Presents the characteristics and behavior of cats and describes individual breeds, including larger wild cats.

Examines the traits and uses of twenty-six North American trees, from the ash to the yew, and describes notable or historic specimens.

Explains the differences between lakes and ponds and why they are important to ecology, and contains articles, journal entries, and descriptions of plants, animals, birds, and insects found there.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various North American birds and provides tips for observing backyard birds.

Global awareness is the mark of the millennium. This series of books is an example. A group of Japanese educators, publishers and business people saw the need for children's books to convey the simpatico connection among all life, to help teach the new generation to love, respect and cooperate with the whole community of Earth. They engaged and American children's poet and artist team to carry out this vision. First published in Japanese, these Earth...

Presents a history of the universe, from the Big Bang to the formation of Earth, in the form of a letter written by the thirteen-billion-year-old universe itself to an Earth child.

When her family moves to the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Megan keeps a nature journal in which she describes the desert, the changes that occur throughout the seasons, and how these affect the plant and animal inhabitants.

A child sees a saguaro cactus by day but there are no animals until after he leaves, when various creatures come out to play and prey. Also includes "field notes" which provide more facts about desert animals.

A picture book adaptation of John Denver's song "Sunshine on My Shoulders, " which celebrates the simple things in life such as sunshine, nature, and loving relationships. Includes the song's lyrics and score and a CD of the song.

As his Mama Du looks on, Okomi, a young chimpanzee, tries to climb a very tall, slippery tree to reach some tasty leaves. Based on Jane Goodall's observations of chimpanzee behavior, with information about the endangered status of the animals.