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Author
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
31 p. : col. ill., maps ; 28 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book explains how, for centuries, people have been changing or destroying many natural habitats and how everyone can help look after habitats.
Author
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
85 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 38 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Set your spirit of adventure free with this journey to the world's great oceans, discovering the diversity of life that exists in the deep blue sea. Whether you're travelling long haul with leatherback turtles across the Pacific, snoozing with sea otters or ice bathing with a walrus, this book celebrates the very prescient topic of the world's oceans with Lucy Letherland's animal characters."--Amazon.com
Author
Publisher
Annick Press
Pub. Date
2021 .
Physical Desc
100 pages : illustrations 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"cities can be surprisingly wild places, especially for the scientists who study them. Join Cylita Guy as she shares the exciting adventures of urban ecologists - herself included - whose work shows that studying urban wildlife can help us make cities healthier for all of their inhabitants.
From a rodent-tracking Ratmobile to a weather station on the back of a bike, discover all the ways these scientists study nature in your neighborhood - and try...
7) Parrots
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p : ill. ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Parrots are not merely copycats. They are among the smartest birds in the world. Not only can they mimic human speech, there is also evidence they can understand word meanings and form simple sentences independently. Through vibrant images and accessible text, these talkative birds are shown to be much more than a pirates sidekick.
Author
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 20 x 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Kids will discover plants and animals that live in backyards and read about backyard food chains. Then, they will learn how to create an insect inn, make a squirrel feeder, and more. Each project has color photos and easy-to-follow instructions.
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, map ; 20 x 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Young readers will learn where sea stars live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face.
Series
Pub. Date
2017
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (205 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join Martin Kratt and Chris Kratt as they meet amazing animals from around the world. With wild creatures and dastardly villains, Wild Kratts makes learning about animals and nature a fun-filled adventure!
Author
Series
Publisher
rosen central
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Learn the steps that anglers take in catching fish. Readers learn about catch-and-release fishing, regulations for keeping fish, and the cleaning, preserving, and cooking of the catch. The impact of fishing on the environment and anglers responsibilities toward fish habitats are also addressed.
12) Catfish fishing
Author
Series
Publisher
rosen central
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This great resource includes a breakdown of all indispensable bait and tackle, an explanation of the essential fisherman knots, and a discussion on safety. The reader is also reminded that we share an ecosystem with this unique creature and we owe it to ourselves to take care of their habitats for future generations of fishermen.
13) Bass fishing
Author
Series
Publisher
rosen central
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book is for the novice fisherman who is interested in learning more about bass fishing. Topics covered include technique, equipment, safety, laws, and sportsmanship. Readers will learn what tools to use, where the best places to fish are, and what time of day and season is most suitable for bass fishing.
Author
Series
Publisher
rosen central
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 2
Physical Desc
64 p : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This book is an entertaining introduction to the exciting sport of saltwater fishing. Chapters provide helpful tips about fishing and boating safety, choosing gear, finding fish, and handling the catch. The author introduces a variety of saltwater fishing methods, including surf fishing, fly fishing, trolling, and spear fishing.
15) Fly fishing
Author
Series
Publisher
rosen central
Pub. Date
c2012
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
64 p : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title offers secret tips on promising locations to find fish, how to "read" water, and what flies work best on what fish in what types of water and weather conditions. Safety on land and on water are also stressed and discussed thoroughly.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"What happens outside in the winter? Shine a light behind the page and see... Explore a frost-laden forest up close and you will find a woodland world filled with great surprises! From sleeping snails to frisky foxes, the secrets of this amazing winter wonderland are revealed"--Publisher description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 20 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Young readers will learn where beavers live, how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face.
Author
Series
Publisher
Super Sandcastle, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 20 x 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
With Sea Otters: Kelp Forest Keepers, kids will discover how sea otters influence their ecosystems. Young readers will learn where sea otters live and how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face.--
Author
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 321 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"A biologist takes us into the still mysterious world of koalas, from their marsupial ancestors to current threats to their existence. Koalas are one of the most beloved animals, but despite their celebrity, we are just learning much about their nature and history. Blending evolutionary biology, natural history, and ecology, biologist Danielle Clode tells us the story of these amazing marsupials. She looks at fossils of ancestral giant koalas three...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
254 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"Douglas W. Tallamy's first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation. Nature's Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors...