
AUDIOBOOKS \| NEW BOOKS OF NOTE \| BARGAIN BOOKS \| RARE & OUT-OF-PRINT BOOKS

» advanced search

BOOKS by Jean Craighead George

Page 1 of 6

sort by

1	My Side of the Mountain more books like this by Jean Craighead George (Illustrator) Tired of living in a cramped New York City apartment, teenaged Sam Gribley takes an ax, a penknife, a ball of cord, $40, and pieces of steel and flint with him to the Catskill Mountains where he attempts to live off the land. In order to survive in the wilderness, Sam must depend not only on his knowledge of nature but also on his own ingenuity ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Julie of the Wolves more books like this by Jean Craighead George A story of adventure and survival, JULIE OF THE WOLVES takes readers into the life of a 13-year-old Eskimo girl named Miyax. Having run away from a disastrous arranged marriage, Miyax sets out across the Alaskan tundra and heads for the seaport of Point Hope where she plans to find work on a ship sailing to San Francisco. Once in San Francisco, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	On the Far Side of the Mountain more books like this by Jean Craighead George (Illustrator) The further adventures of Sam Gribley and his owl Frightful, both of whom where introduced in MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN. In this story, Sam's sister, Alice and his friend, Bando, have also moved into the woods on the mountain. Trouble begins when a conservation officer confiscates Frightful and Alice runs away. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Frightful's Mountain more books like this by Jean Craighead George This third entry in the My Side of the Mountain series tells the story of what happens to Frightful the peregrine falcon after her human caretaker, Sam, returns her to the wild. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Julie more books like this by Jean Craighead George In this sequel to JULIE OF THE WOLVES, Julie decides to return to her father. She soon discovers that her father has given up many of the Eskimo ways and is determined to shoot her beloved wolves if they threaten the village's musk oxen herd. To complicate matters, Julie meets a handsome man from Siberia who shares her beliefs in Eskimo culture. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	There's an Owl in the Shower more books like this by Jean Craighead George Borden's father has lost his job at the logging company due to conservationists' efforts to save the spotted owl. As a result, Borden has sworn to hate all spotted owls forever. One day Borden finds an orphaned owlet on the side of the road. Assuming it is a barred owl, he takes it home and nurses it back to health. Slowly as the owl begins to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.25! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Talking Earth more books like this by Jean Craighead George Billie Wind, a member of the Seminole tribe, moves to the Florida Everglades, where she reestablishes her connections to her Native American heritage and to the natural world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest more books like this by Jean Craighead George A fictionalized account of one boy's effort to save the Venezuelan rain forest. The story is used to introduce readers to the exotic flora and fauna of the rain forest and to urge for their preservation. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.80! \| first editions \| SVS
9	How to Talk to Your Cat more books like this by Jean Craighead George (Illustrator) The author explains how to communicate with cats by using sounds, behavior, smells, eye contact, and body language. For example, to say hello to a cat a person should get down on all fours and rub their head against the cat's head, and when a cat purrs it is saying "I'm content and happy." Illustrated with color drawings and photographs. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	Julie's Wolf Pack more books like this by Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor (Illustrator) The third in a series of books that began with "Julie of the Wolves", this entry concentrates on the wolf pack that saved Julie, who has since returned to her human family. Kapu, the leader of the pack, is fearless, but young and inexperienced. Does Kapu have what it takes to protect his wolves from famine and disease while also fighting off the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Who Really Killed Cock Robin? more books like this by Jean Craighead George Eighth-grader Tony Isidoro sets out to discover why the robin resting on the mayor's porch suddenly died. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.34! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	First Thanksgiving more books like this by Jean Craighead George, Thomas Locker (Illustrator) The story of two peoples--Native Americans and Pilgrims--and their meeting in the New World. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Charlie's Raven more books like this by Jean Craighead George (Illustrator) The beloved author of "My Side of the Mountain" weaves natural history, myth, and a family narrative about life and death in this poignant tale about a young boy who brings his ailing grandfather a raven, believed to be powerful medicine in Native American folklore. