BOOKS

Dwight Kuhn has been sole photographer for 110 children’s books on nature, biology and gardening. Listed below are some of the titles available for purchase.

All the books are illustrated with color
photographs throughout the books
All Photographs: © Dwight Kuhn


Please confirm availability and pricing or discounts when ordering books directly from the publisher or bookstores.
 

Hardcover Books



What Rot!

John Burroughs Award for the "perceptive and artistic account Direct experience in world of Nature".


What Rot! (Millbrook Press) 32 Pages

Did you know we need rot in this world? That it is actually good? Children learn about rot’s role in the "cycle of life". The beautiful photographs helps readers understand nature’s way of recycling life. Text by Elizabeth Ring. $24.40


Slime Molds and Fungi
Parents' Choice Gold Award 1999

Scientific American Young Readers Book Award 1998

Seeds and Seedlings
Science Books & Films Best Books for Children

Series Praise
"Highly recommended."
Science Books & Film

Nature Close-up Series (Blackbirch Press) 48 pages
These books visually provide children with an intimate view of common creatures. The text introduces readers to the subject and then brings the facts to life through hands-on investigations and observation. Text by Elaine Pascoe. $20.00

Titles in Series:
Earthworms
Butterflies and Moths
Seeds and Seedlings
Tadpoles
Ants
Crickets and Grasshoppers
Slime Molds and Fungi
Snails and Slugs
Beetles
Flies
Leaves and Trees
Pill Bugs and Other Crustaceans
Turtle's Day (Cobblehill/Dutton)
32 Pages

Turtle’s Day has a simple text accompanied by stunning color photographs. It takes the young readers on travels with turtle as she makes her way through a day. Text by Ron Hirschi. $12.99
Hungry Little Frog
28 Pages

Little frog goes out hunting for breakfast one morning – but does he find it? An inventive look at our natural world featuring a speedy spring peeper and a tricky ladybug. The book will help youngsters learn to count and have fun as well. Text by Ron Hirschi. $10.00
[Available only from Dwight Kuhn]

Library of Food Chains and Food Webs (Rosen Publishing- PowerKids Press) 24 Pages
There are few children’s book that adequately cover the topics of food chains and food webs. The books in this series help children understand these complicated topics. Each book is well illustrated with color photographs. Available winter 2002

Books in the Series ...In the Food Chain
(Text by Alice B. McGinty)
Producers
Herbivores
Carnivores
Omnivores
Scavengers and Parasites
Decomposers

Books in the Series
Food Chains in a...

(Text by Isaac Nadeau)
Backyard Habitat
Desert Habitat
Meadow Habitat
Tide Pool Habitat
Pond Habitat
Forest Habitat

Paperback Books

Look Once, Look Again (Creative Teaching Press)
16 Pages

An exciting series that will delight young readers. The books examine nature "up close", as readers "look once" at small parts and guess how these fit into our natural world, and then "look again" to see the answer. Text by awarding winning writer David Schwartz. $3.00 each
[Available as hardcover Library binding by Gareth Stevens Publishing - Hardcover books not available through Dwight Kuhn Photography]

Books in the Series Look Once, Look Again...
At the Seashore
Underfoot
At the Pond
In the Desert
In the Meadow
In the Park
Among the Flowers
In the Garden
At the Zoo
In the Forest
In a Tree
At the Farm

Animal Eyes
Animal Feet
Animal Noses
Animal Tails
Animal Ears
Animal Mouths
Animal Skin and Scales
Animal Feathers and Fur
Plant Stems and Roots
Plant Leaves
Plant Blossoms
Plant Fruits and Seeds

Life Cycle Series
(Creative Teaching Press)
16 Pages

This series of books has a simple text accompanied by photographs depicting life cycles of common plants and animals. Text by award winning author David Schwartz.
$3.00 each
[Available as hardcover Library binding by Gareth Stevens Publishing - Hardcover books not available through Dwight Kuhn Photography]

Books in the Series - Life Cycles
Monarch Butterfly
Bean
Sunflower
Wood Frog
Ladybug
Chicken
Jumping Spider
Maple Tree
Green Snake
Hummingbird
Horse
Fighting Fish
How and Why Series
(Creative Teaching Press)
16 Pages

This series of books covers various nature questions that are often asked by children. Text by Elaine Pascoe. $3.00 each

Books in the Series - How and Why
Birds Build Nests
Insect Visit Flowers
Seeds Travel
Birds Use Their Bills
Animals Hatch From Eggs
Spiders Spin Silk
Animals Hide
Animals Grow New Parts
Animals Prepare for Winter
Insects Grow and Change
Animals Are Poisonous
Plants Eat Insects

The Little Raccoon (Random House) 24 pages
A story about a young raccoon leaving his home to explore his natural surroundings for the first time. Children will love the entertaining photographs. This book is part of the Random House PictureBack series of books for young readers. Text by Elizabeth Ring. $3.25
Purchasing Books:
Order books through local book stores
Abacus and other education book stores carry Creative Teaching Press books
Order books through internet book stores
www.amazon.com

Autographed books are available from the photographer for most books listed above
dkuhn@kuhnphoto.com

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Note:
Publishers and book stores may change the retail prices of the books listed above without notice.

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