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Most Popular Books by Jim Arnosky

Jim Arnosky is the author of Under the Wild Western Sky (2005), Wild and Swampy (2000), Little Burro (2013), All about Frogs (2008), Otters Under Water (1995).

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Under the Wild Western Sky

release date: May 01, 2005
Under the Wild Western Sky
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.

Wild and Swampy

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Wild and Swampy
Describes and portrays the birds, snakes, and other animals that can be seen in a swamp.

Little Burro

release date: Sep 12, 2013
Little Burro
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!

All about Frogs

release date: May 01, 2008
All about Frogs
Presents information about frogs with simple text and illustrations.

Otters Under Water

release date: Mar 01, 1995
Otters Under Water
Under the watchful eye of their mother, two otter pups explore their underwater world.

Look at Me!

release date: Jan 01, 2018
Look at Me!
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.

Watching Desert Wildlife

release date: Apr 01, 2002
Watching Desert Wildlife
The noted naturalist-illustrator invites readers on his first trip to the American Southwest where he encounters Gila monsters, snakes, and lizards as well as more surprising desert dwellers such as deer and hummingbirds. Full-color illustrations.

The Brook Book

release date: Jan 01, 2008
The Brook Book
Slick salamanders, speedy catfish, curious crayfish, and other creatures are featured in an illustrated introduction to freshwater brooks and streams.

Gobble it Up!

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Gobble it Up!
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.

The Pirates of Crocodile Swamp

release date: Jan 01, 2009
The Pirates of Crocodile Swamp
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.

All about Alligators

release date: Jan 01, 1994
All about Alligators
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.

Raccoon On His Own

release date: Jun 23, 2003
Raccoon On His Own
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.

Water Stories

release date: Sep 24, 2013
Water Stories
Adventures on the water, with vivid illustrations by award-winning naturalist Jim Arnosky. In each chapter, Arnosky explores a different aquatic habitat and the fascinating creatures that live there. And every journey is an adventure, including counting crocodiles, searching for sunken treasure, and a daring rescue in a beat-up old rowboat.

Swamp Stories

release date: Aug 30, 2014
Swamp Stories
In this followup to his narrative nonfiction book WATER STORIES, Jim Arnosky chronicles his adventures on the water. A StarWalk Kids Original Book.

Every Autumn Comes the Bear

release date: Sep 09, 1996
Every Autumn Comes the Bear
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.

Rattlesnake Dance

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Rattlesnake Dance
A rattlesnake slithers into a cave and shakes and wriggles in a rattlesnake dance of pure bliss, while other hissing snakes join the underground ball. Full-color illustrations.

Watching Water Birds

release date: Jan 01, 1997
Watching Water Birds
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.

Parrotfish and Sunken Ships

release date: Aug 28, 2007
Parrotfish and Sunken Ships
Presents the features of a coral reef, eight types of coral, and more than seventy-five fish.

Wild Tracks!

release date: Jan 01, 2008
Wild Tracks!
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.
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