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Where Is My Butt? 

By Donald Budge

Morty is pretty sure he has a butt, but where exactly IS it? So he does what any reasonable penguin would do: ask. This leads Morty on a crazy wild adventure to find his butt! Read this book to find out if he finds his butt! 

8 Little Planets

Words by Chris Ferrie and pictures by Lizzy Doyle

8 little planets going 'round the sun. Could these little planets be having much fun? YES!!! Celebrate our solar system in this delightfully fun, fact-filled planetary tale. Includes bonus facts about the solar system. 

Drunken Botanist

by Amy Stewart

Sake began with a grain of rice. Scotch emerged from barley, tequila from agave, rum from sugarcane, bourbon from corn. Thirsty yet?  In The Drunken Botanist, Amy Stewart explores the dizzying array of herbs, flowers, trees, fruits and fungi that humans have, through ingenuity, inspiration, and sheer desperation, contrived to transform into alcohol over the centuries.

Of all the extraordinary and obscure plants that have been fermented and distilled, a few are dangerous, some are downright bizarre, and one is as ancient as dinosaurs-but each represents a unique cultural contribution to our global drinking traditions and our history.

This fascinating concoction of biology, chemistry, history, etymology, and mixology-with more than fifty drink recipes and growing tips for gardeners-will make you the most popular  guest at any cocktail party! 

The Periodic Table of Wine

by Sarah Rowlands

The Periodic Table of Wine is a fun, concise, and creatively geeky approach to wine appreciation. Instead of elements like hydrogen and helium populating a traditional chart, you'll find Riesling, Shiraz, and 125 other wines. Organized by their essential color, aroma, and flavor properties, from white to rose to red, and including sparkling, fortified, and a sweet wines, too the "elements" are arranged to offer an overview of how different styles of the world's wines relate to one another. If you like one wine in the table, you can discover other options situated around it that you will probably also enjoy. 

In addition to the expert logic of the organization, the book includes substantial descriptions and backgrounds of each wine, and frequently, food pairing suggestions. The result is an engaging pocket guide that makes navigating wine lists and store shelves hassle-free and easy for anyone. 

437 Edible Wild Plants of the Rocky Mountain West

by Caleb Warnock

From self-sufficiency expert Caleb Warnock comes the ultimate guidebook to living off the land. Packed with over 1,450 photographs of 437 edible wild berries, roots,nuts, greens, and flowers, this essential field guide will provide you with invaluable information on plant identification, flavor, seasonality, history, common synonyms, eating and preparation instructions, and more! It's the most exhaustive reference book of it's kind. Includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming!

Science in Seconds

by Hazel Muir

The quickest possible way to learn about everything from black holes to quantum computers! 200 Key concepts explained in an instant. Simple and accessible,Science in Seconds is a visually led introduction to all the scientific concepts that really matter Each idea is made incredibly quick to remember and easy to understand, illustrated by means of a straightforward picture and a maximum 200 word explanation.

Concepts span all of the key scientific disciplines including physics, chemistry, biology, ecology, biotechnology, anatomy and physiology, medicine, earth science, energy generation, astronomy, spaceflight and information technology.

It Happened in Colorado

by James Crutchfield

It Happened in Colorado, tells the true tales about the Centennial States wild past. From the $200 million diamond mine hoax, to an angry citizen flattening a whole town with a tank like bulldozer. These stories will blow you away and help you connect with Colorado's wild history. 

Roadside Geology of Colorado Third Edition 

by Felicie Williams and Halka Chronic

The third edition of this popular guide is now even better-it's full color. Colorado's multihued rocks- from white and red sandstones to green shales and pink granite's- are vividly splashed across the pages in stunning color photographs. Detailed color maps and diagrams clearly distill the state's complex bedrock geology. Updated text information about new discoveries, such as the mastodons and other Pleistocene fossils found at Snowmass, and new parks, such as Chimney Rock National Monument. Roadside Geology of Colorado us a must-have for any Colorado rock enthusiast! 

Written by Stacy McAnulty, Illustrated by Stevie Lewis

Earth's Best Friend is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the formation and history of the moon―told from the perspective of the moon itself.

