New Releases by National Wildlife Federation

Essays and case studies from leading scientists for group discussion and expanded glossaries and bibliographies.

Through enjoyable, age-appropriate, indoor and outdoor activities for grades K-8, kids will witness the birth and death of a star...play "Astro Match" and "Solar Scramble"...learn to recognize the constellations...study great moments in space history...make a sundial watch...examine the discoveries and problems of the space program...draw a time line through space...and even join scientists in the search for extraterrestrials! On this fantastic voyage, youngsters will deepen their relationship with space, gain valuable scientific inquiry skills, and be inspired to reach for the stars. A volume in the newly revised NatureScope education series of creative, activities-centered resource books, dedicated to inspiring in children an understanding and appreciation of the natural world, while developing the skills they will need to make responsible decisions about the environment.

Describes sixty species of North American warblers.

Through essays and activities, illustrations and discussion questions, nature walks and writing exercises, etc., teaches students about the process of extinction.

Features descriptions of over 500 species of butterflies, as well as color range maps of the different species. Includes information on butterfly gardening, habitats and conservation.

The first comprehensive field guide to freshwater fishes - covers all 790 species known in the United States and Canada. More than 700 illustrations, most in color, show identifying marks. Also includes 377 distribution maps and additional drawings of key details.

* Award-winning guides created by the National Wildlife Federation * Fun-to-do & creative activities & hands-on discovery projects that inspire environmental awareness in children * Includes reproducible "Copycat Pages" with games, puzzles, pictures, & more * Ready-to-use activities with complete materials lists * Arts & crafts, creative writing, science experiments, songs, games, & curriculum tie-ins * Essays & case studies by leading scientists * Perfect for teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp counselors, & naturalists * Printed on recycled paper

Four teaching units which begin with primary activities and end with advanced activities. Includes craft projects and worksheets.

* Award-winning guides created by the National Wildlife Federation * Fun-to-do & creative activities & hands-on discovery projects that inspire environmental awareness in children * Includes reproducible "Copycat Pages" with games, puzzles, pictures, & more * Ready-to-use activities with complete materials lists * Arts & crafts, creative writing, science experiments, songs, games, & curriculum tie-ins * Essays & case studies by leading scientists * Perfect for teachers, parents, scout leaders, camp counselors, & naturalists * Printed on recycled paper

Crawling spiders, climbing monkeys, roaring lions, lioness puppets, a sandless sand painting, home-grown cave crystals, a paper chaing caterpillar, and an egg-laying eagle. You''ll find these and more tahn two dozen other creative crafts in this wildlife activity book. the step-by-step activities, using easy-to-find, inexpensive materials, are accompanied by fun facts about science and nature, plus suggeestions for related reading.

"The Birder’s Bible" for more than 60 years, Roger Tory Peterson’s classic Field Guide to Western Birds includes all species found in North America west of the 100th meridian and north of Mexico. Featuring the unique Peterson Identification System, Western Birds contains 165 full-color paintings that show more than 1,000 birds from 700 species. Summer and winter ranges, breeding grounds, and other special range data are shown on easy-to-read range maps.

Covering thirty-five of the most difficult groups of birds, from winter loons to confusing fall warblers, jaegers to chickadees, accipiters to flycatchers, this clearly written and beautifully illustrated field guide tells exactly how to solve the most challenging bird identification problems of North America.

A guide to medicinal plants showing how to identifying 500 plants. Information on where the plants are found and detailed descriptions of all their known uses.

Over one hundred color photographs illustrate the variety and intensity of colors found in nature.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of a variety of mammals, insects, and other animals people often fear, dislike, or simply ignore.

Describes forest communities east of the Rockies with illustrations of plants and animals that interact together.

An extensively illustrated guide to 39 species of hawks.

Uses drawings and detailed descriptions to identify more than a thousand species of mushrooms, and indicates which are edible, and which are poisonous

Describes the locations and characteristics of tropical rain forests and other jungles, their animal and plant life, and their changing relationship with people.