Showing results for "A Life In Nature" in Growing Up & Facts of Life

David Lee is 12 years old and disappointed in his father Earl, a once-famous rodeo clown who has quit the circuit and moved David to a small town in Vermont to start a new life. David has a hard time adjusting to life as a “normal” boy and is hurt that his father never allowed him the chance to be his partner in the rodeo arena. When Earl tries to buy David a horse at auction, David pretends to have no interest in it, and the horse is sold, instead, to a 70-year-old woman named Sarah Tierney.

What does spring look like in different regions of the United States? Depending on where you live, you could have different weather from someone across the country—even during the same season! See how different spring can look as Jade, Rowan, Lacey, and Isaac all get to enjoy a spring day from their backyards.

Murray is frustrated with her older sister. Otti always has to be first, say what game they will play, and takes whatever toy she wants. Murray is so tired of being bossed around so she comes up with some rules to make playing with Otti go smoother. Will Murray and Otti learn how to resolve their conflicts in a fair way?

Fish and herons, turtles and dragonflies, beaver lodges and lily pads—a multitude of wonders enchant both the child narrator and any other nature lovers along for the ride in this tender book. Baby ducklings ride their mama’s back; an osprey rises with a silver fish clutched in her talons; a loon cries in a star-flecked night. Rhythmic, rhyming quatrains carry the story forward in clean paddle strokes of evocative imagery.

The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures, but they always have time for fun, too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities, and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate. These four classic stories, read by John Moffatt and Harriet Carmichael, follow the mice’s adventures throughout the year.

Rachel was a girl who loved science and the sea, books and writing, and all the creatures of the world. Rachel was quiet, a listener by nature. But when she saw problems, she could not remain silent. Some people thought girls shouldn't be scientists or writers. They thought girls shouldn't use their voices to question or challenge, even to protect all the creatures of the world. Luckily Rachel didn't listen to them.

A story that celebrates a brave girl's love of the game as she works to become a player in the first-ever All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

O garoto alemão Hans se muda com os pais para Manaus, capital do Amazonas. Ele depara com uma cultura bastante diferente da sua e fica encantado com a biodiversidade da floresta. Mas chama a sua atenção o fato de que diversas espécies de animais estão correndo o risco de extinção.

The lovable donkey had a big problem. During the Apple Festival, so many apples were harvested that distributing them seemed nearly impossible. Instead of stepping back, the donkey chose to teach his friends the importance of collaboration to solve the problem.

Questa favola popolare racconta come il giovane Gianni, ritenuto da tutti un sempliciotto, riesce inaspettatamente a portare a termine un compito che sembrava impossibile da realizzare. Scoprirai come è stato aiutato dalla magica gattina bianca e capirai quanto sia importante non scoraggiarsi e non arrendersi mai.

Life is good for Cal—and his Panda Bear, Pudding! The family stage-show Panda-Mime is a hit, and there's talk of a Hollywood film. But is it too good to be true? A nosy reporter is sniffing around, and if she discovers that Pudding's a real-life bear, then all their dreams will be dashed.

It is Bry bear's very first day of Beargarten in cozy Black Bear Village. Bry was so excited to learn and make new friends. His enthusiasm quickly turns to dismay when he encounters the mean school bully, leaving him feeling sad, hurt and alone. He was so upset that he left. As Bry wanders through the forest in tears, he stumbles upon a wise cardinal named Carny. With a heart full of wisdom, Carny shares invaluable advice that helps Bry discover the strength within himself.

After going exploring on his own, Geoff has found himself separated from his family in the . . . woods. Geoff is used to the wide-open savanna, not the dense trees of the forest. He is completely and utterly lost. This is where Banks comes in. He knows the forest. Even better, he is a kind, helpful bear.

Wendy und ihr Vater machen auf einer Ranch in Amerika Urlaub...

Im Museum gefallen Benjamin die Höhlenmalereien von der Mammutjagd in der Steinzeit gar nicht...

Als die Thorsteegs in Rosenborg einziehen wollen, gibt es unerwartete Schwierigkeiten...

When cousin Annie invites Henry and his big dog, Mudge to a family reunion, they can't wait to go meet lots of new relatives and hear lots of good stories. But are all those relatives on the porch, in the yard, and even in the trees at Annie's house really ready to meet Mudge-and experience sloppy kisses full of dog drool?

Die beiden Freundinnen bereiten eine Schnitzeljagd vor...

When Dean Bob and Lou Tweet get a special delivery, they are surprised to discover that it’s a cute little dog named Jack. Sadly, Jack has been separated from his owner who moved to a retirement community where pets are not allowed. With the help of a new friend named Jen, the kids on Bonefish Street must work together to reunite lovable Jack with his favorite person. But can they convince the retirement home to change the rules about pets? Find out in the fifth amazing adventure in the Bobs and Tweets series!