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In recent years environmental scientists have focused on the co-called Critical Zone, where landscapes are treated as integrated systems that encompass bedrock, soils, water and sky and are teeming with life. The concept is intriguing to young minds, exploring the natural world in an integrated way that has not been imparted often in children's literature. This book discusses how rocks become soil, movers of the Critical Zone such as gophers and other burrowers, how plants provide food and habitats for insects, birds, and animals, how the water cycle functions, the process of photosynthesis, and how humans are part of this vast system. In sum, it explains how all of life can be found in a thin outer layer called the critical zone.

';How come the campfire crackles and roars?'';I think it's requesting that we make s'mores!'Join our favorite princess as she and her family camp, hike, fish, and bicycle in the great outdoors. Through rain and sunshine, fairy houses and fishing, this happy camper discovers that lots of fresh air and looking on the bright side are all a girl needs to make her a princess.

This Book Is Made of Clouds is a playful invitation for young minds to explore how they are connected to nature, the universe, and all of humanity. Everything is connected to everything else, from the ocean's phytoplankton who create half of the oxygen we breathe, to the clouds whose rain nourishes the trees from which books are made (including this one!). Filled with cheerful, detailed illustrations, this Book is Made of Clouds promotes holistic thinking and inspires wonder for the world around and within us all. Perfect for curious kids, elementary classrooms eager for STEAM content, and caregivers who want to encourage children to contemplate our oneness with the earth and all of humanity.

This is a beautifully illustrated book that introduces children to the wonder of nature in winter: A Fox Peeks Out of His Den at a White Forest/ All is Silent/A Buck Stands Camouflaged/A great horned owl sits on a nearby branch/ The fox climbs out of this den/ He passes squirrels eating/ He passes mice foraging/ The fox reaches a stream where he takes a cold drink/ A family of mallard ducks swims by/ Across the stream, river otters rest on a rock/ Suddenly, the earth trembles. Towering over the fox, a moose takes a cold drink/ His thirst quenched, the fox heads home/ He passes rabbits hiding in a hollow tree/ Chattering crows greet the fox outside his den/ After the snowfall.

Our A-Maze-ing National Parks: From Acadia to Zion features 50 mazes showcasing cartoon illustrations of national parks, landmarks, animals, natural formations, and more. Pages will also feature fun facts about the parks and general information along with illustrations. Meticulously researched, master maze artist, Joe Wos, recreates our beloved national parks in solvable puzzle form. Parks featured include Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Yosemite, Biscayne, Grand Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns, Death Valley, Arches, Redwoods, Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah, Joshua Tree, Everglades, Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, Kenai Fjords, Acadia, Badlands, Hawaii Volcanoes, Mount Rainier, Petrified Forest, Saguaro, Theodore Roosevelt, Zion, and more.

Lela loves butterflies.  When Lela takes a nature walk with Ranger Maggie, she learns that butterflies need help. Lela's small steps in butterfly conservation start with a butterfly garden of nectar and host plants, but she doesn't stop there and ends up spreading her love for butterflies throughout the community.  A simple guide to planting a butterfly garden is also included.

This is a delightful story about a new family of bald eagles. From newborn's first lessons in life to the first solo flight, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

My Little Book of Manatees is a delightful story about a new family of manatees. From the newborn manatee s first lessons in taking care of himself to the manatees playful adventures in warm spring waters, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

My Little Book of Burrowing Owls is a delightful story about a new family of burrowing owls. From the parents'' preparation of the burrow to the hatching of seven hungry babies that learn to hunt, fly, and survive in a sometimes dangerous world, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

My Little Book of Painted Turtles is a delightful story about a new family of painted turtles. From the safety of the nest where the baby turtles hatch to the security of the pond where they search for food and witness the changing seasons, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

This book is a delightful story about a new family of whitetail deer. From the first moments of the fawns'' life to their sometimes dangerous adventures in the big world around them as they learn to behave like deer, this beautifully illustrated book is ideal for introducing young children to the wonders of nature.

