Featured Books

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Imagine a Dragon
"A especial treat for young dragon lovers." --Midwest Book Review
American Slave, American Hero: York of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
"Words and stirring pictures focus on the role of the powerful black man on the thrilling journey...he is hailed as a national hero." -- BOOKLIST
Penguins! Strange and Wonderful
"Pringle's succinct text provides an engaging overview of penguin life...even penguin fans will find something new." -- BOOKLIST
Snakes! Strange and Wonderful
"Even readers fearful of snakes may find the subject a little less strange, a little more wonderful." -- Booklist
Bats! Strange and Wonderful
"Presented with respect for the subject and for the audience, this is one of the best of the many bat books, especially for a somewhat younger audience." --Booklist
Sharks! Strange and Wonderful
"The lucid text and elegant illustrations march in perfect step, creating an attractive fusing of art and information." --School Library Journal
A Dragon in the Sky: The Story of a Green Darner Dragonfly
"An exemplary nature-study book--accurate, explicit, and satisfyingly complete." School Library Journal
Dog of Discovery: A Newfoundland's Adventures with Lewis and Clark
"Full of adventure and excitement, this book contains a wonderful mix of intriguing stories and historical facts."
--Childhood Education
Come to the Ocean's Edge
"A poetic text...A wonderful choice to share with children before a summer vacation or to use as an introduction to an ecology unit." --School Library Journal
An Extraordinary Life: The Story of a Monarch Butterfly
"A superb, well-researched book that finds extraordinary science in the everyday life of a butterfly."
--Kirkus Reviews
Picture Book Fiction
Octopus Hug and Bear Hug
"A likable book that's sure to start kids romping, and maybe their parents, too."--Kirkus