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The Ranger Rick Travels series celebrates the fascinating world around us, from natural phenomena such as weather and volcanoes, to the planet's myriad ecosystems - deserts, mountains, rainforests, shorelines, and more! This book will have readers exploring the rainforests of the world, containing fun facts, quizzes, games and color photographs throughout!

A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.

Fascinating facts about 100 trees from across Britain and Europe.

This book about nature and the changing seasons focuses on a young boy and a very special apple tree. In Gail Gibbons's bright illustrations, Arnold collects apple blossoms in spring, builds a tree house in summer, makes apple pie and cider in the fall, and hangs strings of popcorn and berries for the birds in winter, among other seasonal activities. Includes a recipe for apple pie and a description of how an apple cider press works.

Describes different types of forests throughout the world and the threats to their survival. Also discusses the importance of trees in producing oxygen and the many products that we get from trees.

Looks at the natural resources earth’s animals and plants need to survive and the human activities that threaten to destroy them. Case studies highlight problems and possible solutions Includes maps, stunning photographs, fascinating fact boxes, useful contacts and suggestions for further reading.

This book shows the reader how to grow their own butterfly farm through planting a selection of wild flowers.

On the surface, the snow looks quiet and serene. But beneath its white expanse, unsociable shrews go hunting, voles tunnel to the surface, and chipmunks awaken to nibble on seeds. Through scientifically accurate text and lifelike illustrations, this book introduces young readers to the unseen life in the world of winter. Ages 4-8

Take a peek inside this easy-to-read book to discover the plants and animals living in a tree. Excellent photos and a simple design beautifully support early readers.

It looks like a bear, but isn't one. It climbs trees as easily as a monkey- but isn't a monkey, either. It has a belly pocket like a kangaroo, but what's a kangaroo doing up a tree? Meet the amazing Matschie's tree kangaroo, who makes its home in the ancient trees of Papua New Guinea's cloud forest. And meet the amazing scientists who track these elusive animals.

Living things need sunlight. Without light, plants, animals and humans would not be able to survive. Young readers will discover the ways that different living things use sunlight.

Why does the strangler fig strangle trees to death? How do gum trees survive wildfires? Why does porcupine grass grow in deserts? Australasia includes Australia, New Zealand, and many smaller islands. All these islands have deserts, mountains, rainforests, and grasslands. Find out how Australasia’s most incredible plants make their home here.

A simple introduction to the variety of animals living in the rain forest, including butterflies, tree frogs, and iguanas.

A simple introduction to plant life. Includes activity to grow your own plant.