nature

Plants and animals anticipate the arrival of spring in this poem about the vernal equinox.

Poems take the reader on an early morning walk to observe the animals of woods and water in happy solitude.

On a misty morning, Henry, a bear modeled after Henry David Thoreau, shows his awareness of nature as he helps neighbors during his walk to work.

A father and his son take great care searching the woods for the perfect spot for the father to paint a picture and the boy to catch insects and frogs.

Presents side-by-side narration of the earth's making of a mountain, shaping it with sun, wind, and rain, and a child's efforts at the beach to make a tall sand mountain which is also affected by the elements.

A collection of poems about nature for children to be read by two voices.

A version of the cumulative song "The Green Grass Grew All Around," set in Africa.

A girl discovers that her impoverished family is rich in things that matter in life, especially being outdoors and experiencing nature.

Examines many different natural phenomena in the world, such as how stuff is made of, how old is the universe, and what causes tsunamis, and other topics.

"Collected essays on the nexus of fate, community, and nature by a group of writers and scholars that has collaborated on several initiatives and projects tied to the same. By looking at external landscape and the human heart, the writings explore how to best make a home on earth"--Provided by publisher.