather, and finds her very first agate while on her summer vacation; actual photos of agates and their national localities included. Ages 5–8, 30 pgs., ISBN 9781591934431, $7.95

DK EYE WONDER: Rocks and Minerals, Edited. A great introduction to the fundamentals of earth science for young children. Ages 7 and up. Hard cover, 48 pgs., ISBN 9781465415592, $10.99

WHAT’S SO GREAT ABOUT GRANITE?, Carey. Learn all about this unher-alded hero of the mineral kingdom; engagingly presented with stun-ning photographs, illustrations and an appendix of U.S granite locations. 94 pgs., ISBN 9780878425631, $18.00

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS: Everything Rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. Youngsters become geology experts as they browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of informa-tion made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation. Ages 8 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9781426307683, $12.95

DK STICKER ENCYCLOPEDIA: Rocks and Minerals. This super-sized sticker encyclopedia is packed with fasci-nating facts about rocks and minerals. Contains over 600 reusable stickers! 96 pgs., ISBN 9780756671426, $12.99

EXTREME ROCKS & MINERALS! Q&A, Stewart. Contains fun facts, fabulous close-up photos, and links to cool Smithsonian websites and exhibits throughout the book. Ages 5–9, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780060899813, $8.99

USBORNE SPOTTER’S GUIDES: Rocks & Minerals, Woolley. This guide is accurately illustrated, easy-to-use and provides detailed descriptions of over 80 rocks and minerals. Ages 7 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780794513047, $5.99

COLOR YOUR LIFE WITH CRYSTALS!: Your First Guide to Crystals, Colors and Chakras, Lembo. A fun and informa-tive introduction to gemstone healing for youngsters, with a focus of crystal qualities, the power of colors, chakras and positive thinking. Ages 9 and up. 112 pgs., ISBN 9781844096053, $15.95

A LOOK AT ROCKS: From Coal to Kimberlite, Kittinger. An excellent intro-duction to rock types and basic earth science that also includes great advice on starting your own rock collection. Ages 9 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9780531158876, $6.95

DK EYEWITNESS BOOKS For the beginning naturalist ages 10 and up. Now in paperback! Hundreds of real-life color photos and illustra-tions with lively captions. Ages 8–12, 8.5” x 11”, 72 pgs., $9.99 each.

ROCKS & MINERALS, Symes. ISBN 9781465420565

CRYSTAL & GEM, Symes. ISBN 9781465420527

DINOSAUR, Lambert. ISBN 9781465422668

FOSSIL, Taylor. Hard Cover. ISBN 9780756606824, $16.99

DAVE’S DOWN-TO-EARTH ROCK SHOP, Murphy. Children learn to clas-sify rocks by different attributes such as color, shape or size. Ages 7 and up. 34 pgs., ISBN 9780064467292, $5.99

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DK AWESOME ROCKS, Lennon. This younger reader title is a fun introduc-tion to learning about and collecting rocks & minerals for ages 8 and up. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781465435637, $5.99

EXPLORE ROCKS AND MINERALS: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments, Brown and Brown. Discover the mysteries beneath the Earth’s surface through engaging, hands-on activities and experiments. Ages 7–9, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781934670613, $12.95

GEOLOGY OF THE EASTERN COAST: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed, Brown. Using 15 hands-on projects and engaging text learn how the geology of the eastern US was formed. Covers the following states: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. Ages 9–12, 128 pgs., ISBN 9781936313827, $15.95

VOLCANOES: Wonders of Our World, Morris. Discover the fasci-nating world of volcanoes. Full-color photographs and diagrams explain these fascinating mountains. Ages 7-14, 32 pgs. ISBN 9780865058385, $6.95

A SINGLE PEBBLE: A Story of the Silk Road, Christensen. Follow the story of one jade pebble on its journey through many ancient lands and cultures, from 9th century China to Venice, Italy. Ages 3–7, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781596437159, $17.99

DIRTMEISTER’S NITTY GRITTY PLANET EARTH: All About Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Even Dirt, Tomecek. This fun and unusual guidebook is illustrated in graphic novel style and comes filled with in-depth info on the geologic processes that shape the Earth. Ages 8-12, 128 pgs, ISBN 9781426319037, $12.99