Meet Moon! She's more than just a rock―she’s Earth’s rock, her best friend she can always count on. Moon never turns her back on her friend (literally: she's always facing Earth with the same side!). These two will stick together forever. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Moon in this next celestial "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. Rich with kid-friendly facts and beautifully brought to life by Stevie Lewis. 

• Hardcover, 40 pages

Best Wildflower Hikes Colorado 

by Chris Kassar

Best Wildflower Hikes Colorado is your guide for exploring the wildflowers the state has to offer. Informative and fun, this guide includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos of some of the state's most scenic wildflower hikes. Encompassing state and national parks, forests, monuments and wilderness areas, this guide leads hikers to remote corners to view spectacular wildflowers. 

No Reading allowed* The Worst Read-Aloud Book Ever*

By Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter

You can't believe everything you hear! Did you know that a single word can have many different meanings? Sometimes two words that sound alike can be spelled completely differently! Ptolemy the Pterodactyl is back to show us all how absurd and fun language can be when homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuation are at play.

Snowball Moon

by

Fran Cannon Slayton

On a quiet, snowy night with a snowball moon shining bright, two children have fun with their friends  sledding, building snow forts, and having snowball fights. They then go back inside to warm up before drifting off to dream of the next time they can have more snowy fun! 

E is for Earth 

By Greg Paprocki

"E is for Earth, a delightfully illustrated children's book by Greg Paprocki that teaches the alphabet through exploring our planet. Perfect for fostering a love for learning and the environment in little ones. (Plus, it's great for adults who need a refresher on their ABCs! Shh, we won't tell.)"

Use science to create REAL magic with 30 dazzling experiments you can do at home―the perfect science gift for kids!

Written by biochemist Cara Florance, The Science Spell Book is the perfect way to engage kids while teaching them about science. Readers will learn abut physics, biology, chemistry and more with amazing activities like:

• Elixir of Enlightenment―brew a stunning color-changing tea!
• Chaotic Calling―learn about chaos theory while creating art with a pendulum!
• Fluorescent Feast―create a meal that glows under a black light!
• North Divination―make a homemade compass!

Each experiment includes simple instructions, diagrams to follow along with, and an explanation of the science behind each magical experiment.

Camping Colorado (Falcon Guide)

by

Melinda Crow

DREAM IT Camping Colorado details more than 300 campgrounds statewide, including campsites managed by national, state, city and county parks; the Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; and the US Army Corps of Engineers. This comprehensive guidebook will take you to the ideal spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. 

PLAN IT This guide provides the latest information to plan a customized trip: 

• -Campground locations
• -Facilities and hook ups
• -Fees and reservations
• -Recreational activities

DO IT This guide helps you find your ideal camping spot, whether amid those peaks or in the valleys below.

I Love You Like No Otter

by

Rose Rossner

Give Hedgehugs and kisses to your special little squeak-heart with this pun-tastic book! Purrrfect for anyone you love beary much!

Wildflowers of the Rocky Mountain Region

By The Denver Botanic Gardens

A field guide on 1200 species of wildflowers within the Rocky Mountain range, from Canada to New Mexico. Full of descriptions, illustrations and photographs of all of these stunning wildflowers, organized by flower color and petal count.

Wild Orca: The Oldest, Wisest Whale in the World

By Brenda Peterson

Paintings By Wendell Minor

"A seaside celebration of majestic orca whales, starring Granny-the worlds oldest known orca, who lived to be 105."

The Orca Scientists (Scientist in the Field)

By Kim Perez Valice.

Photographs by Andy Comins and the Center of Whale Research

"Follow Ken and his crew as they keep track of the endangered whales by meticulously photographing them in their natural environment."

Colorado 50 Hikes With Kids

By Wendy Gorton and Kristin Tillack 

Visually beautiful and informative book about Colorado hikes for all ages. 

The Body: A Guide for Occupants

By Bill Bryson

"Bill Bryson once again proves himself to be an incomparable companion as he guides us through the human body- how it functions, its remarkable ability to heal itself, and (unfortunately) the ways it can fail." 

