The jovial woodsman Crinkleroot introduce twenty-five realistically drawn animals, including the frog, starfish, and grasshopper.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and survival techniques of different kinds of sharks.

Explains how to identify venomous snakes and their harmless cousins, where to find a 200-pound lizard, how to avoid becoming an alligator's lunch and features snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells--all life-size! "Snake fangs, alligator claws, and turtle shells-- all life-size! Go belly down on the ground, eye to reptilian eye, with acclaimed naturalist Jim Arnosky. Through large gatefolds and marvelously detailed, realistic art, he takes...

Discusses the life cycle, habitats, and behavior of rattlesnakes and depicts the different kinds.

Provides a personal look at various species of fresh- and saltwater birds, including loons and grebes, mergansers, mallards, wood ducks, Canada geese, gulls, and herons.

Saddle up! Fresh from an extensive trip out West, naturalist Jim Arnosky returned to his drawing table bursting with scenes to paint and information to share. He evokes the excitement of seeing buffalo, horses, sandhill cranes, prairie dogs, rattlesnakes, and other amazing animals in their natural settings in some of the best paintings he's ever done. Called "an inspired teacher" by Roger Tory Peterson, Jim Arnosky conveys information and easy, useful...

Describes and portrays the birds, snakes, and other animals that can be seen in a swamp.