"... invites readers, young and old, to see the world--and our place in it--through new eyes"--Jacket.

Go to sleep Wartz: Wartz has so much fun playing with his marmoset friends that he decides he wants to play all the time and never sleep again; Sleepover: A storm is coming and a worried Wartz wants to stay home rather than go to a sleepover, until Snook explains what causes lightning and thunder; Sounds of the forest: Wartz moves into a new log, but after his first day there he is exhausted-- mysterious whistling and knocking noises are keeping him...

From elephants to jack rabbits, explains how certain animals use their ears to help them survive.

Describes the flora and fauna that inhabit a Christmas tree farm throughout the year and use the growing trees for a variety of purposes. Includes section on how the farmer takes care of the farm through the year.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to koala joeys through simple, predictable text and related photos"--

These eloquent meditations, philosophical musings, and whimsical doodles offer us the clearest window into the soul of this American literary legend. Few have cared more about American wilderness than the irascible Cactus Ed. Author of eco-classics, such as, The Monkey Wrench Gang and Desert Solitaire, Edward Abbey reveals, all his rough-hewn edges and passionate, beliefs in this witty, outspoken, maddening, and sometimes, brilliant selection of...

Looks at the effects of human activity on the environment and discusses steps that can be taken to reduce our negative impact, including recycling, chemical-free gardening, using renewable energy sources, and conserving water.