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  • The Troll with No Heart in His Body

    And Other Tales of Trolls, from Norway

    As tall as trees and as ancient and rugged as the Norwegian landscape from which they come, trolls are some of lore's most fascinating and varied creatures. Some live under bridges, others deep inside caves. They can carry their heads under their arms or hide their hearts inside wells. They can walk across oceans and fly over mountains. Trees and shrubs may grow from their heads, and their noses ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Leaf Town Forever

    Illustrated by Betsy Bowen ...
    The true story of a Midwestern “town” created with leaves, sticks, and children’s imaginationsLeaf Town suddenly springs up. One day the clearing outside the school is empty, and the next it’s a bustling town complete with a hotel, shop, and mayor. Children gather and find treasures everywhere: feathers, acorns, lost rings, an old medal, and plenty of leaves and pine needles. They even uncover a ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Big Belching Bog

    by Phyllis Root ...
    Illustrated by Betsy Bowen ...
    Cold, wet, and acidic, bogs appear to be extremely hostile to life, yet numerous plants and animals have adapted in fascinating ways in order to survive there. In Big Belching Bog, Phyllis Root lets us in on the secrets of the mysterious bog, describing such special inhabitants as plants that eat insects, bog lemmings, and frogs that stay frozen through the winter and thaw out in the spring. But ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Plant a Pocket of Prairie

    by Phyllis Root ...
    Illustrated by Betsy Bowen ...
    Author Phyllis Root and illustrator Betsy Bowen last explored the vast, boggy peatlands of northern Minnesota in their book Big Belching Bog. Now, in Plant a Pocket of Prairie, Root and Bowen take young readers on a trip to another of Minnesota’s important ecosystems: the prairie.Once covering almost 40 percent of the United States, native prairie is today one of the most endangered ecosystems in ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • One North Star

    A Counting Book

    by Phyllis Root ...
    Illustrated by Beckie Prange, Betsy Bowen ...
    Five toads hop, four brook trout swim, three elk graze, two loons call, and one beaver gnaws on a paper birch tree, all under one North Star. Through bog and marsh, along river and lake, across prairie and into the woods, children learn what lives where by counting the creatures on foot or in flight, swimming or perching in exquisite woodcut and watercolor illustrations created by Beckie Prange ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • The Lost Forest

    by Phyllis Root ...
    Illustrated by Betsy Bowen ...
    The story of a forest “lost” by a surveying error—and all the flora and fauna to be found thereA forest, of course, doesn’t need a map to know where to grow. But people need a map to find it. And in 1882 when surveyors set out to map a part of Minnesota, they got confused, or tired and cold (it was November), and somehow mapped a great swath of ancient trees as a lake. For more than seventy-five ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Hawk Ridge

    Minnesota's Birds of Prey

    Was Caesar like the eagle because of his aquiline (from aquila, for “eagle” in Latin) nose, or does the eagle seem imperial because of his Caesar-like beak? Does the sharp vision of a “hawk-eyed” observer have any basis in nature? And what the heck is “kettling” to a bird-watcher, or, for that matter, a bird? Raptors have captured the imagination from time immemorial and have an especially rich ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

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  • Over in the Forest

    Come and Take a Peek

    Illustrated by Jill Dubin ...
    Learning becomes fun for kids with this counting book about the forest habitat. Amazing artwork will inspire children in classrooms and at home to appreciate the world around us!Follow the tracks of ten woodland animals but . . . uh-oh . . . watch out for the skunk! Children learn the ways of forest animals to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow" as they leap like a squirrel, dunk like a raccoon, ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • DKfindout! Forest

    by DK ...
    Series series DK findout!
    Explore the flora and fauna from all around the world with this exciting book full of amazing images, fun quizzes, and incredible information.Discover all types of forests-from rain forests to woodlands-and where they are found, learn about the different animals that make their homes there, explore how forests change through the seasons, and find out about forest conservation.Filled with colorful ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The Bee Book

    Series series Conservation for Kids
    Discover more about our fuzzy little insect friends with award-winning author and illustrator Charlotte Milner.The perfect introduction to bee conservation for little ones. Learn all about the beautiful world of bees and their adventure from flower to flower. You'll find out just how much they matter, why they are declining, and what we can do to help in this adorable kids' book.Bees are brilliant ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Learn to Draw Dinosaurs

    Step-by-step instructions for more than 25 prehistoric creatures-64 pages of drawing fun! Contains fun facts, quizzes, color photos, and much more!

    by Robbin Cuddy ...
    Learn to draw all of your favorite dinosaurs step by step! Perfect for young artists-in-training, Learn to Draw Dinosaurs offers a comprehensive drawing experience that includes step-by-step lessons, as well as full-color illustrations, fun facts, trivia, quizzes, and much more. Children will enjoy the 64 pages of drawing instruction for a variety of dinosaurs, including a triceratops, a ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Butterflies and Moths

    Explore Nature with Fun Facts and Activities

    by DK ...
    Series series Nature Explorers
    The perfect companion for children eager to understand how caterpillars become butterflies.Explore butterfly habitats and find out all about how butterflies work, from wings to feet. With exciting activities, like how to make a butterfly kite, and plenty of fun facts, this book is a must for children curious about butterflies and moths. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD