What's in the tops of Earth's tallest trees? The Forest in the Trees introduces young readers to a world within the world of the majestic coast redwoods--a green ocean filled with plants and animals living on branches hundreds of feet above the ground. This second lofty forest is home to other species of trees and shrubs, fern mats "soggy and heavy," Humboldt flying squirrels, and sow bugs and pill bugs, "the only crustaceans that live on land." Informative...

"In Geology of the Eastern coast, kids ages 9-12 will learn about the big questions of geology and physical geography as they explore the unique setting of the Eastern Coast. The region includes the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, Kentucky, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont,...

"Engage young readers with information about the U.S. Coast Guard. From the group's fleet of boats to the people who drive them, readers will learn all about how the U.S. Coast Guard protects the United States"--

A young city boy, riding the subway, finds an abandoned book about redwoods. He finds himself in the very forest described in the book. After finishing the book, he leaves it for someone else to read.

"The native peoples of the northwest coast are often known by the totem poles they create. Made from cedar trees, totem poles were painted bright colors and featured both animal and human forms. Why these amazing pieces of art are created is just one of the interesting details readers will learn about the many native peoples who lived in modern-day Alaska, Oregon, Washington, northern California, and British Columbia. The main content features many...

The endangered Southern Resident orcas whistle and click their way around the waters of the Pacific Northwest in three small family groups while facing boat noise, pollution, and scarce food. Superpod introduces young readers to the experts who are training scat-sniffing dogs, inventing ways to treat sick orcas, quieting the waters, studying whales from the air, and speaking out. Author Nora Nickum also discusses her own work on laws to protect the...