wildlife watching

Chronicles the life and career of Charles Eastman, the Native American physician, writer, and naturalist, focusing on his study of animals and their behavior. Provides tips on how to observe neighborhood wildlife.

Discusses the advances that are being made in American zoos with regard to creating natural habitats for the animals, and provides descriptions of the behaviors and communication devices of twenty animals often found in zoos, including gorillas, elephants, pandas, and dolphins.

Discusses 60 common insects in their natural habitats, and explains their life cycles, with illustrations.

Describes some of the different species of North American deer, their characteristics and habits, and how to go about observing them.

Describes several species of sea turtles, their characteristics and habitats, as well as places and techniques for safely observing these endangered animals.

Describes how to make close-up observations of nature and how to record what you see, including recognizing field marks, identifying plants, noting characteristic sounds, and watching specific animal activities.

Provides an overview of the geology, fossils, wildlife habitats, weather, and ecology of New England; features illustrations and descriptions of one thousand of the region's plants and animals; and includes information about fifty parks, preserves, beaches, and other natural sites.

Discusses how to observe what goes on during the night on the ground and in the sky, with instructions for making a nightwatch shelter, owl house, bat house, star tube, and a telescope, as well as plaster casts of animal tracks.