In this exuberant and lyrical follow-up to the award-winning Over and Under the Snow, discover the wonders that lie hidden between stalks, under the shade of leaves . . . and down in the dirt. Explore the hidden world and many lives of a garden through the course of a year! Up in the garden, the world is full of green-leaves and sprouts, growing vegetables, ripening fruit. But down in the dirt exists a busy world-earthworms dig, snakes hunt, skunks...

Hornbeam the moose goes on a picnic with his best friend Eureka, sleeps over at his friend Cuddy's house, and learns how to swim with Adorabelle.

Meet the amazing waddling penguins! Introduce elementary kids to these flightless birds and their lives in the wild. Penguins are a bit clumsy on land, but their flippers help them fly through the water. An end folk tale from South America shares why emperor penguins are said to be so big.

Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Introduce elementary kids to bison, including the European species called wisent. As national mammals of the United States, bison are captivating shaggy beasts that roam plains and forests. An end story shares a Native American folk tale of how the bison have got its hump.

A young wild stallion named Sky lives with his band of mustangs in the highlands. When water becomes scarce, Sky--determined to put family first--sets out on his own. Thirsty and lonely, Sky misses his band, especially his best friend, Storm. But Sky lives to run, and his journey is full of wonder, discovery, and new friendships. When Sky is captured by the Pony Express, forced to wear a saddle, and made to run the treacherous trail over the mountains,...

"Mole is invited to a party, which is very worrisome. What if the party is too rowdy for Mole? What if Mole doesn't know anyone there? What if Mole is just too shy to make friends? Mole worries through the tunnels, around Snake's burrow, under the forest, past Bear's den, and all the way to Rabbit's door. But despite all those worries, maybe Mole can find a quiet way to make friends . . ."--

Reptiles are fascinating, unique pets, but they require special care. Reptiles examines various reptile species and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support reptile ownership and the many ways reptiles bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes,...

Birds are beautiful, intelligent pets, but they require special care. Birds examines various bird species and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support bird ownership and the many ways birds bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

Fish are beautiful, calming pets, but they require special care. Fish examines various fish species and their unique needs, as well as the laws, regulations, challenges, and controversies regarding owning these animals. It also looks at the industry and communities that have sprung up to support fish ownership and the many ways fish bring joy to their owners. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index.

OVER AND UNDER THE CANYON takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon,...