The world comes to life on a snow-melting day.

Spring is the season of new beginnings. Green leaves grow on trees, flowers pop up from snowy ground, and rainbows can sometimes be glimpsed after spring showers. This motivating volume uses crafts to teach about the scientific concepts connected to the season. Readers will follow easy-to-understand steps to complete each activity, using readily available materials. Sidebars offer more about the science information behind the crafts, including facts...

"Read about what is spring, why do we have seasons, when does spring begin and what do animals and people do in spring"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an illustrated look at the arrival of spring, and new plants and animals.

"Warmer temperatures, budding plants, and baby animals are just some of the signs that spring is in the air! This informative new title examines the unique characteristics of spring and the changes the season brings"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces children to spring with basic counting.

"A photographic picture book providing a comprehensive overview of topics linked to spring."--

Presents vocabulary of objects typically found during springtime with full-color photographs representing each object. On board pages. --

As young readers journey into the natural world, they will discover that numbers, patterns, shapes -- and much more! -- can be found by observing everyday plants and animals.

Weaving together natural history around Thoreau's life and times, this exploration of seasonal changes is presented in a beautifully illustrated field notebook featuring watercolors augmented with historical images and reproductions of Thoreau's own sketches.