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Choose our award winning activity books and sticker books for Christmas and holiday gifts. They make excellent, fun educational stocking stuffers.

Ancient Forests  Discovering Black Bears  Discovering Crater Lake 
Discovering Earthquakes  Discovering Endangered Species  Discovering Marine Mammals 
Discovering Mount Rainier  Discovering Salmon  Discovering Sharks and Rays 
Discovering Volcanos  Discovering Wolves  Discovery Book for the Seattle Aquarium 
Leapfrogging Through Wetlands  My Irish Heritage  Northwest Trek Book 
Parties Without Pain  Wild Stickers - Black Bears  Wild Stickers - Endangered Animals 
Wild Stickers - Forests  Wild Stickers - Marine Mammals  Wild Stickers - Salmon and Trout 
Wild Stickers - Sharks and Rays  Wild Stickers - Wetlands  Wild Stickers - Wolves 
           

Ancient Forests

Winner of Parents’ Choice Approval

Ancient Forests untangles the complexity of old-growth forests. Termites, slime molds, owls and flying squirrels seem more like neighbors, thanks to the activities in this engaging, scientifically accurate book. Helps children see the interconnection between nature and people. Includes a sheet of 40 realistic forest stickers.

MAPA Award - “Honorable Mention” for editing.

• Explore forest neighborhoods
• Take a "Forest Trek" visiting patches of ancient forests across North America
• Be a science detective, solving some forest mysteries
• Create a forest mobile
• Survive a season as a spotted owl ... if you can!

“Rarely is the ecology of ancient forests made so understandable and enjoyable for kids. The interactive components are fun and effective.”
Gerald Bishop, Editor, Ranger Rick magazine.

This book is an excellent resource for Project Learning Tree.

ISBN: 0-941042-14-6    40 pages 8 1/2 x 11
Price: $6.95 Buy Now     
 
Discovering Black Bears

Discovering Black Bears is a nature activity book that explores the natural history of the American black bear, its behavior and habitat. It also covers bear-human conflicts and how problems can be resolved. This engaging book, aimed at children of all ages, introduces the reader to real-life bear biologists, who have new insights into bear behavior. Discovering Black Bears has full color illustrations, a sheet of black bear stickers, and contains 20 activities designed to challenge children’s minds.

• Explore the black bear’s world
• Meet real bear researchers
• Investigate dens
• What’s for dinner? Mostly veggies!
• Become a scat detective
• Survive three years as a bear — if you can

This book is an excellent resource for Project Wild

Discovering Black Bears has won the following awards:
• Mom's Choice Award
• Foreword Magazine Finalist - Book of the Year in both Nature and Hobbies

“This is a wonderfully interactive and informative book. Surely this will inspire a conservation ethic in many a young reader.”
Nina Fascione, Vice-president, Field Conservation Programs, Defenders of Wildlife


ISBN: 978-0-941042-37-6    8 1/2 x 11
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Discovering Crater Lake

Discovering Crater Lake explores the formation of a crater, pinnacles and other geological features. Children learn about scientific research in deep water lakes, native plants and wildlife and winter survival. They enjoy the many Indian legends and the history of modern people. Includes a sheet of 40 realistic forest stickers.

• Explore the formation of Crater Lake
• Delve into the secret depths of the lake
• Discover why the lake is so blue
• Play the "Adventure Trail Game"
• Investigate people important to the history of Crater Lake


ISBN: 0-941042-08-1    32 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Discovering Earthquakes

Winner of 1996 Parents’ Choice Approval


• Travel to the world’s greatest quakes
• Solve an earthquake mystery
• Unearth the cause of earthquakes
• Crack the secret earthquake code
• Investigate myths
• Become earthquake safety cops

Discovering Earthquakes turns children into young seismologists and engineers. Clever activities help demystify this frightening natural phenomenon.”
Mary Lou Zoback, Ph.D. Seismologist,
U.S. Geological Survey


ISBN: 0-941042-12-X    40 pages 8 1/2 x 11
Price: $6.95 Buy Now     
 
Discovering Endangered Species

Discovering Endangered Species introduces concepts of biological diversity and the interdependence of life on earth. Children learn of habitat loss and other problems faced by threatened and endangered species. Includes a sheet of 51 realistic stickers. Our BEST SELLER!


