This exploration of the spectacular yet commonplace journey of the development of human life from a single cell to birth draws on the latest research into how life and the body take shape.

"Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi that help them do it). A lyrical read aloud, Listen to...

A small seed surprises itself by becoming a flowering moonflower vine.

"From silly to serious, 'no' can have many meanings but above all shows that little ones are getting bigger in this funny and empowering board book behind every kid’s favorite two-letter word"--

"How will climate change affect our lives? Where will its impacts be most deeply felt? Are we doing enough to protect ourselves from the coming chaos? In Extreme Cities, Ashley Dawson argues that cities are ground zero for climate change, contributing the lion's share of carbon to the atmosphere, while also lying on the frontlines of rising sea levels. Today, the majority of the world's megacities are located in coastal zones, yet few of them are...

"Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Build American Prosperity is a book of forward-thinking ideas that breaks with modern wisdom to present a new vision of urban development in the United States. Presenting the foundational ideas of the Strong Towns movement he co-founded, Charles Marohn explains why cities of all sizes continue to struggle to meet their basic needs, and reveals the new paradigm that can solve this longstanding problem."--Amazon....

Describes how birds mate, how chicks develop inside the eggs, how eggs hatch, and how different baby birds grow and learn to fend for themselves.

Provides interesting facts on plants including where they come from, how they grow, and simple gardening activities.

"[The story of] a young prince who grows up giving and receiving seeds (words). He faithfully plants and waters those seeds daily, until they grow to become very powerful trees. Later, with the help of a friend, he is able to cut down and uproot the bad ones and then replant good seeds in their place"--Page facing title page.

"One of the most powerful forces in the universe is hope--the happy and confident anticipation that something good is going to happen. Regardless of where one is in life, it is impossible to live successfully and to the fullest without hope. With [this book], Joyce will help readers achieve a lasting sense of hope, built on their faith in God"--Amazon.com.