Even more new nonfiction for February!

Spirn, Michelle. Smart Animals: Octopuses. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 594 Spi
How does the mind of an octopus work?

Orme, Helen. Rhinos in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.668 Orm
Discover different kinds of Rhinos and find out how to keep them safe!

Orme, Helen. Elephants in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.67 Orm
You can help the Elephant population from disappearing!

Orme, Helen. Lions in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.7 Orm
Can lions survive the loss of their habitat?

Orme, Helen. Polar Bears in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.786 Orm
Learn what you can do to stop the polar ice cap from further melting and save Polar Bears!

Fetty, Margaret. Smart Animals: Sea Lions. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.7975 Fet
So intelligent that the Navy and other scientists have sea lion assistants!

Orme, Helen. Orangutans in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.883 Orm
Find out what difficulties these mammals face!

Orme, Helen. Rhinos in Danger. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 599.8846 Orm
How can we protect Gorillas?

Schmauss, Judy Kentor. A Truck Can Help. Barron's, 2006.
j 629.224 Sch
What kinds of situations require truck assistance?

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover Space. Kids Can Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 629.4
An introduction to space for younger readers!

Gunter, Veronika Alice and Rain Newcomb. Pet Science. Lark Books, 2006.
Illustrated by Tom LaBaff
j 636.088 Gun
Fun projects for you and you pet to accomplish!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Horses. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Kristine Nason
j 636.1 Gib
Learn about horses, their gear and where they live!

Bidner, Jenni. Is My Dog a Wolf?: How Your Pet Compares to Its Wild Cousin. Lark Books, 2006.
j 636.7 Bid
Discover the differences and similarities between domesticated dogs and wild wolves!

Ruffin, Frances E. Medical Detective Dogs. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 636.73 Ruf
See how dogs can help their human companions!

Hart, Christopher. Xtreme Art: Draw Mini Manga! Watson-Guptill Publications, 2006.
j 741.5 Har
Learn to draw cute little manga characters!

Masiello, Ralph. Ralph Masiello's Ocean Drawing Book. Charlesbridge, 2006.
j 743.6 Mas
From Squid to Sharks you can draw ocean dwellers!

Pratt, Leonie. Fairytale Things to Make and Do. Usborne Publishing, Ltd., 2006.
j 745.5 Pra
Magical crafts!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Ballet. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
j 792.8 Gib
There are many facets to ballet! See if you can perform an arabesque!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Soccer. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Jan Smith
j 796.334 Gib
Learn how to practice soccer moves, how a game is played and how you can prepare to be a soccer star!

Gibbs, Lynne. A Word About Gymnastics. Brighter Child, 2005.
Illustrated by Shelagh McNicholas
j 796.44 Gib
Discover the importance of warming up, the different apparatus and what rhythmic gymnasts use in their routines!

Schaefer, A. R. Bristol Motor Speedway. Capstone Press, 2007.
j 796.72 Sch
Learn why this short track is so popular to NASCAR fans!

Thomas, Keltie. How Hockey Works. Maple Tree Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Greg Hall
j 796.962 Tho
Everything you ever wanted to know about hockey can be found in this comprehensive title!

Edgers, Geoff. Who Were the Beatles? Grosset and Dunlap, 2006.
Illustrated by Jeremy Tugeau
j 921 Beatles
Read about this historic British band!

Sloate, Susan. Ray Charles: Find Another Way! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Charles, R.
Learn about this musician's journey to becoming a legend!

Mattern, Joanne. Princess Diana. DK Publishing, Inc., 2006.
j 921 Diana
Want to know more about the "people's princess?"

Sandler, Michael. Jean Driscoll: Dream Big, Work Hard! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Driscoll, J.
Get inspired by this wheelchair-bound athlete!

Apte, Sunita. Michael J. Fox: I Can Make a Difference! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Fox, M.
Find out how an actor is helping out in the field of medical research!

Sandler, Michael. Bethany Hamilton: Follow Your Dreams! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Hamilton, B.
Read about this courageous young woman who lost an arm while surfing!

Fetty, Margaret. Helen Keller: Break Down the Walls! Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Keller, H.
Learn more about this amazing woman who, though blind and deaf, made an enormous impact on society!

Gigliotti, Jim. Peyton Manning. The Child's World, 2007.
j 921 Manning, P.
He's a Super bowl champion now!

