Discover the extraordinary ways nature has come back from the brink in this collection of 20 environmental success stories from around the world, written by Dr Helen Scales and beautifully illustrated by Good Wives and Warriors. From humpback whale populations thriving again in the freezing seas of Alaska and the recovery of kiwi populations in New Zealand, to the setting up of tiger sanctuaries and reserves in India and return of elephant seals from...

"Descubre las maravillas que esconde la Tierra y aprende todo lo que siempre quisiste saber sobre rocas, gemas fósiles y conchas"--Back cover. The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used...

Simple text and pictures illustrate facts about the praying mantis.

"Explore nature through evocative riddles and bold imagery that take the reader from day to night and back again in this perfect read aloud. Who scribbles on the sidewalk with glistening ink? Snail! Who's a comma in a long, long sentence of a stream? Tadpole! Active readers will delight in the clever language and striking illustrations by esteemed author/illustrator Antoinette Portis. On each spread, children will solve riddles about the familiar...

A school trip to the natural history museum goes awry when the curator, Ms. Krup, loses her giant cockroach and A.J. and his friends decide to explore the museum in the middle of the night.

Describes how apples grow, from a shoot to a mature tree that produces apples in an apple orchard.

Born into wealth in 1860's London, Beatrix Potter always had a vivid imagination. Her early interests included natural history and archeology, and Potter delighted in sketching fossils and fungi. After briefly illustrating Christmas cards with her brother, Bertram, Potter wrote and illustrated her well-known book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The book was rejected by several publishers until Frederick Warne eventually took a risk and published the story...

A fact-filled guide to common rocks and minerals includes each mineral's chemical formula, where it can be naturally found, and activities to help explore different proerties of rocks and minerals.

"Embark on the journey of a lifetime to 20 of the world's wildest places! Explore each environment and learn about the keepers who are working to preserve them for future generations. Meet the animals and plants who call the wilderness home, and discover how you can take active steps to make a difference"--Amazon.