nature

"Has the Gulf of Mexico recovered from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill? As the tenth anniversary of the disaster approaches, this question is regularly posed. An international team of scientists has spent nearly that long studying its environmental impact ... For insight into the future, we journey to the Campeche region of Mexico that is still suffering four decades after the 1979 Ixtoc oil spill. ... "--Container insert.

"101 Tales of feline friendship. How do cats do it? They brighten our days, act as our therapists, and become our best friends--without saying one word. They're frequently hilarious, often heroic, and surprisingly human. And we learn so much from them too"--Page 4 of cover.

"Published in association with the Library of Congress and edited by the twenty-fourth Poet Laureate of the United States, a singular collection of fifty poems reflecting on our relationship to the natural world by our most celebrated writers"--.

Young sleuths Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel are excited to search for clues of a cougar near Abbi's home, but they soon discover something more might be going on.

Gorillas explores the fascinating world of primates. The title includes information about classification, habitats, adaptations, food chains, behavior, and intelligence. Readers will also learn about the threats these creatures face, how they can help protect them and their habitats, and what the future holds for them.

Celebrates the bond between a grandparent and grandchild and their connection with nature.

Imagines what trees, rivers, and animals would have to say if they could talk, providing a simple lesson in respect for nature.

A grandmother explains to her granddaughter how the arrival of winter brings changes in nature and the earth's creatures, and how the return of spring and summer will bring more changes.

Contains coloring pages featuring nature and quotations intended to help develop mindfulness.