Miller, Connie Colwell. Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Capstone Press, 2007.
Illustrated by Dan Kalal
j 921 Parks, R.
Learn about this brave woman in this graphic novel!

Milton, Joyce. Who Was Ronald Reagan? Grosset and Dunlap, 2005.
Illustrated by Elizabeth Wolf
j 921 Reagan, R.
What role did jelly beans play in this man's presidency?!

Sawyer, Kem Kapp. Eleanor Roosevelt. DK Publishing, Inc., 2006.
j 921 Roosevelt, E.
Check out this title about a very proactive first lady!

Kent, Deborah. Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 921 Roosevelt, F.
Read about this president who led the country during World War II.

Edwards, Roberta. Who Was King Tut? Grosset and Dunlap, 2006.
Illustrated by True Kelley
j 921 Tutankhamen
Think your life is difficult? Imagine becoming king at age nine or ten!

Leardi, Jeanette. The Great Pyramid: Egypt's Tomb for All Time. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 932 Lea
How were the pyramids built? And what treasures can be found inside?

Knox, Barbara. Edinburgh Castle: Scotland's Haunted Fortress. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 941.3 Kno
Who is haunting the castle?

Riley, Gail Blasser. Tower of London: England's Ghostly Castle. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 942.1 Ril
Find out about the headless ghosts that still wander the grounds of this castle!

Englar, Mary. The Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving. Capstone Press, 2007.
Illustrated by Peter McDonnell
j 974.4 Eng
A historic event captured in graphic novel format!

Gunderson, Jessica. The Lewis and Clark Expedition. Capstone Press, 2007.
Illustrated by Steve Erwin, Keith Williams and Charles Barnett III
j 978 Gun
A graphic novel depiction of this famous exploration journey!

New Juvenile Nonfiction for February!

Searcy, John. Signs In Our World. DK Publishing, Inc., 2006.
j 388 Sea
From "Falling Rocks" to "Surfer Crossing" discover the many signs posted in our world!

Repchuk, Caroline. The Race. Chronicle Books, 2001.
Illustrated by Alison Jay
j 398.24 Rep
A couple of new twists on the classic tale of the tortoise and the hare.

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover Space Rocks. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 523.2 Nic
Learn about comets, meteors and asteroids in this title!

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover the Planets. Kids Can Press, 2005.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 523.4 Nic
Check out this book about our solar system, back when Pluto was still a planet!

Tomecek, Steve. Sun. National Geographic Society, 2001.
Illustrated by Carla Golembe
j 523.7 Tom
A pleasant introduction to the sun for younger readers.

Nicolson, Cynthia Pratt. Discover the Stars. Kids Can Press, 2006.
Illustrated by Bill Slavin
j 523.8 Nic
If you are looking for an introduction to astronomy this book is for you!

Tomecek, Steve. Stars. National Geographic Society, 2003.
Illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa
j 523.8 Tom
A colorful introduction to stars for younger readers.

Prager, Ellen. Sand. National Geographic Society, 2000.
Illustrated by Nancy Woodman
j 553.622 Pra
A close-up on different types of sand!

Goldish, Meish. The Fossil Feud: Marsh and Cope's Bone Wars. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 560 Gol
Who will win the feud of the fossil hunters?!

Padma, T.V. The Albertosaurus Mystery: Philip Currie's Hunt in the Badlands. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9 Pad
Can a man and his team find the bones of the carnivorous Albertosaurus?

Searl, Duncan. The Maiasaura Nests: Jack Horner's Dinosaur Eggs. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9 Sea
What will Jack Horner find out about baby dinosaurs?!

Sereno, Paul and Natalie Lunis. Supercroc: Paul Sereno's Dinosaur Eater. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9 Ser
Could a crocodile have eaten a dinosaur?!

Lunis, Natalie. A T. Rex Named Sue: Sue Hendrickson's Huge Discovery. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.9129 Lun
Find out how Sue Hendrickson discovered the largest Tyrannosaurus Rex ever!

Goldish, Meish. The Oviraptor Adventure: Mark Norell and the Egg Thief. Bearport Publishing, 2007.
j 567.97 Gol
What happens when an unexpected dinosaur is discovered?

Winner, Cherie. Animal Minis! NorthWord, 2006.
j 590 Win
Check out these tiny animals!

Gillis, Jennifer B. Can It Live Here? Barron's, 2006.
j 591.564 Gil
Find out who lives where in the animal kingdom!