A friendly introduction to hands-on study of nature in your own backyard. Simple activities for all ages.

A wealth of information. - Booklist "A nice range of accessible information and activities." - Orion Afield

Though we often think of the natural world as lying far from our front door, often the most interesting aspects of nature can be found in the kitchen, basement, or backyard. Discover Nature Around the House explores the properties, processes, and phases of the plant and animal life in our own homes, from ferns and cacti to spiders and dogs. With just a few essentials, such as a field notebook, hand lens, and bug box, readers will find both straightforward...

From Arlington National Cemetery (once part of Robert E. Lee's homestead) to magnificent Monticello, Virginia has always had a prominent place in American history. Jamestown, Williamsburg, and even the Pentagon are just a few of the many places highlighted in O is for Old Dominion. Readers will also be introduced to such history makers as George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Booker T. Washington.

Briefly describes how this dinosaur looked, what it ate, where it lived, and how scientists learned about it.

Alaska: The Last Frontier, is a part of the Discover America Series. Alaska celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.

Arkansas: The Natural State, is a part of the Discover America Series. Arkansas celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.

Colorado: The Centennial State, is a part of the Discover America Series. Colorado celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.

Delaware: The First State, is a part of the Discover America Series. Delaware celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.

Florida: The Sunshine State, is a part of the Discover America Series. Florida celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.