forests and forestry

Every year, U.S. wildfires, on average, burn an area larger than the state of Massachusetts. Most people consider these habitats to be total wastelands, but are they?.

Presents information on the invasive Asian longhorned beetle, an insect that is infesting and killing hardwood forests in the United States, and explores the efforts of scientists to put a stop to the beetles' destruction of native trees. Includes color photographs, descriptions of the scientists' approaches to studying the beetle, a glossary, and a list of additional resources.

Deep in the mountain forest, a hungry weasel stalks a nest of baby peregrine falcons.

Little Owl explores the forest at daytime after being woken up by a noisy squirrel.

Deep within the dangerous Thickety, Kara and her brother, Taff, must figure out who and what to trust in order to escape and stop the evil Sordyr.

Marni, a young flower seller who has been living in exile, must choose between claiming her birthright as princess of a realm whose king wants her dead, and a life with the father she has never known--a wild dragon.

After surviving being carried off by a hawk, a young squirrel resolves to find his way home, as his best friends begin their search for him.

Details the geological features of boreal forest biomes and spotlights the types of creatures that live in these regions. Discusses how the biome and the creatures within it change throughout each of the four seasons and provides tips on protecting them from human interference. Includes color photographs and a glossary.

Knowing he can do magic doesn't help Jinx when he becomes stalked by a notebook-wielding werewolf, and when the elves accuse him of being involved with the evil Bonemaster. Searching for answers, Jinx is led to the desert of Samara, where Simon the wizard has told him he can find the magic to defeat the Bonemaster and clear his name.

Jinx, a young wizard, attempts to marshal his magical fire powers to rescue Simon, unite the Urwald, and fend off the Bonemaster.