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

I LOVE ROCKS, Meister. An enter-tainingly illustrated guide and beginning reader book for little rockhounds. Ages 6+, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780516272931, $4.95 [LOVE ROCKS]

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 [MOMMA]

I LOVE A BOOK, Rhatigan. At once inspi-rational, silly, and fun, I Love a Book is a lavishly illustrated picture book that celebrates reading and children’s marvelous capacity for enjoyment and imagination. (11.25 x 10.5”), Ages 4–6, Hard cover, 28 pgs., ISBN 9781633222267, $16.95 [I LOVE A BOOK]

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

JUMP INTO SCIENCE: Rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. Large format, illus-trated, beginning reader guide surveys the Earth’s rocks and minerals in kid-pleasing images and text. Ages 4+, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781426305382, $16.95 [NGK JUMP R&M]

Jewelry Crafts

BACKHOE JOE, Alexander and Cameron. Fun and mischief combine when a young rockhound, Nolan, befriends a stray backhoe named Joe and takes him home to mom and dad. Younger readers will love this irreverent take on friendship and responsibility. Hard cover, Ages 4-8, 40 pgs., ISBN 9780062250155, $15.99 [BACKHOE JOE]

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

Gembooks “How To” Guides

HOW TO USE DIAMOND ABRASIVES, Riggle. Learn to cut cabochons and small flats using diamond abrasives. Covers trim sawing, slab sawing, grinding, dopping, smoothing, polishing, and equipment. 30 pgs., ISBN 9780910652308, $6.95 [ABRASIVES]

HOW TO TUMBLE POLISH GEMSTONES, Wexler. Turn pebbles and rough stones into sparkling jewels! Guide to tumbling equipment. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780935182378, $6.95 [TUMBLE GEMS]

HOW TO REPAIR JEWELRY, Phelps. Detailed instructions by a profes-sional show how to fix broken chains, replace lost parts, rebuild broken prongs, remove and reset gemstones, size rings, plus also explains how to remodel old pieces. Illustrated. 30 pgs., ISBN 9780910652292, $5.00 [HOW REPAIR]

HOW TO MAKE WIRE JEWELRY, Jenkins & Thrasher. Step-by-step instruc-tions and illustrations show how to use inexpensive tools and supplies to make a variety of wire jewelry. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780910652322, $6.00 [HOW WIRE]

HOW TO CREATE WITH HORSESHOE NAILS, Link. Instructions for making horseshoe nail jewelry, picture frames, napkin holders, display stands and sculptures. 22 pgs., ISBN 9780910652261, $2.25 [HORSESHOE]

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ROCKS, MINERALS & CRYSTALS: A Coloring & Collecting Book, Powell Explore and “color-in” the amazing world of rocks, minerals and crystals...readers and rockhounds of all ages and skill levels will love this book! Learn the many inter-esting facts, uses, and properties of rocks and minerals, as well as helpful guidance on starting, building and maintaining your own rock and mineral collection. All images are world class examples of one-of-a-kind minerals, chosen for their exceptional characteristics and beauty; over 40 different minerals are presented in large scale and exceptional detail. Real world color examples for each mineral specimen are also provided. (8.5 x 11”), 48 pgs., ISBN 9781889786568, $8.95 [R&M COLORING]

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

A ROCK IS LIVELY, Aston. Gorgeous and informative introduction to the fascinating world of rocks showcases varieties from Lapis Lazuli to Snowflake Obsidian; intro-duces children to an array of rock facts.

Ages 5–8, 40 pgs., ISBN 9781452145556, $7.99 [ROCK LIVELY]

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+, 34 pgs., ISBN 9780064467292, $5.99 [DAVE]

Junior Explorer

ROCKS, MINERALS AND GEMS, Farndon. Learn the basics of how rocks, minerals and gems are formed; packed with fun facts, practical activities and featuring high-def color specimen photos. Ages 11–15, 120 pgs., ISBN 9781770858688, $12.95 [FARNDON RM&G]

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 [NGEO KIDS R&M]

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

DISCOVER SCIENCE: Rocks and Fossils, Pellant. Focused, early reader appropriate introduction to the basic forms of rock, crystals and fossils. Ages 5–8, 56 pgs., ISBN 9780753472057, $7.99 [DISCOVER R&F]

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 [EXPLORE R&M]

USBORNE SPOTTER’S GUIDES: Rocks & Minerals, Woolley. This guide is accurately illustrated, easy-to-use and provides detailed descrip-tions of over 80 rocks and minerals. Ages 7+, 64 pgs., ISBN 9780794513047, $5.99 [USB SPOT R&M]

GEOLOGY OF THE DESERT SOUTHWEST, Brown. Special Edition, Limited Availability! Discover and learn about the geology and physical geography of the entire Desert Southwest, from plate tectonics and landforms to ecosystems and climate; includes 15 innovative exper-iment/projects, glossary and index. Ages 9+, Hard Cover, 122 pgs., ISBN 9781936313419, $21.95 [GEO DSRTSW HC]

