Books published by publisher Fountain Press

Why do a tree's leaves change color in autumn? How can mushrooms suddenly appear overnight? What made those tracks in the snow? You Can Be a Nature Detective helps you delve into these and other intriguing mysteries of the natural world. With the goal of getting kids outside and exploring, author Peggy Kochanoff uses breathtaking watercolors and informative text to spark readers' interest in investigating the wonders of Mother Nature.Learn which moth or butterfly a caterpillar will turn into. Use clues left behind on the bark of trees to figure out what animal has been there. Study tiny holes in the ground to discover which creatures have been burrowing in the soil. Part field guide and part whodunit, You Can Be a Nature Detective has something for naturalists of all ages.

In this collection -Tell Me a Story Grandma – Little One Series No. 1 – children will find stories that will encourage their creativity and imagination. With these stories, parents, grandparents, and teachers will help to instill in children a love for reading, while enriching their vocabulary, promoting family ties and learn an important lesson with each tale.

Every product we use, every new invention we create, every single thing we surround ourselves with comes from this Earth, with one exception―meteorites. These exotic rocks have experienced journeys of cosmic proportions by the time we lay eyes on them. In the bitter cold temperatures of space, powerful collisions between asteroids scatter rocky debris in all directions, and some of it ends up on Earth. Authors Richard and Dorothy Norton explain where these mysterious rocks come from, what they’re made of, and what happens when asteroids strike Earth. Explore how radiant fireballs are cataclysmically related to impact craters, discover helpful hints that guide readers on the dos and don’ts of meteorite hunting, and learn how to properly distinguish meteorites from “meteorwrongs” with examples that are truly out of this world. This third book in the What’s So Cool About Geology series is sure to pique your interest as you learn what these extraterrestrial rocks tell us about the origins of our solar system.

A World without a Crown tells the story of a girl named Kai, her fears and frustrations in a world where her peace and happiness are threatened. The book is a psychosocial tool that, in addition to validating children's emotions during a world crisis, educates on prevention issues, detailing habits of physical and mental hygiene and promoting kindness as an agent of change, from simple acts that promote family and community peace.Un mundo sin corona es un cuento corto que narra la historia de una niña llamada Kai, sus miedos y frustraciones en un mundo en el que ve amenazada su calma y su felicidad. El libro es una herramienta psicosocial que además de validar las emociones de los niños durante una crisis mundial, educa en temas de prevención detallando hábitos de higiene física y mental y promoviendo la bondad como agente de cambio, desde actos sencillos que propician la paz familiar y comunitaria.

In Camas and Sage: A Story of Bison Life on the Prairie, kids are invited to explore and discover the northern plains in a truly unique way: through the eyes and ears of a bison calf. From Camas�s first attempt to stand on wobbly legs, this tale of an adventure-filled first year will have young readers hooked. Full-color illustrations splash across the page, illuminating each of Camas�s firsts, including encounters with rascally prairie dogs, a crackling and booming thunderstorm, and irritable bulls. Kids won�t want to wait to turn the page to see what happens next!Seasoned writer Dorothy Patent doesn�t leave anyone out of the fun. Sidebars brimming with interesting historical and natural history tidbits about the plants, animals, and humans with which the bison shares the prairie will intrigue older kids and adults. Topics range from the usefulness of dewclaws to the threat of wolves to the answer to whether the animals are actually bison or buffalo. Part fun narrative, part natural history, Camas and Sage: A Story of Bison Life on the Prairie clearly illustrates why the bison is North America�s most iconic prairie animal.

If we were all the same, the world would be a very boring place.Respect, empathy, and the importance of family support. These three fundamental messages are colorfully conveyed in this story for children and adults of all ages.A small lizard, who seems to have it all, feels nervous about expressing her feelings and admitting to her family that she is different.Lala is no ordinary lizard- she’s a vegetarian! She loves to play by the pond and explore the garden with her spider best friend, Ari.What happens when the two friends decide to venture far away from home? What strange creatures will they meet?This fun adventure of two inseparable pals invites us to reflect, value our differences, and to remember that our family is our greatest source of support.~Si fuéramos todos iguales, este mundo sería muy aburrido.Respeto, la empatía y el apoyo familiar. Tres mensajes fundamentales transmitidos de manera colorida en esta historia para niños y adultos de todas las edades.Una pequeña lagartija, que al parecer lo tiene todo y vive en el lugar ideal para su especie, se siente insegura de manifestar sus sentimientos y hacer saber a su familia que es diferente. Lala no es una lagartija como las demás: ¡es vegetariana! y le encanta divertirse en el charco y explorar el jardín junto a su mejor amiga, la araña Ari. ¿Qué pasa cuando estas dos amigas deciden alejarse de casa? ¿Qué extrañas criaturas llegarán a conocer?Esta magnífica aventura de dos compañeras inseparables nos invita a la reflexión, a valorar nuestras diferencias y a saber que primero debemos acudir al núcleo familiar para buscar apoyo.

