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Author
Series
Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 1
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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Description
"A forester's fascinating stories, supported by the latest scientific research, reveal the extraordinary world of forests and illustrate how trees communicate and care for each other"--
2) A log's life
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduction to the life cycle of a tree.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to rain forests, examining their different layers, plants and animals, and human residents, looking at some of the products that originate in the rain forests, and discussing the need to preserve the tropical environments.
5) Jungle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines life in the tropical rain forest from the exotic birds in the treetops to the millions of insects on the forest floor.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"A revolutionary new understanding of the precarious modern human-nature relationship and a path to a healthier, more sustainable world. Amidst all the wondrous luxuries of the modern world--smartphones, fast intercontinental travel, Internet movies, fully stocked refrigerators--lies an unnerving fact that may be even more disturbing than all the environmental and social costs of our lifestyles. The fragmentations of our modern lives, our disconnections...
9) The Lorax
Author
Publisher
Random House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.
Author
Language
English
Description
Directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's children to some disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder, and depression, arguing that children's obsession with the latest technology have led them to underappreciate nature.
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Language
English
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Description
In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces.
Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
With his groundbreaking, internationally bestselling book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben established himself as a global advocate for forests and our relationship with trees. Now, Peter shares his famous imagination and storytelling style with children, asking surprising questions about trees with exciting quizzes, photographs, and hands-on activities to help even the most reluctant learners discover the answers. Did you know that trees...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Permaculture is an important but often misunderstood method of growing food and building homes in a manner that works with nature, rather than against it, to create beautiful, healthy, and useful gardens. Blending ecology, organic agriculture, green home design, appropriate technology, and biology can be confusing and overwhelming, but The Ultimate Guide to Permaculture simplifies this vast field for practical application. This is a hands-on guide,...
17) Creek critters
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Do you like scavenger hunts? How do you tell if creek water is clean and healthy? Join Lucas and his sister as they act like scientists looking for certain kinds of bugs (aquatic macroinvertebrates) that can only survive in unpolluted waters. What will they find as they turn over rocks, pick up leaves and sort through the mud? Read along to find out if their creek gets a passing grade--
18) Ocean habitats
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Seventy percent of Earth is covered in water, and most of that water is ocean. From the vibrant reefs along ocean shores to the cold, dark depths of the midnight zone, Earth's oceans are home to a diverse wealth of plant and animal life. Featuring eye-popping illustrations, fact-filled text, and easy-to-read diagrams, this book explores the ocean's myriad habitats and the environmental and human factors that impact them. Readers will be interested...
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