GEOLOGY OF THE GREAT PLAINS AND MOUNTAIN WEST: Investigate How the Earth Was Formed, Brown. Discover the forces that created the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains with 15 hands-on projects. Covers the states of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Ages 9–12, 128 pgs., $15.95 ISBN 9781936313839

A TRUE BOOK SERIES. Ideal for today’s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehen-sive “to find out more” section listing books, organizations, and internet sites. Ages 7 and up. 48 pgs., $6.95 each

EXPERIMENTS WITH ROCKS AND MINERALS, Hand. ISBN 9780531266489

FOSSILS, Squire. ISBN 9780531262504

GEOLOGY: The Study of Rocks, Gray. ISBN 9780531282700

GEMSTONES, Squire. ISBN 9780531262511

GROWING CRYSTALS, Squire. ISBN 9780516269849

METEOR SHOWERS, Kelley. ISBN 9780531228043

MINERALS, Squire. ISBN 9780531262528

GEOLOGY ROCKS!: 50 Hands-On Activities to Explore the Earth, Blobaum. Explore planet Earth with fun-filled experiments that you can do in your own home. Ages 7–14, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781885593290, $12.95

THE USBORNE ASTRONOMY AND SPACE STICKER BOOK, Bone and Maskell. This large-scale sticker book is filled with fascinating facts about the wonders of space and contains over 130 stickers. (9.5 x 12”) 32 pgs., ISBN 9780794533595, $9.99

WHAT’S SO MYSTERIOUS ABOUT METEORITES?, Norton and Norton. Written by the renowned meteorite expert, O. Richard Norton, this easy to read but comprehensive guide to space rocks is the best overview to the subject we’ve seen. 92 pgs., ISBN 9780878425914, $17.00

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DK SMITHSONIAN EYEWITNESS EXPLORER: Rock & Fossil Hunter, Morgan. Discover the wonderful world of rocks and fossils with more than 30 easy-to-do, fun activities, plus stun-ning pictures and amazing facts. Ages 8-14, 72 pgs., ISBN 9781465430151, $9.99

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS STICKER STORYBOOK: Dinosaur Rescue, Simon. Fascinating dinosaur info and stickers combine with an educa-tional story about reuniting a baby Maiasaura dinosaur with its mother. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780545497541, $6.99

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM FOSSILS STICKER BOOK, Edited. Become a fossil expert with this fun activity and sticker book; includes 100 reusable stickers of fossilized animal & plants, plus fascinating fossil facts, games and trivia. 20 pgs., ISBN 9780565093525, $7.99

DK VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS, Dixon. A comprehen-sive overview of the entire dinosaur family, with an amazing breadth of facts, figures and quotable statistics; excel-lent for children and adult readers. 400 pgs., ISBN 9780756608583, $14.99

LET’S ROCK! Discover basic earth science in this rock-solid series. For ages 9–12, 32 pgs., $8.95 each.

HOW TO BE A ROCK COLLECTOR, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772170

WHAT ARE CRYSTALS?, Aloian. ISBN 9780778772187

WHAT ARE FOSSILS?, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772194

WHAT ARE IGNEOUS ROCKS?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772330

WHAT ARE METAMORPHIC ROCKS?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772347

WHAT ARE MINERALS?. Hyde. ISBN 9780778772200

WHAT ARE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772354

WHAT IS THE ROCK CYCLE?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772361

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS SERIES. Miss Frizzle and her students take the most fascinating field trips by using the Magic School bus. Ages 4 and up. 48 pgs., $6.99 each.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: Inside the Earth, Cole. ISBN 9780590407601

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: Lost in the Solar System, Cole & Degen. ISBN 9780590414296

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: In the Time of the Dinosaurs, Cole & Degen. ISBN 9780590446891

FOSSILS TELL OF LONG AGO, Aliki. This engagingly presented, read-along guide is a great introduction to the ques-tion: What is a Fossil? Young readers will enjoy the storybook feel and colorfully illustrated format that shows fossils in field, museum and classroom settings. Ages 5-9. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780064450935, $5.99

ARCHAEOLOGISTS DIG FOR CLUES, Duke. Archaeologists work very much like detectives at a crime scene. In this infor-mation-packed science book, youngsters learn what scientists are looking for, how they find it, and what their finds reveal. Ages 5–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780064451758, $5.99

