New Releases by Jim Arnosky

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.

Discusses turkeys, what they eat, where they sleep, and how they survive.

On a rocky ledge, two baby mountain lions play and purr and meow under the protection of their mother.

Provides a personal look at various species of fresh- and saltwater birds, including loons and grebes, mergansers, mallards, wood ducks, Canada geese, gulls, and herons.

Discusses the life cycle, habitats, and behavior of rattlesnakes and depicts the different kinds.

Presents tips on finding and observing various bugs, with blank pages provided for keeping records.

Briefly presents tips on bird watching, with blank pages provided for keeping records of sightings.

Presents tips on identifying animal tracks, with blank pages provided for keeping records.

Each autumn, just before the onset of winter, a bear shows up in the rugged woodland, interacting with birds, foxes, and other animals, and preparing for his long hibernation. With beautiful watercolor illustrations, it''s a close-up peek into the forest by celebrated author, painter, and wildlife expert Jim Arnosky.

The noted naturalist and artist presents sketches and observations from his walks around the Vermont farm where he lives.

Under the watchful eye of their mother, two otter pups explore their underwater world.

All kinds of camouflage in animals, including seasonal changes, are explored in paintings and large-print text. Watercolor illustrations show young readers the clever ways animals hide, including deer, snowshoe hares, trout, and other animals with protective coloration.

Text and illustrations depict the life cycle and habitat of the owl.

Où vivent les alligators ? Sont-ils très grands ? Sont-ils dangereux ? Quels bruits font-ils ? Jim Arnosky, artiste et naturaliste reconnu, fait vivre dans ces pages le monde fascinant des alligators. Vous aurez l''impression d''être assis au bord d''un marécage et de regarder un alligator au fond des yeux. Quelle initiation passionnante pour les jeunes amoureux des animaux !

Young readers love learning all about animals, and 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. Full color.

Presents labeled pictures of the author''s choices for birds with which boys and girls under five should be familiar.

A picture-book field guide that introduces with paintings & brief text 25 common species of fish.

Long Spikes, a deer who is orphaned as a yearling when his mother is killed, grows to maturity and displaces the old one-eyed buck from his position as dominant male.

An anecdotal account of the pleasures of fly fishing, discussing the choice and use of tackle, kinds of flies, walking in water, and watching for fish.

A poetic and pictorial portrayal of the lovely things that happen at a brook as a mother deer and two fawns come to drink, fish leap, and sunlight sparkles on the water.

While their mother is away from the den, four little foxes play in the sunlight.

Instructions for drawing plants and animals in motion.

Highlights the delights to be found on a nature walk.