• Discover biological diversity
• Learn the value of habitats
• Find out about habitat loss
• Unearth other threats to life
• Think about ways you can help

Discovering Endangered Species provides scientifically accurate information on a critical environmental issue for the next generation of scientists and environmentally informed citizens.”
Paul R. Ehrlich,
Bing Professor of Population Studies, Stanford University.


ISBN: 0-941042-09-X    40 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Discovering Marine Mammals

Discovering Marine Mammals focuses on the world of sea mammals. Children have a whale of a good time finding out about interesting behaviors, ecological relationships and environmental challenges. Includes a sheet of 32 realistic marine mammal stickers. Includes a sheet of 32 realistic marine mammal stickers.


• Migrate with whales
• Visit an ocean restaurant
• Swim in a magical undersea kingdom
• Hunt for lunch with an otter!
• Draw a pattern on a whale
• Whistle, chirp, cry and new like marine mammals

“The marine mammal book gently explains environmentalism and respect for wildlife when the learning child in most open to these concepts.”
Victor B. Scheffer, Author of The Year of the Whale
and The Year of the Seal.


ISBN: 0-941042-06-5    32 pages
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Discovering Mount Rainier

Discovering Mount Rainier helps young naturalists discover the animals, plants and unique beauty of a mountain ecosystem. Differences between low elevation and subalpine areas are illustrated. Children are fascinated by learning about volcanic and glacial action in forming mountains.
Includes a sheet of 40 realistic forest stickers.


ISBN: 0-941042-13-8    32 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Discovering Salmon

Discovering Salmon is a lively introduction to the life cycles, habitats, legends, ecological relationships and environmental challenges of salmon. Includes a sheet of 50 realistic salmon and trout stickers.

• Survive the Incredible Journey
• Chart salmon rivers
• Solve a fish riddle
• Explore a food chain
• Swim a maze
• Think about threats - the 4 H’s
• Play fish trivia

Discovering Salmon contains a delightful assortment of activities that captivate and inform kids of all ages. Its message about wild and endangered salmon is especially important.”
Diane Higgins, Author, California’s Salmon and Steelhead, Our Valuable Natural Heritage, The Wild Salmon Center, California.


ISBN: 0-941042-05-7    32 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Discovering Sharks and Rays

This exciting new book explores the natural history, environmental relationships and current plight of sharks and rays in our world’s threatened oceans using clever, engaging activities and stunning illustrations. Children explore shark neighborhoods, create an ocean mobile, travel a protected area maze, become a shark biologist, and survive a journey as a shark. Includes a page of scientifically accurate full colored stickers.

“An exciting and factual book that will help set the record straight with the most important people—our children.”
Samuel H. Gruber (Shark Doc), Professor
University of Miami; Director, Bimini Biological Field Station.

Winner of Three Awards

Ben Franklin Gold Award Best Juvenile-Young Adult Nonfiction from an Independent Press
ForeWord Magazine Finalist Book of the Year
iParenting Media Hottest Products of 2004
ISBN: 0-941042-33-2    40 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Discovering Volcanos

Discovering Volcanoes helps young scientists learn about the volcanic peaks in the Cascade range from California to British Columbia. Children discover geologic and volcanic features and processes. It has been one of the best selling children's books at Mt. St. Helens. Revised with each printing, this book is VERY POPULAR - over 90,000 in print.

• Travel with a volcanaut
• Play the game Boom
• Solve a volcano riddle
• Build a volcano
• Explore the Ring of Fire

“Discovering Volcanoes provides scientifically accurate information on geologic and volcanic features and processes. It is a fun way to introduce young scientists to volcanism.”
-- Julie Donnaly-Nolan, Volcanologist.


ISBN: 0-941042-03-0    32 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Discovering Wolves
Discovering Wolves investigates current research and wolf-human conflicts in addition to the natural history of wolves. It helps dispel myths about wolves as predators, while making clear their plight as threatened or endangered species. Highly praised! Includes a sheet of 31 realistic wolf stickers.