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NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM DINOSAUR STICKER BOOK, edited. Kids will love the 100 reusable stickers, pull out landscape and activity pages where they can learn all about dino-saurs. 8 pgs., ISBN 9781402756252, $4.95

DK ULTIMATE STICKER BOOKS: Dinosaur. Self-adhesive, full-color stickers have fact-packed labels, and can be used again and again. 8 pgs., ISBN 9780756602352 $6.99

OH SAY CAN YOU SAY DI-NO-SAUR?: All About Dinosaurs, Worth. The Cat in the Hat takes Dick and Sally millions of years back in time to see how fossils were created. Ages 4-8, Hard cover. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780679891147, $8.99

USBORNE DINOSAURS STICKER BOOK, Norman. Contains over eighty illustra-tions, stickers and descriptions of dino-saurs and other prehistoric beasts. Ages 6–11, 24 pgs., ISBN 9780794513238, $8.99

GOOD QUESTION!: Why Did T. rex Have Short Arms? And Other Questions About Dinosaurs, Stewart. This uniquely presented and strikingly illustrated guide explores and answers the dinosaur ques-tions that you really want to know. 10 x 8”, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781454906797, $5.95

CAVES AND CAVERNS, Gibbons. Young readers will learn how caves are formed, what types of plant and animal life can be found there and what rules and supplies are needed for spelunking. Ages 6–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780152013653, $7.00

HOME IN THE CAVE, Halfmann. Explore the deepest, darkest corners of caves with baby bat and learn the importance of bats to cave habitats. Ages 4–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781607185314, $9.95

THE BAT BOOK: Afraid of a Bat? What’s Up with That!?, Storad. Learn all about bats! This enter-taining and informative overview of “bat facts” is as colorful as it is educa-tional. 32 pgs.,

ISBN 9781891795664, $7.95

CAVES, EXPLORING CALIFORNIA’S AWESOME UNDERWORLD: A Family Guide to Discovering the Earth’s Own Natural Creations, Sheafer. Learn about the animals and indigenous people who inhabited the caves, as well as the geology of these rock formations. Over 35 caves! 64 pgs., ISBN 9781889971063, $8.95

BAT LOVES THE NIGHT, Davies. This charming story describes a day-in-the-life of a bat engagingly blending narrative with fact; learn about the bats’ flight and navi-gational skills, plus how they hunt for food. Ages 5-8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780763624385, $6.99

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LITTLE KIDS: First Big Book of Dinosaurs, Hughes. Dig into these colorful pages filled with more than 50 dinosaurs big and small. Ages 4–8. Hard cover. 128 pgs., ISBN 9781426308468, $14.95

DIAMOND DAN’S ACTIVITY BOOKS. Teach your kids about rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils with this fun & inexpensive series of activity books.

FOSSILS: Traces of Ancient Life from the Sea & the Land, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95

GOLD!: An Activity Book for Young Prospectors, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95

MINERALOGICAL DICTIONARY FOR MINERAL COLLECTORs, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780967816364, $4.00

MINERALS FROM CALIFORNIA, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.99

MINERALS OF THE BIBLE: An Earth Science Book for Children of Faith, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.95

MINERALS OF THE U.S.A.: A History of Important Mineral Discoveries in the United States of America, Powell. 28 pgs., $2.99

THE POWER OF CRYSTALS: A Coloring Book of Healing Minerals, A to Z, Powell. 24 pgs., $2.99

THE WORLD OF MINERALS: Their Properties, Forms and Uses, Powell. 32 pgs., $2.99

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DO PRINCESSES WEAR HIKING BOOTS?, Coyle. A young girl asks her mother a series of important ques-tions, such as: Do Princesses ride tricycles, climb trees or do chores? Her mother reassures her daughter that being a princess includes all of the above and more. Ages 3–7, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588287, $15.95

WAY OUT IN THE DESERT, Marsh and Ward. Filled with vibrant illus-trations of Sonoran Desert plants and animals. Ages 3–7. Hard Cover, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873586870, $15,95 (Also available as a Board book. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588027, $6.95)

CACTUS HOTEL, Guiberson. A real-istic and wonderfully illustrated guide to the life cycle of the Saguaro cactus and the critters who call it, and the Sonoran Desert, home. Ages 5–8. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780805029604, $7.99

