Burlington Public Library

"The beautiful simplicity of a garden is depicted through digital woodcut illustrations and engaging nonfiction text presented as a series of sweet questions and gentle replies. Less of a traditional how-to and more of a how-to-appreciate, this soothingly sparse text paints an inviting and accessible picture of what a garden offers. And with an all-child cast, the absence of an adult presence empowers readers to view the garden and its creatures through...

Look closely at the detailed photographs to learn about how bees carry pollen.

What makes ladybugs so interesting an appealing to most children? Look in this book to learn some surprising things about these tiny creatures!

Describes the research that Samuel Marshall and his students are doing on tarantulas, including the largest spider on earth, the Goliath birdeating tarantula.

Find out what would happen if a hornet and a wasp got in a fight and who would win. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Lyrical text just right for young nature lovers describes the life of a typical North American bumblebee queen. Follow the queen as she finds a nest, gathers nectar, lays eggs, and tends her colony. Scientifically accurate illustrations include captivating details of hive life.