LOOKING AT ROCKS–My First Field Guide, Dussling. A colorful, concise introduction for younger readers who want to learn earth science and rock-hounding basics; includes stickers, removable chart & field note pages. Ages 6–8, 68 pgs., ISBN 9780448425160, $8.99 [LOOKING ROCKS]

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 [EXTREME R&M]

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 [JULIE]

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ROCKS, MINERALS & GEMS: The Definitive Visual Catalog of the Treasure Beneath Your Feet, Callery and Smith. Tour the amazing world of rocks, minerals and gems; explore over 1000 photographs in colorful, large format style. (10 x 10”), ages 8–12, 224 pgs., ISBN 9780545947190, $19.99 [ROCKMINGEMTR]

DK MY BOOK OF ROCKS AND MINERALS: Things to Find, Collect and Treasure!, Dennie. A wonderful, large format guide that’s written by a real geologist. Learn to name your specimens, make collec-tions and become a rock and mineral expert! Ages 8+, Hard

cover, 96 pgs., ISBN 9781465461902, $12.99 [DK MY BK R&M]

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

DK FINDOUT! EARTH, Edited. Enjoy Earth Science related fun facts, amazing pictures, quizzes, games and more; this is an excellent introduction to earth processes, on air, water and land. Ages 7–11, 64 pgs., ISBN 9781465463098, $10.99 [FINDOUT EARTH]

DK SMITHSONIAN: THE ELEMENTS BOOK: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Periodic Table, Jackson. Visually stun-ning, large format volume immerses younger readers into the universe’s building blocks; all 118 elements are featured, plus their uses, history and properties. (8.5 x 11”), Ages 9+, Hard Cover, 208 pgs., ISBN 9781465456601, $22.99 [DK ELEMENTS

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

DK EYE WONDER: Rocks and Minerals, Edited. A great introduc-tion to the fundamentals of earth science for young children. Ages 7+, Hard cover, 48 pgs., ISBN 9781465415592, $10.99 [DK WONDER R&M]

EXPLORING SCIENCE: ROCKS & MINERALS: Crystals, Erosion, Geology, Fossils, Challoner & Walshaw. Colorfully illus-trated beginner’s guide to geology. 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 [EXP SCI R&M]

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Junior Explorer DK SMITHSONIAN: THE ROCK & GEM BOOK: ...And Other Treasures of the Natural World, Green. The perfect encyclopedia for young geologist to consult with over 1200 stunning full-color photo-graphs. Organized according to scientific clas-sifications with straightfor-ward explana-tions. Hard cover, (9 x 11”),

Ages 8–12, 208 pgs., ISBN 9781465450708, $22.99 [DK R&G TREAS]

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+, 48 pgs., $6.95 each

FOSSILS, Squire. ISBN 9780531262504 [TB FOSSILS]

GEOLOGY: The Study of Rocks, Gray. ISBN 9780531282700 [TB GEOLOGY]

GEMSTONES, Squire. ISBN 9780531262511 [TB GEMSTONES]

GROWING CRYSTALS, Squire. ISBN 9780516269849 [TB GROW CRYS]

METEOR SHOWERS, Kelley. ISBN 9780531228043 [TB METEORS]

PALEONTOLOGY: The Story of Prehistoric Life, Gray. ISBN 9780531282748 [TB PALNTOLOGY]

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ULTIMATE EXPLORER FIELD GUIDE: Rocks & Minerals, Honovich. Has the information kids need to identify any rock, and exciting activities exploring the world of minerals. Ages 8–12, 160 pgs., ISBN 9781426323010, $12.99 [NGEO FG R&M]

THE SCIENCE OF ROCKS AND MINERALS: The Hard Truth About the Stuff Beneath Our Feet, Woolf. Discover the answer to your rock and mineral questions in this fascinating book with fact-filled text, quirky illus-trations and side panels providing more information. Ages 8–12, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780531230787, $9.95 [SCIENCE R&M]

COLORED PENCILS. Get a great deal on colored pencils for adult or children’s coloring books!

(12) PACK PENCIL SET, $2.95 [12CLRPENCIL]

(24) PACK PENCIL SET, $4.95 [24CLRPENCIL]

DK ULTIMATE FACTIVITY COLLECTION: Rocks & Minerals, ed. Part sticker book, as well as a quiz, game and creative project manual, with hundreds of activities related to rocks and minerals. (8.5 x 11”), Ages 7–9, 95 pgs., ISBN 9781465416544, $12.99 [FACT R&M]

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS: Everything Rocks and Minerals, Tomecek. Youngsters browse eye-popping photos and absorb layers of information made extra fun through a humor-infused presentation. Ages 8+, 64 pgs., ISBN 9781426307683, $12.95 [NGK EVERY R&M]

PLANET EARTH/INSIDE OUT, Gibbons. What if we could open up our planet and look inside? See the planet as you’ve never seen it before, from the red hot core to the highest mountain peak. Ages 4–8, 34 pgs., ISBN 9780688158491, $6.99 [PLANET OUT]

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 [HOW ROCK]

WHAT ARE CRYSTALS?, Aloian. ISBN 9780778772187 [WHAT CRYSTALS]

