Synopsis: Describes the characteristics of mountainous areas and the plants and animals that inhabit them.

Synopsis: Describes the physical features of an ocean, its community of plants and animals, and environmental threats.

Synopsis: Examines swamps, marshes, bogs and other kinds of wetlands, including the plants and animals that live there, and environmental threats. Includes information on the Florida Everglades.

Synopsis: Describes some of the main deserts around the world, how deserts are formed, and some of the plants and animals found in these dry areas.

Synopsis: Describes the physical features of a coral reef, its community of plants and animals, and environmental threats.

Synopsis: Describes different types of grasslands, their plant and animal life, and environmental threats.

Synopsis: Briefly describes the climate, land formations, plant life, and animals of the frozen arctic land called tundra.

Synopsis: Describes the physical characteristics, habitats, and behavior of birds and examines kinds of seashore birds, woodland birds, birds of prey, and others.

Synopsis: Picture-packed and brimming with activities and investigative projects, Eyewitness Explorers are the ideal companions in the field, school, or home, for youngsters with a natural curiosity about the world around them. These pocket-sized powerhouses offer a unique mixture of full-color, specially commissioned graphics, along with fact-filled text written to be easily understood. What better way to study the nature of Nature than with Eyewitness…

Synopsis: Describes the successful efforts of concerned citizens to stop construction of a jetport that would have destroyed the Florida Everglades

Synopsis: This book is dedicated to Bettye Shelton. For by the grace of God she put all the elements together for this story to become a book. Her love and dedication to this story makes it possible for all to enjoy. For this I thank you. --Ricky Van Sheltonvingly to life.h man reach Danzig with Jewish children without being apprehended?eir lives.ess, a better friend.

Synopsis: 12 award-winning Christmas stories for ages 9 to 99 from New England's beloved Christmas Story Pastor, the Rev. Dr. Steve Burt. Some appeared in in Family Circle and other national magazines as well as the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Awards include Foreword (Audio Book), New England Book Festival (Spiritual), and Writer's Digest (Inspirational).

Synopsis: 100 Facts Nocturnal Animals presents nocturnal animals and their adaptations for life after dark in this great fact book for ages 7+. Beautiful illustrations and detailed photographs throughout Covers why some animals prefer the light of the Moon to the daytime, how they hunt, choose a mate and blend into the shadows Numbered facts enable kids to work methodically through the book 100 Facts Nocturnal Animals covers key information for kids in…

Synopsis: Starring Frances, America's favorite badger, this beloved picture book is now available in the always-appealing 8x8 format!Frances is a fussy eater. In fact, the only thing she likes is bread and jam. So she's delighted when Mother and Father grant her wish and give her bread and jam at every meal. This endearing story of how Frances faces unlimited bread and jam is a classic that will continue to be gobbled up by children, picky eaters, and…

Synopsis: A new early reader series from dynamic duo, Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling illustrator Derek Anderson, featuring Hot Rod Hamster! Hot Rod Hamster LOVES to drive superfast. And today he's building a box car from scratch to race downhill in the Wacky Whatever Race. He needs to pick out a box, wheels, and a paint color for his car. Can you help him? With the same bouncing rhythms, fun choice rhymes, and daredevil…

Synopsis: On a breezy summer day, Gretchen and her family head to the ocean. Gretchen wants to swim with her older brothers and sister, but everyone ignores her. When the wind steals her new sun hat, she catches it by its ribbon and is lifted into the sky, far, far above the beach, where a friendly seagull is happy to play. This ode to imagination is one of four small books each featuring a different sibling and season, created by children's book veteran…

Synopsis: "Poor little Ugly Duckling, with his clumsy feet and rough, gray feathers! He is scorned by the farmyard animals, and endures a harsh winter before spring arrives--with it, a miraculous surprise!"--Back cover.