Books in Adventures in Nature series

Get ready to take a leap into the water in this exciting exploration of pond habitats. This volume examines different kinds of pond habitats, and the creatures that are found both in the water and on its edge, from bass to grass snakes to herons. Readers will learn about life cycles, ecosystems, and conservation, which are important curricula-based science topics. This volume pairs compelling text with vivid color photographs to bring readers on a nature walk they wont soon forget. Diagrams, activities, and quizzes provide greater opportunities for exploration. This book is perfect for nature-enthused readers to get their feet wet identifying creatures and understanding the wonder of pond wildlife!

Stunt Crow is an illustrated epic nature poem, the story of one crow on one day. A literal bird’s eye view of avian acrobatics. "...he rounds the mountain top, where sits the eagle on his rocky throne. Stunt Crow dares to fly too close. The Eagle screams, his massive wings outstretched, and leaps...." Nature in its clearest magical beauty, wild and fast moving. Scenes that would be familiar to the first humans, unchanged and ever present. This is a story for children and adults. For anyone who looks up at the sky and especially for those who don’t. - Beautifully illustrated on every page in dramatic detail, Stunt Crow will excite young children and adults alike. - It is film-like. An epic adventure above the clouds. A new manga for the oldest of subjects. This is a fresh look at nature, an alternative to talking rabbits, singing frogs, happy dogs and cats with hats, though we love all the above. Stunt Crow shows that sometimes nature doesn’t need dressing up and that if we stand and stare, we can find wonder there.

In this delightful introduction to the art of Henri Rousseau children explore a tropical jungle while they learn about the colors and themes that make the artist’s paintings masterpieces of deceptive simplicity. As a customs official, Henri Rousseau escaped the boredom of his job by creating colorful paintings of a fantastic dream world—a place where apes and lions cavort, snakes slither, flamingoes stroll, tigers hunt, and enigmatic figures entice unsuspecting visitors amid lush, tropical plants and flowers. This book draws children into Rousseau’s most famous works, pointing out the many elements and symbols he incorporated, and helping them understand the use of perspective and color that were his trademarks. Biographical information reveals the importance the natural world played in Rousseau’s life and the playful text encourages further investigation into the power of imagination and creativity.

This fascinating look into the world of the artist Frida Kahlo introduces children to the themes that infused Kahlo’s vibrant paintings, while demonstrating how her life influenced her art. Parrots, trees, deer, family members, friends, flowers, the sun and the moon—Frida Kahlo’s use of symbolism and color wonderfully lends itself to teaching children about the artistic process. Through illustrations of her work and photographs ofKahlo and her family, children are encouraged to learn about herlife, artworks, and important relationships. An engaging text andgorgeous reproductions call attention to Kahlo’s use of bold colorand natural imagery, as well as her ingenious use of perspective,collage, and varying styles. Children will learn much about creativeself-expression through this beautifully designed and insightfulbook about Kahlo’s life and work.

Join Yuri Gagarin on his journey into space! This book examines the extraordinary life of the first astronaut in space, from his early life to his first trip aboard a Russian spacecraft. Discover what the space race was and other developments happening at the time. Find out about the rigorous training that astronauts undergo and how they prepare for a journey into the unknown.

Young readers today are exposed to diversity that past generations could never have experienced. This book helps them understand how the simple act of communication happens throughout a wide diversity of cultures. By promoting an early interest in other cultures, these books strengthen young readers' understanding of their place in the global community, conveying the unfamiliar in a familiar way. Discussing diversity with young readers, each page has accessible, fun text and vibrant, full-color photography that pops off each spread to enhance comprehension of the subject matter.