Henry Carter Hull

An introduction to the natural world in winter. Includes 485 illustrations and a description of each item.

An illustrated guide to the identification of mammal tracks, scats, and other signs, with complete descriptions of each featured mammal's life and behavior. Covers moose, white-tailed deer, red fox, mink, woodchuck, opossum, and many others.

Presents information on how to create a garden that will attract butterflies and provide for their continuing needs; discusses the basics of butterfly lives; provides an identification guide to common backyard species in North America; and includes details on the life and behavior of each species.

Always the caring soul, Phoebe goes on a crusade to save the animals and plants of the desert - and discovers how well they take care of themselves.

Provides examples of different kinds of animals that can be made out of leaves and suggests various uses for the finished product.

Ms. Frizzle takes the class to the rain forest to meet Inspector 47 who keeps a mud-free cocoa grove. What has he done to the rain forest's intricate ecology web?

This handy field guide introduces 55 tropical plant species. Each exotic bloom is described in detail, its history of origination is discussed and gardening tips are given. There is a wealth of botanical detail, as well as fascinating information on the cultural uses of flowers. An indispensible guide to both common and unusual plants, the book is illustrated with over 120 beautiful color photographs. Clearly presented for easy identification, Tropical...

The class learns that the town swamp is an important habitat and natural water filter, but the town council's not convinced until...FLOOD!

Winter is no time to limit nature activity! In Discover Nature in Winter, informative background on winter stargazing, wildlife behavior, deciduous and coniferous trees, melt-freeze cycles, and much more are paired with hands-on explorations that bring this season to life-no matter where you live. These simple, nonintrusive activities require only common household items-pencil, notebook, magnifying glass, bug box, ruler-and a bit of natural curiosity....

Illustrations and simple text describe the life cycle of a luna moth.