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American Slave, American Hero: York of the Lewis And Clark Expedition

Offers the true account of York, the African-American slave owned by William Clark, who went on and helped make the famous Lewis and Clark expedition the great success it turned out to be, enhanced with vivid illustrations and quotations from the expedition's journals.

By Ying-Hwa Hu (illustrator), Laurence P. Pringle and Cornelius Van Wright (illustrator)

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9781590782828 | Calkins Creek, October 1, 2006, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: A biography of William Clark's personal slave, who provided invaluable assistance to the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Animal Monsters: The Truth About Scary Creatures

Describes a variety of scary animals, including the alligator, black widow spider, and mountain lion

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780761450030 | Marshall Cavendish Corp/Ccb, August 1, 1997, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Describes a variety of scary animals, including the alligator, black widow spider, and mountain lion

Animals at Play

An introduction to the study of the play behavior of a variety of domestic and wild animals.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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Hardcover:

9780152035549 | Harcourt Childrens Books, November 1, 1985, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: An introduction to the study of the play behavior of a variety of domestic and wild animals.

Antarctica: The Last Unspoiled Continent

A noted children's science writer offers a handsomely illustrated, concise examination of the history, climate, and wildlife of the White Continent, highlights Antarctica's value as a unique scientific laboratory, and discusses its future in a world hungry for resources.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780671738501 | Simon & Schuster, September 1, 1992, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Surveys the plant and animal life, impact on global ecology, history, and politics of the White Continent

Batman: Exploring the World of Bats

Describes Merlin Tuttle's interest in bats, his study of them in their natural habitat, and his work to protect them through such efforts as the organization he founded, Bat Conservation International

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780590461283 | Reprint edition (Scholastic, October 1, 1993), cover price $4.95 | About this edition: Describes Merlin Tuttle's interest in bats, his study of them in their natural habitat, and his work to protect them through such efforts as the organization he founded, Bat Conservation International

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9780684192321 | Atheneum, April 1, 1991, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Describes Merlin Tuttle's interest in bats, his study of them in their natural habitat, and his work to protect them through such efforts as the organization he founded, Bat Conservation International

Bats!: Strange and Wonderful

A look at Earth's only flying mammal describes the various kinds of bats and how they live, and demonstrates how bats help the environment by eating mosquitoes and aiding in plant reproduction

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9781590787816 | Boyds Mills Pr, December 1, 2009, cover price $9.95 | also contains Bats!: Strange and Wonderful

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9781563973277 | Boyds Mills Pr, February 1, 2000, cover price $17.95 | About this edition: A look at Earth's only flying mammal describes the various kinds of bats and how they live, and demonstrates how bats help the environment by eating mosquitoes and aiding in plant reproduction

Bear Hug

While on a camping trip with their dad, Becky and Jesse are having the time of the their lives as he points out the wonderful creatures of the wilderness, but when nighttime comes and they become frightened by the strange sounds coming out of the dark, they turn to their fearless father for needed reassurance.

By Kate Salley Palmer (illustrator) and Laurence P. Pringle

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9781563978760 | 1 edition (Boyds Mills Pr, March 1, 2003), cover price $15.95 | About this edition: On a camping trip with their dad, Becky and Jesse are having fun as he points out the wonderful creatures of the wilderness, but when nighttime comes, they become frightened by the strange sounds coming out of the dark.

Bearman: Exploring the World of Black Bears

Examines, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the American black bear.

By Laurence P. Pringle and Lynn L. Rogers (photographer)

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9780684190945 | Atheneum, October 1, 1989, cover price $13.95 | About this edition: Examines, in text and photographs, the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the American black bear.

Being a Plant

This examination of plants includes a discussion of their internal structure, their ability to make their own food, and their complex relationship with other organisms.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780690043464 | Ty Crowell Co, October 1, 1983, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Examines the life processes of plants, especially flowering plants--from photosynthesis to reproductive methods--and surveys plants' ability to sense and respond to their surroundings

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9780690043471 | Harpercollins, October 1, 1983, cover price $12.89 | About this edition: Examines the life processes of plants, especially flowering plants--from photosynthesis to reproductive methods--and surveys plants' ability to sense and respond to their surroundings

Chains, Webs, and Pyramids: The Flow of Energy in Nature

Explains the methods and models, such as food chains, food webs, and ecological and energy pyramids, with which scientists identify and examine the flow of energy from living thing to living thing

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780690005622 | Ty Crowell Co, June 1, 1975, cover price $12.95 | About this edition: Describes the steps in a food chain and discusses their importance in the maintenance of life.