Kindred: Neanderthal Life, Love, Death and Art 

By Rebecca Wragg Sykes

Rebecca Wragg Sykes, an archeologist and author, deep dives into the lives of Neanderthals, how they lived, and how understanding them can help us truly understand ourselves. 

The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick

By Gene Stone

"In profiles of twenty-five people who never get sick, and the secrets they possesses and practices every day, Gene Stone covers the surprising sciences of personal health." 

The Little Book of Mushrooms: An Illustrated Guide to the Extraordinary Power of Mushrooms

By Alex Dorr and Illustrated by Sara Richard

Explore 75 different types of mushrooms in this amazing mushroom guide! Learn everything there is to know about these captivating fungi, from where they live to are they safe to eat. This beautiful book is full of fun facts and beautiful drawings to keep any reader entertained. 

A House Full of House Plants: A Practical Card Deck

By Kay Maguire 

Fill your house with plants! Find the perfect spot for every species and surround yourself with life-enhancing greenery. Will you have ferns in the bathroom or living room? can cacti thrive in the kitchen? Organized by areas of the home, this practical card deck will help you choose the right plants for your space. 

Oceanarium

Illustrated by Teagan White and written by Loveday Trinick

"This aquarium contains an astonish collection of more than two hundred creatures that call the vast ocean home." Full of interesting facts, beautiful drawings and detailed information for all ages and levels of inquiry. 

All the Way Down Ocean

Written by Alex Woolf

Illustrated by Isobel Lundie

"A spectacular 'top-to-bottom' look at the ocean, from the sunlit shores and colourful reefs, down past ferocious predators and glow-in-the-dark animals to the mysterious creatures of the abyss."

Eyewitness: Ocean

Author: Dr, Miranda Macquitty

Photographer: Frank Greenaway

"Dive through sunlit shallows into dark, mysterious depths and discover the wonders of the world's oceans. Meet bizarre-looking fish, see how an octopus moves, explore shipwrecks, and find out how people use and protect the oceans."

Ocean Anatomy Sticker Book

By Julia Rothman 

This extensive collection of beautiful stickers is a perfect gift for any animal lover. "Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman celebrates the beauty and wonder of the ocean with more than 750 delightful, nature-themed stickers. From shells and seaweed to fish, marine mammals, and lighthouses, these stickers are perfect for decorating journals, cards, and gifts and for embellishing your own creative projects."

Ocean: a Visual Encyclopedia (Part of the Smithsonian Visual Encyclopedia Series) 

Written by John Woodward

Descend into the depths of the ocean and learn about fascinating creatures, coral reefs, shipwrecks, natural disasters, and more. Everything you could ever want to learn about our beautiful yet mysterious oceans all in one place. 

Super Scratch Art Pads: Under the Sea

"Super Scratch Art Pads are a fun and relaxing way to create dynamic drawings. Each page features an image of a sea creature on a black background. When you trace the picture with the included stylus, it reveals the bright, vivid color beneath. The result is gorgeous!" 

The Ocean is Kind of a Big Deal

By Nick Seluk

"New York Times bestselling author Nick Seluk explains every part of the ocean's big job, from being home to millions of plants and animals to affecting the weather, to being a great place to have fun!"

Explore Under the Sea

By Carly Madden

Illustrated by Neil Clark 

"Explore under the sea with Evie and her dog, Juno on their exciting under water adventure. This layered board book is a beautiful introduction to life under the ocean, and is great for all ages!"

First Sticker Book: Under the Sea

Illustrated by Cecilia Johansson

"Take an underwater adventure with our new ocean sticker book! Let your imagination swim with over 100 colorful stickers and beautiful ocean scenes." Great for kids all ages!

Kings Of Their Own Ocean: Tuna, Obsession, and the Future of Our Seas

BY: Karen Pinchin

"The marvelous tale of one fish, the fisherman who caught her and how our insatiable appetite for blue fin tuna turned a cottage industry into a massive global dilemma"

Look Inside Seas and Oceans

By: Megan Cullis

Illustrated by: Bao Luu

Open the flaps of this book and dive into the watery world beneath the waves. Explore coasts, coral reefs, and mangrove forests, and find out what lives in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean. 

