This extensively illustrated volume offers the general history of roses, where they came from, and why they are so popular. Photos of the various species of roses are sorted by their general type, with an index offering all the individual names of roses included in the book. A section is included on basic techniques for cultivation of roses.

What better way to connect children with the natural world than through gardening? Team up with the youngsters in your care on scores of fun outdoor and indoor garden-related activities. Share the joy of watching plants and the animals that live among them grow and flourish as you guide children in the discovery of nature's cycles and communities. This book provides projects for children that teach them about nature, ecology, birds, plants, and...

This book reveals the natural wonders of the Southeast National Marine Sanctuaries in a way that is both artistic and practical. Filled with facts about the Sanctuaries, and accentuated by beautiful color photographs and Jean-Michel Cousteau's defining voice, this book is the most comprehensive ever about some of America's underwater treasures.