Nature

A Guide to Nature in Winter

By Donald Stokes

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Subjects include snow crystals and snow ecology, birds' nests and winter bird behavior, evidence of insects, animals tracks and signs, winter weeds and wildflowers, evergreen plants, and wintering trees.

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Nature Crafts for Kids : 50 Fantastic Things to Make with Mother Nature's Help

By Gwen Diehn and Terry Krautwurst

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Provides instructions for using leaves, flowers, twigs, and shells to make fifty craft projects, including kites, kaleidoscopes, and clocks. Suggested for ages 6 & up.
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Walden

By Henry David Thoreau

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Henry David Thoreau's masterwork, Walden, is a collection of his reflections on life and society. His simple but profound musings-as well as "Civil Disobedience," his protest against the government's interference with civil liberty-have inspired many to embrace his philosophy of individualism and love of nature.
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Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems

By Joyce Sidman and Beckie Prange (illustrator)

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A collection of poems that provide a look at some of the animals, insects, and plants that are found in ponds, with accompanying information about each. J 811 Si
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The Rappahannock River: History, Nature, Recreation

By Walter Nicklin

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A guide to the river's Civil War sites, ecology, natural history, recreation and outdoors opportunities. Has color maps, illustrations, and photographs.

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The Life Cycle of a Bee

By Jill Bailey

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Describes the feeding process, habitat, social organization, reproduction, life cycle and special characteristics of the bee.

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Busy Buzzers: Bees in your Backyard

By Nancy Loewen

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Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of honeybees.

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The Raft

By Jim LaMarche

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Reluctant Nicky spends a wonderful summer with Grandma who introduces him to the joy of rafting down the river near her home and watching the animals along the banks. 

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Song of the Water Boatman and Other Pond Poems

By Joyce Sidman

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A collection of poems that provide a look at some of the animals, insects, and plants that are found in ponds, with accompanying information about each.

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My Spring Robin

By Anne Rockwell, Harlow Rockwell and Lizzy Rockwell (illustrators)

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Before finding the robin she is searching for, a child discovers other interesting fauna and flora in her backyard.

Suggested for ages 3 - 7

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