The New York Times–bestselling author of H is for Hawk explores the human relationship to the natural world in this "dazzling" essay collection (Wall Street Journal).
In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while...

A child observes the arrival of spring and its effects on plants and animals. Includes suggestions for nature study projects.

"Nature is all around us to see, hear, and touch--in the leafy woods, by the sparkling water, or simply out the window. What will you discover? A chattering jay hiding an acorn, a butterfly with camouflaged wings? Perhaps a brilliant red feather you'll carry home and tie to your journey stick, to remember. This glorious book invites children outdoors on every kind of adventure, from counting the species in an oak tree to searching the riverbed for...

"Spread some holiday cheer, surprise friends and make memories with the 83 crafts in Handmade Christmas. From lovely home decor and clever gifts to custom jewelry and whimsical cards, you'll enjoy simply delightful projects perfect for everyone on your Christmas list." --back cover

A little boy's animal friends help him discover the poetry to be found in nature.

A biography of a self-taught scientist who photographed thousands of individual snowflakes in order to study their unique formations.

If you enjoy Michigan’s state and national parks, its wilderness preserves and nature centers beckon with even more adventure. This book is your introduction to 54 fun and scenic wild places―and why you should visit each one. Author Matt Forster showcases several hidden gems that most visitors, even residents, might not know about. Full-color photographs, highlights, programs for children, and other neat-to-know details ensure that you know what...

This stunning split-page book peeks below the surface to uncover whole world of hidden wildlife. Find out about all creatures great and small - from the depths of the ocean to the tropical rainforests and from the icy Arctic to the dusty Savannah. Beautiful illustrations by Hanako Clulow bring the wonders of nature to life.--Source other than Library of Congress.

"Pearl fills the house bird feeder with suet, the tube bird feeder with seeds, and the teacup with penuts. Then she sits back with her binoculars to enjoy the show. But birds aren't the only ones who like to eat peanuts. A squirrel gobbles them all from teh teacup, and the birds don't get any. This will never do--and Girl versus squirrel is on! One resourceful girl. One determined squirrel. Great minds meet their match in this tale of persistence...

Illustrations and lyrics introduce a song, first recorded in 1967 by Louis Armstrong, which celebrates the wonders of nature, loving friends, and the promise of the future in a baby's cry.