Simple poems in acrostic form describe an apple orchard through the seasons, as well as the activities of the family that tends the orchard. Includes a page of notes about apples.

Rhyming verse introduces readers to hourly changes in the salt marsh as the tide comes and goes. Includes "For Creative Minds" section.

"Like a quilt, each habitat in nature is composed of many interdependent pieces that form grand patterns and webs. The text introduces numerous key concepts in natural science, and the back material offers activities and ideas for teaching"--Provided by the publisher.