A guidebook to the four seasons, calling attention to the more striking objects and phenomena that reveal themselves to a country rambler. Focus in Spring is on the awakening of nature. In Summer on what can be found in various habitats. In Autumn on fruits, seeds, and preparation for winter. In Winter, on condition of plants, animals, and trees.

A month by month account of the pageant of nature that can be observed outside your door, all through the year from snowfall in January to hibernation in December. The highlights of each month are recounted, along with background information about the particular insects, birds, trees, flowers, mammals, reptiles, invertebrates, or fish that are featured. Each chapter concludes with a list of natural events to watch for during that month. A great book to read slowly over the course of a year.

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Lay of the Land" by Dallas Lore Sharp. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

An engaging introduction to a variety of natural phenomena that occur throughout the year. The seven stories for each season cover a range of topics from animal and plant life to geology and physics. Each chapter concludes with a list of activities to pursue and stories to read to excite further interest.

Presents short verses involving naughty children and their violent ends due to their bad deeds, and verses describing different animals including a lion, a tiger, and a polar bear.

A collection of 108 illustrated Mother Goose rhymes.