Nature Treasury A First Look at the Natural World

Captivating, informative and lavishly illustrated, The Nature Treasury is an invaluable first reference for inquisitive young children who want to know more about their world. This new edition of the book previously called My First Nature Treasury contains 22 richly detailed panoramic spreads that invite children to explore many intriguing places on Earth, from the North American forests to the African savanna, from the Arctic tundra to tropical coral reefs. Along the way, children learn about amazing animals, plants, elements and environments. Images are paired with just the right amount of text to keep young readers captivated.Featured facts explore many wonders of the natural world, from animal camouflage to how rivers begin. "Up Close" pages reveal secrets of familiar things such as air, trees, water and grass. Special introductory sections provide extra information, such as explaining how living things grow and categorizing the major families of animals and plants.A perfect book for parents or teachers to explore with children, The Nature Treasury highlights over one hundred animals for children to find and name. A glossary helps parents and teachers answer the questions of enthusiastic young readers."In an ideal world all children would have a personal bookshelf brimming with intelligently written and interesting books. This large-format treasury belongs on such a bookshelf." --Books in CanadaAges 4 and upFlatt, Lizann is the author of 'Nature Treasury A First Look at the Natural World' with ISBN 9781897066423 and ISBN 1897066422.