Every month something different is happening in the world of nature, and all living things-animals, birds, fishes, plants, in-sects, and men-take part in this yearly cycle.

There are many exciting things to discover and to know about in the ever-changing world around us. Why do animals hibernate?  What causes summer storms? What is photosynthesis? Why do birds migrate? How and when do tadpoles turn into frogs? What causes spring tides? How do plants grow, and why do the seasons change?

This beautifully illustrated book from France answers these and dozens of other intriguing questions as it describes and explores, month by month as season follows season, the extraordinary variety of nature and the changes which take place throughout the year in many different countries.

After reading about the natural world within these pages, we hope you will go on to make your own observations of what is happening around you. Then you will quickly discover that your own garden or park or countryside is full of life, too. Perhaps you will even find animals and plants that you have never noticed before as you watch and enjoy the changing seasons with fresh eyes.

From the Foreword