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Cactus desert

Describes what plants and animals grow and live in a desert including saguaros, scorpions, and yuccas.
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Backyard

Explains how to observe and explore plants, animals, and their interactions in your own backyard.

Woods

1995
Explains how to investigate the plant and animal life found in a small section of the woods.

Arctic tundra

1994
The Arctic tundra's dangerously cold nights can span eight or more months and some ground never thaws, but this area is home to a surprising diversity of wildlife.

Woods

1997
Explains how to investigate the plant and animal life found in a small section of the woods.

Tropical rain forest

1999
Describes the plant, animal, and insect life of the tropical rain forest.

Swamp

1997
Explores the richness and variety of life forms that congregate in a swamp, discussing their characteristics and the importance of their survival.

Seashore

1997
Explores the richness and variety of life forms that congregate where the land meets the sea, from microscopic algae to the mighty manatee.

Pond

1997
Explores the richness and variety of life forms that can congregate in a peaceful, yet ever-changing, pond, from fish and fungi to mammals and monera.

The night sky

1998
Provides children ages six through nine with information about the stars, planets, nebulae, comets, meteors, moon, constellations, and classic myths through an investigation of one small square of night sky near Orion; and includes experiments and activities, sky maps, and a resource list.

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