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Tarantula in My Purse: And 172 Other Wild Pets more books like this by Jean Craighead George The Newbery Medal-winning author shares true stories about the orphaned animals she and her family has raised and then released into the wild. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	How to talk to your dog more books like this by Jean Craighead George The author explains how to communicate with dogs by using sounds, behavior, smells, eye contact, and body language. For example, when a person holds their head high and sticks out their chest they are telling a dog that they are the boss, when a dog squints his eyes he is saying that is is anxious, and when a dog wrinkles his muzzle and exposes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Frightful's Daughter more books like this by Jean Craighead George, Daniel San Souci (Illustrator) Fans of Sam Gribley and his falcon, Frightful, will thrill to George's new story about these beloved characters. Now living in the wild, Frightful and her babies have new adventures in the skies with sweeping artwork of these noble raptors. Full-color illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Everglades more books like this by Jean Craighead George, Wendell Minor (Illustrator) The animals, history, and lore of Florida's Everglades, revealed in a creation story told by a Seminole Indian as he poles his dugout canoe amidst alligators, orchids, flamingos, and pelicans. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.63! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	My Side of the Mountain Trilogy more books like this by Jean Craighead George, Lucia Monfried (Editor) "My Side of the Mountain", the Newbery-Honor winning book of 1959, is joined with its successors--"On the Far Side of the Mountain" and "Frightful's Mountain"--in this deluxe but affordable trilogy edition. Black-and-white drawings. see all copies from $11.97! new only from $13.78! \| SVS
19 view cover	Vulpes the Red Fox more books like this by Jean Craighead George Vulpes is the strongest and smartest fox in his litter. One of his favorite hobbies is leading fox hunters on a wild chase and escaping at the last moment. Unfortunately, Vulpes soon becomes the prime adversary of a local hunter who makes it his goal to capture and kill Vulpes. B&w drawings accompany the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.30! \| signed copies \| SVS
20	The Big Book for Our Planet more books like this by Ann Durell (Editor), Jean Craighead George (Editor), Katherine Paterson (Editor) Poems, stories, and nonfiction about nature and environmental concerns. Contributors include Natalie Babbit, Tana Hoban, Milton Meltzer, and William Sleator. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	Water Sky more books like this by Jean Craighead George Lincoln Stonewright is sent by his father from his New England home to live in an Alaskan whaling camp. Totally unprepared for this new life, Lincoln learns that he is part Eskimo. With the help and encouragement of an Eskimo captain, Lincoln gains courage and understanding, but it's his connection with the whale, Nukik, that helps Lincoln ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.30! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22	To Climb a Waterfall more books like this by Jean Craighead George, Thomas Locker This book shows a climb up a waterfall, and a true communion with the natural world. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
23 view cover	Incredible Animal Adventures more books like this by Jean Craighead George Newbery-award winning author Jean Craighead George has collected 10 true-life stories about animals that have done some very impressive things--a cat named Sugar who traveled over 1,000 miles to find her human family; a dog named Balto who risked his life to bring medicine to a small town in Alaska. Readers can discover these and many more amazing ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo more books like this by Jean Craighead George (Foreword by) Liza, a homeless girl--along with her mother and their friends--work together to protect the environment when an alligator who lives near them in the Everglades is threatened by a pest control officer. When the alligator goes into hiding after being shot by the officer, Liza observes firsthand the interconnectedness of nature. Will she be able to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.01! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	How to Talk to Your Dog more books like this by C. Jean George, Jean Craighead George The author explains how to communicate with dogs by using sounds, behavior, smells, eye contact, and body language. For example, when a person holds their head high and sticks out their chest they are telling a dog that they are the boss, when a dog squints his eyes he is saying that is is anxious, and when a dog wrinkles his muzzle and exposes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| SVS

Page 1 of 6: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next>

Browse authors

Browse subjects

Our Money-Back Guarantee

We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.

		You'll find it at Alibris! Log in here. Over 60 million used, new, and out-of-print books!
		YOUR CART 0 items \| ACCOUNT \| WISHLIST \| HELP