Most Popular Books by Jim Arnosky

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.