WHAT ARE FOSSILS?, Hyde. ISBN 9780778772194 [WHAT FOSSILS]

WHAT ARE IGNEOUS ROCKS?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772330 [WHAT IGNEOUS]

WHAT ARE METAMORPHIC ROCKS?, Aloian, ISBN 9780778772347 [WHAT METAMOR]

WHAT ARE MINERALS?. Hyde. ISBN 9780778772200 [WHAT MINERALS]

WHAT ARE SEDIMENTARY ROCKS?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772354 [WHAT SDMENTARY]

WHAT IS THE ROCK CYCLE?, Hyde, ISBN 9780778772361 [WHAT ROCK]

DIAMOND DAN’S ACTIVITY BOOKS, Powell. Teach your kids about rocks, minerals, crystals and fossils with this fun & inexpensive series of activity books. 32 pgs., $2.99 each

FOSSILS: Traces of Ancient Life from the Sea & the Land, Powell. $2.95 [FOSSIL TRACES]

MINERALOGICAL DICTIONARY FOR MINERAL COLLECTORS, ISBN 9780967816364, $4.00 [MIN DIC JR]

MINERALS FROM CALIFORNIA, [MINERALS CA]

MINERALS OF THE BIBLE: An Earth Science Book for Children of Faith, $2.95 [MIN BIBLE]

MINERALS OF THE U.S.A.: A History of Important Mineral Discoveries in the United States of America, 28 pgs. [MINERALS USA]

THE POWER OF CRYSTALS: A Coloring Book of Healing Minerals, A to Z, 24 pgs. [CRYS COLOR]

THE WORLD OF MINERALS: Their Properties, Forms and Uses, [WORLD MINERAL]

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DK SMITHSONIAN EYEWITNESS EXPLORER: Rock & Fossil Hunter, Morgan. Discover the wonderful world of rocks and fossils with over 30 easy-to-do, fun activities, stunning pictures and amazing facts. Ages 8-14, 72 pgs., ISBN 9781465430151, $9.99 [DK R&F HUNT]

ARCHAEOLOGISTS DIG FOR CLUES, Duke. Archaeologists work like detectives at a crime scene. This information-packed science book teaches youngsters what scientists are looking for, how they find it, and what the finds reveal. Ages 5–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780064451758, $5.99 [DIG CLUES]

FOSSILS TELL OF LONG AGO, Aliki. This engaging, read-along guide is a great introduction to the question: What is a Fossil? Shows fossils in field, museum and classroom settings. Ages 5-9. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780062382078, $6.99 [FOSSILS TELL]

GEOLOGY LAB FOR KIDS: 52 Projects, Romaine. This family friendly guide features simple, inexpensive and fun experiments that explore the Earth’s surface, structure and processes as well as rocks, gems, geodes, crystals, fossils and other wonders! All ages, 144 pgs., ISBN 9781631592850, $22.99 [GEOLOGY LAB]

IF YOU FIND A ROCK, Christian. Beautifully photographed and hand-tinted book celebrates the variety of rocks you can find. Ages 6–9. 160 pgs., ISBN 9780152063542, $7.99 [FIND A ROCK]

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ROCKS AND MINERALS STICKER BOOK, Edited. A colorful and informative introduc-tion to some of the most common rocks and minerals, packed with amazing facts, fun puzzles and games, and more than 100 reusable stickers. 14 pgs., ISBN 9780565093006, $7.99 [NHM ROCKS]

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM FOSSILS STICKER BOOK, Edited. Become a fossil expert with this fun activity and sticker book; includes 100 reusable stickers of fossilized animals & plants, plus fasci-nating fossil facts, games and trivia. 14 pgs., ISBN 9780565093525, $7.99 [NHM FOSSILS]

ROCKS IN HIS HEAD, Hurst. A heart warming story of one man’s obses-sion with rocks and how they helped him find his place in this world. Ages 4–8, Hard cover, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780060294038, $17.99 [ROCKS HEAD]

Junior Explorer

Junior Rockhound & Fossils

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.

CRYSTAL & GEM, Symes. ISBN 9781465420527 [DK EYE C&G]

DINOSAUR, Lambert. ISBN 9781465422668 [DK EYE DINO]

FOSSIL, Taylor. ISBN 9781465462473 [DK EYE FOSSIL]

ROCKS & MINERALS, Symes. ISBN 9781465420565 [DK EYE R&M]

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, $9.99 [SAY DINOSAUR]

THE FOSSIL FACTORY: A Kids Guide to Digging Up Dinosaurs, Exploring Evolution, and Finding Fossils, Niles and Eldredge. Fun activity book about the history of life on Earth, with a guide to over 50 sites where you can find something Paleozoic. Includes a dozen science activities, and a complete guide to fossil hunting. Ages 5–8, 112 pgs., ISBN 9781570984174, $12.95 [FOSS FACTORY]

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 [BIG BK DINOS]

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DK ULTIMATE DINOSAUR GLOW IN THE DARK STICKER BOOK, DK. Contains over 60 full-color reusable, self-adhesive glow-in-the-dark stickers to create picture books or scenes. Ages 5–8, 16 pgs., ISBN 9780789484581, $6.99 [DK GLOW DINO]

NATURAL HISTORY COLLECTOR: Hunt, Discover, Learn, Sanchez. Budding naturalists can learn to clean, store and keep records for their growing collec-tions of rocks, fossils, insects, seashells and more. Step-by-step directions, color photos, natural science overviews and experiments make this the perfect guide for building a cabinet of curiosities! Ages 8–12, 128 pgs., ISBN 9781631593673, $19.99 [NH COLLECTOR]

CONSTELLATIONS ACTIVITY BOOK, Jacobsen. Introduces kids to 26 of the most interesting and well-known constellations through dot-to-dots and other creative activities, Ages 7–8, 64 pgs., ISBN 9781591933250, $5.95 [CONSTACTIVITY]

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 [METEOR MYS]

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, $7.99 [CAVES CAVERNS]

DK FINDOUT!: Dinosaurs, Mills. Packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures of the prehistoric world. Ages 6–9, 64 pgs., ISBN 9781465454294, $10.99 [FIND OUT DINO]

DK ROAR! ROAR! BABY DINOSAUR, DK. Toddlers will love hearing dinosaur sounds, from the cracking of eggs hatching to the stomp of daddy T. rex. Hard Cover, Ages 2–5, 12 pgs., ISBN 9781465453907, $14.99 [SOUNDBABYDINO]

DK ULTIMATE STICKER BOOKS: Dinosaur. Self-adhesive, full-color stickers have fact-packed labels, and can be used again and again. 8 pgs., ISBN 9781465447180 $6.99 [DINO STICKER]

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 dinosaurs. 8 pgs., ISBN 9781402756252, $4.95 [NHM DINO STIC]

DK VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF DINOSAURS, Dixon. A comprehensive overview of the entire dinosaur family, with an amazing breadth of facts, figures and statistics; excellent for children and adult readers. 400 pgs., ISBN 9780756608583,

$14.99 [VISUAL DINO]

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 [CAVES]

YOU CAN BECOME A PALEONTOLOGIST (National Geographic Kids Series), Sampson. Grab your picks and brushes...and get ready for some digging, hill-hiking and fossil hunting! Learn all about becoming a paleontologist from PBS host of Dinosaur Train, Dr. Scott Sampson. Ages 7+, Hard cover, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781426327285, $16.99 [NGK BE PALEO]

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 [SCHOOL BUS]

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

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Fossils, Caves & Space

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BEDTIME IN THE SOUTHWEST, Hodgson. The adorable animals of the Southwest Desert comically cuddle up to sleep, helping restless tots look forward to hitting the hay. Ages 2–5, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588713, $14.95 [BEDTIME SW] (Also available as a Board book, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781630762988, $7.95) [BEDTIME SW BB]

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 [COYOTE FLEA]

Junior Explorer

Outdoor & Nature

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 each

BABY BEAR, ISBN 9781452142357 [BABY BEAR]

BABY BUNNY, ISBN 9781452156095 [BABY BUNNY]

LITTLE BAT, ISBN 9780811875141 [LITTLE BAT]

LITTLE BEE, ISBN 9780811852364 [LITTLE BEE]

LITTLE BUTTERFLY, ISBN 9780811856454 [LTTLBUTTERFLY]

LITTLE CHICKEN, ISBN 9781452108117 [LITTLECHICKEN]

LITTLE COW, ISBN 9780811861090 [LITTLE COW]

LITTLE DINO, ISBN 9780811863537 [LITTLE DINO]

LITTLE FOX, ISBN 9781452142302 [LITTLE FOX]

LITTLE HORSE, ISBN 9781452112497 [LITTLE HORSE]

LITTLE KITTEN, ISBN 9780811857703 [LITTLE KITTEN]

LITTLE OWL, ISBN 9781452102214 [LITTLE OWL]

LITTLE PIG, ISBN 9781452108179 [LITTLE PIG]

LITTLE PUPPY, ISBN 9780811857710 [LITTLE PUPPY]

LITTLE SHARK, ISBN 9781452112510 [LITTLE SHARK]

LITTLE SPIDER, ISBN 9780811861045 [LITTLE SPIDER]

C IS FOR COYOTE: A Southwest Alphabet Book, Wolfe/Jecan/Jelman. Learning your ABCs was never so much fun! A delightful mix of fun informative facts using the animals and spectacular scenery of the desert Southwest. Board Book, Ages 5–8, 24 pgs., ISBN 9781630763008, $7.95 [C FOR COYOTE]

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. Board book. Ages 1–5. 25 pgs., ISBN 9780873588355, $7.95 [HOWL]

COUNTING LITTLE GECKOS, Profiri. Ten lively geckos are having fun! A fun counting book featuring charming illustrations of geckos. Ages 1–5, Board Book, 24 pgs., ISBN 9781891795145, $6.95 [COUNT GECKOS]

