Silver, Donald M.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Illustrations and text describe the plants and underwater creatures that can be found in one small square of the Great Barrier Reef.

Explains how to investigate the natural wonders of caves one small square at a time.

Describes the plants and animals that thrive in a desert, including saguaros, scorpions, and yuccas.

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