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Go Wild! Read...1997

THE AMAZING POTATO
THE AMAZING POTATO
Meltzer, Milton
The complete history of the incredible tuber.
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ANANSI AND THE MOSS-COVERED ROCK
ANANSI AND THE MOSS-COVERED ROCK
Kimmel, Eric
The African spider trickster gets his comeuppance.
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ANT CITIES
ANT CITIES
Dorros, Arthur
The complex life of ants.
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BABY BELUGA
BABY BELUGA
Raffi
Sing a whale of a song.
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BEETLES, LIGHTLY TOASTED
BEETLES, LIGHTLY TOASTED
Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
Andy's contest-winning idea is to use bugs in food.
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THE BIG BUG BOOK
THE BIG BUG BOOK
Facklam, Margery
An oversized overview of creepy crawlers.
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THE BLACK PEARL
THE BLACK PEARL
O'Dell, Scott
A boy is determined to dive for pearls.
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BULLY FOR YOU, TEDDY ROOSEVELT
BULLY FOR YOU, TEDDY ROOSEVELT
Fritz, Jean
The life of the president, hunter, and conservationist.
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BUNNICULA: A RABBIT TALE OF MYSTERY
BUNNICULA: A RABBIT TALE OF MYSTERY
Howe, Deborah
Why are the tomatoes turning white?
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BUSY BUZZING BUMBLEBEES
BUSY BUZZING BUMBLEBEES
Schwartz, Alvin
...and other tongue twisters.
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CALL IT COURAGE
CALL IT COURAGE
Sperry, Armstrong
A Polynesian boy overcomes his fear of the sea.
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THE CALL OF THE WILD
THE CALL OF THE WILD
London, Jack
The classic Alaskan adventure tale.
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THE CASE OF THE ELEVATOR DUCK
THE CASE OF THE ELEVATOR DUCK
Berends, Polly B.
Gilbert solves an apartment house mystery.
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COME BACK, SALMON
COME BACK, SALMON
Cone, Molly
School children adopt a creek and restore its wildlife.
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COUNTING WILDFLOWERS
COUNTING WILDFLOWERS
MacMillan, Bruce
Colorful photographs illustrate numbers from 1 to 20.
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THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE
THE CRICKET IN TIMES SQUARE
Selden, George
A Connecticut cricket gives concerts to save his friend's business.
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CROCODILE BEAT
CROCODILE BEAT
Jorgensen, Gail
His dinner plans are foiled lion.
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DEAR ZOO
DEAR ZOO
Campbell, Rod
Lift the flap for the perfect pet.
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FROGS, TOADS, LIZARDS & SALAMANDERS
FROGS, TOADS, LIZARDS & SALAMANDERS
Parker, Nancy
Sixteen species carefully explained and drawn.
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GO FISH
GO FISH
Stolz, Mary
Thomas enjoys his grandfather's stories.
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GOOD NIGHT, OWL
GOOD NIGHT, OWL
Hutchins, Pat
All the forest creatures won't let Owl sleep.
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GREAT WHALES: THE GENTLE GIANTS
GREAT WHALES: THE GENTLE GIANTS
Lauber, Patricia
How they live and how they are threatened.
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HARRY  BY THE SEA
HARRY BY THE SEA
Zion, Gene
Seaweed turns Harry into a dog-monster.
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HATTIE AND THE FOX
HATTIE AND THE FOX
Fox, Mem
Who is hiding in the hedge?
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HOT HIPPO
HOT HIPPO
Hadithi, Mweyne
Why the hippo lives in the water.
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HOW TO BE A NATURE DETECTIVE
HOW TO BE A NATURE DETECTIVE
Selsam, Millicent
Tracking animals and other tips.
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HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS
HOW TO EAT FRIED WORMS
Rockwell, Thomas
Fifteen revolting recipes are the result of two boys' dare.
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HUNGRY, HUNGRY SHARKS
HUNGRY, HUNGRY SHARKS
Cole, Joanna
How they live and eat.
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IN THE TALL, TALL GRASS
IN THE TALL, TALL GRASS
Fleming, Denise
Crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch.
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INCH BY INCH
INCH BY INCH
Lionni, Leo
A clever inchworm outwits the hungry birds.
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THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
THE INCREDIBLE JOURNEY
Burnford, Sheila
Two dogs and a cat face a perilous trek across Canada.
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IS YOUR MAMA A LLAMA?
IS YOUR MAMA A LLAMA?
Guarino, Deborah
Or is she a possum or a koala bear?
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JOHNNY APPLESEED
JOHNNY APPLESEED
Kellogg, Steven
The life and legend of John Chapman.
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JOYFUL NOISE
JOYFUL NOISE
Fleischman, Paul
Fourteen insect poems for two voices.
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LEGEND OF THE INDIAN PAINTBRUSH
LEGEND OF THE INDIAN PAINTBRUSH
De Paola, Tomie
A Native American boy dreams of recreating the sunset.
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THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE APPLE
THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE APPLE
Micucci, Charles
Fascinating facts and illustrations.
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LIZARD MUSIC
LIZARD MUSIC
Pinkwater, Daniel Manus
While watching late-night TV alone, Victor encounters large lizards.
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THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ON THE OCEAN FLOOR
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ON THE OCEAN FLOOR
Cole, Joanna
Miss Frizzle's class goes underwater.
