nature

"Fox teaches her cubs to survive in the wild, until one day she dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her, showing that death is also a beginning"--Provided by publisher.

"From . . . poet Lynn Davies comes her first collection for children. And there's a twist: each of the poems in [this book] has a secret. The lyrical . . . text describes something from nature--flora or fauna or another phenomenon--that's also hiding in the illustrations"--Provided by publisher.

"Little Witch Hazel is a tiny witch who lives in the forest, helping creatures big and small. She's a midwife, an intrepid explorer, a hard worker and a kind friend. In this four-season volume, Little Witch Hazel rescues an orphaned egg, goes sailing on a raft, solves the mystery of a haunted stump and makes house calls to fellow forest dwellers. But when Little Witch Hazel needs help herself, will she get it in time?"--Dust jacket.

"This . . . journey through the continent of Antarctica helps show how humans affect, and are affected by, the environments in which they live. Readers will gain an understanding of the continent's landforms, resources, and human activities. Examples featured include flying by helicopter to Bird Island, skiing to the South Pole, and sailing to the edge of the ice sheet"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a series of photographs taken from space of a wide range of places around the world, discussing science writer Frank White's "Overview Effect" and how it gives humans a unique perspective on the planet and a greater appreciation of how important conservation of nature is.

"Just as a pebble is part of a mountain, just as a wave is part of the sea, each of us part of something bigger . . . celebrate our relationship to the natural world"--Dust jacket flap.

"This . . . picture book celebrates all the wonder and beauty in the natural world, featuring Mother Nature personified. From the treasure of flowers to the mystery of insects this book encourages children to explore their world and be grateful for all that surrounds them"--Provided by publisher.

"Britannica's huge, authoritative, and ... illustrated question and answer book will satisfy even the most curious kids, with over 100 questions verified by Britannica experts. Spanning a range of topics including animals, the body, machines, space, and more, this book provides clear and accessible explanations--and even explores some of the mysteries that experts are still trying to solve!"--Amazon.

"[An] exploration of the places where nature is flourishing in our absence . . . visits the eeriest and most desolate places on Earth that due to war, disaster, disease, or economic decay, have been abandoned by humans. What she finds every time is an 'island' of teeming new life: nature has rushed in to fill the void faster and more thoroughly than even the most hopeful projections of scientists . . . a tour through these new ecosystems, in all their glory, as sites of unexpected environmental significance, where the natural world has reasserted its wild power and promise. And while it doesn't let us off the hook for addressing environmental degradation and climate change, it's a case that hope is far from lost, and is ultimately a story of redemption"--Provided by publisher.

"Camping is fun. Until it's time to sleep. Then, Lucy wonders, what kinds of creatures lurk in the dark? With only her brother and grandpa as tent mates, will Lucy be able to face her camping fears? Includes a variety of poetic forms--from aubade to haiku--as well as writing tips about rhyme and rhythm"--Provided by publisher.