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Crabtree Publishing Company. Crabtree Publishing Company 350-5th Avenue, Suite 3308, New York New York, state, United StatesNew York,Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of NY 10118 www.crabtreebooks.com The 'In the Footsteps of Explorers' series for grades 4-5($18.90/each) expands with the addition of six new titles, which willreach ages 9-10 with captivating cap��ti��vate?tr.v. cap��ti��vat��ed, cap��ti��vat��ing, cap��ti��vates1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm.2. Archaic To capture. , inviting exploration biographies--someof lesser-covered explorers, too. Anders Knudsen's ANTOINE DE LAMOTHE CADILLAC: FRENCH SETTLEMENTS AT DETROIT AND LOUISIANA (0778724298)covers the explorer's plans to expand the lands of New France New France:see Canada. New FrancePossessions of France in North America from 1534 to the Treaty of Paris in 1763. After the first land claim for France by Jacques Cartier (1534), the company of New France was established in 1627. through a colony--Detroit; Jennifer Lackey's JACQUES CARTIER:EXPLORING THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER (0778724301) surveys the 1500s explorerwho tried to find the Northwest Passage Northwest Passage,water routes through the Arctic Archipelago, N Canada, and along the northern coast of Alaska between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Even though the explorers of the 16th cent. , failed, and in the process setup new French colonies "French Colonies" is the name used by philatelists to refer to the postage stamps issued by France for use in the parts of the French colonial empire that did not have stamps of their own. These were in use from 1859 to 1906, and from 1943 to 1945. in the New World; Alexander Zelenyj'sMARQUETTE AND JOLLIET: QUEST FOR Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby"quest after, go after, pursuelook for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the THE MISSISSIPPI (077872431X) covers a1600s partnership between a Jesuit missionary and a coureur, whichresulted in the first French expedition down the Mississippi, JulieKarner's ROALD AMUNDSEN: CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE (0778724689)tells of his secret race for the Pole in 1910, where years of arctictraining and dog-handling skills allowed him to reach the Pole more thana month before his rival; Lisa Ariganello's HENRY THE NAVIGATOR:PRINCE OF PORTUGUESE EXPLORATION (0778724336) tells of the beginnings ofthe European Age of Exploration and voyages made by Prince Henry ofPortugal For the Count of Portugal see: Henry, Count of Portugal; for the Prince see Henry the Navigator Henry, Cardinal-King of Portugal or Henrique (in Portuguese, pron. , and John Zronik's HERNANDO CORTES: SPANISH INVADER OFMEXICO (0778724344) follows Cortes' interactions with the Aztecnatives and their demise. All provide lively illustrations solidinformation suitable for reports, references and more to lend to studentresearch. Crabtree is the publisher to turn to for two new habitat andfood chain titles geared to curriculum assignments. The'Habitats' series ($18.90 Each) is for grade 2, age levels 7-8and will make excellent supplements to classroom research assignments,with bright vivid color covers accompanying surveys of a range ofhabitats and wildlife. Bobbie Kalman, former teacher, co-authors theset: each book holds 32 pages of larger-print information paired withvivid color photos to explore A SAVANNAH Savannah, city, United StatesSavannah,city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. HABITAT (0778729524), ARAINFOREST HABITAT (0778729583), UNDERGROUND HABITATS (0778729540), AGRASSLAND HABITAT (0778729591), BACKYARD HABITATS (0778729578), A FORESTHABITAT (0778729516), LAND HABITATS (0778729486), WATER HABITATS(0778729494), DESERT HABITAT (0778729508), THE ANTARCTIC HABITAT(0778729567), and THE ARCTIC HABITAT (0778729532). The 'Food ChainsSeries' ($18.90 each) will appeal to the same grade level: eachbook holds a narrowed focus on a food chain or geographical area,holding some 30 pages of facts paired with bright color photos. Fromhabitat preservation to natural history and animals, 'FoodChains' is perfect for research and special titles co-authored byBobbie Kalman include SAVANNA savannaor savannah(both: səvăn`ə), tropical or subtropical grassland lying on the margin of the trade wind belts. FOOD CHAINS (0778719529), WETLAND FOODCHAINS (0778719537), RAINFOREST FOOD CHAINS (0778719510), and AUSTRALIANOUTBACK FOOD CHAINS (0778719502). Each is packed with color andinterest. 'The Life Cycle' set for grades 2-3, ages 8-9($18.90 each) will reach a younger crowd with colorful stories, naturalhistory, and eye-catching covers and photos throughout. CRAYFISH crayfishor crawfish,freshwater crustacean smaller than but structurally very similar to its marine relative the lobster, and found in ponds and streams in most parts of the world except Africa. Crayfish grow some 3 to 4 in. (7.6–10. (077870629X), SALMON (0778706311) and EMPEROR PENGUIN (0778706303) eachpack in colorful habitat and natural history facts. All are top picks asstandard, ongoing references elementary-level students will find perfectfor reports and leisure browsing alike.