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The Race of the Birkebeiners
By Lisa Lunge-Larsen / Houghton-mifflin

It is the year 1206, and deep in the snow-covered mountains and valleys of Norway the fiercest warriors in the land struggle to ski a baby to safety. They're racing against the greed and inequity of the rich in some of the harshest weather in Norway as to save a baby prince and bring peace to their country. This mythic tale is set admist rich wood-cut boarders and illustrations that will transport young and old to the land of the Birkenbeiners. This is a book that will be read year afer year for generations. Hardcover with dustjacket.

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A Snowman Named Just Bob
By Mark Kimball Moulton / Ideals Publications Inc

Sometimes life presents us with unexpected and magical moments. So it is in this tale of a snowman named just Bob: when a young child builds a snowman, he comes to life just long enough to impart a few thoughts about the importance of building and holding freindships dear. Illustrated with warmth and whimsy. Recommended for ages 4 to 8.

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Winter
By Patricia Whitehouse / Heinemann Raintree School

What's the weather like in winter? What do you wear? What about smelling, tasting, touching and all your other senses? This colorful picture book is a child-friendly introduction to the common elements of winter; full-color photographs provide visual interest and a concrete example of concepts explained. Help your children discover the world around them as chapters begin with questions that have children focusing on forming their own questions. 24 pages, softcover with index and picture quiz. Ages 5-7.

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Snow
By Andy Owen & Miranda Ashwell / Heinemann Raintree School

Explore the white world of winter weather! This book explores the frost, ice and snow that arrives in the winter months as it explains why it occurs where it does, how people, plants and animals live in it, and the variety of forms (blizzards, wet snow, etc.) in which it may appear. Bright colorful photos will hold children's attention and help provide concrete examples for the text. 32 pages with index and glossary, softcover; Ages 4-8.

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91907X: Curious George in the Snow Softcover

Curious George in the Snow Softcover
By H.A. Rey / Houghton-mifflin

George and the man with the yellow hat enjoy watching the winter sports competition. When they stop to warm up with some cocoa, George's curiosity about the racing equipment leads to some wild rides up and down the slopes. He creates quite a stir at the resort, and may even create a new sport! For ages 4 to 8.

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Winter Trees
By Carole Gerber / Charlesbridge Publishing

Join a boy and his dog as they use their senses of sight and touch to identify seven common trees in the snow covered forest. Intricate illustrations and lyrical text make distinguishing different types of trees easy--even in the middle of winter, when only bare branches stand like skeletons against the sky. Additional information about trees and their life cycles is included. The creators of Leaf Jumpers once again explore the beauty of nature through poetry and art. Recommended for ages 4 to 7.

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4433730: Winter Days in the Big Woods, My First Little House Books

Winter Days in the Big Woods, My First Little House Books
By Laura Ingalls Wilder / HarperTrophy

In Winter Days in the Big Woods, Laura has many adventures during the winter days in the little house in the big woods. She helps Ma and Pa make the little log cabin snug and cozy for the snowy days ahead.

Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers. Now the youngest readers can share in her adventures in these very special picture books adapted from the beloved stories. Renie Graef's warm, color paintings, inspired by Garth Williams' classic Little House illustrations, bring Laura and her family lovingly to life. Recommended for ages 3 to 8.

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Maroo of the Winter Caves
By Ann Turnbull / Houghton-mifflin

Maroo and her younger brother, Otak, are their family's only hope. Trapped on the Great Plain in blizzard conditions and with little food, the family has one chance of survival: for Maroo and Otak to reach the winter camp and get help. But the fastest trail to the camp is over the White Mountain, with its treacherous glaciers, steep climbs, and mountain spirits. No matter what happens, one of them must complete the journey--the rest of their family depends on it. So when Otak goes missing, Maroo is forced to make the most difficult of all decisions: to stay and search for her brother or to continue on to the camp in order to save the rest of her family.

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821912: Exploring the Science of Nature: Winter

Exploring the Science of Nature: Winter
By Jane Burton & Kim Taylor / Books For Less

In winter, the days are short and cold. Snow can fall, so plants an animals must take precautions. Why exactly are the days so short and cold? What is snow, and why does it fall? How do plants and animals survive in winter? The answers to these and may more intriguing questions are brought to light in Exploring the Science of Nature.

Science is everywhere in our world, even in nature. Learning about the science of the natural world is increasingly important as Earth's nonrenewable resources become rarer. Exploring the Science of Nature provides young readers with vital information to expand their knowledge of the natural world and help them gain the awareness to respect and conserve it. Recommended for ages 5 to 9.

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Silent Night
By Will Moses / Philomel

It is a silent, snowy December night. Shopkeepers and country folk in the tiny Vermont village are hurrying everywhere, lighting candles, wrapping gifts, baking pies, getting ready. But for what? For Christmas Eve? Or is there more?

The Miller family knows there is! Pa and the boys, little Andy and Jamie, rush to the train station through the blizzardy twilight to pick up Grandma Stokes. Old Paul, the hired hand, rides to get Doc Herrick. Mama's quilty friend Tinker won't leave her side. They all know something truly wonderful is going to happen this Christmas Eve, snow or no snow, right here at Miller farm. In his unmistakable style, world renowned folk artist Will Moses brings Christmas to a Vermont village in an original story that the entire family - boys and girls, mothers and fathers, grandparents, aunts and uncles - can share by their own candlelight year after year. Ages 4 to 18.

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