Washoe County Library System

Acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky will bring out your inner explorer as he explains why a puffer swells up like a bballoon, how sharks locate prey in the darkness, and why some fish like to swim in the shadow of a manatee.

In paintings and text the author describes his feelings about a variety of animals and explains the threats each species has faced and what can be done to protect them.

Provides a guide to the sport of fishing that covers proper fishing technique, boats and boating equipment, sailing advice, and tips for choosing the right fishing gear for specific locations. This handbook to fishing, boating, and water wildlife brings together Jim Arnosky's knowledge, skills, and talents in one wonderful package. Illustrated with his trademark watercolors, pen-and-ink drawings, and photographs, it is packed with information. Both...

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.

"When Little Burro's band of burros leaves her canyon, Little Burro does not want to follow, but she soon finds out that visiting new places can be fun"--Provided by publisher.