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Razor Clam MAGNET
PAR661
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: G7
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3.5 x 1.5
$1095
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Seashells: A Waterproof Folding Guide to Familiar North American Species - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP177
For those who don't know their mollusks from their bivalves, this guide is the ideal introduction to the most familiar and unique types of seashells found in the marine eco-regions of North America. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 85 species and includes a marine ecoregion map. This guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by seashell collectors and lovers of all ages. Made in the USA.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 3.75 x 8.25
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781620054628
$895
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Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's OceansSextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans
Sextant: A Young Man's Daring Sea Voyage and the Men Who Mapped the World's Oceans - Book
HRW112
In the tradition of Dava Sobel's  Longitude  comes sailing expert David Barrie's compelling and dramatic tale of invention and discovery—an eloquent elegy to one of the most important navigational instruments ever created, and the daring mariners who used it to explore, conquer, and map the world. Since its invention in 1759, a mariner's most prized possession has been the sextant. A navigation tool that measures the angle between a celestial object and the horizon, the sextant allowed sailors to pinpoint their exact location at sea. David Barrie chronicles the sextant's development and shows how it not only saved...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.3 x 0.9 x 8
Author: David Barrie
ISBN: 9780062279354
$1699
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Birds of Northern California 2nd ed. Edition - Book
LPP030
Learn about 320 species of Northern California birds in fascinating detail. Descriptions, illustrations and range maps help you identify birds and understand their habits. A checklist helps you keep a list of your birding accomplishments. Perfect for beginner birders and beyond. If you're looking for Northern California birds, this is the ultimate guide. 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: David Fix, Andy Bezener
ISBN: 9780986786273
$2795
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Nautical Slide Rule #105
WPL0105
The Nautical Slide Rule offers a foolproof, immediate solution to all common speed/time/distance problems and is convertible to statute or nautical miles. It also allows the user to compute distance in yards if the speed is factored in knots. The Nautical Slide Rule is sometimes referred to as a Time Speed Distance Calculator. Immediate solution to all speed-time-distance problems Equally applicable for nautical or statute miles Speed in knots or mph; time in hours, minutes or seconds; distance in nautical or statute miles, or yards if speed is in knots Easy-to-read & accurate Lifetime warranty 
Product Type : Navigation Tool
Dimensions (IN): 7.25 x 7.25
ISBN: 721002001054
$5099
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Fish-n-Map: Sea of Cortez North, San Felipe to Mulege
FMC007
Printed on a waterproof, tear-resistant plastic Folds to 3" x 4", Unfolds to 3' x 2' FEATURES: 30 Foot Underwater Depth Contours for Easy Structure Identification Fishing Locations Rocky Reefs Identified Longitude and Latitude Grids Onshore Facilities Identified including Boat Ramps, Piers, Jetties and Shore Fishing Access Areas DETAILED AREAS: Bahia de Los Angeles, Scale 1:43,480 Las Islas Encantadas, Scale 1:232,500 Bahia San Francisquito Puerto Refugio Guaymas, Scale 1:55,555 MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 4.2 Folded
ISBN: 761428071231
$1695
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A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Coastal Flowers of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC054
Your essential portable guide to the most popular coastal flowers on the West Coast.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Phillipa Hudson
ISBN: 9781550174731
$895
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Fruits of the Forest: A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms - Book
MOU134
Key characteristics for each species to aid in identification Full-color photographs depicting each featured species Includes recipes for simple backcountry fare to elaborate dishes With details for harvesting everything from the ever-popular golden chanterelles to the red-cracked bolete,  Fruits of the Forest  will appeal to both the novice and the avid mushroom hunter. Lifelong mushroom educator and expert Daniel Winkler presents more than 200 edible wild mushrooms that flourish across our region, from Northern California to British Columbia. Comprehensive yet accessible and full of personality, this...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.5 x 8.5
Author: Daniel Winkler
ISBN: 9781680515305
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Glass Ball Marks
Glass Ball Marks - Book
WPP003
A new and authoritative guide to the obscure markings found on glass fishing floats and balls. The author is well known for his expertise in this study. Heavily illustrated. Belongs in every beachcomber's rucksack.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 6 x .3
Author: Walt Pich
ISBN: 9780965710824
$1995
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REDWOOD WITH BIGFOOT STAND-UP DISPLAY
REDWOOD WITH BIGFOOT STAND-UP DISPLAY - Bigfoot Gift
PAR489
This item is available by special order. Please read the full description below.
