Arnosky, Jim

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and survival techniques of different kinds of sharks.

A mother manatee and her baby swim in the warm waters of the Crystal River in Florida.

The jovial woodsman Crinkleroot introduce twenty-five realistically drawn animals, including the frog, starfish, and grasshopper.

The jovial woodsman Crinkleroot introduce twenty-five realistically drawn mammals, including the dog, beaver, and elephant.

Despite his attachment to the young boy who raised him from a puppy, Gray Boy gives in to his natural instincts and goes back to the wild.

Provides drawings of landscapes, plants, animals, and other aspects of nature, accompanied by comments from the artist on how and why he drew them.

Presents a guide to insects and spiders with fold-out pages illustrating the details of their bodies and provides information about their habits and abilities.

Provides a personal look at various species of fresh- and saltwater birds, including loons and grebes, mergansers, mallards, wood ducks, Canada geese, gulls, and herons.

Describes different varieties of freshwater fishes and instructs how to catch them.

Brothers Sandy and Jack Casperin flee from their abusive father into the remote swamplands of the Florida Keys, and after they learn how to survive on their own amongst the dangerous wildlife, they encounter a young girl and an old sailor who teach them how to begin anew.