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Presents the various types of defenses mechanisms used by animals, including the bone spikes of the African hairy frog, the deadly poison of the blue-spotted N. taracua termite, and the hammer-like punch of the peacock mantis shrimp.

"Describes the role pilots played during World War II. Readers' choices reveal various historical details"--Provided by publisher.

Describes a series of events in the natural world to provide an exploration of how people think about time.

A book about the life of a tree and all it gives us.

A collection of poems for children with the various themes of self, family, going outside, and when it is time for bed. This exuberant celebration of poetry is an essential book for every young one's library and a gorgeous gift to be both shared and treasured. Sit back and savor a superb collection of more than sixty poems by a wide range of talented writers, from Margaret Wise Brown to Gertrude Stein, Langston Hughes to A.A. Milne. Greeting the morning,...

One day Fergus finds a seal skin by the sea, but he doesn't know that it belongs to a selkie.

A child experiences the colors and textures of fall. A child experiences the colors and textures of fall. Includes nature activities to do during that season.

Shows how animals use camouflage in seven different ecosystems by asking the reader to find all the animals in each picture.

"Simple text accompanied by full-color photographs give an up-close look at dragonflies"--Provided by publisher.

A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.