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MARTIN'S MICE
MARTIN'S MICE
King-Smith, Dick
Can a cat keep a mouse... as a pet?
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MIDNIGHT FOX
MIDNIGHT FOX
Byars, Betsy
City-born Tommy resents spending the summer on his aunt's farm.
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MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND
MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND
McKissack, Patricia C.
A young girl enjoys her first cakewalk dance.
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MISS RUMPHIUS
MISS RUMPHIUS
Cooney, Barbara
Great-aunt Alice plants lupines as a gift of beauty.
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MORNING GIRL
MORNING GIRL
Dorris, Michael
A Taino brother and sister recount their life in 1492.
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MR. GUMPY'S OUTING
MR. GUMPY'S OUTING
Birmingham, John
Too many animals come on board.
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MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS
MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS
Atwater, Richard
Twelve penguins train for a career on stage.
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MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
George, Jean
Sam survives a year in the Catskill Mountains wilderness.
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MY VISIT TO THE AQUARIUM
MY VISIT TO THE AQUARIUM
Aliki
A boy discovers the world of starfish and sharks.
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OVER IN THE MEADOW
OVER IN THE MEADOW
Langstaff, John M.
A traditional counting song.
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PETS IN A JAR
PETS IN A JAR
Simon, Seymour
Collecting and caring for small animals.
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PLANTING A RAINBOW
PLANTING A RAINBOW
Ehlert, Lois
A mother and child grow colors.
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POPPY
POPPY
Avi
A courageous girl-mouse embarks on a dangerous journey.
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RABBIT HILL
RABBIT HILL
Lawson, Robert
The animals excitedly await their new neighbor.
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RAIN FOREST
RAIN FOREST
Cowcher, Helen
Machines threaten the animals' world.
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SAM WHO NEVER FORGETS
SAM WHO NEVER FORGETS
Rice, Eve
The zoo keeper has a memory like an elephant - almost!
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SEVEN SPIDERS SPINNING
SEVEN SPIDERS SPINNING
Maguire, Gregory
Seven Siberian Ice Age spiders thaw out in Vermont during Halloweeen.
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SHOEBAG
SHOEBAG
James, Mary
A happy cockroach is transformed into a boy.
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THE SINGING SNAKE
THE SINGING SNAKE
Czernecki, Stefan
An aboriginal tale about the invention of the didgeridoo.
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SNAKES
SNAKES
Simon, Seymour
Colorful photos depict these reptiles.
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SNAKY RIDDLES
SNAKY RIDDLES
Hall, Katy
What kind do you find on your car?
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STINKER FROM SPACE
STINKER FROM SPACE
Service, Pamela
An alien takes the shape of the first animal it sees - a skunk.
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STONE FOX
STONE FOX
Gardiner, John
An exciting dogsled race between a young boy and a famous Indian.
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THE STORY OF JUMPING MOUSE
THE STORY OF JUMPING MOUSE
Steptoe, John
A field mouse searches for the far-off land.
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THE TARANTULA IN MY PURSE AND 172 OTHER WILD PETS
THE TARANTULA IN MY PURSE AND 172 OTHER WILD PETS
George, Jean
A screech owl, six ducklings and one skunk are some additions to the author's family.
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THERE'S A BAT IN BUNK FIVE
THERE'S A BAT IN BUNK FIVE
Danziger, Paula
Marcy is excited to be a counselor-in-training at summer camp.
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THREE DAYS ON A RIVER IN A RED CANOE
THREE DAYS ON A RIVER IN A RED CANOE
Williams, Vera B.
A summer adventure for two boys and their mothers.
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TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD: ADVENTURES WITH ARCTIC WOLVES
TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD: ADVENTURES WITH ARCTIC WOLVES
Brandenburg , Jim
A naturalist-photographer spends a summer observing a wolf family.
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TOPS & BOTTOMS
TOPS & BOTTOMS
Stevens, Janet
A rollicking romp of lazy bear, industrious hare, and gardening fare.
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A TREE IS NICE
A TREE IS NICE
Udry, Janice
Climb and swing, rest and hide.
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THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
White, E. B.
Louis, a mute swan, finds fame, fortune, and love.
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URBAN ROOSTS
URBAN ROOSTS
Bash, Barbara
Where birds nest in the city.
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THE VERY BUSY SPIDER
THE VERY BUSY SPIDER
Carle, Eric
She spins despite distraction from the farm animals.
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WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
WE'RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
Rosen, Michael
And we're going to catch a big one!
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WHAT DO YOU SEE?
WHAT DO YOU SEE?
Martin, Bill, Jr.
Guess the colorful animals.
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WHAT TO DO WHEN A BUG CRAWLS IN YOUR MOUTH
WHAT TO DO WHEN A BUG CRAWLS IN YOUR MOUTH
Walton, Rick
Poems to chew on.
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WHY DO LEAVES CHANGE COLOR?
WHY DO LEAVES CHANGE COLOR?
Maestro, Betsy
An easy to read explanation.
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WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE'S EARS
WHY MOSQUITOES BUZZ IN PEOPLE'S EARS
Aardema, Verna
A lie to iguana sets off a chain reaction in this West African tale.
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ZOO
ZOO
Gibbons, Gail
A colorful introduction to all the animals.
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