This series introduces young readers to the wonders of the natural world and science in an accessible and engaging manner. Each volume explores a specific topic, covering everything from animals and plants to the universe and the human body. Vivid illustrations and clear explanations make complex concepts easy to grasp. It's an excellent gateway for curious children to begin exploring and understanding their surroundings.
Designed for beginner naturalists, these condensed guides highlight the most commonly observed animals, plants, and natural phenomena. They serve as an accessible introduction to nature exploration, making it enjoyable for newcomers to engage with the outdoors. With a focus on ease of use, these guides pave the way for users to advance to the more comprehensive Peterson Field Guides.
Here is the first and only guide to a subject of great interest to gardeners, small children, and caterpillars, the immature form of butterflies and moths. This guide describes 120 common species of these fuzzy creatures. All the caterpillars, their adult forms and many of their host plants are illustrated.
A basic field guide for beginning observers of the night sky, introducing information on the locations, names, and characteristics of stars, constellations, and other bodies in outer space.
Peterson First Guides are the first books the beginning naturalist needs. Condensed versions of the famous Peterson Field Guides, the First Guides focus on the animals, plants, and other natural things you are most likely to see. They make it fun to get into the field and easy to progress to the full-fledged Peterson Guides.