Charming, adventure-filled stories in which young children learn about the cycle of life.

There is a mystery afoot at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. A hole appears here, a tiny bite there. Someone has been eating the art! Join Riley the Museum Dog, who is specially trained to sniff out pests, as he attempts to catch the mischievous culprit. Children will enjoy the antics, as the hunt leads them past and introduces them to some of the world's great art. Featuring works by John Singleton Copley, Frida Kahlo, Claude Monet, Kehinde Wiley, and more.Co-produced by The Boston Globe and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, The Adventures of Riley the Museum Dog is authored by Devra First, with hand-drawn illustrations by Ryan Huddle.

A child's first introduction to hibernation as the forest creatures get ready for "bed."

In the next book in the award-winning Scout Moore series the ever-adventurous junior ranger ("I am ranger of my own backyard!") travels with her family to Yellowstone National Park, where they visit thermal features, watch wildlife, and gaze in wonder at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Along the way her younger brother Wesley insists they will find a dragon in the park, and he's partially proven right when they come across Dragon Spring. Their guide, Ranger Bob, is ever helpful in helping Scout Moore and her family discover the wonders of our first national park.

Do princesses go on missions to Mars?Astronauts always reach for the stars. Do princesses grow up to be librarians?Teachers and Builders! And veterinarians!As the concluding volume in the Do Princesses...? Series, this book tells girls that the sky's the limit as to what they can achieve.

A child's first introduction to creatures of the sea as a seahorse makes its way home to "bed."

This book explores big cats, including lions, tigers, and many more ferocious felines! It contains fun facts, quizzes, games and color photographs throughout!

Children and adults will enjoy this coloring book that captures the magic and memories of backyard tree houses. You may even be inspired to design and build a tree house of your own! The book also includes drawing activities and tips for painting with watercolors.

This book is a narrative told from the point of view of a young girl who is showing her visiting cousin a coastal salt marsh. The children visit the marsh every day for four days, slowly building their knowledge of the ecosystem. As they make their way through the tall marsh grass, the two children slip and slide on marsh mud, discover clusters of ribbed mussels at the base of the grass, and watch as fiddler crabs skitter from burrow to burrow around the edge of a creek. Representative of intertidal marshes throughout the world, the coastal salt marsh described in this book is typically shared by both land and marine mammals, presenting a unique ecosystem at the water's edge.

What do Southwest critters do when Mama says, "It's time for bed?"Every critter-even children-can balk at bedtime. Here, the adorable animals of the Southwest comically define what not to do at bedtime. Cuddle up with this delightful, rhyming lullaby that will help even the most restless among us look forward to bedtime.

A not-so-ordinary princess and her family find a whole new world waiting for them at the seashore. From sea turtles to sandcastles, purple seahorses, and mermaids, their adventures are marked by nonstop fun, discovery, and imagination. Full color.

Learn how to create decorative rock characters and gifts from Linda Kranz, author of children's book favorites, Only One You and Where I Belong. Let's Rock offers step-by-step directions for choosing and painting your rocks with colorful photos for hours of rockin' entertainment.

Another fantastic and inspiring book from the author of the Do Princesses...? series! Join our favorite princess and her super hero companion as they explore the national parks and discover that the great outdoors hold a bounty of excitement and adventure!

With adorable full-color photographs throughout and simple activities to be enjoyed with Mom or Dad¿s guidance, Ranger Rick Jr. books are perfect for young children starting to learn about the world around them. These small books are a great way to start your child¿s first library! Playtime will explore how animals have fun! Learn about North American animals through full color photographs and illustrations, and educational, entertaining text. Just like us, all sorts of animals have their own ways of playing, and this book will feature many of them in all types of exciting situations!

Orange Fish and Green Fish might be opposites, but when they're together, they sure have fun! Linda Kranz celebrates our differences with her bright and merry rock fish in this lively book of opposites.