Books published by publisher Water Bear Press

“In this captivating journey of discovery, we learn the importance of treading lightly on this planet so we don’t cause harm to our wild neighbors.” —Beth Pratt, California director, National Wildlife FederationThe night Miguel arrives to visit his Nature Club friends, he gets a rare glimpse of a bobcat. When he sees the bobcat again the next day, he excitedly names it Clementine, but notices it looks thin, tired, and unhealthy. After accidentally kicking his soccer ball into a neighbor’s shed, he figures out why. Miguel and his friends send the bobcat to a wildlife rehabilitator, but Miguel wishes he could make a wider impact than on just one animal. As Clementine recovers, Miguel and his Nature Club friends learn we are all connected through a complex web of life, and through it, we have the opportunity to make a world of difference.

“In this captivating journey of discovery, we learn the importance of treading lightly on this planet so we don’t cause harm to our wild neighbors.” —Beth Pratt, California director, National Wildlife Federation. The night Miguel arrives to visit his Nature Club friends, he gets a rare glimpse of a bobcat. When he sees the bobcat again the next day, he excitedly names it Clementine, but notices it looks thin, tired, and unhealthy. After accidentally kicking his soccer ball into a neighbor’s shed, he figures out why. Miguel and his friends send the bobcat to a wildlife rehabilitator, but Miguel wishes he could make a wider impact than on just one animal. As Clementine recovers, Miguel and his Nature Club friends learn we are all connected through a complex web of life, and through it, we have the opportunity to make a world of difference.

“Making a Splash will make a fabulous, educational read for any young person interested in wildlife and the outdoors.”—Dr. Kerry Kriger, founder and executive director, Save the Frogs!Is the swim-a-thon doomed? When Zack falls off a ladder and breaks his arm, the worst part isn’t his injury—it’s missing the Nature Club’s upcoming swim-a-thon. Stuck sitting by the creek while the others practice their strokes, Zack discovers a froglet with a damaged limb and names him Rana. Zack and his friends spring into action to help the froglet, only to discover more and more human-made hazards for the little frogs. As Zack’s story unfolds in parallel with Rana’s, he learns how important it is to care for the environment. In the end, Zack and his friends from the Nature Club plot out how to do exactly that—for the frog and themselves.

“Making a Splash will make a fabulous, educational read for any young person interested in wildlife and the outdoors.”—Dr. Kerry Kriger, founder and executive director, Save the Frogs! Is the swim-a-thon doomed? When Zack falls off a ladder and breaks his arm, the worst part isn’t his injury—it’s missing the Nature Club’s upcoming swim-a-thon. Stuck sitting by the creek while the others practice their strokes, Zack discovers a froglet with a damaged limb and names him Rana. Zack and his friends spring into action to help the froglet, only to discover more and more human-made hazards for the little frogs. As Zack’s story unfolds in parallel with Rana’s, he learns how important it is to care for the environment. In the end, Zack and his friends from the Nature Club plot out how to do exactly that—for the frog and themselves.

Are trees sentient beings? Is it true that they hold “messages on the wind” for we mere mortals? Can communing with them really take us to a different level of consciousness – a “state of ecstasy”? And what the hell does that even mean, anyway?Do trees literally talk to us ... or has the author simply lost her marbles? Join self-confessed “townie”, Claire Elizabeth Terry, with her crutch and her shopping trolley, on the journey of a lifetime. Amongst the trees.After reading this little gem of a book, you'll never look at a tree in the same way again.

Is a Career as an Elite Athlete in your Future? Are you ready to reach the next level in your sport with state-of-the-art training and nutrition? Are you starting a new sport and want to do things right Becoming a top-level athlete takes hard work, practice, commitment and dedication. But of course, you already know all that. But, did you also know that the decisions you re making about your mental and physical well-being right now can directly impact your future? The Care and Feeding of an Athlete is your guide to a successful and healthy future in your favorite sport. Being a leading high school player, collegiate or professional player means becoming physically and mentally prepared to take on the game. From effective stretching to proper diet and healthy sleep patterns, The Care and Feeding of an Athlete shows you smart strategies to put you ahead of the pack ensuring your success on the field. The Care and Feeding of an Athlete includes: Inspirational quotes from athletes and coaches the pros State of the Art training and stretching techniques Essential mental preparation exercises Injury prevention and treatment Smart nutrition for at home, on the road or at a restaurant Time management strategies for home, school and practice No matter what kind of equipment you use or what kind of sport you love, The Care and Feeding of an Athlete is a must-have guide to make it to the top as a serious athlete.

The time – 1842The place – the Republic of Texas, a place threatened and besieged on all frontiers!Jim Reade lay on his back in the desert dust, incuriously seeing that ominous shadow circle, lower and lower until every finger-like dark feather became distinct against the burning sky . . . He hurt in every bone, from his head to his fingertips, and all the way to his booted toes. . .the sun had blazed on his exposed face and hands for many hours, and there was a mass of congealed blood which had oozed from his forehead, running back into his sweat-matted hair.Jim Reade, a volunteer Texas Ranger, is the sole survivor of an ambush in the contested Nueces Strip. Rescued by Indian scout, Toby Shaw, the two young men join forces in pursuit of a mysterious wagon carrying a treasure in silver and gold – a treasure with a curse upon it! Sworn blood-brothers, Jim and Toby meet with other challenges and mysteries, including a trove of documents sought after by spies of three nations, a girl vanished in the midst of a vicious feud between two families, a den of murderous robbers on the Opelousas Trace … and a tiny baby left an orphan in the desert!Lone Star Sons – the classic Wild West rides again, in this collection of adventures intended for younger readers by the author of the Adelsverein Trilogy.

Do you love to dance and want to move to the next level? Becoming a top dancer takes hard work, practice, commitment and dedication. But of course, you already know all that. But, did you also know that the decisions you re making about your mental and physical well-being right now can directly impact your future health and success as a performer? The Care and Feeding of a Dancer is your guide to a successful and healthy future in the competitive world of dance. Becoming a successful dancer means being physically and mentally prepared to survive and thrive. From effective warm-up and stretching to proper diet and healthy sleep patterns, The Care and Feeding of a Dancer is a must-read to help you reach your peak performance. Learn how whole food nutrition can prevent free radical damage to your body from strenuous dance workouts. The Care and Feeding of a Dancer includes: Inspirational quotes from choreographers, pros and students and teachers State-of-the-art training, injury prevention and stretching techniques Mental exercises to overcome anxiety or stage fright Injury treatment Smart nutrition for at home, in the studio, on the road, or at a restaurant. Time management strategies for home, school and practice Whether you train in ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, jazz, lyrical or tap, The Care and Feeding of a Dancer is a must-have guide to take you to the next level.

Driven by its merciless leader, an army of rats is about to attack the woodland mice of Tira-Nor. Only JaRed the field mouse has the courage to face this terrible onslaught-a mouse so small and so young that even his family calls him 'Runt.' But it is not just the rats who are bent on Tira-Nor's destruction. A cold shadow stalks the tunnels of the underground mouse city. And JaRed is about to encounter a power that will fling him into a destiny wilder than anything he's ever imagined!