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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.

No, No, Gnome

By Ashlyn Anstee

"Its almost harvest day at Greenthumb Elementary. Everyone is excited. Especially Gnome!"

The adorable story of a ecstatic, yet troublesome little Gnome, trying his best to be helpful in the class garden. 

Reading Age 4+

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. 

P is for Pterodactyl

by Raj Haldar and Chris Carpenter

P is for Pterodactyl- The Worst Alphabet Book Ever  is all about the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce. Why does the word "gnat" start with the letter G? Why doesn't the word "knot" start with the letter N? How do you pronounce "jai alai"? Don't let these rule breaking silent letters defeat you. Have some fun instead!

This whimsical, funky book uses humor and fresh writing to poke fun at the most mischievous words in the English language while demonstrating how to pronounce them. 

Physics in Minutes

by Giles Sparrow

The fastest way to learn the facts of physics, from black holes to quarks and gluons! 200 key concepts are explained in an instant.

Physics in Minutes takes you on a journey from classroom experiments to cutting-edge contemporary theories, condensing everything you need to know about the way the universe operates into 200 accessible- and clearly illustrated- essays. 

This complex reference book is the perfect introduction to the complex world of physics. 

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.

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! 

Santa's Sleigh Is on Its Way to Colorado: A Christmas Adventure

Written by Eric James, Illustrated by Robert Dunn

It's a magical Christmas Eve, and all of the children in your town are sleeping. Well, all of the children but you! How could you possibly fall asleep when you know Santa and his sleigh are on their way?

• 32 page hardcover book

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.

Snow Song

by

A.K. Riley and Dawn Lo

Through black threaded trees

Swirls the snow. The winter wind

Unfurls the snow-

As a fresh snowfall transforms a little girl's new town into a glittering, wintery wonderland, she bundles up to explore her neighborhood and makes friends along the way.

With its snow globe-worthy illustrations and lyrical narrative, Snow Song invites readers to celebrate snow and all it's splendors.

Introduce your little one to the wonders of winter with That's Not My Snowman. This touch n feel baby book features a lovable snowman and encourages sensory exploration. A perfect addition to your child's book collection. Let the winter adventures begin!

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
  

The Big Book of Snow and Ice

by

Stepanka Sekaninova

Nothing happens when it's snowing outside, right? WRONG! Extraordinary things are going on. There are avalanches and igloos, animals living in cold environments and people doing important jobs. A whole wintry world is waiting to be discovered. 

11.25" x 8.5"

The BIG Snow

By 

Berta and Elmer Hader

This charming book first published in 1948, tells the story of how woodland animals prepare for winter. When the geese begin to fly south, the leaves flutter down from the trees and the cold winds begin to blow from the north,  the animals of the woods and meadows big and small, prepare for the long, cold winter ahead when the country-side is hidden under a deep blanket if snow. This book won the 1949 Caldecott medal. 

The World's Most Fascinating Flora; The Big Bad Book of Botany

By Michael Largo (Author of Final Exits and the Big, Bad Book of Beasts)

"What happens when you give a plant a polygraph test? Can a flower really turn a human into a zombie? What gives the gingko tree its stink? The Big, Bad Book of Botany holds the incredible answers to all of these questions and more. From absinthe to zubrowka (a popular ingredient in polish vodkas), Muchael Largo takes you through the historical and agricultural evolution of hundred of plant species, revealing astonishing facts along the way. You'll be introduced to magic mushroooms, superfoods, and toxic teas. You'll learn about plants so valuable they have started international wars, so evolved they can trick animals into helping them survive, and so deadly a single taste of one will kill you. Featuring more than one hundred and forty illustrationsm this fascinating and fun A-to-Z encyclopedia for all ages will transform the way you look at the natural world."