Ron Hirschi

Seasons change in the ocean much as they do on land. Spring brings new plants and baby animals, summer oceans glow with sparkly plankton lights, and autumn winds blow across the open water. In winter the humpback whales migrate to warmer waters, just as some land animals move to warmer climates. The cycle begins again as they return to the northern waters in the spring. In fun, fanciful form, Ocean Seasons introduces plants and animals that are

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Text and photographs introduce the natural world in spring.

Baby animals spend the summer growing, playing, and learning from their parents.

Bears roam North America from the waters of the Canadian Arctic to the forests of the southeast United States. Black, grizzly, and polar bears are thrilling to discover in the wild and exciting to study. In order to appreciate how wonderful bears are, it helps to see them and get to know them. With a lively and informative text and stunning photography, Hirschi and Mangelsen offer a look at the lives and behaviors of bears and the challenges that...

Examines the anatomy, habitat, behavior, life cycle, and legends of the torpedo-shaped fish.

Introduces the inhabitants of the forest, such as rabbits, chipmunks, owls, squirrels, bear, deer, and trout.

Various ocean animals describe their own behavior and physical characteristics and ask the reader to guess what they are.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this marine mammal.

Depicts basic concepts about a bird, such as feathers, flight, and eggs.