Lynne Cherry

The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

Squirrel teaches Little Groundhog how to plant and tend a vegetable garden.

"This volume describes where scientists look to find evidence of climate change--from changes in bird migration patterns and fruit blossom dates, to obtaining tree rings and mud cores--and especially how students and other citizen-scientists are assisting to monitor climate change, as well as what can be done to mitigate global warming"--Provided by publisher.

A wandering armadillo sees some of the cities, historic sites, geographic features, and wildlife of Texas.

Valerio the dragon and Allegra the unicorn are driven into hiding when humans begin to destroy the natural beauty of their land, but they receive hope when they befriend the daughter of the man responsible.

A little girl describes her relationship with her cat.

A seed from a mangrove tree floats on the sea until it comes to rest on the shore of a faraway lagoon where, over time, it becomes a mangrove island that shelters many birds and animals, even during a hurricane.

Forty-one poems reveal a variety of secret thoughts, worries, and wishes.

A lyrical description of a chipmunk as it goes about its activities in late summer, prepares for winter, and settles in till spring.

A brief introduction to the care and feeding of three small andeasily maintained pets.