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.

A mother manatee and her baby swim in the warm waters of the Crystal River in Florida.

What could be better than a Jim Arnosky gatefold book? How about THREE Jim Arnosky gatefold books all together in one hardcover -- with every spectacular gatefold intact? From slithering snakes to soaring birds of prey, and many other fascinating animals along the way, Jim Arnosky's Wild World gives nature-loving kids a life-size view of hundreds of creatures. Jim Arnosky's Wild World includes: Wild Tracks, Slither and Crawl, and Thunder Birds. --...

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.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of various types of lizards.

Discusses the deer that inhabit North and Central America, including information about their life cycles, eating habits, and habitats.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and survival techniques of different kinds of land and sea turtles.

A beaver and a moose share a pond, each thinking that the body of water belongs to him.

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.