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Michelle Schuman
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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Tragedy haunted her. Her instinct to survive drove her. On the savanna of Zimbabwe, Michelle Schuman watched the tears fall from the eyes of a baby
elephant as it mourned its mother, a bloody emptiness where her trunk and face were missing because of ignorance and self-indulgence. Deep in the bamboo forest of the Virunga Mountains, she was touched by a Mountain Gorilla. On the once-pristine shores of Prince William Sound, she bore witness
...62) Freckles
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Series
Publisher
Duke Classics
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
Freckles (1904) is a novel by Gene Stratton-Porter. An immediate bestseller, Freckles-her second novel-established Stratton-Porter's reputation as a leading naturalist and writer of the American Midwest. Written for children and adults alike, Freckles is a classic tale of struggle and survival set in one of Indiana's iconic wilderness regions. Raised in an orphanage, targeted for his red hair, accent, and missing right hand, Freckles grew accustomed...
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Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This field guide highlights 100 flowers and plants found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living things and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
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Publisher
Cherry Lake Press
Pub. Date
[2023].
Language
English
Description
"Humans have a complex relationship with planet Earth. Life depends on the planet's natural resources. Yet human activity has led to many environmental issues. Industry pollutes land, air, and water. Agriculture uses up clean water. In the Enviro-Graphics Jr. series, young readers examine these and other environmental issues from many angles, all portrayed through visual elements. Books encourage and inspire budding environmentalists to protect and...
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North Atlantic Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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In a time of uncertainty and devastation—from pandemics to environmental catastrophe—a call to action for finding beauty, creating art, and healing in community.
When a beloved place is decimated by physical damage, many may hit the donate button or call their congressperson. But award-winning author Trebbe Johnson argues that we need new methods for coping with these losses and invites readers to reconsider what constitutes “worthwhile...
When a beloved place is decimated by physical damage, many may hit the donate button or call their congressperson. But award-winning author Trebbe Johnson argues that we need new methods for coping with these losses and invites readers to reconsider what constitutes “worthwhile...
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Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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Compelling and timely, award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch's The Twenty-One tells the gripping inside story of the ongoing landmark federal climate change lawsuit, Juliana vs. United States of America. The Twenty-One is for readers of Christina Soontornvat's All Thirteen, fans of Steve Sheinkin's books, and anyone interested in the environment and climate change, as well as youth activism, politics and government, and
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Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
This riveting debut is at once a white-water adventure, coming-of-age novel, and tale of tragic love-and an extraordinary father-daughter collaboration.
Two young women attending college decide to have a summer adventure canoeing the rapids-strewn Thelon River that runs 450 miles through the uninhabited Barren Lands of subarctic Canada. Holly made the trip once before with a group of skilled paddlers she trained with at camp, and she wants to share...
68) The Yosemite
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Publisher
Duke Classics
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
John Muir, famous for his naturalist essays and books, was over 70 years old when he wrote "The Yosemite" as a reflection on the beauty of the national park. Muir was a naturalist, so he was highly invested in describing the landscape, flora, and fauna of Yosemite National Park. He even said that "no temple with manmade hands can compare with Yosemite." Muir knew the terrain well, having hiked and climbed Cathedral Peak, Mount Dana, and the old Indian...
69) The water cycle
Author
Publisher
Lightbox Learning Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that water cannot be created? The water on Earth now is all that we will ever have. Discover this and other fascinating facts in The Water Cycle, a World Languages book"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered how to measure your pizza or how much ice cream is in your ice-cream cone? Basic principles of geometry, including measuring two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, attributes of various shapes, formulas for finding area and volume, and so much more, are explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series.
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac comes a full‑color, full‑of‑fun book with answers to your questions about everything under the sun––and beyond it!Why do we have eyebrows? What are the odds of being struck by lightning? Why do sports referees wear black and white stripes? Why do we eat popcorn at the movies? Everyone wants to understand the...
Series
All Creatures Great and Small volume 3
Publisher
PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
It's the spring of 1939. Big changes are happening at Skeldale House and everyone has to learn how to adjust. Tristan is now a qualified vet while James enters a new stage of his life with Helen and at the practice.
73) Trees
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
This field guide highlights 100 trees found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the appearance of each tree and will be able to identify these plants after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
74) The Dolphin Who Saved Me: How An Extraordinary Friendship Helped Me Overcome Trauma and Find Hope
Author
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"An inspiring book about love in its purest form."-JANE GOODALL, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace When Melody Horrill arrived at university she was a troubled and lost young woman, hiding behind a carefully crafted exterior. She had experienced a childhood of emotional and physical trauma mainly at the hands of her violent father that was as damaging as it was brutal. One day Melody volunteered to help her lecturer...
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Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of insects and arachnids. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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The "King of Sting" describes his adventures with insects and the pain scale that's made him a scientific celebrity.
Silver, Science (Adult Non-Fiction) Foreword INDIES Award 2017
Entomologist Justin O. Schmidt is on a mission. Some say it's a brave exploration, others shake their heads in disbelief. His goal? To compare the impacts of stinging insects on humans, mainly using himself as the test case.
In The Sting of
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First Second
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Meet the visionary physicists, chemists, engineers, and entertainers (as well as mice, bears, tortoises, and more) who took rockets from illuminations in the sky to the most powerful vehicles ever known. You'll also find out how using a gyroscope, swinging on a swing set, and spraying water from a garden hose are the keys to understanding space travel"--Back cover.
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Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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Following the success of "The Burgess Bird Book for Children," Thornton W. Burgess' fans clamored for more, thus prompting the author to produce "The Burgess Animal Book for Children," a work similar to its predecessor. In this work the author instead turns his attention to the four-legged animals that populate the natural landscape of North America. Whimsically told through a conversation between Old Mother Nature and Peter Rabbit, characters that...
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Series
Publisher
Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
People race down snowy hills on sleds. Friends pack snow into snow into snow people or snowballs. From skiing and snowboarding to snowmobiling, science explains how it all works. The Science of Snow Fun reveals the fascinating ways that science is at work in popular winter activities. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional...
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Publisher
Steerforth Press
Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
Description
“An epic story, elegantly told and full of mystery.” — Maggie Shipstead, author of Great Circle
A rediscovered classic memoir – the mesmerizingly beautiful account of one woman's year spent living in a remote hut in the Arctic
“A refreshing voice in the canon of Arctic literature. . . charms its reader with its simple candor. Readers will delight in Ritter’s frank impressions and candid remarks....
A rediscovered classic memoir – the mesmerizingly beautiful account of one woman's year spent living in a remote hut in the Arctic
“A refreshing voice in the canon of Arctic literature. . . charms its reader with its simple candor. Readers will delight in Ritter’s frank impressions and candid remarks....