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An enlightening informative book tailor-made for toddlers about the forester and everything she (or he) does. For nature lovers ages 4 and up. Today, we head out with the forester. Do any trees have to be cut down or planted? Are there any animals in the forest that weren’t there before? Is the forest clean or did someone dump trash? Is there a walk in the dark on the program? The forester keeps an eye on all of that and protects nature.

A fun and informative book about the fascinating and bizarre lives of various plants.

The air is cold and snow blankets the ground. It is winter! This title for beginning readers introduces when winter takes place what the season is like and ways to have winter fun. Photo labels reinforce words related to the season and a picture glossary provides approachable definitions to new vocabulary. The book concludes with a page that summarizes the main text with relatable visuals. Young readers will love to cozy up and learn about the winter season!

The wind blows and an acorn drops to the ground. Will it grow into a mighty oak tree? Early readers will discover the life cycle of an oak tree in this fun and informative title. Bright photos match leveled text on each page keeping readers engaged and learning. Eye-catching features such as a product spotlight and process flowchart reinforce information.

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.

Beneath the Twin Towers, a pear tree once stood.It still grows there today.This is its story.One September day, the perfect blue sky exploded. Dust billowed. Buildings crumbled. And underneath it all, a tree sprouted green leaves in its distress. Pulled from the wreckage, the tree saw many seasons pass as it slowly recovered far away from home. Until one day, forever scarred and forever stronger, it was replanted at the 9/11 Memorial.This story of the real Survivor Tree uses nature's cycle of co...

Playful projects kids can create with recyclable objects and their own imagination Parents and children agree that Wiley's acclaimed Earth-Friendly books offer the best, most imaginative ways to combine creative arts and crafts fun with environmental awareness. The newest addition to the series, Earth-Friendly Outdoor Fun, celebrates children's boundless creativity and love of the outdoors with craft projects for outdoor games and activities. Just follow the simple directions to transform scraps...

Trees is a captivating nature series exploring the diverse world of trees. From bonsai to towering redwoods, this series delves into the science of trees with engaging facts covering all of the key topics. Beautifully illustrated with fun bite-size text, it’s a wonderful introduction into the world of trees. Accessible to all children, including reluctant or struggling readers. In How do They Grow? find out about  the parts of a tree, what they need to survive, seed dispersal, the water cycle a...

All living things need water to survive. From a tiny flower to a giant elephant, without water they would not be alive. Young readers will learn how different living things use water.

Tim Flannery has the answers. Introducing some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures on Earth, from water to sky and the forests and deserts in between, he offers in-depth and often bizarre facts about extraordinary animals that live in each habitat. Flannery ties concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy to each animal’s profile, firmly connecting the animal and its environment while sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Did you know that lions once r...