HERE IS THE SOUTHWESTERN DESERT, Dunphy. Poetic text explores and vivid illustrations portray the beauty of the Sonoran Desert’s plants, animals, rocks and sky. Ages 3–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780977379569, $9.95 [HERE SWDESERT]

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

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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, $9.99 [DESERTS DRY]

DESERT NIGHT DESERT DAY, Fredericks. Charming book contrasts the daytime critter activities with those of the night, with enticing illustrations for kids to enjoy over and over. Ages 4–7, Hard Cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781933855707, $16.95 [DESERT NIGHT]

DON’T CALL ME PIG!: A Javelina Story, Storad. Even though they look like pigs, javelinas are not pigs. In this charming story javelina (or collared peccary) gets a chance to set the record right. Delightfully illustrated. Ages 4–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795015, $7.95 [JAVALINASTORY]

DESERT BATHS, Pattison. Award winning guide takes a unique approach to educating young natu-ralists. Each page shows in words and image how Southwestern desert animals survive, thrive and bathe in their desert clime. Ages 6–9, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781607185345, $9.95 [DESERT BATHS]

THE WILD DESERT COLORING BOOK, Spangler. A charming coloring book of desert critters for the young and young at heart. Ages 3–8, 24 pgs., ISBN 9780873588041, $4.95 [WILD DESERT C]

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

DO PRINCESSES MAKE HAPPY CAMPERS?, Coyle. Join our favorite princess as she and her family camp, hike, fish, and bicycle in the great outdoors. This happy camper discovers that lots of fresh air and looking on the bright side are all a girl needs to make her a princess. Ages 3–7, Hard cover, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781630760540, $15.95 [HAPPY CMPER]

DO PRINCESSES WEAR HIKING BOOTS?, Coyle. An empowering story of a mother reassuring her daughter that being a princess has to do with what’s inside. Ages 3–7, Hard cover. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588287, $15.95 [PRINCESSES]

I LOVE DIRT!: 52 Activities to Help You & Your Kids Discover the Wonders of Nature, Ward. Explore the natural world though fun activities and exer-cises intended to promote imagina-tion, and heighten a child’s innate sense of wonder. Ages 4-8. 160 pgs., ISBN 9781590305355, $14.00 [LOVE DIRT]

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 [WAY OUT HC] (Also available as a Board book. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588027, $6.95) [WAY OUT BOARD]

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

4–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795008, $7.95 [LZRD LUNCH]

THE TINIEST TUMBLEWEED, Peach. Join two Sonoran Desert neighbors, a tiny tumbleweed and a baby house sparrow, who are small for their age. By working together they learn to be the best that they can be. Ages 5–8, 36 pgs., ISBN 9780998103303, $12.95 [TINIEST TMBLWD]

CRITTER LITTER SOUTHWEST: See What Critters Leave Behind!, Tekiela. Younger readers can discover what’s visited the area by the scat and tracks left behind; lift-the-flap feature makes learning fun! Ages 5–8, Hard cover, 26 pgs., ISBN 9781591935865, $12.95 [CRIT LIT SW]

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, $7.99 [COYOTE TRICK]

THE SUNHAT, Ward & Sisson. When Rosa’s bright red hat blows off, a mouse, a hare, a fox and more find shelter there; a younger reader tale that reveals the diversity of life in the desert. Ages 4–8, Hard

cover; 30 pgs., ISBN 9781933855783, $15.95 [SUNHAT]

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 [DESERT ANIMAL]

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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 [HOME CAVE]

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 navigational skills, plus how they hunt for food. Ages 5-8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780763624385, $6.99 [BAT]

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. Ages 5–8, 32 pgs.,

ISBN 9781891795664, $7.95 [BAT BOOK]

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 environment. Ages 5–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795336, $7.95 [SLOW LANE]

MONSTER IN THE ROCKS, Storad. “Be smart, stay safe and listen to your parents!” Mama and Papa Quail tell their chicks. There are other lessons to learn as well about staying safe in the desert. Ages 5–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795657, $7.95 [MONSTER ROCKS]

DESERT LIFE OF THE SOUTHWEST ACTIVITY BOOK, Krebbs. Discover the amazing animals and plants of the desert, from scorpions to sagebrush, through coloring, word finds, mazes and more! Ages 5–10, 68 pgs., ISBN 9781591936558, $6.95 [DESERT SW ACT]

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 [CACTUS HOTEL]

THE TORTOISE AND THE JACKRABBIT (La Tortuga y La Liebre), Lowell. A

charming south-western take on the Tortoise and the Hare fable, written in both English and Spanish. Ages 3–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780873588690, $7.95 [TORT & RABBIT]

I AM THE DESERT, Fredericks. Discover the wonders of the desert with your child in this beautiful picture book: the landscapes, the people, the animals and more. 32 pgs., ISBN 9781940322285, $7.99 [I AM DESERT]

FANG AND STINGER: An Arachnid Story, Storad. Children learn the value of friendship in this story of a tarantula and scorpion who are picked on, and learn to stand up for themselves. Includes arachnid facts and vocabulary. Ages 5–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795640, $7.95 [FANG STINGER]

