A backyard anywhere is always fun to explore! When budding naturalists Lucy and Benjamin get a chance to visit their cousin Gabe in Brooklyn, they can''t wait. They are used to seeing fascinating animals and plants in the Florida Everglades where they live, but they can''t imagine what they will find in Gabe''s New York City backyard. The first book in Jeff Corwin''s young middle-grade fiction series shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.

A fascinating look at the real Jeff Corwin! From growing up in an urban community near Boston, to falling in love with snakes, to traveling to exotic places, to becoming a beloved Emmy Award-winning television host of Animal Planet, this authorized biography will give readers a first-hand look at Jeff''s amazing and adventurous life. Based on extensive research and one-on-one interviews with Jeff, kids will get an honest telling of Jeff Corwin''s incredible journey from child nature enthusiast to naturalist and animal specialist.

This is the second book in Jeff Corwin''s young middle-grade fiction series, which shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.

It''s a fascinating adventure with nature - this time in New Mexico! Budding naturalists Lucy, Benjamin, and Gabe are back and camping in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico! Readers can join the fun as these kids explore the diverse desert ecosystem. This is the third book in Jeff Corwin''s young middlegrade fiction series, which shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.

The majestic Gray Wolf and the comical Raccoon Dog are just a couple of the fascinating species covered in this guide. The World of Wild Dogs – edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin – teaches about the way wild dogs evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a wild dog and what you can do to help conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This convenient guide is an ideal, portable reference for dog-lovers and teachers alike.

It''s no secret that our planet—and the delicate web of ecosystems that comprise it—is in crisis. Environmental threats such as climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and land degradation threaten the survival of thousands of plant and animal species each day. In 100 Heartbeats, conservationist and television host Jeff Corwin provides an urgent, palpable portrait of the wildlife that is suffering in silence and teetering on the brink of extinction. From the forests slipping away beneath the stealthy paws of the Florida panther, to the giant panda''s plight to climb ever higher in the mountains of China in search of sustenance, to the brutal poaching tactics that have devastated Africa''s rhinoceros and elephant populations, Corwin takes readers on a global tour to witness firsthand the critical state of our natural world. Along the way, he shares inspiring stories of battles being waged and won in defense of the earth''s most threatened creatures by the conservationists on the front lines. These stories of hope and progress underscore an important message: Our own survival, as well as that of the world''s wildlife, is in our hands. The race to save the planet''s most endangered wildlife is under way. Every heartbeat matters.

One of the planet's oldest and most misunderstood animals, this guide helps to de-mystify sharks and inform about their value in the ocean eco-system. The World of Sharks -- edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin -- teaches about the way sharks evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a shark in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This folding pocket guide is the ideal reference for shark-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the USA.

The gigantic anaconda, the mesmerizing, venomous cobra and the incredible flying snakes of Indonesia are a few of the many fascinating species covered in this guide. The World of Snakes -- edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin -- teaches about the way snakes evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a wild snake in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This convenient e-book is an ideal, portable reference for snake-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the U SA.

Championed by the late Diane Fossey, the endangered mountain gorilla is just one of the great apes covered in this guide to primates. The World of Primates -- edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin -- teaches about the way primates evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a primate in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This folding pocket guide is the ideal reference for monkey-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the USA.

A backyard anywhere is always fun to explore! When budding naturalists Lucy and Benjamin get a chance to visit their cousin Gabe in Brooklyn, they can''t wait. They are used to seeing fascinating animals and plants in the Florida Everglades where they live, but they can''t imagine what they will find in Gabe''s New York City backyard. The first book in Jeff Corwin''s young middle-grade fiction series shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.

A fascinating look at the real Jeff Corwin! From growing up in an urban community near Boston, to falling in love with snakes, to traveling to exotic places, to becoming a beloved Emmy Award-winning television host of Animal Planet, this authorized biography will give readers a first-hand look at Jeff''s amazing and adventurous life. Based on extensive research and one-on-one interviews with Jeff, kids will get an honest telling of Jeff Corwin''s incredible journey from child nature enthusiast to naturalist and animal specialist.

This is the second book in Jeff Corwin''s young middle-grade fiction series, which shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.

It''s a fascinating adventure with nature - this time in New Mexico! Budding naturalists Lucy, Benjamin, and Gabe are back and camping in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico! Readers can join the fun as these kids explore the diverse desert ecosystem. This is the third book in Jeff Corwin''s young middlegrade fiction series, which shows kids that no matter where you live, you can have fun discovering the plants, animals, and natural life around you.

The majestic Gray Wolf and the comical Raccoon Dog are just a couple of the fascinating species covered in this guide. The World of Wild Dogs – edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin – teaches about the way wild dogs evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a wild dog and what you can do to help conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This convenient guide is an ideal, portable reference for dog-lovers and teachers alike.

It''s no secret that our planet—and the delicate web of ecosystems that comprise it—is in crisis. Environmental threats such as climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and land degradation threaten the survival of thousands of plant and animal species each day. In 100 Heartbeats, conservationist and television host Jeff Corwin provides an urgent, palpable portrait of the wildlife that is suffering in silence and teetering on the brink of extinction. From the forests slipping away beneath the stealthy paws of the Florida panther, to the giant panda''s plight to climb ever higher in the mountains of China in search of sustenance, to the brutal poaching tactics that have devastated Africa''s rhinoceros and elephant populations, Corwin takes readers on a global tour to witness firsthand the critical state of our natural world. Along the way, he shares inspiring stories of battles being waged and won in defense of the earth''s most threatened creatures by the conservationists on the front lines. These stories of hope and progress underscore an important message: Our own survival, as well as that of the world''s wildlife, is in our hands. The race to save the planet''s most endangered wildlife is under way. Every heartbeat matters.

One of the planet's oldest and most misunderstood animals, this guide helps to de-mystify sharks and inform about their value in the ocean eco-system. The World of Sharks -- edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin -- teaches about the way sharks evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a shark in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This folding pocket guide is the ideal reference for shark-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the USA.

The gigantic anaconda, the mesmerizing, venomous cobra and the incredible flying snakes of Indonesia are a few of the many fascinating species covered in this guide. The World of Snakes -- edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin -- teaches about the way snakes evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a wild snake in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This convenient e-book is an ideal, portable reference for snake-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the U SA.

Championed by the late Diane Fossey, the endangered mountain gorilla is just one of the great apes covered in this guide to primates. The World of Primates -- edited by world-famous naturalist Jeff Corwin -- teaches about the way primates evolved, how they are built and how they behave, reproduce and survive in different habitats around the world. It also highlights some of the most familiar and unique species found worldwide, their current status, what to do if you encounter a primate in the wild and what you can do to help to conserve and protect these spectacular creatures. This folding pocket guide is the ideal reference for monkey-lovers and teachers alike. Made in the USA.