Provides an introduction to backyard habitats, including water, tree, and land homes, and looks at some of the plants and animals that live in backyards.
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Close-up images of adorable raccoon kits, or babies, accompany the basic facts about these familiar mammals. Children will learn about the parts of the body, how babies are raised by their mothers after they are born, and how raccoons survive in forests, wetlands, and even cities.
Have you ever seen a hole in the ground and wondered what's beneath it? It could be a prairie dog! These cute little mammals build communities of underground tunnels. Get all the facts about prairie dogs, and find out what's going on beneath the surface.
Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but itÕs all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and theyÕll stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive.
Children will explore fun facts about different barnyard animals and learn the name of each animal baby with this colorful book featuring real photographs. Studies show that young learners find it easier to associate real-life animals to photographs than to illustrations. From adorable, little puppies to spotted baby calves, this book teaches children about all of their favorite barnyard friends! Other books in the Photo Fun Fact Series include: Peek-a-Book At The Zoo, Monster Machines, and Rescue Ready
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces earthworms to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--