DK POCKET GENIUS: Sharks, Ed. Handy pocket guide profiles more than 150 sharks and rays, telling what they eat, where they live and how fast they swim. Ages 8–12, 160 pgs., ISBN 9781465445926 [DK GEN SHARK]

Junior Rockhound/Explorer

Outdoor & Nature EXPLORE A SHARK, Gordon. Take a 3-D look inside the ocean’s most deadly pred-ator! Discover its internal structure layer by layer as each page reveals a new system you can touch, from the skeletal to the digestive tract. Ages 8+, Hard cover (10 x 12”), 16 pgs., ISBN 9781626863941, $21.95 [EXPLORE SHARK]

DESERT GIANT: The World of the Saguaro Cactus, Bash. Simple, easy-to-read text and appealing drawings document the life cycle of this amazing cactus and the creatures it helps support and give life to. Ages 6–10, 28 pgs., ISBN 9781578050857. $7.95 [DESERT GIANT]

DESERT NIGHT SHIFT: A Pack Rat Story, Storad. Brave little Pack Rat proves she’s faster and smarter than big coyotes. Illustrated with dramatic paintings to recreate the beauty of the desert landscape. Includes facts about desert pack rats and vocabulary words. Ages 5–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795329, $7.95 [DESERT SHIFT]

NATURE’S YUCKY! 2: The Desert Southwest, Landstrom & Schragg. Discover the icky facts about 16 desert creatures such as how the horned lizard squirts blood from its eyes and why the javelina smells like stinky socks. Ages 5–12, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780878425297, $12.00 [YUCKY 2]

DESERT FOOD CHAINS, Kalman and MacAuley. Learn about food chains of the desert Southwest; discover all parts of the inter-related system; vivid photos and illustrations explain key concepts. Ages 7+, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780778719908, $7.95 [DSRTFOODCHAIN]

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NORTH AMERICAN DESERT LIFE COLORING BOOK, Soffer. Over 40 illustrations of North America’s flour-ishing desert ecosystems offer accu-rate portrayals of plant and animal life. Ages 8–12, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780486282343, $4.99 [NA DESRT LIFE]

THE GREAT SOUTHWEST ACTIVITY BOOK, Howell ed. This activity book will provide hours of entertaining games, mazes, puzzles and trivia. Ages 6–10, 56 pgs., ISBN 9780873588447, $9.95 [SW ACTIVITY]

BIGHORNS DON’T HONK, Lester. Learn all the fun facts about Bighorn Sheep with fun to read rollicking verse and hilarious illustrations. Ages 5–8, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781891795602, $7.95 [DONT HONK]

= New or Added Titles

COWBOYS, Gamble. ISBN 9781602195097 [GOODNIGHTCWBY]

GALAXY, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190658 [GOODNIGHTGLXY]

MOUNTAINS, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190900 [GOODNIGHTMTNS]

NEVADA, Gamble & Jasper. ISBN 9781602190603 [GOOD NIGHT NV]

NEW MEXICO, Gamble & Jasper. ISBN 9781602190887 [GOOD NIGHT NM]

TEXAS, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190535 [GOOD NIGHT TX]

UTAH, Jasper & Hart. ISBN 9781602190597 [GOOD NIGHT UT]

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 [LEARNBTRFLIES]

LEARNING ABOUT ROCKS, Barlowe. ISBN 9780486412917 [LEARN ROCKS]

LEARNING ABOUT SHARKS, Sovak. ISBN 9780486407685 [LEARN SHARKS]

LEARNING ABOUT SNAKES, Sovak. ISBN 9780486403359 [LEARN SNAKES]

DK SMITHSONIAN BUG HUNTER (DK Nature Activities series), Burnie. Children can learn all about bugs in this small-format book with 30 activi-ties related to a diverse array of creepy crawlers. (8.5 x 11”), Ages 10–17, 72 pgs., ISBN 9781465430168, $9.99 [BUG HUNTER]

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

CREATURES OF THE DESERT WORLD, Edited. Delightful pop-up book features creatures from the desert southwest: a tarantula, bats, coyotes, a scorpion and more. Hard cover. Ages 9+, 16 pgs., ISBN 9780870446870, $19.00 [CREATURES]

SURVIVOR KID: A Practical Guide to Wilderness Survival, Long. Handy guide teaches how to survive challenging and dangerous wilderness situations; written by a search and rescue volun-teer, this book is filled with basic know-how that even parents will appreciate. Ages 9+, 226 pgs., ISBN 9781569767085, $12.95 [SURVIVOR KID]

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 [GOOD NIGHT AZ]

CALIFORNIA, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190214 [GOOD NIGHT CA]

COLORADO, Gamble. ISBN 9781602190559 [GOOD NIGHT CO]

Junior Explorer

Outdoor & Nature, Regional Interest

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’! Ages 6–12, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780879057275, $9.99 [COOKING STICK]

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 6–12, 64 pgs., ISBN 9781586858148, $9.99 [COOKING CAN]

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STATE ACTIVITY BOOKS, Ellis. From mazes and word finds, to maps and pictures for coloring, activity books are great intros to each state and make car rides and quiet time both fun and educa-tional! Ages 7–8, 64 pgs., $5.95 each

