Paul Mirocha

Describes the structure and behavior of various carnivorous plants, including the Venus fly trap, sundew, pitcher plant, and bladderwort.

Simply describes what a platypus looks like, where it lives, and how it swims, builds a nest, cares for its eggs, and raises its babies.

This book "takes readers into the woods, meadows, and streams of an Appalachian forest where a girl and a coyote pup each find their first woodland adventures. On their separate journeys into the wilderness with a beloved family member, the intertwined paths of child and coyote will surprise and enchant young readers. With its richly detailed illustrations and gentle biology lessons, this story of two young explorers invites readers to imagine wilderness...

Explains why oil spills occur and how they are cleaned up and suggests strategies for preventing them in the future.

One is never to young to start developing a love of the natural world, and Do You See What I See is the perfect tool to spark that appreciation!

Describes the activities of various animals living in the Sonoran Desert and their dependence on the saguaro cactus for sustenance.

"Come say hello to birds, bats, ants and other desert wildlife in this brightly illustrated board book. Children will be captivated by the colorful illustrations of the plants and animals as they are introduced to the special place that is their home - the Sonoran Desert."--Amazon.com.

In the 1830s, a young girl visits her neighbor, the famous author, artist, and naturalist, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and they talk and paint together in his garden. Includes a biographical summary of Goethe.