Chemical and Biological Warfare: The Cruelest Weapons

Recounts the history of chemical and biological warfare, describes its role in recent Middle East conflicts, and discusses efforts at control and the dangers of bioterrorism. (view table of contents)

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780766012417 | Rev sub edition (Enslow Pub Inc, June 1, 2000), cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Recounts the history of chemical and biological warfare, describes its role in recent Middle East conflicts, and discusses efforts at control and the dangers of bioterrorism.

9780894902802 | Enslow Pub Inc, January 1, 1993, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Recounts the history of chemical and biological warfare, describes its role in recent Middle East conflicts, and discusses efforts at control

City and Suburb: Exploring an Ecosystem

Photographs and text explore the interrelations among the living and nonliving components of a metropolitan area and the changes and adaptations characteristic of the contemporary city and suburb

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780027753509 | Atheneum, September 1, 1975, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Introduces the plants, insects, birds, and mammals that make up the ecosystem of a city and its suburbs.

Cockroaches: Here, There and Everywhere

A brief introduction to one of the world's most durable insect species that has survived over 300 million years and thrives almost anywhere in the world.

By James McCrea (illustrator), Ruth McCrea (illustrator) and Laurence P. Pringle

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9780690196795 | Ty Crowell Co, June 1, 1971, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: A brief introduction to one of the world's most durable insect species that has survived over 300 million years and thrives almost anywhere in the world.

Come to the Ocean's Edge: A Natural Cycle Book

Lilting text and gentle illustrations combine to trace the cycle of life and survival of the ocean and the creatures within it and around it, showing how everything in this environment is linked.

By Michael Chesworth (illustrator) and Laurence P. Pringle

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9781563977794 | Boyds Mills Pr, October 1, 2003, cover price $15.95 | About this edition: Poetic text and illustrations portray nature at work along the shore and in the ocean throughout the course of a day.

The Controversial Coyote: Predation, Politics, and Ecology

Discusses controversial attempts to control the coyote population of the United States.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780152199302 | Harcourt, April 1, 1977, cover price $5.95 | About this edition: Describes the behavior and regional effects of the coyote, surveys the history of the nation's predator-control program, and reviews the ecological and political issues and debates inspired by the coyote's range and habits

Coral Reefs: Earth's Undersea Treasures

An introduction to coral reefs cites their important role as home to a variety of fish and other ocean life, notes their special vulnerability to pollutants, and offers solutions to prevent their demise.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780689802867 | Simon & Schuster, October 1, 1995, cover price $16.00 | About this edition: Explains coral reef systems and their relationship to fish and other ocean life

Death Is Natural

A simple discussion of death as it applies to the plant and animal kingdom

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780688105280 | Reissue edition (Beech Tree Books, May 1, 1991), cover price $5.95 | About this edition: A simple discussion of death as it applies to the plant and animal kingdom

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9780027754407 | Simon & Schuster, March 1, 1977, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: A clearly written text, complemented by photographs, explains the process and effects of death and its place in the life of the individual and in nature

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9780688104672 | William Morrow & Co, May 1, 1991, cover price $12.88 | About this edition: A simple discussion of death as it applies to the plant and animal kingdom

Dinosaurs and People: Fossils, Facts, and Fantasies

Traces the research on dinosaurs since the first discoveries of their fossils and presents some of the startling new ideas now being considered regarding what they were really like.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780152605018 | Harcourt, December 1, 1978, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Sketches and photographs providing evidence of the dinosaur's influence in today's culture illustrate an account of man's fascination with and study of dinosaurs and recent ideas about their characteristics

Dinosaurs and Their World

Describes the distinguishing features of several dinosaurs, sets forth reasons for their extinction, and notes the processes through which knowledge is gained from a study of fossils

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780156260602 | 1 edition (Harcourt Childrens Books, October 1, 1976), cover price $3.95 | About this edition: Chronicles the discovery of reptile fossils and relates how scientists are able to reconstruct various dinosaurs from these ancient remains.

Dinosaurs!: Strange and Wonderful

Thrilling facts and frightening illustrations bring to life the remarkable prehistoric world of the dinosaurs, capturing the way they lived millions of years ago. Reprint. K.

