Maribel Lechuga

"A science educator honors children's curiosity and pockets full of "stuff" by introducing nine scientists who collected natural treasures when they were young. Collecting, sorting, and playing with shells, stones, and other objects taught these young people how to observe, classify, and discover"--

Based on actual events, this picture book tells the story of the first Earth Day through the eyes of a young girl named Sam.

"Sova's mother studies owls and their migration patterns, and one night, when Sova is old enough, she accompanies her mother to observe and tag saw-whet owls in the woods"--

Family pup Pepita must learn how to welcome a fussy new baby into the home.

"Take a journey down into the ground and discover all the fascinating creatures that live in burrows, dens, tunnels and nests. Along with foxes, rabbits and ants, find out about burrowing birds, tunneling tarantulas, and strange blind rats that live underground."--

An inspiring introduction to capture-and-release research, this mother-daughter story about owl conservation will spark curiosity in young nature, bird, and science lovers. Sova's mother is a scientist who studies birds and their migratory patterns. Each night she goes into the woods to conduct research, and finally Sova is old enough to join her. Securing headlamps, Sova and her mother head into the woods to capture, measure, and release saw-whet...