On a nature hike with her class, young Amelia Bedelia's literal-mindedness causes confusion along with some laughs.

First, wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin took junior explorers to a New York City backyard to explore the wonders of an urban jungle. Then Corwin showed kids how much fun could be had investigating Alaska-one of the most breathtaking places on Earth! Now Corwin takes young readers to New Mexico and the Gila National Forest for more investigation of the natural world. New Mexico's beautiful desert locale is the ideal place to uncover strange and startling...

As the son of a biologist and an ecologist, nine-year-old Benjamin looks forward to seeing man-made wonders while visiting his cousin in New York City, but also hopes to observe and record some of the wildlife there.

Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.