Books in Nature Study Guides series

This pocket-sized field guide identifies plants and animals that live in the intertidal zone of the rocky coast, from Cape Cod north to the Bay of Fundy, in tide pools, caves, and crevices, and on rocks, wharves and pilings. Explains intertidal ecology and how these fascinating and varied creatures--sea slugs, crabs, rockweeds, star fish, and many others--survive in the harsh and ever-changing environment between the limits of high and low tide.

Ducks in January . . . bats in March . . . rain lilies in April . . . meteors in August . . . the predictable appearance of fauna and flora allows humans to experience the natural cycles in the environment, no matter how urban the setting. In Nature Watch Austin, avid amateur naturalists Lynne and Jim Weber provide an introduction and guide to some of the natural events that define the seasons in the city of Austin and its surrounding areas.Month-by-month, each chapter profiles the plants, animals, insects, and other natural phenomena that are particularly noteworthy at that time of year. The authors also provide suggestions on how and where to see them—from driving to a nearby water treatment plant to lounging by the backyard bird feeder. Opening with a chart on weather, temperature, and daylight hours, each month’s chapter features photographs and original illustrations by the authors. A list of references includes area field guides and more in-depth sources of information by subject.No matter how clogged with traffic and entombed in concrete, even large cities harbor wildlife and support a community of plants, either in tucked-away places both familiar and unexpected, or in parks and preserves dedicated to city dwellers in search of open space. Learning the annual rhythms of “urban wildland” encourages everyone to be in tune with nature and welcome the opportunities to enjoy it, year after year.

This series is an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of science and nature. Children learn the what, where, how and why of animals, objects, and processes of the natural world. Each volume is packed with fun, easy-to-do projects that engage kids and make science accessible. The Guides are beautifully illustrated and contain a wealth of information for young readers.

Did you know that wild plants are still used for food, for medicines, and as dyes? Many of the plants growing in urban areas, in woods and by the side of roads are useful as well as being pretty. Other plants have small and less obvious flowers: how many have you seen and not realized that they were flowers? This book will show you the most common wild flowers and where you are most likely to find them. A nature guide designed for elementary grades 2-3, the book includes more than 20 easy-to-do science projects.

This series is an excellent introduction to the basic concepts of science and nature. Children learn the what, where, how, and why of the animals, objects, and processes of the natural world. Each volume is packed with fun, easy-to-do projects that engage kids and make science accessible. The Guides are beautifully illustrated and contain a wealth of information for young readers. The library of Science Nature Guides includes: Amphibians & Reptiles, Birds, Butterflies, Fossils, Freshwater Life, Insects, Mammals, Rocks & Minerals, Seashells, and Wild Flowers. The companion series, The Changing World, teaches kids about the world's ecosystems and natural phenomena: Arctic & Antarctic, Deserts & Dry Lands, Earthquakes & Volcanoes, Jungles & Rainforests, Mountains & Valleys, and Oceans & Rivers.