Product Type : Display
Dimensions (IN): 18" Tall
$9995
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Millie Marotta's Secrets of the Sea: A Coloring Book Adventure - Book
STL357
Dive into oceans and coastlines and explore marvelous sea-dwelling animals with bestselling artist Millie Marotta. In the seventh installment of her wildly popular coloring book series, Millie Marotta turns her attention to Earth’s seas, tide pools, beaches, and shorelines to showcase the amazing creatures that call these habitats home. Fans will find intricate drawings of familiar favorites and unfamiliar sights, including the marvelous whale shark, the graceful cormorant, and landscapes ranging from rolling sand dunes to mysterious kelp forests. 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 10 x 10
Author: Millie Marotta
ISBN: 9781454711414
$1699
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Common Mushrooms of California - Folding Pocket Guide
FGG102
This handy FoldingGuide(TM) includes 58 mushroom species found in California, both common and rare. They include gilled mushrooms, boletes, polypores, and more. The guide also includes tips for identification and specifics on poisonous species. The illustrations and text are by Kirsten McKnight Ward, Joseph R. Rohrer, and Karl B. McKnight, co-authors of the Peterson Guide to Mushrooms, Revised Edition, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Author: Karl B. McKnight Kirsten McKnight Ward, Joseph R. Rohrer
ISBN: 9781621264002
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Braiding Sweetgrass - Book
PGW269
Called the work of "a mesmerizing storyteller with deep compassion and memorable prose" ( Publishers Weekly ) and the book that, "anyone interested in natural history, botany, protecting nature, or Native American culture will love," by  Library Journal ,  Braiding Sweetgrass  is poised to be a classic of nature writing. As a botanist, Robin Wall Kimmerer asks questions of nature with the tools of science. As a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, she embraces indigenous teachings that consider plants and animals to be our oldest teachers. Kimmerer brings these two lenses of knowledge together to take “us on a journey that is every...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
Author: Robin Wall Kimmerer
ISBN: 9781571313560
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Shark Magnet
PAR102
Laser-cut steel, stone tumbled and finished with Squatch Metalworks proprietary distressed metal patina treatment. Clear coated with durable automotive clear-coat. Backed with a Rare Earth magnet. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA.
Location: B4
Product Type : Magnet
Dimensions (IN): 3.9 x 2.8
$895
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Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide: Revised 2016 Edition
Northern California River Maps & Fishing Guide: Revised 2016 Edition
FAP054
Finally, the ultimate book for Northern California anglers! Detailed maps covering over 1000 miles of river! Included for each river are the best seasons, species, available illustrated fishing methods (both fly and gear), best flies and best gear for individual rivers and species, fly hatches, knots, launches, parks, number of hookups per year, size of runs, parks, services, guides
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 15 x 11.2 x 0.2
Author: Ray Rychnovsky and Esther Poleo
ISBN: 9781571885180
$2495
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Mushrooms - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species - Laminated Pocket Guide
WFP015
A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Species When foraging for wild mushrooms, it is critical to be able to positively identify edible and poisonous species. Mushrooms is your guide to familiar, widespread North American species. This beautifully illustrated pocket guide highlights over 60 familiar edible and 14 poisonous species and includes tips on identifying and harvesting wild mushrooms. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information and ideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Made in the USA. 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583551820
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The Secret Network Of Nature - Book - Paracay
The Secret Network of Nature: Trees, Animals, and the Extraordinary Balance of All Living Things― Stories from Science and Observation - Book
IPS384
“As you read these pages you will understand why I so admire [Peter Wohlleben] and am so in love with his work.”—JANE GOODALL Nature is full of surprises: deciduous trees affect the rotation of the Earth, cranes sabotage the production of Iberian ham, and coniferous forests can make it rain. But what are the processes that drive these incredible phenomena? And why do they matter? In  The Secret Wisdom of Nature , master storyteller and international sensation Peter Wohlleben takes readers on a thought-provoking exploration of the vast natural systems that make life on Earth possible. In this tour of an almost unfathomable world,...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.2 x 7.4
Author: Peter Wohlleben
ISBN: 9781778400346
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Dino Chomp!
