Books in Nature Babies series

A Nature Babies title. The baby koala waits until she is six months old before she emerges from her mother's pouch. The baby isn't that curious about the outside world at first, but she's content to go along for the ride in Mother's pouch. Later she'll ride piggyback as they search the trees for the most tender eucalyptus leaves. But one day soon the youngster will have to face one of the greatest dangers in a koala's life -- fire. Each Nature Babies book includes: Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories A Did You Know? section of interesting facts Introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers.

Like all the baby penguins in the crowded colony, this growing chick has parents who continually feed and care for him. But one day his parents leave for good - the next meal is up to him. It's time for the hungry young penguin to fend for himself. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

In a forest in Minnesota, a baby porcupine is born. The youngster, called a porcupette, is big and already covered with quills. But she will still have some growing to do before she is sage from predators. In the meantime, she must learn to climb trees and manage those sharp quills before she'll be ready to leave her mother for good. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

Born in a mountain cave in Alaska, three grizzly cubs wait out the winter with their mother. When spring finally arrives, the mother grizzly leads her babies down the mountain to the river. But the mother is wary; there are big male bears near the water, and they are a danger to her children. When they are older, the cubs will be ready to fish in the river with the adult bears. But for now they will retreat up the mountainside. There the cubs will absorb the lessons that will one day ensure their survival. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

On the plains of East Africa, the lion cubs are hungry. The female adults of the pride are away hunting, and the little ones are often left on their own without the protection of another adult. Soon the hunters will come home and the pride will eat at last. But in the meantime, the cubs' rough play will help prepare them for the day when they are big enough to join the hunt or go off to establish a pride of their own. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

High in the mountains of Alaska, a young Dall's sheep with a bad leg grows in strength as she learns to scramble over the steep cliffs and keep safe from grizzlies and other predators. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

In northern Alaska five lively fox pups grow under their parents'care. It will take weeks of fighting before the little ones figure out their place in the family order. Only then will the fights turn to play as the pups explore the world outside their den, preparing for the day when they leave home for good. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

In an Australian eucalyptus forest, a baby koala sleeps inside her mother's pouch. At first she isn't curious about her surroundings and never leaves the warmth and safety of the furry pouch. When she is six months old, she finally crawls out for the first time. Later the little one rides on her mother's back when they search the forest for tender leaves to eat. The young koala has lots to learn before she faces the outside world alone, including the greatest danger of all - a forest fire. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

Follow this black bear cub as she and her brothers venture out of the winter den to explore the exciting - and sometimes scary - world of the forest. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

On the Serengeti Plains of East Africa the baby elephant is born into the constant love and care of her mother and extended family. But the grasses of the plains often hide hungry lions and hyenas just waiting for a young one to fall behind the others. The little elephant will have a lot of growing to do before she no longer fears predators and is able to protect another baby in the family. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

On a narrow strip of beach in Trinidad, a mother sea turtle comes to shore to dig her nest and deposit her eggs. The odds are against the hatchlings. Wild dogs, the rising tide, and other digging sea turtles could destroy the eggs before they hatch. The remaining baby sea turtles will scramble to the water as best they can - taking their first steps on a long and dangerous journey to maturity. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

Born in a mountain cave in Alaska, three grizzly cubs wait out the winter with their mother. When spring finally arrives, the mother grizzly leads her babies down the mountain to the river. But the mother is wary; there are big male bears near the water, and they are a danger to her children. When they are older, the cubs will be ready to fish in the river with the adult bears. But for now they will retreat up the mountainside. There the cubs will absorb the lessons that will one day ensure their survival. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers