Christin Farley

A is for Amusement ParkB is for Biscayne National ParkC is Cape CanaveralWith E is for Everglades, K is for Key West, and O is for Orange, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Sunshine State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Florida!

Discover North America's stately trees from coast to coast From beeches to bays, willows to walnuts, North America's landscape is adorned with over a thousand species of trees. Now, in the Little Book of North American Trees, part of My Little Library of Natural History, kids can meet some of the continent's most famous varieties They'll learn interesting details about each tree's leaves, bark, growth, and tips to identify some in the wild. Gorgeous vintage illustrations by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators accompany each entry along with charts, maps, and other illuminating graphics.

Discover dozens of the world's most famous flowers in one gorgeous volume From hydrangeas to hyacinths and daisies to dahlias, flowers are as beautiful as they are varied. Now, in the Little Book of Flowers, part of My Little Library of Natural History, kids can meet some of the world's most famous varieties They'll learn interesting details about each flower's coloring, petals, habitat, and importance in both culture and ecology. Gorgeous vintage illustrations by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators accompany each entry along with charts, maps, and other illuminating graphics.

Explore the snowy, breathtaking world of arctic animals in one gorgeous book The Little Book of Arctic Animals, part of My Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of the arctic's most fascinating creatures with details about their habitats, diets, and more. Hunt with the mighty polar bear. Dive with the mystic narwhal. Camouflage with the arctic fox. Adapt, hunt, and survive among some of the world's hardiest birds, mammals, and fish. Gorgeous vintage illustrations by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators accompany each entry along with charts and other illuminating graphics. Animals include: Polar bear Narwhal Arctic Fox Walrus Arctic Hair Beluga Whale Musk Ox Reindeer Arctic Wolf Snowy Owl Ringed Seal Bearded Seal Arctic Tern and many more The My Little Library of Natural History series is a growing set of books that explore the natural world. Titles include: My Little Book of North American Animals My Little Book of North American Birds My Little Book of Shells My Little Book of Insects My Little Book of Birds of the World with more coming soon

They transform. They camouflage. They pollinate. And they're stunningly beautiful. Meet the world's butterflies Mysterious, miraculous, and utterly beautiful, butterflies are nature's harbingers of peace, beauty, and new beginnings. Now, in the Little Book of Butterflies, part of My Little Library of Natural History, kids can meet them all They'll learn interesting details about each butterfly's region, behavior, camouflage, and amazing transformation from catterpillar to winged beauty. Gorgeous vintage illustrations by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators accompany each entry along with charts, maps, and other illuminating graphics.

From beetles to flies, termites to mantises, meet the creepy, crawly critters that make up some of the world's estimated thirty million insect species The Little Book of Insects, part of the Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to some of the world's most common types of insects with details about their habitats, diets, behaviors, and more. Insects play an important role in the world around us. After all, they are a major source of food for animals, they help pollinate plants, and they even aerate the soil. They might just be the hardest working creatures on the planet Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume. From the book: The beetles that we see today have been around for 230 million years. They make up the largest group of living organisms on earth and are found worldwide (except for polar regions). There are three distinct features to look for when identifying a beetle. First, its wing coverings are on its back; these covers, called elytra, look like a hard shell. Next, look for chewing mouthparts, or mandibles, on the underside of its head. Yes, beetles chew their food Lastly, beetles have six legs spread out between their front and back body segments. If you count a number other than six for legs, then your bug is not a beetle

Colorful, clever, and often right in your backyard, North America's birds are absolutely fascinating Now it's your turn to meet them in The Little Book of North American Birds, part of the Little Library of Natural History. Discover dozens of North America's most remarkable birds with details about their habitats, diets, wingspans, and more. Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume. From the book: The name flamingo originates with the Spanish and Latin word flamenco, meaning "fire." Their bright-colored feathers are not only glamorous, but the bold, pink color comes from a flamingo's food. Similar to ibis, flamingos feed on algae and crustaceans that have carotenoid pigments. The pigments, once ingested, create a flamingo's pink coloring. However, a flamingo's color doesn't come at birth. Several years must pass before they reach peak color and grow their distinctive curved bills. Flamingos are incredibly social birds; they congregate in a flock called a flamboyance and are always near bodies of water. Here, flamingos find mates for life and begin families with one egg per year.

Learn to identify some of the world's most beautiful shells and meet the creatures who make them The Little Book of Shells, part of the Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to the remarkable underwater world of mollusks, nautiluses, sand dollars, and the enchanting homes they leave behind. Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world's most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume. From the book: There are certain seashells that are simply iconic, and the shell of the conch snail is just that This predatory marine gastropod has a medium to large colorful, ornate shell and a high, curled spire. Some varieties also have knobbed spines on top and a flared and thick outer lip. Though rare, a conch can sometimes even produce pearls inside its shell. Depending on the environment, the pearls might be pink, white, brown, or even orange. These amazing creatures can live around thirty years and can be both herbivorous and carnivorous, depending on the type. Even with their strong, thick shells, the conch can still fall prey to other snails, who bore a hole through the shell, and to various species of octopus.

Numbers and colors are more fun in Nebraska! In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count from 1 to 10—learning colors along the way—as they discover the places, animals, and other wonderful things that make Nebraska so unique.

A is for Agriculture . . .B is for Buffalo Bill . . .C is for Chimney Rock . . . With I for Indian Cave Sate Park, G for the goldenrod flower, and W for the western meadowlark, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Cornhusker State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Nebraska!

Numbers and colors are more fun in Florida! In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count from 1 to 10—learning colors along the way—as they discover the places, animals, and other wonderful things that make Florida so unique.

All aboard the Alphatrain! This adorable two-in-one board book features beautifully illustrated animals for every letter of the alphabet and can be read page-by-page as a lap book or be unfolded into a 56" train! (Perfect for play time or room decor!) In addition to the animals, each whimsically designed train car includes fun objects for each letter: Bear eats a banana, Elephant listens to earphones, and Fox wears a fez (of course). As a bonus, the back of each page lists the words of each hidden object so kids can search for them on the front of the car. A handy clasp keeps everything snuggly shut when reading time is over.

A is for Aspen . . .B is for Big Horn Sheep . . .C is for Cliff Dwellings . . .With E for Estes Park, L is for Lark Bunting, and M for Million Dollar Highway, going from A to Z has never been more fun! Take an alphabetized field trip around the Centennial State and discover the plants, animals, foods, and places that make it, well, Colorado!