In his fourth stunning nonfiction picture book, the award-winning naturalist, illustrator and author celebrates the beauty and diversity of hundreds of insects and spiders in a sumptuously illustrated
The author describes and identifies venomous snakes and their harmless cousins, where to find a two hundred pound lizard, and how to avoid becoming an alligator's lunch, in a text with fold-out pages.
Quietly it comes—the dark and chill of winter. And in the snow-covered fields and forests, the great northern plains, vast stretches of frozen tundra, and icy polar regions, wild animals have to survi
What can you see in the deep blue sea? Dolphins, stingrays, men o' war, and more! In Shimmer and Splash, acclaimed author and artist Jim Arnosky—whose award-winning nature books delight children, pare
Includes six spectacular gatefolds!Acclaimed naturalist and illustrator Jim Arnosky helps birds and imaginations take glorious flight in this breathtaking nonfiction picture book with six giant gatef
"Young beachcombers will discover old and new ideas about collecting or just identifying their finds, and the book will appeal to those children who are looking for relaxing fun." ?School Library Jour
A breathtaking and informative reference on the art of reading animal tracks is filled with intricately drawn prints from creatures both wild and domestic, as well as large-scale paintings of the anim
Beckoned by its alluring landscape, Jim Arnosky paints and describes the deserts most famous residentsGila monsters, snakes, lizards, and a variety of birds of prey. A keen observer, he a
In this clearly structured-and yet poetic-guide, Jim Arnosky explains his favorite sport for anglers and would-be anglers of all ages. Using a mix of lyrical text, artistry, experience on the stream,
It's the first day outside the nest for Mother rabbit's five babies, and all sorts of new creatures and adventures await them. But when a sudden rain shower sends the rabbits scurrying for shelter und
There are lots of babies in the bayou, and even though they might have sharp teeth, hard shells, webbed feet, or quick claws, their mothers still need to watch over them and protect them from harm. Th
If you were a wild raccoon,You'd hunt at night by the light of the moon.You'd catch some crawdads where they crawl,And gobble them up -- shells and all!From a hungry crocodile's attempt at a meal of w
Under the watchful eye of their mother on the shore, two otter pups glide, dive, hunt and explore their underwater world. Arnosky's watercolor illustrations deftly entice even reluctant, landlocked re
In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Turtles, Arnoskys shows how turtles grow and live, answering kid
Young sunbathers can learn all about the wonders at the water's edge with Jim Arnosky's fascinating guide. With friendly notes and detailed illustrations of everything from ghost crabs to shark teeth,
All About Manatees is the newest entry in Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series, relaunching in Spring 08 from Scholastic Nonfiction. In All About Manatees, Arnosky shows how manatees grow and liv
Every year, as winter approaches, a large black bear wanders through the woods, exploring trails and disturbing the local inhabitants as it searches for a warm den to spend the cold winter
A little mouse humorously introduces readers to ten two-dimensional shapes, starting with the simplest. He bends a stick into a circle, oval, rectangle, trapezoid, and so on, showing how each shape ca
Grandfather Buffalo is the oldest bull in the herd. Whenever the herd moves on, he is always a little behind. But when a female buffalo is ready to give birth, he is there to protect her, and he’s t
When a baby raccoon is swept downstream in an abandoned canoe, he feels afraid. But soon he notices all kinds of things he has never seen before, and from the safety of his little boat, he begins to e
A long way from home, Sandy and Jack Casperin escape their abusive father and disappear into Crocodile Swamp, a remote wilderness in the Florida Keys. With nothing but their wits and limited supplies,
Jim Arnosky's beloved nature expert, Crinkleroot, is back!Award-winning children's book artist and naturalist Jim Arnosky features his iconic character in this fun and informative picture book. Crinkl
Legendary creatures such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster hold endless fascination for people around the globe. Do these creatures really exist? Countless eyewitnesses say yes, and scientists are
Jim Arnosky shares his adventures seeking and finding the elusive, once endangered North American crocodile. From the author's green canoe, young readers will travel on an exciting water safari and l
Using gentle, rhythmic text and gorgeous watercolor paintings, Jim Arnosky invites young readers to imagine what wondrous things animals are doing across the globe. While you might be sweating in the
In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Sharks, Arnosky shows how these animals grow and live, answering
With Jim Arnosky as your guide, an ordinary hike becomes an eye-opening experience. He'll help you spot a hawk soaring far overhead and note the details of a dragonfly up close. Study the black-and-wh
