There's an Owl in the Shower
There's an Owl in the Shower

Author: Jean Craighead George

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1997-03-14

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 0064406822

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Borden's father, Leon, was a logger in the old-growth forests of California. That is, until the spotted-owl lovers interfered. One day, frustrated by his father's unemployment, Borden sets out on a mission of revenge against the spotted owl but returns home with a half-starved owlet instead. The family soon discovers that the owlet, whom Borden names Bardy, loves to take showers and watch late-night TV. Only after the whole family has fallen in love with Bardy do they realize that the conflict between nature and human industry is not so easily resolved. Award-winning nature writer jean Craighead George tells a heartwarming story about a family and their love affair with a special little owl.

Julie of the Wolves (Summer Reading Edition)
Julie of the Wolves (Summer Reading Edition)

Author: Jean Craighead George

Publisher: HarperTrophy

Published: 2004-06-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780060739447

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While running away from home and an unwanted marriage, a thirteen-year-old Eskimo girl becomes lost on the North Slope of Alaska and is befriended by a wolf pack.

One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest

Author: Jean Craighead George

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1995-09-29

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 0064420167

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Today is doomsday for a young Venezuelan Indian boy's beloved rain forest and its animal life—unless he and a visiting naturalist can save it. "George makes drama large and small out of the minute-by-minute events in an ecosystem . . . gripping ecological theater." —C. "An example of nonfiction writing at its best." —SLJ. Notable 1990 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 1990 (NSTA/CBC)

Jaguar
Jaguar

Author: Roland Smith

Publisher: Hyperion

Published: 1999-02-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780786813124

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The compelling sequel to "Thunder Cave" vividly portrays the beauty and drama of the Brazilian rainforest in the context of page-turning action and adventure.

Hatchet
Hatchet

Author: Gary Paulsen

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 1989-07-01

Total Pages: 195

ISBN-13: 9780140343717

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After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce.

The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo
The Missing 'Gator of Gumbo Limbo

Author: Jean Craighead George

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1993-03-19

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 006440434X

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Vanished? Liza Poole lives with her mother in one of the last balanced ecosystems in North America -- the Gumbo Limbo Hammock deep within the lush kingdom of the Florida Everglades. Some may think it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live it strange to live outdoors, but Liza feels lucky to live in her small yellow tent amidst tropical birds and exotic plants. And at the center of this natural paradise lies Dajun, the majestic alligator who protects Gumbo Limbo's environment. Then, one day, a state official arrives with frightening orders. Dajun is scaring people nearby -- he must be killed! Liza takes action to save the invaluable 'gator, but suddenly, he is nowhere to be found. Now, she must find Dajun before it's too late, and her search will lead her into the heart of an exciting eco mystery!