Dino Chomp! - Book
SIM215
In this interactive board book, kids will love pulling the tabs to make Rex the dinosaur chomp his teeth! Rex the T-Rex is so hungry that he can eat all the other dinos! Will they be able to escape? Kids will love this interactive board book with sliders that allows them to make the dino’s mouth chomp on trees or sing out loud!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 0.5 x 7.7
Author: Beatrice Costamagna
ISBN: 9781499801088
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O Is for Oregon: A Beaver State ABC Primer - Book
FAM001
A is for Astoria . . . B is for Beaver . . . C is for Crater Lake . . . With F for Finch, L for Lewis & Clark Trail, and S for Sea Lion Caves, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Beaver State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Oregon!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8
Author: Trish Madson
ISBN: 9781944822729
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Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest - Book
WPC137
A comprehensive field guide to the butterflies of the Pacific Northwest from a renowned expert Easy to use and beautifully illustrated with more than 600 color photographs and nearly 200 maps,  Butterflies of the Pacific Northwest  is a must-have for nature lovers in Washington, Oregon, western Idaho, northern California, and British Columbia. The profiles include preferred common name for both genus and species, type locality, conservation status, the look and distinguishing traits of each butterfly, the preferred foodplants and nectar plants, habitat and range, and much more. 17 illustrative plates are included to help users...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 5.9 x 1.1 x 8.5 inches
Author: Robert Michael Pyle
ISBN: 9781604696936
$2999
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Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest
Beachcombers Guide to the Northwest - Book
WPP001
A rich guide to glass balls and other littoral treasures written for anyone who has occasion to visit the beach. Includes photos, charts and illustrations, detailed analysis of beachcombing gear, timing, sites and safety.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 X 9
Author: Walt Pich
ISBN: 965710807
$1995
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Row, Row, Row Your Boat in Oregon - Book
FAM022
Row, row, row your boat . . . in Oregon! The sights and scenery of Oregon spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song. Each die-cut page of the layered board book reveals an imaginary boat sailing past Mount Hood, the Tillamook factory, Sea Lion Caves, coastal lighthouses, and more! A delightful children's introduction to the iconic places of Oregon, and when you're done with your journey?  Row, row, row your boat back around the bend. If you love Oregon, sing the song again! 
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Board Book
Dimensions (IN): 8 x 8
Author: Forrest Everett
ISBN: 9781641700153
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Historical Chart: Gold Region in California 1851 (21 x 27 inches)
IHP_CAG1851
This chart is made from a scan of an actual historic chart and is presented as the original with all of the marks, tears and stains.  Printed on heavy-duty paper Custom sizing available. Contact us for more info Comes rolled a a cardboard tube Suitable for framing Our collection of historical charts is gathered from  historicalcharts.noaa.gov .  Office of Coast Survey's Historical Map & Chart Collection   covers the land and waters of the United States of America, including territories and possessions (past and present).  Today's Office of Coast Survey traces its charting efforts back to 1807, when...