Welcome to The Planets! One night two children discover their new space-rocket bunk beds are more magical than they could ever have imagined, as they blast up into the glittering night sky. From Mars to Neptune and all the way back to planet Earth, follow Helen and Tim as they adventure through our amazing solar system.

Push the note on each page to hear the story come to life with music from Holst's The Planets, then listen to all the sounds again at the back of the book!

Whose Prints? 

by Kari Allen

Who tiptoed through the snow? Who hopped over to their burrow? go on a snowy adventure to discover what animal made each set of tracks!

Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life

Travel through time from the beginnings of life on Earth and marvel at more than 90 amazing plants and animals along the way. From Tyrannosaurs to Triceratops, and magnolias to mammoths, this beautiful collection brings the prehistoric world to life.

The First Snow

By

M. Christin Butler & Frank Endersby

When Little Deer wakes one morning everything is covered in snow. He can't even find any grass to nibble! Squirrel and Rabbit can't wait to go out and play but Little Deer isn't so sure he likes the strange, cold, slippery snow...

A charming story about change, perfect for reassuring little ones. 

The Front Range of the Colorado Rockies rises abruptly from the plains in a 150-mile stretch of foothills, rounded summits, and jagged peaks between Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. The hikes in this book were selected by members of four major groups of The Colorado Mountain Club in an occasionally contentious process. After some heated arguments, quiet horse trading, and uproarious laughter, members decided on their favorites-so these really are the best hikes in the Front Range.

Each description starts with some basic information about the hike, followed by comments on the hike by the writer/photographer, directions to the trailhead, and a complete route description, including pictures from the route and a color map of the trail.

• 70 hikes in Colorado's Front Range chosen for the beauty, variety, and the quality of the hike itself
• Complete trail descriptions, color photos, and maps
• A wide range of hikes, from easy to difficult
  

Colorado Waterfall Hikes

by Sandy Heise

Colorado has thousands of stunning waterfalls, many of all skill levels. Some are quite close to the trailhead while others require a full day of hiking. Colorado Waterfall Hikes guides you on fifty of the best hikes for experiencing the beauty of cascading water and lush habitats. In addition to the wonderful falls, you will see an abundance of birds, mammals, and wildflowers. Detailed descriptions get you to the trailhead, provide insight into the area, and help you find your way.

Colorado 

Scenic Drives, National Parks, Best Hikes

By Terri Cook

Make your escape! From its aspen-studded mesas to towering Rockies, Colorado's diverse landscape inspires adventure. This book gives you the strategies you need to know to plan the perfect trip for you:

-Road-trip itineraries based on the amount of time you have

-Recreation ideas like skiing deep powder, rafting river canons, and climbing fourteeners

-Tips for seeing wild horses, bugling elk and bighorn sheep

-Highlights of Colorado's deep history, from ancient ruins to Wild West ghost towns

-The best places to enjoys the local food scene, including wine-tasting, brewpubs, and neighborhood eateries

Hiking Waterfalls in Colorado

by Susan Joy Paul

Explore all of the great hikes that feature waterfalls in Colorado! History, local trivia and GPS coordinates are all included in this detailed hiking book. Get out and explore all of the great waterfalls the state of Colorado has to offer!

Road Biking Colorado

by Robert Hurst

Who says you have to travel far from home to go on a great ride? Road Biking Colorado features forty of the state's best road biking routes, from the foothills of Boulder to the red cliffs of Grand Junction. Complete with GPS coordinates, detailed mile-by-mile directions, history, and intimate details of what you'll see along the way, this guide is perfect for the recreational rider. Also included are color maps and photos, safety tips and notes on local attractions.

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park

by Kent Dannen

Best Hikes Rocky Mountain National Park features fifty-five of the best hikes throughout one of America's most popular national parks. Detailed maps and trail descriptions make navigating these wonderful trails easy, from family friendly strolls to popular vistas to hillier wooded pathways.