I HOWL, I GROWL, Vaughan. Join the lively creatures of the desert as they race, chase, howl and growl across the pages of this clever board book. Bold illustra-tions and catchy rhymes make this the perfect introduction. Hard Cover. Ages 1–5. 25 pgs., ISBN 9780873588355, $7.95

DESERT ANIMALS STICKERS, Petruccio. 22 realistic, full-color stickers reveal the diversity of wildlife in a North American desert environment. Ages 4-8. 4 pgs., ISBN 9780486293981, $1.99

THE WILD DESERT COLORING BOOK, Spangler. A charming coloring book of desert critters for the young and young at heart. 24 pgs., ISBN 9780873588041, $4.95

BEDTIME IN THE SOUTHWEST, Hodgson. The adorable animals of the Southwest Desert comically cuddle up to sleep, helping even the most restless tots look forward to hitting the hay. Ages 2–5, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588713, $14.95

I LOVE DIRT!: 52 Activities to Help You & Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature, Ward. Explore the natural world though fun activi-ties and exercises intended to promote your child’s imagination, and heighten their innate sense of wonder. Ages 4-8. 160 pgs., ISBN 9781590305355, $14.00

FINGER PUPPET BOOK SERIES. Each book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet and peek-a-boo holes in every page, giving parents and children a fun, interactive way to play and read together. Ages infant to 4, boardbook, 12 pgs, $6.99 eachLITTLE BAT, ISBN 9780811875141

LITTLE BEE, ISBN 9780811852364

LITTLE BUTTERFLY, ISBN 9780811856454

LITTLE DINO, ISBN 9780811863537

LITTLE HORSE, ISBN 9781452112497

LITTLE OWL, ISBN 9781452102214

COUNTING LITTLE GECKOS, Profiri. Ten lively geckos are having fun–can you count them? A fun counting book featuring charming illustra-tions of geckos. Ages 1–5, Board Book, 24 pgs., ISBN 9781891795145, $6.95

DESERT BABIES, McMurry and Jackson. A charming board book featuring photographs of 10 different desert baby animals with simple text for early readers. Hard cover. Ages 3-6, 22 pgs., ISBN 9781559718721, $6.95

THERE WAS A COYOTE WHO SWALLOWED A FLEA, Ward. Skinny ol’ coyote swallows his way through this delicious southwestern-flavored retelling of a well-loved rhyme. Ages 4-8. Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588980. $15.95

WHY OH WHY ARE DESERTS DRY?, Rabe. The Cat in the Hat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts, from the hot Sonoran and Mojave deserts to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Ages 4-8, Hard Cover, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780375858680, $8.99

LIZARDS FOR LUNCH: A Roadrunner’s Tale, Storad. Take a run with a road-runner and see the life and habits of this fast moving bird. Ages 4 and up, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795008, $7.95

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DESERT NIGHT DESERT DAY, Fredericks. This charming book contrasts the daytime critter activities with those of the night, with enticing illustrations for kids to enjoy over and over. Hard Cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781933855707, $15.95

CREATURES OF THE DESERT WORLD, Edited. This delightful pop-up book features creatures from the desert south-west including a tarantula, bats, coyotes, a scorpion and much more. Hard cover. Ages 9 and up. 16 pgs., ISBN 9780870446870, $19.00

COYOTE: A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest, McDermott. When Coyote the trickster wants to sing, dance and fly like the crows, he gets into real trouble! Based on a Zuni folktale, kids will love the slapstick action and the bright comic art. Ages 4–8. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780152019587, $7.00

THE SUNHAT, Ward & Sisson. When Rosa’s bright red hat blows off, one by one, a mouse, a hare, a fox and more find shelter there; a younger reader tale that charm-ingly reveals the diversity

of life in the desert. Ages 4–8, Hard cover; 30 pgs., ISBN 9781933855783, $15.95

NATURE’S YUCKY! 2: The Desert Southwest, Landstrom & Schragg. Discover the icky facts about 16 desert creatures and learn such things as how the horned lizard squirts blood from its eyes and why the piglike javelina smells like stinky socks. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780878425297, $12.00

DON’T CALL ME PIG!: A Javelina Story, Storad. Even though they look similar to pigs, javelinas are not pigs. In this charmingly told story javelina (or collared peccary) gets a chance to set the record right. Life-like draw-ings delightfully illustrate the story. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795015, $7.95

