New Releases by Jim Arnosky

Meet the show-offs! With their eye-catching patterns, feathers, scales, and dancelike movement, many animals seem to be saying: "Look at ME!" Acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky reveals the reasons behind their attention-grabbing behavior. His spectacular art, including amazing gatefolds, presents brilliantly colored poison arrow frogs; the breeding plumage of various birds; the impressive antlers of deer and elk; the dramatic color transformation of spawning fish; and so much more.

In this followup to his narrative nonfiction book WATER STORIES, Jim Arnosky chronicles his adventures on the water. A StarWalk Kids Original Book.

Young kids heading to the beach 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, this award-winning author and wildlife expert outfits kids with the knowledge they need to become avid beachcombers. Take it along on a family vacation or school trip, or make the beach come alive at home with this personal tour of the shore.

Lions and tigers and bears . . . and WOLVES--oh, my! Acclaimed nature writer and illustrator Jim Arnosky introduces awe-inspiring wild predators: carnivores that survive by tooth and claw. Follow the huge paw prints of big cats like the African lion; of massive bears like the fierce grizzly; and the gray wolf. One spectacular double gatefold plus two single foldouts present the animals up close and lifelike!

In the vein of his popular picture books Grandfather Buffalo and Raccoon on His Own, Jim Arnosky’s Little Burro features a lovable new character who finds out that trying new things does not have to be scary. Little Burro’s canyon has everything she needs—it’s breezy and cool on a hot day, and warm and cozy at night. One day, her band of burros decides to travel to the lake. She does not want to go, but finally follows when her mother calls out to her. When they arrive, Little Burro is surprised to find that the lake is just as nice as her canyon—and even more fun!

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. Crinkleroot, who was "born in a tree and raised by bees," guides young readers through the natural world, taking them on a journey through the seasons, and giving examples of things they can do in their own backyards to protect the environment.

Using gentle, rhythmic text and gorgeous watercolor illustrations, Arnosky invites young readers to imagine what wondrous things animals across the globe are doing on an ordinary day. Full color.

Kidnapped by their father, two boys escape into the mangrove swamps of Key Largo, Florida, where they learn to live on their own among the wildlife.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of manatees.

Beckoned by its alluring landscape, Jim Arnosky paints and describes the desert''s most famous residents-Gila monsters, snakes, lizards, and a variety of birds of prey. A keen observer, he also spies some creatures that may surprise readers: the desert deer, pronghorn antelope, and bighorn sheep. Arnosky''s vibrant, engaging artwork is complemented by his lively first-person narrative. He adds a wealth of enlightening facts about desert creatures to make this a fascinating picture of the American southwest.

Kids love learning all about animals, and Jim Arnosky''s popular, bestselling series makes that fun and easy with simple, informative text and vibrant watercolor paintings that practically swim, hop, and crawl off the pages.

Youngsters can sing along with renowned naturalist Arnosky as he shows them how animals gobble up food in the wild. Includes an audio CD. Full color.

Slick salamanders, speedy catfish, curious crayfish, and other creatures are featured in an illustrated introduction to freshwater brooks and streams.

Learn how to read the secret language of animal tracks. Find out how to tell how fresh tracks are, which animals made the, how fast they might have been traveling, and more.

A dozen dolphins, led by the eldest member and her youngster, become stranded on a sandbar and must be helped to safety by humans.

Presents the features of a coral reef, eight types of coral, and more than seventy-five fish.

Traveling west of the Rocky Mountains into the canyon lands and deserts, the acclaimed artist and naturalist shares facts and observations about the landscape and animals found in this fascinating area. Full color.

Four young coyotes harass the animals in a desert canyon until they run into a rattlesnake.

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 explore the world around him. Paralleling the exciting-and often frightening-experience of a child''s first adventure away from home, Raccoon On His Own offers little ones a glimpse of being on their own for the very first time.

An armadillo remembers where his burrow is by the orange near the opening, but when the orange rolls away, he discovers a new way to find his home.

Describes and portrays the birds, snakes, and other animals that can be seen in a swamp.

A mother manatee and her baby swim in the warm waters of the Crystal River in Florida, munching on hyacinth and floating with the fish. But a noisy motorboat is churning by, and the mother tries to keep her baby safe. Full-color illustrations.

Twelve newly hatched ducklings spend their first night near the water.

Crinkleroot the forest dweller describes the changes that take place in animals and plants throughout the four seasons.

A mouse counts objects from one to ten on the way to the beach and back again.

A whimsical mouse experiences many mishaps while using sticks to form the letters of the alphabet.

A song about the time Big Jim had pencil and sketchbook in hand while following the trail of a huge bull moose but dropped his art supplies when he climbed a tree for safety.