natural history

Introduces the Amazon River and the rain forest that surrounds it, describing their physical characteristics and the plants and animals that live there, and discusses its people, their history, economic and social conditions, and other details.

These places are like nowhere else on earth. What will you find? This title invites readers to explore the Everglades, peer into a Hawaiian volcano, and trek through the Petrified Forest in Arizona. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure.

"Takes aspiring scientists on a . . . tour of the planet's most astonishing natural phenomena, from explosive volcanoes to a cave filled with giant crystals, encouraging readers to see the wonder in the world around them"--Publisher.

"A beautifully illustrated collection of 5 minute bedtime stories about forest wildlife by Alicia Klepeis. [At the end of each story discusses the science that inspired the story]"--Provided by publisher.

"Puts more than 100 small creatures and features of the natural world under the microscope, piquing our curiosity with . . . interesting facts. Subjects range from slugs, ants, and seeds to fungi, flies, bees, and bird poop. But this is no everyday catalog of creatures. It is an antidote to boredom, an invitation out of the digital world and screentime, an encouragement to observe our environment, with care and curiosity, wherever we are"--Provided by publisher.

"An exciting, visual adventure through history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages 8-12. History comes alive in this . . . illustrated book with bite-size facts . . . that will engage and entertain young curious minds. Jam-packed with important events, inspiring accomplishments by remarkable people, and groundbreaking inventions, this super-fun fact-filled book--the first kids book from History Channel--includes the most interesting historical facts--from early civilization up to the 21st century all around the world for every day of the year. Each day's entry includes multiple events that occurred on that day in history along with . . . original illustrations and photography. Plus, readers are prompted to recall their own remarkable milestones, helping them to consider their place in history"--Provided by publisher.

"Using ... computer-generated artworks, this fact-packed visual encyclopedia reveals the secrets of the natural world .... [The reader] can discover how fossils form, how plants make food, and how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly; see under the skin of a T.rex, a great white shark, and an African elephant; journey around coral reefs, rain forests, and deserts; and investigate inside a termite mound, hyena burrow, and a beaver dam"--Publisher.

"Discusses the geography of the Rocky Mountains and its significance in the shaping of the cultures and traditions of the surrounding area"--Adapted from OCLC.

A guide to the plants, geography, and wildlife of the Mid-Atlantic states that provides an overview of the region's natural history, profiles of the states' parks, preserves, mountains, forests, and wildlife sanctuaries, and information on identifying the different plants and animals found in the region.

A history of the Galapagos Island, describing how the island formed and animals came to inhabit it.