Spring is a very special time in the Desert Southwest. An astonishing variety of wildflowers, nurtured by the winter rains, can bloom in wondrous profusion and carpet the desert floor and mountainside slopes with glorious color. Indeed, each year thousands of visitors time their trips to the desert Southwest to coincide with wildflower season, and in a good year the spectacle can make front-page news. Author Meg Quinn is a recognized authority on plants of the desert Southwest and is in demand as a public speaker. In "Wildflowers of the Desert Southwest," Meg Quinn helps even the most amateur...

The Science Starters Collection is dedicated to expanding upon children's answer to: "What will you be when you grow up?" Spark your listener's curiosity and encourage their ideas as you rhyme your way through the universe with Astrophysicist Akimie. Effortlessly teach your listener what our universe is made of and how it came to be. Expertly address questions by referring to the Science Behind the Rhymes section, which provides easy-to-understand answers to frequently asked questions. Introduce your listener to the future they can obtain and provide them with a role model they can relate...