The many different animals that live in a great kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home.

One of the most beloved and bestselling novels of spiritual adventure ever published, Ishmael has earned a passionate following. This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition features a new foreword and afterword by the author.
 
“A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny.”—The New...

Illustrated guide to the plants, animals, and insects found in the world's tropical rain forests.

When his family moves from Tucson, Arizona to Massachusetts, fifth-grader Ben has a hard time leaving the desert he loves, but when he finds a kindred spirit in his science teacher and ends up trying to help her with some of her problems, he finally begins to feel at home.

Amber leads her fellow mermaids in trying to help beluga whales that are trapped in ice, while working on solving a riddle from evil Mantora, whose theft of the Snow Diamonds may cause the Ice Kingdom to melt.

"A lonely fox roams the forest where he grew up, searching for his family and finding only strange creatures who stand on their hind legs, until, at last, he finds himself at home." --

As they continue their quest to find the Snow Diamonds, Katie and her mermaid friends seek help from the Chief Walrus, but first they must save his young grandson, who sneaked away to play with his best friend, a polar bear.

Having had many struggles to bring back all the magic crystals, the mermaids plan to celebrate but the evil Mantora has other plans and it is up to shy, timid Lucy to find a way to save the Coral Kingdom once and for all.

"While learning about habitats in second grade, Lucy convinces her school to plant a new tree as a home for squirrels"--

Elle is from a small town by the beach named Portuana. She loves trees, nature, and saving money. This book aims to inculcate these traits in young children so they grow up to be environmentally conscious and have a balanced life--Adapted from cover.