Product Type : Chart
Nautical Chart Type: Decorative Chart
Dimensions (IN): 21 wide x 27 high
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Mushrooms Demystified - Book
RAN294
Simply the best and most complete mushroom field guide and reference book, MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED includes descriptions and keys to more than 2,000 species of mushrooms, with more than 950 photographs. Mushroom authority David Arora provides a beginner's checklist of the 70 most distinctive and common mushrooms, plus detailed chapters on terminology, classification, habitats, mushroom cookery, mushroom toxins, and the meanings of scientific mushroom names. Beginning and experienced mushroom hunters everywhere will find MUSHROOMS DEMYSTIFIED a delightful, informative, and indispensible companion.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Author: David Arora
ISBN: 9780898151695
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The Coastal Forager's Cookbook: Feasting Wild in the Pacific Northwest - Book
IPS274
A collection of 40 recipes that showcase foraged ingredients from the Pacific Northwest coast. Long-time West Coast forager and the chef behind the popular Swallow Tail Supper Club, Robin Kort’s approach to cooking is a blend of simplicity and experimentation. Showcasing foraged ingredients like wild mushrooms, seaweed, fish and molluscs, flowers and evergreen tips, she brings together 40 recipes to inspire forays into tide and woods and a sense of adventure in the kitchen. With a palate influenced by Japanese, Italian, and Spanish cuisine, and chapters organized around the four seasons,  The Coastal Forager’s Cookbook...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Cookbook
Dimensions (IN): 7 X 10
Author: Robin Kort
ISBN: 9781771514088
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A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest (Folding Pocket Guide)
A Field Guide to Trees of the Pacific Northwest - Folding Pocket Guide
HPC134
This laminated guide features twenty-six native trees commonly found from Alaska to Oregon, providing common and Latin names accompanied by colour photographs of identifying features such as bark, leaves or needles, flowers, cones, seeds and fruit. Information on identification, range and an illustration of each tree's silhouette make it a snap to distinguish a shore pine from a western white pine or a trembling aspen from a paper birch. Also included are traditional uses and other interesting tree facts and lore. For example, did you know that yellow cedar can live up to 5,000 years-r that the big leaf maple flowers are edible-ext time...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 4.6 x 9
Author: Phillipa Hudson
ISBN: 9781550175721
$795
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NOAA Coast Pilot 8: Alaska: Dixon Entrance to Cape Spencer (CURRENT EDITION) - Paracay
NOAA Coast Pilot 8: Alaska: Dixon Entrance to Cape Spencer (CURRENT EDITION) - Book
IHP_CP8
This is a print-on-demand title and is NOT RETURNABLE
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 11
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Oregon Wildlife - Folding Pocket Guide
WFP039
Oregon Wildlife is the perfect pocket-sized, folding guide for the nature enthusiast. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, butterflies, fishes and seashore life and includes a map featuring prominent state-wide wildlife sanctuaries. Laminated for durability, this handy guide is a great source of portable information and ideal for field use by novices and experts alike.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Folding Pocket Guide
Dimensions (IN): 8.25 X 3.69
Author: James Kavanagh
ISBN: 9781583552940
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Dot-to-Dot Animals Scratch & Sketch - Book
PPP102
What creature mysteries lie within these black scratch-off pages? Use your excellent  Scratch and Sketch  abilities to discover each hidden picture! Use the stylus included to connect the dots on each scratch-off page to create cool images of animals, from mice to a lion. Then add patterns and doodles to create an art piece that's all your own! There are 20 puzzles in all to solve. Scratch book contains 10 black-coated gold or silver glitter pages and 10 black-coated colorful swirl pages. Includes 20 extra paper pages for your own artwork! Book comes with a wooden stylus for scratching away...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Activity Book
Dimensions (IN): 6.75 x 8.5
Author: Lee Nemmers
ISBN: 9781441321695
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Marine Mammals of North America (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Marine Mammals of North America - Laminated Card
MAC004
Two-sided plastic laminated cards developed by a teacher of marine science. Each Card Includes: Color drawings, common and scientific names, and information on size and habitat. Each card is 7 1/4 X 11 3/4.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
ISBN: 9780898862188
$695
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Hawaii Reef Fish Field Guide #2 (Laminated 2-Sided Card)
Hawaii Reef Fish Field Guide #2 - Laminated Card
RFP013
Single sheet field guides are 7" by 11" (17. 85 cm by 28 cm), double-sided, laminated to withstand the elements, and printed on high quality stock with durable UV-resistant inks. . . Printed in the USA on recycled paper
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Field Identification Guide
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 11
ISBN: 1888538007
$695
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Salmon Boy: A Legend of the Sechelt People
Salmon Boy: A Legend of the Sechelt People - Book
HPC157
Simple and compelling First Nations drawings illustrate this dynamic story that teaches respect for the environment and describes the life cycle of the salmon.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7 x 8.5
Author: Donna Joe
ISBN: 9780889711662
$1295
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That's Not My Shark - Book - Paracay
That's Not My Shark - Book
HRW217
Meet five appealing sharks swimming through this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series. Babies love the best-selling That's not my... books with their bold illustrations, tactile patches and spotting the familiar little white mouse on every page.
