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1 review
Maya Khosla

Golden Gate National Parks Association, 1997

Getting Into Streams
Maya Khosla brings her scientist's training and poet's heart into a coast redwood forest stream in this gem of a book. Life in Redwood Creek is a balancing act between natural history and unadorned elegant writing. Who should read it? Any nature lover who is bored by the cloak of "objective" voice. Any lover of words who craves grounded meaning, solid natural-world accounting. And anyone ...

Tea: Delectables Seasons (Delectables for all seasons)

1 review
Maryjo Koch

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1995

Enjoyable tea lore
Ever wondered about the history of tea? Not sure what a tea cozy is? Then this is the book for you. Not particularly long, but packed with interesting information about tea - history, myths, and facts. I loved the two pages about reading tea leaves - what fun! If you're looking for recipes, this book isn't for you (there's only a handful). But if you like tea and are interested in where ...

Flight Plans: A Bird's Eye View Of Life

3 reviews
Maryjo Koch

Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2007

Life's lessons with great humor
Bird's say it so well ....fun for bird lovers, children and those seeking new ways to deliver lifes lessons.

Nest: An Artist's Sketchbook

6 reviews
Maryjo Koch

Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 1999

Exquisite
This exquisite book is perfect for those days when one can just lull in a hammock and enjoy nature. Maryjo Koch is a wonderful artist and naturalist. Her drawings are so lifelike you feel you could just reach down and pick up one of the beautiful bird's eggs that are in the book. The poems and quotations are an added plus. Wonderful book to have in a classroom to teach children about ...

Pond Lake River Sea (Maryjo Koch Series)

2 reviews
Maryjo Koch

Smithmark Publishers, 1999

A favorite book - just beautiful!
I go back to this book time and time again to re-read passages, but mostly to look at the glorious pictures and appreciate all the bodies of water and aquatic life honored in this wonderful book. The artwork is magnificent, and the feeling of the book just makes you appreciate your wetlands so much.

Butterflies and Roses: Notecards
Maryjo Koch

Chronicle Books, 2007

Bird Egg Feather Nest (Maryjo Koch Series)

4 reviews
Maryjo Koch

Smithmark Publishers, 1999

Snipets of bird information beautifully illustrated in detai
This book draws the reader and non-reader (18 months to old avid birders) into its pages with beautiful, detailed illustrations of birds, their nests, thier young, the vast diffeences of eggs, etc. The snipets of information range from dietary: "Birds and humans have similar nutritional requirments ... yet differ vastly in what each finds appetizing" to nest planning and building. Readers ...

Seed Leaf Flower Fruit (Maryjo Koch Series)

2 reviews
Maryjo Koch

Smithmark Publishers, 1999

Aa captivating Science book
As a homeschooling mom I am always on the look-out for captivating books. This book is hand printed and ilustrated extensively in Maryjo's delicate watercolors. A "living book" that will enhance your scientific look at seeds, flowers, leaves, trees, and fruit. Her informative articles merge with her botanical illustrations like a Naturalists nature notebook. Perfect compliment to Handbook ...

Journey up the Nile

2 reviews
Susan Hoy

Traveling Bear Press, 1999

Egypt From a Teddy Bear's Perspective
What a fun book! I was charmed by Reggie the bear's personality in "Safari: My Trip to Africa," his first book, and now I'm thoroughly endeared. Favorite moments: Reggie imagining himself as one of King Tut's treasures, forever gilded in gold ("Although the possibility of one day being loved to death does cross our minds from time to time," he notes, "bears, for the most part, give little ...

Dragonfly Beetle Butterfly Bee (Maryjo Koch Series)

2 reviews
Maryjo Koch

Smithmark Publishers, 1999

Absolutely adorable, a marvelous book.
I was delighted and amazed with this charming book on insects. I picked it up as a coffee table book, but it soon became one of my favorites. Koch's illustrations are unique and eye catching, and her text is informative and fun. This book is a well loved member of my library, not to mention my coffee table...

Sea Creature Fun (Maryjo Koch Sticker Book Series)
Maryjo Koch

Smithmark Publishers, 2000

Herbs: Delectables All Season (Delectables for All Seasons Series)
Maryjo Koch

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1997

The Delectables for All Seasons series continues with recipes, gardening tips, and home remedies. HERBS takes the reader on a delightful and delicious tour of everything herbal from lore and history to growing and using. 80 color illustrations.

Coffee: Delectable Seasons (Delectables for all seasons)
Maryjo Koch

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1995

From the paintbrush and pen of Maryjo Koch, this collection of detailed sketches, whimsical observations, and lore sums up everything you ever wanted to know about the art of brewing and drinking coffee.

Bug Fun (Maryjo Koch Sticker Book Series)
Maryjo Koch

Smithmark Publishers, 2000

Seed Leaf Flower Fruit (Maryjo Koch Series)
Maryjo Koch

Smithmark Publishers, 1999

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