Orem Library

Presents an illustrated introduction to a wide variety of marine species, from starfish and coral reefs to sharks and jellyfish, in a volume complemented by seven gatefold spreads.

There are many babies in the bayou, and even though they might have sharp white teeth, hard shells, webbed feet, or quick claws, their mothers still need to protect them.

Provides young readers with a tour of the rugged West with a look at its beautiful canyons, deserts, and the vast Rocky Mountains that are the home to many strange and unique plants and animals, including cacti, rattlesnakes, buffalo, and prairie dogs.

Identifies some of the things happening in nature while one goes about an ordinary day, such as a shark circling a reef while one brushes one's teeth, or puffins eating fresh-caught fish while one eats dinner.

"Animals know that in order to survive, they must stay hidden--and, fortunately, nature helps them by providing coloration that camouflages them in their habitat. Award-winning author and illustrator Jim Arnosky looks at this most artful and beautiful aspect of animal life, from the dappled spots on a fawn and the leaf-like markings on a Copperhead snake to the white fur of the snowshoe hare in winter and the changing colors of the octopus. Featuring...

Kidnapped by their father, two boys escape into the mangrove swamps of Key Largo, Florida, where they learn to live on their own among the wildlife.