The Nature Treasury: A First Look at the Natural World

by Lizann Flatt

This lavishly illustrated book is a fun first reference for inquisitive young children who want to know more about their world. Twenty-two richly detailed panoramic spreads transport readers to some of the most fascinating places on earth, along the way highlighting animals, plants, elements, and environments. Over 100 animals and plants are here, shown in their native habitats from North American forests and African savannas to Arctic tundra and tropical coral reefs. Special introductory sections explain how living things grow and show the major animal and plant families. "Up Close" pages reveal secrets of such familiar things as air, trees, water, and grass. Featured facts cover such child-friendly subjects as animal camouflage and how rivers form, while a glossary helps parents and teachers answer young readers' questions.

Genres: Science

48 pages, Hardcover

First published October 7, 2005

About the author

Lizann Flatt has written many nonfiction books and numerous short stories and poems for kids. Her latest picture book series includes COUNTING ON FALL, SORTING THROUGH SPRING, SIZING UP WINTER, SHAPING UP SUMMER. What if animals knew math? The series invites kids to practice primary math skills and learn a bit about nature. Her LET'S GO! THE STORY OF GETTING FROM THERE TO HERE is the history of transportation in North America. It was selected as the Canadian Children's Book Centre's TD Grade One Giveaway book in 2009 and given to over 400,000 grade one kids in Canada. Lizann's work has also appeared in LADYBUG, BABYBUG, and HIGHLIGHTS FOR CHILDREN magazines. She was formerly the editor of Canadian children’s magazine CHICKADEE. Today she lives in rural Muskoka, Ontario, Canada.