By Carol Heyer (illustrator) and Laurence P. Pringle

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9780140559675 | Reprint edition (Puffin, October 1, 1996), cover price $5.99 | About this edition: Describes different kinds of dinosaurs, and how paleontologists study them.

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9781878093165 | Boyds Mills Pr, February 1, 1995, cover price $16.95 | About this edition: Introduces various types of dinosaurs and tells how they lived and how paleontologists find out about them

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9780606112598 | Reprint edition (Demco Media, October 1, 1996), cover price $14.70 | also contains Dinosaurs!: Strange and Wonderful | About this edition: Describes different kinds of dinosaurs, and how paleontologists study them.

Discovering Nature Indoors: A Nature and Science Guide to Investigations With Small Animals

Suggests scientific investigations which can be conducted in the home on the guppy, goldfish, water snail, housefly, cockroach, mouse, and other small animals.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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9780385010009 | Doubleday, April 1, 1976, cover price $5.18 | About this edition: Articles originally published in Nature and Science magazine describe simple biological investigations

Dog of Discovery: A Newfoundland's Adventures With Lewis and Clark

Provides background information and historical details about the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the adventures of Seaman, the Newfoundland dog who served the Corps of Discovery as a hunter, retriever, and guard dog.

By Laurence P. Pringle

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Paperback:

9781590782675 | 1 edition (Calkins Creek, January 1, 2004), cover price $10.95 | About this edition: Introduces Seaman, the Newfoundland dog that served as hunter, retriever, and guard dog on the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

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9781590780282 | 1 edition (Calkins Creek, August 1, 2002), cover price $17.95 | About this edition: Introduces Seaman, the Newfoundland dog that served as hunter, retriever, and guard dog on the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

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9780606301947 | Demco Media, April 30, 2004, cover price $21.10 | About this edition: Introduces Seaman, the Newfoundland dog that served as hunter, retriever, and guard dog on the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

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9781417744893, titled "Dog of Discovery: A Newfoundland's Adventures With Lewis & Clark" | Turtleback Books, April 1, 2004, cover price $22.05 | About this edition: Introduces Seaman, the Newfoundland dog that served as hunter, retriever, and guard dog on the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Northwest Territory of the United States at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

Dolphin Man: Exploring the World of Dolphins

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Recounts the life of dolphin expert Randy Wells, describes the life cycle of the dolphin, and discusses his efforts to release dolphins.

By Randall S. Wells (illustrator)

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9780689802997 | Atheneum, November 1, 1995, cover price $17.00 | About this edition: Recounts the life of dolphin expert Randy Wells, describes the life cycle of the dolphin, and discusses his efforts to release dolphins

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9781439546765 | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, August 11, 2008), cover price $19.95 | also contains Dolphin Man: Exploring the World of Dolphins | About this edition: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

Dolphin Man: Exploring the World of Dolphins

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Recounts the life of dolphin expert Randy Wells, describes the life cycle of the dolphin, and discusses his efforts to release dolphins.

By Randall S. Wells (illustrator)

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Paperback:

9781590780046 | Boyds Mills Pr, August 1, 2002, cover price $10.95 | About this edition: Recounts the life of dolphin expert Randy Wells, describes the life cycle of the dolphin, and discusses his efforts to release dolphins.

Reinforced:

9780606259835 | Demco Media, December 1, 2002, cover price $20.25 | About this edition: Recounts the life of dolphin expert Randy Wells, describes the life cycle of the dolphin, and discusses his efforts to release dolphins.

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A Dragon in the Sky: The Story of a Green Darner Dragonfly

Follows the birth, growth, and development of a dragonfly from its birth in an upstate New York swamp through its travels to Florida to fertilize eggs. (view table of contents)

By Bob Marstall (illustrator) and Laurence P. Pringle

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9780531303153 | Orchard Books, May 1, 2001, cover price $18.95 | About this edition: Follows the birth, growth, and development of a dragonfly from its birth in an upstate New York swamp through its travels to Florida to fertilize eggs.

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9780531333150 | Orchard Books, March 1, 2001, cover price $16.01 | About this edition: Follows the birth, growth, and development of a dragonfly from its birth in an upstate New York swamp through its travels to Florida to fertilize eggs.

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