ARIZONA ACTIVITY BOOK, ISBN 9781591932888 [AZ ACTIVITYBK]

COLORADO ACTIVITY BOOK, ISBN 9781591932413 [CO ACTIVITYBK]

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, Rubin. Dragons love tacos. They love all types of tacos, big and small, so if you want to lure dragons to your party, you should serve tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is salsa. If a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa...oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble! Ages 3–7, Hard cover, 40 pgs., ISBN 9780803736801, $16.99 [DRAGON TACOS]

COWBOYS, Tomb. From the early vaqueros to the settlers of the ranges, from Buffalo Bill to Roy Rogers. Each is shown in his most magnificent garb. Ages 9+, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883881149, $4.95 [COLORBKCOWBOY]

COWGIRLS, Tomb. From the earliest working cow women to Buffalo Bill’s troop to movie queens and rodeo stars all are featured here. Ages 7+, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883881187, $4.95 [COLRBKCOWGIRL]

Junior Explorer

Regional Interest & History

SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN MYSTERIES, Broach. An exciting series of mysteries that take place in the Superstition Mountains of Arizona. The three Barker brothers and their friend Delilah discover danger, adventure and more when they venture up into the fabled Superstition Mountains. Ages 8–12

MISSING ON SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN, Book 1, 288 pgs., ISBN 9781250004772, $7.99 [MISSING SMM 1]

TREASURE ON SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN, Book 2, 304 pgs., ISBN 9781250039903, $9.99 [TREASURE SMM]

REVENGE ON SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN, Book 3, 304 pgs., ISBN 9781250056863, $8.99 [REVENGE SMM 3]

STATE SHAPES ARIZONA, McHugh. Uniquely die-cut, state-shaped book describes life in that Arizona, from spectacular scenery, famous figures and more from the state’s past and present. Ages 6–10. Hard cover. 48 pgs., ISBN 9781579127015, $9.95 each. [SHAPE AZ]

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 [VISUALOLDWEST]

CHILDREN OF THE WILD WEST, Freedman. Historical photos vividly tell the story of what the children of pioneer families, Native Americans, immigrants, and slaves experienced in the wild west. Ages 10–12, 104 pgs., ISBN 9780395547854, $9.95 [CHILDREN WEST]

COWBOY SMALL, Lenski. A classic board book that visually transports little cowboys to exciting adventures on the open range. Ages 3–7, Board book, 32 pgs., ISBN 9780375835704, $6.99 [COWBOY SMALL]

COWBOY CAMP, Sauer & Reed. Whimsically illustrated and cleverly told tale of a young boy wanting to learn first hand what being a cowboy all about. Does he have the tough stuff that it takes to fit in? (10 x 10”). Ages 4–7, 32 pgs., ISBN 9781454913603, $6.95 [COWBOY CAMP]

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 [COWGIRL HORSE]

COWBOY DREAMS: Storytime Stickers, Plourde & Kulka. Over 100 Western themed stickers to use anywhere. Includes 8 western scenes. Ages 5–7, 24 pgs., ISBN 9781402771286, $5.95 [COWBOY DREAMS]

V IS FOR VITTLES: A Wild West Alphabet, Paprocki. Charming book helps youngsters learn their ABCs while giving them a fun-filled look at the Wild West. Ages 2–5, Board Book, 30 pgs., ISBN 9781423642510, $9.99 [VITTLES]

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CALIFORNIA MISSIONS PROJECTS & LAYOUTS, Nelson. Numerous proj-ects for building mission models using readily found materials, detailed instruc-tions and photos. Ages 9–13, 104 pgs., ISBN 9780822579519, $16.95 [PROJECTS]

DOS CALIFORNIOS, Knill. Learn about the early history and settlement of the California coast through a charming tale of a young Californio and his old sea otter friend thwart an invasion of pirate marauders; text in English and Spanish. 48 pgs., Ages 9+, ISBN 9780883880562, $4.95 [DOS CALIFORNIO]

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. Ages 9+, 32 pgs., $6.96 each.

BOOK 1, Southern missions. ISBN 9780883881774 [SOCA CUTOUT 1]

BOOK 2, Northern missions, ISBN 9780883881859, [NOCA CUTOUT 2]

GREAT INDIANS OF CALIFORNIA, Knill. Discover the native cultures of California and learn about the fear-less leaders who fought to preserve their way of life. Ages 9+, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883880876, $4.95 [INDIANS CA]

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 7–9, 48 pgs., $6.95 each

THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH, Friedman. ISBN 9780531212448 [TB GOLD RUSH]

SPANISH MISSIONS OF CALIFORNIA, Perritano. ISBN 9780531212400 [SP MISS CA]

EARLY LOS ANGELES, Knill. An extensively illus-trated history of Los Angeles in Colonial Spanish, Mexican and early American times. Ages 9+, 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883881156, $6.95 [EARLY LA]