THE MOJAVE DESERT, Aloian. A focused overview, past and present, of one of America’s best known desert regions; learn how the plants, animals, Native Americans and settlers adapted to this difficult habitat; filled with color photos. Ages 9-11. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778707219, $9.95

DESERT BATHS, Pattison. This award winning guide for ages 3 and up takes a unique approach to educating young naturalists. Each page shows in words and image how Southwestern desert animals survive, thrive and bathe in their desert clime. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781607185345, $9.95

LIFE IN THE SLOW LANE: A Desert Tortoise Tale, Storad. Learn the story of the tortoise and how it has adapted to survive in the rough desert environ-ment. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795336, $6.95

DESERT FOOD CHAINS, Kalman and MacAuley. Learn about the fasci-nating food chains of the desert Southwest; children will discover all parts of the inter-related system; vivid photos and illustrations help explain key concepts. Ages 7 and up. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778719908, $7.95

NORTH AMERICAN DESERT LIFE COLORING BOOK, Soffer. More than 40 illustrations of North America’s flour-ishing desert ecosystems offer accurate portrayals of plant and animal life. Ages 8–12, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780486282343, $4.99

DESERT LIFE: Sticker Activity Book, Petruccio. Make the included desert scene teem with life by adding over 30 peel-and-apply stickers. Ages 4 and up. 8 pgs., ISBN 9780486407470, $1.99

DESERT NIGHT SHIFT: A Pack Rat Story, Storad. In this charming story brave little Pack Rat proves she’s faster and smarter than the big coyotes. Illustrated with dramatic painting to recreate the beauty

of the desert landscape. Includes facts about desert pack rats and a short list of words to learn. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795329, $7.95

LEARNING ABOUT... STICKER BOOK SERIES. Each title in this fun series features 12 examples of the subject being studied, with full-color sticker and written description for each example. Ages 8–10, 16 pgs., $1.99 each.

LEARNING ABOUT BUTTERFLIES ISBN 9780486295510

LEARNING ABOUT DESERT ANIMALS, Barlowe. ISBN 9780486403335

LEARNING ABOUT SHARKS, Sovak. ISBN 9780486407685

LEARNING ABOUT SNAKES, Sovak. ISBN 9780486403359

LEARNING ABOUT SPIDERS, Sovak. ISBN 9780486418520

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THE GREAT SOUTHWEST ACTIVITY BOOK, Howell ed. This activity book will provide hours of entertaining games, mazes, puzzles and trivia for all ages. 56 pgs., ISBN 9780873588447, $9.95

SURVIVOR KID: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival, Long. This handy guide will teach ages 9 and up how to survive challenging and dangerous wilderness situations; written by a search and rescue volunteer, this book is filled with basic know-how that even parents will appreciate. Ages 9 and up. 226 pgs., ISBN 9781569767085, $12.95

COOKING ON A STICK: Campfire Recipes for Kids, White. Two dozen easy-to-follow recipes for kids, from main dishes to desserts—now get on the stick and start cookin’! 48 pgs., ISBN 9780879057275, $9.99

COOKING IN A CAN: More Campfire Recipes for Kids, White. Learn great recipes and discover how to cook in a can, a pit, in a solar oven and more. Ages 6 and up. 64 pgs., ISBN 9781586858148, $9.99

COWBOY THINGS TO MAKE AND DO (Usborne Activities), Bone. Saddle up and take a ride through the Wild West in this exciting activity book. Follow the simple steps to make a cowboy hat and belt, or turn yourself into an outlaw by making your own ‘Wanted’ poster. There are line dancing cowboys, stam-peding stallions and lots, lots more. Ages 6–12, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780794534219, $6.99

GOOD NIGHT OUR WORLD SERIES, North American states are artfully celebrated in these board books designed to soothe children before bedtime while instilling an early appreciation for natural and cultural wonders. Guides children through the passage of both a day and the four seasons while saluting iconic aspects of the place. Ages 2–3. Hard cover. 28 pgs., $9.95 each.

