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Author
Series
Publisher
Greystone Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
Are trees social beings? In this international bestseller, forester and author Peter Wohlleben convincingly makes the case that, yes, the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged ) : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Who lives at the seashore? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tidal pool up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From jewel-like sea anemones to spiky sea urchins, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat will be revealed"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
47 pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this work of nonfiction, the role of trees in maintaining a vibrant ecosystem, as well as providing food, fuel and shelter, is depicted through photographs, personal stories and facts.--
6) Snap!
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Readers are introduced to a fly just before it is snapped up by a frog, which in turn is eaten by a duckling, and so on until the top of the food chain is reached with a bear.
7) Willodeen
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 4
Physical Desc
263 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
When the annual migration of hummingbears, a source of local pride and income, dwindles and no one knows why, Willodeen, armed with a magical birthday gift, speaks up for the animals she loves and vows to uncover this mystery.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
In this gorgeous companion to the acclaimed Over and Under the Snow and Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal bring to life a secret underwater world. In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles...
12) The Poles
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2001
Physical Desc
39 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm.
Language
English
13) Oceanarium
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
96 pages : color illustrations ; 38 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Guides readers around the world's oceans, from sandy shorelines to the darkest depths. Learn about the ocean's most fascinating animals, including giant whale sharks, tiny tropical fish, and majestic manatees, among many others"--
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Her photographs capture the beauty of Puget Sound. Do they also expose a darkness that someone would kill to keep buried? After her husband, Jack, dies in a climbing incident, Shauna has only her five-year-old son and her helicopter charter business to live for. Every day is a struggle to make ends meet and she lives in constant fear of losing even more than she already has. When her business partner is murdered, his final words convince Shauna that...
Author
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
George loves bugs. Big ones, leggy ones, ones that glow. So he decides to become the world's best collector. But fabulous creatures aren't meant for a life in a bottle.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 7
Physical Desc
338 p. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Paralympics sailing hopeful Felix and English school girl Kara work with veterinarians and specialists to save and reunite the dolphin with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef from the environmental effects of proposed dredging.
Author
Publisher
Little Bigfoot
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
pages cm
Language
English
Description
"Filled with beautiful photography and engaging text, Explore the Salish Sea inspires children to explore the unique marine ecosystem that encompasses the coastal waters from Seattle's Puget Sound up to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Georgia Strait of British Columbia. Discover the Salish Sea and learn about its vibrant ecosystem in this engaging non-fiction narrative that inspires outdoor exploration. Filled with full-color photography, this...