“Travel North Carolina”

An insiders guide, this updated second edition gives readers comprehensive information about North Carolina. Organized into three sections — Mountains, Piedmont and Coast — each section offers chapters on individual cities and places to stay, along with seasonal entertainment, historic sites, unique shopping and good places to eat. The six authors of “Travel North Carolina: Going Native in the Old North State” are longtime state residents. John F. Blair, Publisher of Winston-Salem. Softcover, $19.95. Call (800) 222-9796 or visit www.blairpub.com

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“Pelican and Pelicant”

They may have similar names, but telling these two beach birds apart is easy: one is eager and self-confident, the other is nervous and shy. In this children’s book, kids can read about dining on crab birthday cake crayfish frosting, dancing the Pelican Pop-up, and developing self-esteem in the face of uncertainty and risk-taking. The whimsical picture book is written by Sarah Froeber and illustrated by Kim Mosher, both of the Outer Banks. Published by Toucan Press in Chapel Hill. Hardcover, 36 pages. $17.99. Call (252) 995-4788 or e-mail toucanpress@aol.com

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Stories for children

Childhood is the time when we learn valuable lessons about life, including the difference between right and wrong. In “Stories Worth Passing On,” author Joyce Clayton presents more than 60 lessons on principle and character. Clayton, who lives in Efland, combines narratives with biblical parables and the teachings of Jesus. Her stories employ illustrative props that children can relate to, such as a balloon or can of milk, and contain a Bible verse that corresponds to the lesson. The wholesome messages focus on developing Christian character and one’s potential, along with faith and trust in God. Ivy House Publishing Group of Raleigh. $16.95, Hardcover. Call (800) 948-2786 or visit www.amazon.com

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Reading a beach

What, exactly, is “barking” sand? Why are clamshells usually found open-side down in the sand? You’ll find the answers to these questions and more in “How To Read A North Carolina Beach: Bubble Holes, Barking Sands and Rippled Tunnels.” The comprehensive new field guide shows how to decipher mysteries and interpret clues to the ever-changing shoreline. Coastal experts and co-authors Orrin H. Pilkey, William J. Deal and Tracy Monegan Rice explore the interaction of wind, waves and sand, and explain bubble holes and black sand. The final chapter contemplates the future of N.C. beaches and assesses conservation strategies. Eight color and 79 black and white photographs. Published by The University of North Carolina Press. Softcover, $12.95. Call (800) 848-6224 or visit http://uncpress.unc.edu

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Looking back at Hurricane Floyd

Richard Moore and Jay Barnes interviewed more than 50 people from 17 counties and combined their stories in a new book, “Faces From the Flood: Hurricane Floyd Remembered,” published in 2004 by the University of North Carolina Press. Moore is State Treasurer today and was Secretary of Crime Control and Public Safety during Floyd. Barnes is director of the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores and author of “North Carolina’s Hurricane History.”

The book is 256 pages and includes 52 photographs, three tables and four maps. It is available in bookstores for $29.95 in hardcover and $19.95 in softcover. For more information visit the Web site http://uncpress.unc.edu

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