ARIZONA, Gamble, ISBN 9781602190009

GALAXY, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190658

NEVADA, Gamble & Jasper. ISBN 9781602190603

NEW MEXICO, Gamble & Jasper. ISBN 9781602190887

TEXAS, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190535

UTAH, Jasper & Hart. ISBN 9781602190597

MONSTER IN THE ROCKS, Storad. Be smart, stay safe and listen to your parents! This is the message Mama and Papa Quail tell their chicks. These and other lessons are learned in this cautionary story about a Gila Monster, a feral tomcat and other desert crea-tures. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795657, $7.95

DK SMITHSONIAN BUG HUNTER (DK Nature Activities series), Burnie. Children ages 7 and up can learn all about bugs in this small-format book with 30 activi-ties related to a diverse array of creepy crawlers. 72 pgs., ISBN 9780756610302, $9.99

FANG AND STINGER: An Arachnid Story, Storad. Children will learn about the value of friendship in this story of a tarantula and a scorpion who learn to stand up for themselves against a taran-tula hawk wasp. Includes fascinating arachnid facts and vocabulary words. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795640, $7.95

THE TORTOISE AND THE JACKRABBIT (La Tortuga y la Liebre), Lowell. A charming southwestern take on the Tortoise and the Hare fable, written in both English and Spanish. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795640, $7.95

STATE SHAPES SERIES. This uniquely die-cut, state-shaped series describes life in that state, from spectacular scenery, famous figures and much more from the state’s past and present. Ages 6–10. Hard cover. 48 pgs., $9.95 each.

ARIZONA, McHugh. ISBN 9781579127015

CALIFORNIA, Bruun. ISBN 9781579121006

BIGHORNS DON’T HONK, Lester. Learn all the fun facts about Bighorn Sheep with fun to read rollicking verse and hilarious illustrations. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795602, $7.95

V IS FOR VITTLES: A Wild West Alphabet, Paprocki. This charming board book helps youngsters learn their ABCs while giving them a fun-filled look at the Wild West. Hard Cover, 30 pgs., ISBN 9781423642510, $9.99

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COWBOY DREAMS: Storytime Stickers, Plourde & Kulka. Over 100 Western themed stickers to use anywhere, and within the eight scenes included in the book. 24 pgs., ISBN 9781402771286, $5.95

COWBOYS, Tomb. From the early vaqueros to the great settlers of the ranges, from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers. Each is shown in his most magnificent garb. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883881149, $4.95

LEROY NINKER SADDLES UP, DiCamillo. City slicker Leroy Ninker has a hat, lasso and boots, but no horse–until he meets Maybelline, a horse that loves spaghetti and Leroy Ninker. Ages 6–9, 96 pgs., ISBN 9780763680121, $5.99

COWBOY CAMP, Sauer & Reed. In this whimsically illustrated, large format, and cleverly told tale, a young boy wants to learn first hand, on the open range, what being a cowboy all about. Does he have the tough stuff that it takes to fit in? 32 pgs., ISBN 9781454913603, $6.95

COWBOY SMALL, Lenski. A classic board book that will visually trans-port little cowboys to exciting adven-tures on the open range. 28 pgs., ISBN 9780375835704, $6.99

COWGIRLS, Tomb. From the earliest working cow women to those of Buffalo Bill’s troop to movie queens and rodeo stars to Wild Horse Annie, who worked to save the wild mustangs. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883881187, $4.95

A COWGIRL AND HER HORSE, Adams. Meet an unusual cowgirl and her very best friend, a horse; a quirky younger reader tale of friendship and love. Ages 4–8, Hard cover; 16 pgs., ISBN 9781933855714, $15.95

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MYTHS & LEGENDS OF THE INDIANS OF THE SOUTHWEST. Learn about the way of life, stories and myths of ancient Native American peoples; images can be used as coloring book too. Ages 9 and up, $4.95 each

BOOK 1 (Navajo, Apache & Pima), Olin & Dutton. ISBN 9780883880494

BOOK 2 (Hopi, Acoma, Tewa & Zuni), Dutton., ISBN 9780883880623

NATIVE NATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA. This series looks at the lives of indig-enous peoples of North America. Every step of the research, writing, and editing process has involved Native writers and consultants. 32 pgs., $8.95 each

LIFE OF THE CALIFORNIA COAST NATIONS, Aloian & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704744

LIFE IN A PUEBLO, Bishop & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704676

LIFE OF THE NAVAJO, Bishop & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704683

NATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST, Bishop & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704669

LIFE IN THE OLD WEST, Kalman. In this series, children will discover the stories of the people who made the American West famous through rich illustrations and historic photographs. Ages 6–14, 32 pgs., $7.95 each

BOOMTOWNS OF THE WEST, ISBN 9780778701101

THE GOLD RUSH, ISBN 9780778701118

HOMES OF THE WEST, ISBN 9780778701064

LIFE OF A MINER, ISBN 9780778701095

WOMEN OF THE WEST, ISBN 9780778701125

A VISUAL DICTIONARY OF THE OLD WEST, Kalman. This dictionary focuses on the life of cowboys, and also looks at boomtowns and the gold rush. Ages 6-12, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778735236, $8.95

CHILDREN OF THE WILD WEST, Freedman. Numerous haunting histor-ical photos vividly tell the story of what the children of pioneer families, Native Americans, immigrants, and slaves experienced in the wild west. 104 pgs., ISBN 9780395547854, $9.95

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A IS FOR ACORN: A California Indian ABC, Tripp. This alphabet board book welcomes youngsters of all cultures into the abundant world of Native California. Includes illustrations of animals, plants and cultural objects. Board Book, 26 pgs., ISBN 9781597143165, $9.99

MANY WORLDS: Native Life Along the Anza Trail, Brumage. A multi-activity book featuring stickers, puzzles and games; learn about the Native Americans that lived along the Anza trail from the Sonoran Desert through Arizona and up the California coast. 24 pgs. ISBN 9781597141673, $7.95

GREAT INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA, Knill. Discover the native cultures of California and learn about the fearless leaders who fought to preserve their way of life. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883880876, $4.95

DOS CALIFORNIOS, Knill. Learn about the early history and settlement of the California coast and how a young Californio and his old sea otter friend thwart an invasion of pirate marauders; an engaging and detailed historical narra-tive; text in English and Spanish. 48 pgs., Ages 9 and up. ISBN 9780883880562, $4.95

EARLY LOS ANGELES, Knill. An exten-sively illustrated, complete history of Los Angeles in Colonial Spanish, Mexican and early American times. Ages 9 and up, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883881156, $6.95

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS TO CUT OUT, Neuerberg. All of the California missions in two big volumes, in the most exquisite and accurate detail possible. Easy to cut out and stand up. 32 pgs., $6.96 each.

BOOK 1, Southern missions. ISBN 9780883881774

BOOK 2, Northern missions, ISBN 9780883881859

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS PROJECTS & LAYOUTS, Nelson. Numerous proj-ects for building mission models using readily found materials, detailed instruc-tions and photos; for children of all ages. 104 pgs., ISBN 9780822579519, $16.95

SPANISH MISSIONS, Kalman & Nickles. Discover what life was like in a Spanish Mission including meals, daily worship, a child’s life and work. Illustrated throughout and includes activities and a glossary of important concepts. Ages 9–12. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780865054660, $7.95

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS: The Earliest Series of Views Made in 1856, Miller. California’s Spanish Missions were large and grand establishments. This is the earliest series of views of them, showing just what they were like before they tumbled down. Ages 12 and up, 68 pgs. ISBN 9780883881194, $5.95

A TRUE BOOK SERIES. Ideal for today’s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glos-sary and index, plus a comprehen-sive “to find out more” section listing books, organizations, and internet sites. Ages 7 and up. 48 pgs., $6.95 each

THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, Friedman. ISBN 9780531212448

SPANISH MISSIONS OF CALIFORNIA, Perritano. ISBN 9780531212400

A COLORING BOOK OF ANGELS, Conkle. Angels, archangels, cherubim, seraphim–all the angels described in the Bible are pictured as they were illus-trated by artists of the past two thousand years. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883882528, $5.95

GODDESSES COLORING BOOK, Noble. Color in and discover the deities and goddesses of cultures around the world; 30 intricate and inspiring images. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780486480282, $3.99

ANGELS, Noble. Includes 30 images of angels set against intricately embel-lished backgrounds and borders. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780486467757, $3.99

THE STORY OF MEXICO, Conkle, Tomb, et. al. From Moctezuma to modern times, the great heroes and heroines are here, the stories told in both Spanish and English. Ages 9 and up, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883881590, $4.95

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