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Fox song Fox song Joseph Bruchac After the death of her Indian great-grandmother, Jamie remembers the many special things the old woman shared with her about the natural world. OL121193W
Mother West Wind's children Mother West Wind's children Thornton W. Burgess Fifteen tales that explain why Danny Meadow Mouse has a short tail, the reason Reddy Fox has no friends, and other mysteries about the residents of the Green Meadow. OL121257W
That Wild Berries Should Grow That Wild Berries Should Grow Gloria Whelan Elsa dreads spending the summer at her grandparents' house on Lake Huron, but she discovers the excitement of nature and the richness of friendship. OL14866621W
Your backyard is wild Your backyard is wild Jeff Corwin As the son of a biologist and an ecologist, nine-year-old Benjamin looks forward to seeing man-made wonders while visiting his cousin in New York City, but also hopes to observe and record some of th… OL15206306W
The great Alaska adventure! The great Alaska adventure! Jeff Corwin During a week-long trip to Alaska with his scientist-parents and younger sister, nine-year-old Benjamin observes the effects of climate change in preparation for writing a research paper for school. OL15408693W
Nate's treasure Nate's treasure David Spohn A skunk sprays Bruno the dog, is killed, and eventually becomes small bones to be picked up and treasured by Nate. OL1906377W
Air Air Darlene R. Stille Amazing Science-Delve into the how’s and why’s of science in this fact-filled series. These books answer kids’ questions about the world around them—and encourage them to ask more. OL1997789W
The world God made The world God made Donna D. Cooner In the style of "The House That Jack Built," describes God's creations, followed by a prayer of thanks. OL2020146W
The heart of the wood The heart of the wood Marguerite W. Davol A cumulative tale in which a tree that is home to a singing mockingbird continues to be a source of music after it is fashioned into a fiddle. OL23332W
In My World In My World Lois Ehlert Describes some of the many things in the natural world--such as worms, seashells, flowers, and stars--that a child can appreciate. OL2347070W
I Went Walking I Went Walking Williams, Sue During the course of a walk, a young boy identifies animals of different colors. OL2420011W
Perfect Spot Perfect Spot Robert J. Blake A father and his son take great care searching the woods for the perfect spot for the father to paint a picture and the boy to catch insects and frogs. OL280826W
Silver morning Silver morning Susan Pearson While waiting for deer to appear, two nature watchers enjoy the beauty of a foggy silver morning in the woods. OL3355948W
God's quiet things God's quiet things Nancy Sweetland Illustrations and rhyming text depict the quiet wonder of God's creation. OL3487220W
Night letters Night letters Palmyra LoMonaco Lily goes into her backyard after supper and takes notes on what the insects and natural objects have to tell her. OL3511097W
A summer secret A summer secret Ben Shecter During the winter, a young boy tries to learn the summer secret from those living around the pond. OL3520798W
Willow pool Willow pool Catherine Bradbury Two children in the village of Applebury observe life in the pond near their home, becoming particularly fond of an otter family. OL4654469W
Hiding Hiding Shirley Hughes A young girl describes many examples of hiding: children at play, parents reading, the moon behind clouds, flowers underground in winter, and the dog at bathtime. OL59190W
Esmeralda and the Enchanted Pond Esmeralda and the Enchanted Pond Susan Jane Ryan Science presented as fantasy for ages 7-10 Esmeralda and her dad love to visit their enchanted pond deep within a Florida forest. They see animals busily scurrying to and fro, trees and plants gro… OL6210214W
Where the forest meets the sea Where the forest meets the sea Jeannie Baker A collage picture book in which a boy and his father visit an ancient forest in their boat, the *Time Machine*. The boat is aptly named, as the boy imagines what the forest was like in the past and w… OL69004W
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