In Christopher Todd and the Magical Foof, young Christopher, who is almost two, has a unique way of speaking, often calling things by funny names like "foof" for a horse. When his friends laugh at him, Christopher feels sad, especially after a carousel ride where they mock his words. But a magical dream shows him a magnificent foof, encouraging him to be patient and confident. When he wakes up on his second birthday, his parents surprise him with his very own foof! This heartwarmi...

With a new cover, more extensive index, and list of organizations, the new edition of Wildflowers of the Appalachian Trail is the go-to resource for anyone interested in the wildflowers found along the 2,175-mile-long Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Stunning full-page color photos by Joe Cook and Monica Cook accompany the detailed descriptions by author Leonard Adkins that include: bloom season, leaves and stem descripotion, geographic range of growth, and location of the flower along t...

The Chattahoochee River is one of the premier waterways of Georgia and the Southeast. It is a mecca for summer recreation, a priceless natural resource that provides water and power for a great number of Georgia’s citizens, and an essential component to the region’s ecosystem. As public interest in both exploring and protecting Georgia’s rivers such as the Chattahoochee grows, so too has the demand for clear and elegant guides to our rivers. The Chattahoochee River User’s Guide—th...

Dr. Swann tells the delightful story of Christopher Todd's learning how to speak. All his friends laugh at him because he cannot speak clearly. Christopher has a wonderful dream about a magical foof. In this dream he realizes that someday he will be able to talk just like all his friends. After this, no matter how much he is teased, Christopher just smiles.

Dr. Swann tells the delightful story of Christopher Todd's learning how to speak. All his friends laugh at him because he cannot speak clearly. Christopher has a wonderful dream about a magical foof. In this dream he realizes that someday he will be able to talk just like all his friends. After this, no matter how much he is teased, Christopher just smiles.

Dr. Swann tells the delightful story of Christopher Todd's learning how to speak. All his friends laugh at him because he cannot speak clearly. Christopher has a wonderful dream about a magical foof. In this dream he realizes that someday he will be able to talk just like all his friends. After this, no matter how much he is teased, Christopher just smiles.

This "miracle" of a guide book shows readers how to maintain harmony within their environment (Margaret Renkl, The Washington Post).In his groundbreaking book Bringing Nature Home, Douglas W. Tallamy reveals the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife—native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals. As deve...

Enter the mind of the creator of the gardens at Brandywine Cottage and find inspiration for your next gardening project with this guide that includes “breathtaking” photos of the Cottage (Library Journal).Brandywine Cottage is David Culp's beloved two-acre Pennsylvania garden where he mastered the design technique of layering—interplanting many different species in the same area so that as one plant passes its peak, another takes over. The result is a nons...

Uncommon Beauty explores the wildflowers and flowering shrubs of a large area including Jasper down to Cranston, over to Glacier National Park in Montana, and up to Lethbridge and Edmonton. Extensively researched by author and outdoors enthusiast Neil L. Jennings, this guide will inform and intrigue the reader, while also assisting with plant identification and recognition.Exceptional photographs of over 200 species of flowering plants, plus information about each plant, m...

Grow beautiful roses in 10 simple steps! Whether you’re a novice learning the basics or an experience gardener looking for tips to improve your blooms, Maggie Oster’s expert advice offers all the know-how you’ll need. In 10 easy steps, you'll have beautiful, fragrant roses with minimum fuss and maximum yield.

Open The Urban Tree Book and discover the joys of forest trekking--right in your city or town. This first-of-a-kind field guide introduces readers to the trees on their block, in neighborhood parks, and throughout the urban landscape. Unlike traditional tree guides with dizzying numbers of woodland species, The Urban Tree Book explores nature in the city, describing some 200 tree types likely to be found on North America's streets and surrounding spaces, including suburban...

This fun book will have kids bugging out! Explore the fascinating miniature world of spiders, beetles, grasshoppers, butterflies, and more as stunning photography combines with expert information to create an up-close-and-personal look at the hidden lives of these tiny backyard residents. Watch each creature progress through different life stages as they eat, grow, and learn in a natural setting. Surprising and captivating, this one-of-a-kind introduction to the crawlers and flyers just ou...