Every child learns about the water cycle in school, and with the help of this book, they will come to love every aspect of it, from mighty rivers rushing downhill to the sea to rainbows formed by the sun shining on water droplets in the sky. Using pictures and language that children will understand and enjoy, author Catherine Weyerhaeuser combines her talents as a geologist, educator, and illustrator to describe how water moves around the Earth.Detailed illustrations of watery landscapes with lush ferns and aquatic creatures will thrill preschoolers, and straightforward explanations of the water cycle, such as where water goes when it soaks into the ground, will satisfy the curiousity of elementary-age children. The final pages tell the stories of several well-known rivers and aquifers and the challenges we face in providing clean water to future generations. Beyond a simple teaching tool, Where Do Rivers Go, Momma? inspires its readers to become stewards of the blue planet.

We think of them as ordinary objects, but rocks can do amazing things: there are rocks that glow and rocks that travel through space, rocks that float and rocks that burn. These are only some of the surprises in Weird Rocks, a must-have guide for young rock hounds. Author Michele Corriel introduces readers to sixteen unusual rocks and explains the science behind what each one does and how it does it. Youngsters will discover what makes one kind of rock smell like a rotten egg, what rock acts like a magnet, and what rock contains hidden treasure. High-quality photographs, colorful paintings, and hilarious cartoons add visual delight to this entertaining and informative book.

This follow-up to the disgustingly popular Nature�s Yucky! takes young naturalists and other lovers of foul facts and icky information on an expedition to the American Southwest. Nature�s Yucky! 2 introduces readers to sixteen desert creatures and vividly answers such scintillating scientific questions as: How does the regal horned lizard squirt blood from its eyes? Why do dung beetles eat poop? Why does the piglike javelina smell like stinky socks? Astonishingly detailed illustrations capture not just Mother Nature�s revolting qualities but her stunning beauty.With it�s �Eeewww!! That�s YUCKY!� refrain, the book is especially fun for reading aloud. Serious scholars will enjoy gathering further information about each animal in the �More Fun Facts� section. Those with an appetite for further yuckiness can use the kid-friendly recipe for raven-gut upside-down cake or sing the �Nature�s Yucky!�song. There is also a list of books and Web sites to encourage further scientific exploration.

After a fire, you might think a burned area is as barren and lifeless as the moon. But take a closer look and you'll find that even before the last wisps of smoke have cleared, the newly burned forest is already teeming with life. Many plants and animals find fertile ground here to grow, eat, and have offspring; some species are dependent on fire and cannot thrive to reproduce without it. Unlike most books, which concentrate on the fire itself, The Charcoal Forest explores the new habitat created by the fire. Focusing on the Northern Rocky Mountains of the United States and Canada, the book describes twenty species of animals and plants that contribute to the reclamation and renewal of the charcoal forest. Why do some beetles fly toward a fire? Why will you almost never see a black-backed woodpecker outside of burned areas? How do fires help grow yummy treats like huckleberries and morel mushrooms? Kids and adults will delight in discovering the answers to these and other burning questions-and don't forget to find the black-backed woodpecker in every picture!

In Geysers: What They Are and How They Work, T. Scott Bryan explains the geological setting that produces the pressure, heat, and abundant water necessary for a geyser to form and introduces readers to the variables that shape each geyser�s distinct personality. Some geysers spout just inches above a pool of water and others blast hundreds of feet in the air from conical vents. Some remain quiet for decades only to explode unexpectedly several times in a single month while others regularly erupt at scheduled intervals. While Scott focuses on Yellowstone National Park, he also draws examples from geyser fields in Iceland, Chile, Russia, New Zealand, and elsewhere. An appendix with a detailed map describes the status of more than sixty geyser fields around the world.

Dear Folks, Here's a long story for you with no names to speak of--so, you won't be bothered by the names of the creeks and cow camps you might never heard of--and of riders you wouldn't know--but if you have been in the cow country and are acquainted with the lay of it--you'll have a lot of fun recognizing the spots where I drifted thru. If you don't know the cow country I think you'll like to come out and get lost in it for a spell. You'll know it by the time you ride with me through these pages--the whole West from the far north to the south. There's more than plain riding and covering territory in this story... ...Here's a gentle horse for you. Climb on and follow me. Will James