nature

Presents an introduction to the changing world of nature throughout the seasons, and includes step-by-step instructions for a selection of related projects and activities.

While staying with her grandfather in his house in the woods, Sophie learns about the different kinds of trees and enjoys the beauties of the natural world.

A visit to woods, pasture, and pond brings encounters with various birds, insects, and other creatures of nature. Flaps fold out to reveal the animals on each two-page spread.

An anthology of poetry and prose by such writers as Carl Sandburg, Willa Cather, Robert Frost, all celebrating aspects of the American landscape.

The rainforest, nature's last paradise, speaks of its waters, its plants and animals, and its struggle to survive being destroyed by people.

A collection of poems celebrating nature, by such authors as Walt Whitman, Langston Hughes, and Myra Cohn Livingston.

A collection of nineteen haiku with themes from nature and the outdoors.

Offers a guided tour through the changing seasons discussing the features of each season.

Humans are not the only ones who inhabit cities. While we might immediately think of pets, rats, or mice, Downer looks at the urban lives of raccoons, mountain lions, crows, coyotes, flying foxes, turtles, and gators.

Explains why biodiversity is important to the earth and its inhabitants and why it's our obligation to protect.