Take-along guide

An introduction to the world of insects, caterpillars, and butterflies including identification information, educational activities, and fun facts.

Describes thirty common species of wild flowers from the black-eyed Susan to the Johnny jump-up. Includes activities and scrapbook pages.

An introduction to rocks and minerals, describing fifteen common varieties, five types of fossils, and seven different arrowheads and artifacts, with illustrations and instructions for related activities.

Provides tips on how to identify some of the many trees that grow in the prairies, woodlands, swamps, and mountains of the United States; looks at the leaves, bark, and seeds of each featured tree; and includes ideas for tree-related activities.

Describes how to find and identify footprints, droppings, nests, feathers, fur, and other common clues left by seventeen wild animals as they pursue their lives in woods, fields, and along ponds.

Groups birds according to whether they are found in city and town, farm country, field and meadow, or woodland and then describes the birds, their nests, and their eggs.

Describes the physical characteristics and habitats of a variety of different frogs, toads, and turtles. Includes related activities and scrapbook pages.

Describes the physical characteristics, sounds, and unique traits and capabilities of fifteen bird species that live near water, such as the common loon, the sandhill crane, the snowy egret, and the greater flamingo; lists Web sites where one can hear their calls; presents a "Make Your Own Bird Tracks" activity; and discusses conservation.

Explores the world of seashells, crabs, sea stars, sand dollars, and other things to be discovered at the seashore.