Each autumn, a bear makes its appearance in the woods behind the author's farm. This book gives a glimpse of the life of the red fox, a shy creature but a bold hunter. In beach sand, Xiao Ming practices writing Chinese characters to describe the world around her. Information about trees is presented in simple terms. See others in series.
Realistic paintings accompany a description of a box turtle's search for food.
This book provides an introduction to the life cycle, prey, and habits of the fascinating alligator. Emily asks her teacher for advice about the whale that she claims lives in her backyard pond. Available in Spanish as El libro de las arenas movedizas . Readers explore the different worlds of coral reefs. Available in Spanish as Dentro del arrecife de coral .