Instead of being rescued from a plane crash, as in the author's book Hatchet, this story portrays what would have happened to Brian had he been forced to survive a winter in the wilderness with only his survival pack and hatchet.

"A blend of mindset science, original research and cultural insights into cultivating a positive 'wintertime mindset,' to cure winter blues and learn to find joy and comfort in dark times year-round. Do you dread the end of Daylight Savings each year and grouch about the long, chilly season of gray skies and ice? Do you reach for a lightbox to get you through January and February each year? What if there were a way to rethink this time of year? Psychologist...

Explores the timing and characteristics of the season of winter.

One by one, a whole host of different animals and birds find their way out of the cold and into Bear's cave to warm up. But even after the tea has been brewed and the corn has been popped, Bear just snores on! See what happens when he finally wakes up and finds his cave full of uninvited guests, all of them having a party without him!

Lucy the field mouse's friends avoid going outdoors in winter until Lucy introduces the delights of skating.

Owl and his friends gather up gifts of hope from the woodlands to help shine the light on the longest night of the year.

A very clever snowman eludes the traps of the group of children who built him as a contest entry, while gathering items for a surprise.

"Simple nonfiction text and full-color photographs present the types of weather in winter" --

Discusses people's winter time activities, including spending more time inside, wearing warm clothes, shoveling and scraping ice, playing in the snow, sledding, riding snowmobiles, and ice skating. Includes a list of further resources, a glossary, and a list of words used in the text that help children become better readers.

In Winter, beginning readers will explore the season of winter. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover how winter weather affects the behavior of animals, the growth of plants, and the activities of people. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the four seasons, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the winter season online using our safe search...