TEN LITTLE RABBITS, Grossman and Long. This classic book celebrates traditional Native costume, practices and storytelling while teaching little ones to count ador-able rabbits that seem to leap off the page. Ages 2–7, Board book, 18 pgs., ISBN 9780811821322, $6.99 [TEN RABBITS]

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. Ages 5–7, 24 pgs. ISBN 9781597141673, $7.95 [MANY WORLDS]

= New or Added Titles

LIFE IN THE OLD WEST, Kalman. Children will discover the stories of the people who made the American West famous through rich illustra-tions and historic photographs. Ages 6–14, 32 pgs., $7.95 each

THE GOLD RUSH, ISBN 9780778701118 [LIFE GLD RUSH]

HOMES OF THE WEST, ISBN 9780778701064 [01069]

LIFE OF A MINER, ISBN 9780778701095 [LIFE MINER]

WOMEN OF THE WEST, ISBN 9780778701125 [WOMEN WEST]

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

CALIFORNIA MISSIONS: The Earliest Series of Views Made in 1856, Miller. Features the earliest views of California’s Spanish Missions, showing these grand establishments in their original glory. Ages 12+, 68 pgs. ISBN 9780883881194, $5.95 [CAL MISSIONS]

A IS FOR ACORN: A California Indian ABC, Tripp. This alphabet board book welcomes youngsters into the abundant world of Native California. Includes illus-trations of animals, plants and cultural objects. Ages 2–5, Board Book, 26 pgs., ISBN 9781597143165, $9.99 [A FOR ACORN]

Junior Explorer

History & Native Americans

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Prospecting & Treasure HuntingFISTS FULL OF GOLD: How You Can Find Gold in the Mountains and Deserts, Ralph. Associate editor of Prospector and Mining Journal, Chris Ralph, has written the most complete guide to the art of prospecting. From basic earth science to metal detecting, to panning and dry washing techniques, it’s all here and fully illustrated. 362 pgs., ISBN 9780984269204, $29.95 [FISTS]

GOLD! GOLD!: A Beginners Handbook and Recreational Guide: How & Where to Prospect for Gold, Petralia. Includes the historical details and geographical background to get you started, plus traditional and modern recovery methods. 148 pgs., ISBN 9780960589005, $12.95 [GOLD GOLD]

THE NEW GOLD PANNING IS EASY, Lagal. Field guide for the beginning panner that shows exactly how to find, pan and make pay dirt pay. 134 pgs., ISBN 9780915920792, $9.95 [PANNING EASY]

Junior Explorer

History & Native Americans

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

BOOK 1 (Navajo, Apache & Pima), Olin & Dutton. ISBN 9780883880494 [INDIANS SW 1]

BOOK 2 (Hopi, Acoma, Tewa & Zuni), Dutton., ISBN 9780883880623 [INDIANS SW 2]

NATIVE NATIONS OF NORTH AMERICA. This series looks at the lives of indigenous peoples of North America. Every step of the research, writing, and editing process has involved Native writers and consul-tants. Ages 8–12, 32 pgs., $8.95 each

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

NATIONS OF THE SOUTHWEST, Bishop & Kalman. ISBN 9780778704669 [NATIONS SW]

ANGELS COLORING BOOK, Noble. Includes 30 images set against intri-cately embellished backgrounds and borders. 32 pgs., ISBN 9780486467757, $3.99 [ANGEL COLOR]

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 thou-sand years. 48 pgs., ISBN 9780883882528, $5.95 [COLORBK ANGEL]

RECREATIONAL GOLD PROSPECTING FOR FUN AND PROFIT, Butler. Entertaining, well-written book is a favorite introduction to pros-pecting essentials; all the basics and more are covered in an easy-to-read style and format. 206 pgs., ISBN 9780935182989, $12.95 [REC GOLD]

GOLD PROSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK, Black. A classic beginner’s guide, written in non-technical jargon that covers advanced topics as well; excellent glossary. 176 pgs., ISBN 9780935182323, $12.95 [GOLD PROSP]

LOOKING FOR GOLD: A Modern Prospector’s Guide, Angier. Learn to prospect and pan for placer gold; includes success stories, places to start, how to build flumes, rockers, dry washers, riffles and sluices; and how to stake your claim. 224 pgs., ISBN 9780811720342, $19.95 [LOOKING GOLD]

THE WEEKEND GOLD MINER, Ryan. A popular and best-selling overview guide lays out all the basics from where, what and how to dry washing, metal detecting and more; includes gold-bearing area maps. 80 pgs., ISBN 9780935182460, $7.95 [WEEKEND GOLD]

THE ROCKHOUND AND PROSPECTOR’S BIBLE: A Reference and Study Guide to Rocks, Minerals, Gemstones and Prospecting, Ettinger. Compact refer-ence manual for mineral collectors and prospectors has been the go-to guide for decades on local geology, mineral formation, as well as pros-pecting techniques and tools. 136 pgs., ISBN 9780961484040, $15.00 [PROSP BIBLE]

GOLD PROSPECTOR’S DIGEST, Keene. A concise collection of essays revealing how, where and what to use to find gold. 51 pgs., ISBN 9780962020476, $7.95 [GOLD DIGEST]