Water Sources by Rebecca Olien
How much water is on Earth? This title introduces readers to the different places on Earth water is found. Readers will learn the differences between rivers, oceans, lakes, groundwater, and other bodies of water. Water on Earth in the form of ice is also covered. An activity to help readers understand the concept is included. […]
A timelapse of the Platte River
Travel along parts of the Platte River on its 900-mile journey from the mountains of Colorado to the plains of Nebraska, where it forms the Platte River Basin. This watershed plays a major role in the irrigation of the area and provides a crucial habitat for continental bird migrations. Filmmaker Michael Forsberg captures the river at work […]
Rivers: A Visual History from River to Sea
This breathtaking journey along the most important rivers in the world takes us from the Nile to the Amazon, the Mekong Delta to the Mississippi, the Murray to the Waikato. Our seas and rivers tell a compelling story about our planet. Through tracking the life source of people, animals and the land itself, Peter Goes […]
A Day On the Mountain by Kevin Kurtz
Come spend A Day on the Mountain, the follow up to Kevin Kurtzs award-winning first book, A Day in the Salt Marsh. Rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations take readers up a mountain, from the forested bottom to the snow-covered top. While climbing, they witness the changing habitats and meet the plants and animals that live […]
Mountains of the World by Dieter Braun
Mountains have been the fascination (and sometimes the downfall) of adventurers and explorers throughout history. Meet the animal inhabitants of these rocky peaks, as well as the brave travelers who challenged their great heights. Climb into this immersive book and explore the top of the world, from the peaks of Kilimanjaro to the summit of […]
Mountains: Explore Earth’s Majestic Mountain Habitats (World of Wonder)
From the mighty Himalayas to the majestic Rockies, this book will take you on an amazing journey. See the different flora and fauna, learn about the diverse range of species, and understand the importance of maintaining these beautiful, natural habitats. This lyrical picture book looks at plants, animals, and land formations in Earth’s amazing mountain ecosystems, […]
Sierra by Diane Siebert
“In this celebration of the American landscape, Siebert’s measured verses convey the majesty of the mountain personified, Sierra herself. Minor’s stunning acrylic paintings evoke the breathtaking beauty of his subject. There is a siren’s-song quality to this lovely book [and] readers might well feel how tragically possible it is for us to love our wilderness […]
Mountain Dance by Thomas Locker
Listen. The earth seems still and quiet, but constantly, silently, it is moving and changing.Mountain Dance takes readers from summit to shore, and into the depths of the earth, exploring the geographic forces it takes to move, build, and wear away the great peaks and valleys of our planet. Thomas Locker’s poetic text and exquisitely detailed […]