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 6.53 x 0.79 x 6.53"
Author: Fiona Watt
ISBN: 9781805074786
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One-Minute Nautical Rules of the Road, 2nd edition
One-Minute Nautical Rules of the Road, 2nd edition - Book
INT014
A quick-access guide to international and U. S. boating rules of the nautical road that satisfies the Coast Guard requirement. Expanded edition provides rule-by-rules translations of what each one really means when applied on the water. Color diagrams.
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 7.5 x 95
Author: Charlie Wing
ISBN: 9780071479233
$2500
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Firefly Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals - Book
FFB112
A lavishly illustrated who's who of the prehistoric world. Firefly Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Animals  is a stunning new reference to 350 of the most amazing animals ever to have roamed the Earth. More than 1,000 full-color commissioned artworks bring the prehistoric world to vivid life and make the book exciting to look at and read. The encyclopedia covers all of the dinosaurs plus the full scope of prehistoric animals, including birds, camels, fish, reptiles, porpoises, apes and many more. Timelines, family trees and hundreds of fact boxes throughout the book will engage and inform readers. Full-bleed illustrations...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 8.2 x 0.8 x 10.5
ISBN: 9781770854604
$1995
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ABC ZooBorns! - Book
SIM206
“ABC” means “Animal Baby Cuteness” in this darling alphabet book from the creators of ZooBorns.com. Calling all animal enthusiasts—the ZooBorns are back! It’s time to scamper through the alphabet with a herd of irresistible zoo babies. Featuring adorable animal photos, zippy text, and a fact-filled glossary, this just might be the cutest ABC book ever to hit the shelves!
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 9 x 0.2 x 9
Author: Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland
ISBN: 9781481447034
$799
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The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales
The Girl Who Helped Thunder and Other Native American Folktales - Book
STL238
Welcome the second book in the  Folktales of the World  series! Engaging, inspirational, and above all entertaining, these legends come from Native American peoples across the U.S. Richly illustrated with original art, they capture a wide range of belief systems and wisdom from the Cherokee, Cheyenne, Hopi, Lenape, Maidu, Seminole, Seneca, and other tribes. The beautifully retold tales, all with informative introductions, range from creation myths to animal fables to stirring accounts of bravery and sacrifice. Find out how stories first came to be, and how the People came to the upper world. Meet Rabbit, the clever and irresistible...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Hardcover
Dimensions (IN): 8.5 x 10.2
ISBN: 9781402732638
$1899
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Knight Owl - Book
HCT097
#1  NEW YORK TIMES   BESTSELLER   •  CALDECOTT HONOR AWARD WINNER •   USA TODAY  BESTSELLER A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart.  Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal instincts can help protect the castle, especially since many knights have recently gone missing. While holding guard during Knight Night Watch, Owl is faced with the ultimate trial—a frightening intruder. It’s a daunting duel by any measure. But what Owl lacks in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Picture Book
Dimensions (IN): 9.38 x 11.25
Author: Christopher Denise
ISBN: 9780316310628
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The-Peregrine-Book
The Peregrine - Book
RANSP40
This extraordinary, poetic portrait of two peregrine falcons is one of the most beloved works of nature writing ever published.From fall to spring, J.A. Baker set out to track the daily comings and goings of a pair of peregrine falcons across the flat fen lands of eastern England. He followed the birds obsessively, observing them in the air and on the ground, in pursuit of their prey, making a kill, eating, and at rest, activities he describes with an extraordinary fusion of precision and poetry. And as he continued his mysterious private quest, his sense of human self slowly dissolved, to be replaced with the alien and implacable...
Product Type : Book
Dimensions (IN): 7.95 x 5.11
Author: J. A., Baker
ISBN: 9781590171332
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Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition
Roadside Geology of Alaska, 2nd Edition - Book
MPP001
The biggest US state is full of superlatives. Denali, the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet, is still rising, pushed upward as a tectonic plate collides from the south. The collision has also created huge mountains along Alaska s Gulf Coast, where humid coastal air has produced the largest subpolar icefield in North America. The exceptional heights of Alaska s mountains are mirrored below sea level by the 22,377-foot-deep trench of the active subduction zone along Alaska s southern shore. Earthquakes associated with the subduction zone shake Alaskans frequently, and the magnitude 9.2 earthquake in 1964, with its epicenter in...
Product Type : Book
Book Type: Paperback
Dimensions (IN): 6 x 9
Author: Cathy Connor
ISBN: 9780878426195
$2800
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