• Track wolves in the wild
• Meet an actual wolf pack
• Solve a barnyard mystery
• Survive one season as a wolf

“Discovering Wolves is an outstanding resource for children of all ages. This book is unique in getting children to think about predator-prey relationships, current research and wolf-human conflicts.”
L. David Mech, Wolf Biologist and Author of The Wolf, The Way of the Wolf, and The Arctic Wolf: Living With the Pack.


ISBN: 0-941042-06-5    40 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Discovery Book for the Seattle Aquarium

The Discovery Book for the Seattle Aquarium is a fun exploration of the Seattle Aquarium and marine organisms of the Pacific coast.


ISBN: 0-941042-07-3    32 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Leapfrogging Through Wetlands

Children investigate the world of sedges, rushes, ducks and frogs in this beautifully illustrated, action-packed book. Ben Franklin AwardYoungsters come to understand the importance and diversity of wetlands by becoming wetland detectives, traveling through a wetland maze or with migrating waterfowl. Includes a sheet of 44 realistic wetland stickers.

Winner of Three Awards

Parents’ Choice
Parents’ Media
Ben Franklin award winner in category of science/environment

“One of the most creative and engaging books on wetlands a great resource!”
Dennis L. Nelson,
Executive Director, The Watercourse Program and Project WET.

This book is an excellent resource for Project Wet.


ISBN: 0-941042-18-9    40 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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My Irish Heritage

Fun activities introduce children to the Irish migration to America and settlement in the United States, using Wisconsin as an example.


ISBN: 0-941042-32-4    16 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Northwest Trek Book
ISBN: 0-941042-00-6    32 pages 8 1/2 x 11
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Parties Without Pain

This timeless little book reveals the secret to generating fun and laughter among friendly people. It also explains when humor is appropriate and why it works. Parties Without Pain can help you make practically any social situation less stressful and more fun. Its suggestions will enable readers to enjoy a more light-hearted and outgoing life.

• Great ideas for teachers, youth leaders, and anyone who is planning individual or group parties
• Easy icebreakers for getting acquainted
• Over 70 amusing games
• Challenging “word games”
• Creative ways to enliven most social occasions
• Stress reducers and creativity enhancers
• “Bait” for fishing for potential friends

“Healthy humor needs nourishment to thrive, and the Tabers have put together the quintessential book of game recipes guaranteed
to create merriment for all. Everyone’s a winner in the over 70 games you’ll find in this humdinger of a painless party planner.”

Betty Ammon, Library Director, Missoula, MT


ISBN: 0-941042-24-3    144 pages 7 1/2 x 9
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Wild Stickers - Black Bears
Set of 39 realistic and fun stickers (and a few black bear relatives) measuring 1-3" in length. Use with Discovering Black Bears. Children and teachers will find them a wonderful tool for art and nature projects. Excellent for scrapbooking.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

ISBN 13: 978-0-941042-38-3
ISBN: 0-941042-38-3    4.25 x 5.5
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
Wild Stickers - Endangered Animals
Set of 51 realistic endangered animal stickers. Use with the book Discovering Endangered Species or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.
ISBN: 0-941042-28-6    4 pages 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
Wild Stickers - Forests
Set of 40 realistic forest stickers. Use with the book Ancient Forests or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.
ISBN: 0-941042-22-7    4 pages 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
Wild Stickers - Marine Mammals
Set of 32 realistic marine mammal stickers. Use with the book Discovering Marine Mammals or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

ISBN: 0-941042-23-5    4 pages 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
Wild Stickers - Salmon and Trout
Set of 50 realistic salmon and trout. Use with the book
Discovering Salmon or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

ISBN: 0-941042-30-8    4 pages 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
Wild Stickers - Sharks and Rays
Set of 54 realistic shark and ray stickers. Use with the book Discovering Sharks and Rays or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

ISBN: 0-941042-34-0    4 pages 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
Wild Stickers - Wetlands
Set of 44 realistic wetland stickers. Use with the book Leapfrogging Through Wetlands or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

ISBN: 0-941042-21-9    4 pages 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
Wild Stickers - Wolves
Set of 34 realistic wolf stickers. Use with the book
Discovering Wolves
or use with other projects.

Our wild stickers are photo and scrapbook safe.

ISBN: 0-941042-27-8    4 pages 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Price: $2.50 Buy Now     
 
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