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The Abracadabra Kid. by Sid Fleischman.
    The author's autobiography, from magician to sailor to writer.  Paperback

All About Rattlesnakes by Jim Arnosky
    The life cycle, behavior and varieties of rattlesnakes.

Bad Boy: A Memoir by Walter Dean Myers, 2001.
     Outstanding autobiography of a prolific writer who writes for all ages.

Basher Five-Two: The True Story of F-16 Fighter Pilot Captain Scott O’Grady by Captain Scott O’Grady
    True story of O’Grady’s rescue.  Paperback

Big Head! A Book About Your Brain and Your Head by Dr. Pete Rowan.
       Examines the various features of the body associated with the head, particularly the brain and how it functions.

The Bone Detectives: How Forensic Anthropologists Solve Crimes and Uncover Mysteries of the Dead.
    by Donna M. Jackson. Explores how forensic anthropologists solve crimes.

Cat Mummies. by Kelly Trumble.
    Cats played an important part in ancient Egyptian religion and were mummfied in astounding numbers.  Paperback.

Creepy, Crawly Caterpillars. by Marjorie Facklam.
    A close-up look at thirteen different caterpillars and their life cycles and environments.  Paperback.

A Drop of Water: A Book of Science and Wonder by Walter Wick
    Superb photos and text introduce the physical properties of water.

Eye of the Storm: Chasing Storms With Warren Faidley by Stephen Kramer
    Warren Faidley discusses the difficulties of photographing storms.     Paperback.

Fingerprints and Talking Bones: How Real-life Crimes Are Solved by Charlotte Foltz Jones
    Describes a broad range of methods of solving crimes.   Paperback.

Growing Up: It's a Girl Thing by Mavis Jukes.
       A guide for pre-adolescent girls to the changes that puberty brings to their bodies, including information about
       menstruation.   Paperback.

It's a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe and in Charge. by Mavis Jukes
    A girl's guide to puberty.    Paperback.

It's Disgusting and We Ate It: True Food Facts From Around the World by James Solheim.
       A collection of poems, facts, statistics, and stories about unusual foods and eating habits both contemporary and historical.

Lost Temple of the Aztecs by Shelley Tanaka.
       Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century.

Mystery of UFOs by Judith Herbst
    Famous UFO sightings, including the Roswell story.

Neale S. Godfrey's Ultimate Kids' Money Book by Neale S. Godfrey.
       Provides an overview of economics and money, including earning, spending, saving, checks and credit cards, banks and the history of money.

On Board the Titanic. by Shelley Tanaka.
    The voyage and sinking of the great passenger liner through the eyes of teeager Jack Thayer, a survivor.   Paperback.

Outside and Inside Bats by Sandra Markle
    Information on the anatomy, diet, and behavior of bats. Excellent photos.

Pony Express!  by Steven Kroll.
    For elementary chool age children. Historical.  This is a paperback.

Special Effects: In Film and Television by Jake Hamilton.
       Presents a behind-the-scenes look at some of the magic of the movies, including the puppetry techniques used in ET, the animation in Toy Story and much more.

Why Does the Cat Do That? By Susan Bonners.
       Describes how cats hunt, interact with their kittens, mark their pathways by spraying them with urine, and other behavior.

The Young Martial Arts Enthusiast by David Mitchell
    Information on 14 martial arts with how-to photos.

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