Thomas Locker

A tree stands on a hill by a river, its branches showing the seasons, filling with changing leaves, clouds, snow, birds, mist, fog, and the spring sun. Invites the reader to experience the life of a tree and its relationship to the sky through storytelling, art appreciation, and scientific exploration.

Presents an overview of the life of the naturalist who founded the Sierra Club and was influential in establishing the national park system.

Introduces philosopher, writer, and environmentalist Henry David Thoreau, using selections from his own writings and an imaginary journey into the wilderness.

Describes how the colonists aboard the Mayflower founded New Plymouth and celebrated their first harvest with a feast of thanksgiving.

Celebrates the seasons of the year through poems from the legends of such Native American tribes as the Cherokee, Cree, and Sioux.

A collection of tales about the Big Dipper from various North American Indian cultures.