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Photography and facts at their best!
If you've been through Yellowstone lately, you've seen the path of the 1988 fire. The sadness felt by many about the "losses" in the park will be greatly reduced after reading this fine book. The photos alone are enough to help people realize the good fire can do to a landscape. The well-written text explains, without jargon, the biology of a fire. If you're a Yellowstone fan, wildlife fan or woodland firefighter fan, I'd recommend this book. ... Read more

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Dynamically illustrated with colorful artwork to hold the young reader's attention and with clearly explained texts, the books in the Animal Homes series will introduce children to the major environments of the world.

This book takes young readers on a journey to Africa. Beautifully illustrated spreads show the animals in their habitats. Brief informative texts tell about how grassland animals feed, reproduce, live together in groups, and go about their daily lives. It includes a stunningly illustrated large poster for readers to hang on their walls.

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Far to the north along the Pacific coast of Canada lies an area where abundant rainfall nourishes everything from bright green grasses and colorful wildflowers to ancient, towering cedar, spruce, and sitka trees. This rainforest is the perfect habitat for salmon and a wide variety of birds, insects, and animals, most notably a unique type of black bear called the spirit bear, which is sometimes clothed in creamy white fur and has become legendary among the First Nation people who live in the region. Noted naturalist Dorothy Hinshaw Patent describes the elusive spirit bear and its home, which is in danger of being destroyed by loggers and settlers as they clear-cut the ancient forests for lumber. Every part of the delicate ecosystem is threatened. But steps are now being taken to set aside a protected spirit bear sanctuary—a living museum where people could come and see the spirit bear"s realm. The beautiful, detailed watercolors by Deborah Milton will transport readers to this magnificent yet vanishing region. ... Read more

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Great Look at the 100 Natual Wonders of the World
I was looking through amazon.com for an interesting book on world geography. I saw this book and I noticed this is what I've been looking for all along. Great book for the geography enthusiast and the inquiring minds. BUY IT! ... Read more

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An accurate & entertaining account of life in the rainforest
The illustrations in this book are a delight, and add to the story that this author has put together about her work in the rainforests of Madagascar. She depicts both the positive and the challenging (sometimes not so rosy) aspects of living and working in a remote rainforest location. It would be a treat for any young reader you know. Nature loving adults (lemur fans in particular!) will also get a kick out of this one. The stories are heartwarming, and accurate(I have worked at the site that inspired this book).

buy this for yourself!!! Great book.
Learn why Madagascar is famous for wildlife, see the lemurs through the eyes of a gifted naturalist. This is a fantastic combination of gorgeous art, realistic science, and hopeful conservation, by the author of many notable children's books on wildlife in Africa and Australia. Buy it for your children, your grandchildren and for yourself, it is a wonderful book.

wonderful classic naturalist's account
This is a wonderful account of what it is like to be a primatologist, searching for the world's most beautiful and rare primates on the most exotic island of Madagascar. The text is engaging and the illustrations, also done by the author, are spectacular. This is a great book for grown ups who want to learn more about lemurs and Madagascar, or for children who want to do a book report. The book provides a hopeful message of conservation. ... Read more

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Can whales communicate across miles of vast ocean? Can elephants talk to one another with sounds we can not hear? Can birds" calls help us count them in the sky? These are the kinds of questions that drive the work of acoustic biologists.

In Secrets of Sound, author April Pulley Sayre introduces us to three creative scientists—Christopher W. Clark, Katy Payne, and Bill Evans—who have dedicated themselves to researching how and why animals communicate. Sayre explores how new technologies and secret military information recently released are helping these scientists make exciting discoveries. Such work raises as many questions as it answers, and for the scientists (and readers) that"s half the fun.

This book celebrates the challenges of lab and fieldwork and the thrill of discovery. It not only explores the world of animal communication but also highlights the critical role scientific research can play in preserving endangered animals. ... Read more

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The Secrets of Sound
April Pulley Sayre's Secrets of Sound is an invaluable resource for teachers. It is packed with information yet engagingly written. Not only does the book provide a fresh look at whales, elephants, and migratory birds, but also at the scientists who study these creatures. This behind-the-scenes peek into the lifestyles of these scientists may motivate children to explore a scientific career. At the end of each section, Sayre brings out the conservation effots of the featured scientist. This book on bioacoustics supports curriculum standards which require children to understand the physics of sound. Fine photos bring the text to life. ... Read more

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As the seasons change, a river in Alaska reveals its remarkable biodiversity. A great web of life is presented--the river and its shores sustain an astonishing variety of plants and animals. The river is home: salmon fry and rainbow trout live in it, plankton drifts in its current. The river is food: bears and bald eagles catch salmon, big fish chase little fish, tree roots absorb the river water. This evocative nonfiction picture book follows a year in the life of this Alaskan river. The lyrical text and lush paintings introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the river and its inhabitants and are rich in details certain to fascinate ecologists of all ages. ... Read more

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Beautiful Alaska
This is an excellent lower and upper elementary informational picture book. Rich language is combined with double-page realistic oil paintings as the story of a year in the life of an Alaskan river is told. The river is shown to be a constantly changing home and source of food to many ecologically connected living things. ... Read more

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Color meticulouslyrendered drawings of a variety of freshwater pond wildlife, including a painted turtle, white-tail deer, bullfrog, water celery, whirligig beetles and many other species. 43 black-and-white illustrations. 6 color illustrations on covers. Introduction. Captions.
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What a Beautiful Book!
John Himmelman weaves his obvious love and knowledge of nature into something far more than just a beautifully illustrated, age appropriate story. His stories and paintings capture the essence of the creatures he portrays, and leaves the reader with intimate understanding and a desire to know more. This is a great book, as are all of Mr. Himmelman's works. I highly recommend this for your budding young naturalists. I commend Mr. Himmelman for setting such high standards in his craft! Keep'm coming. ... Read more

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A thorougly lively, intriguing, and informative discussion
Mysteries which revolve around nature begin when scientists note unusual events in the tropics and ask questions. Susan Quinlan's Case Of The Monkeys That Fell From The Trees reads like a series of detective stories, following the course of investigations as scientists piece together clues about nature. Case Of The Monkeys That Fell From The Trees presents young readers with a thorougly lively, intriguing, and informative discussion. ... Read more