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Living at the limits of our ordinary perception, mosses are a common but largely unnoticed element of the natural world. Gathering Moss is a beautifully written mix of science and personal reflection that invites readers to explore and learn from the elegantly simple lives of mosses. Robin Wall Kimmerer's book is not an identification guide, nor is it a scientific treatise. Rather, it is a series of linked personal essays that will lead general readers...
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Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 1
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English
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"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"--
4) Jungle
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DK Pub
Pub. Date
2009
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72 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
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English
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Describes life in the tropical rain forest, from the exotic birds in the tree tops to the millions of insects on the forest floor.
5) Ocean
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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Relaunch edition, American edition.
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72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
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English
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"Dive through sunlit shallows into dark, mysterious depths and discover the wonders of the world's oceans. Meet bizarre-looking fish, see how an octopus moves, explore shipwrecks, and find out how people use and protect the oceans"--Provided by publisher.
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Distributed by University Press of New England
Pub. Date
c2000
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xi, 456 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 23 cm.
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English
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"This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to understand Vermont’s forests, wetlands, mountaintops, and shores. Richly illustrated with beautiful line drawings and stunning color photographs, this accessible field guide will delight outdoor explorers and armchair naturalists alike. The book starts with an introduction to the natural community concept and the factors influencing our natural systems, from wind and water to soil and rocks. Then,...
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Timber Press
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Rev. ed.
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220 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 24 cm.
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English
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"A breakthrough book. No comprehensive horticultural library should be without it." -American Gardener
When we use chemical fertilizers, we injure the microbial life that sustains plants, and then become increasingly dependent on an arsenal of toxic substances. Teaming with Microbes offers an alternative to this vicious circle, and details how to garden in a way that strengthens, rather than destroys, the soil food web. You'll discover that healthy...
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Random House
Pub. Date
c2001
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119 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
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English
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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.
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Chelsea Green Publishing
Pub. Date
2013
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English
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In Cows Save the Planet, journalist Judith D. Schwartz looks at soil as a crucible for our many overlapping environmental, economic, and social crises. Drawing on the work of thinkers and doers, renegade scientists and institutional whistleblowers, Schwartz challenges much of the conventional thinking about global warming and other problems. For example, land can suffer from undergrazing as well as overgrazing, since certain landscapes, such as grasslands,...
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Lake Champlain Committee
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
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150 p. ; 26 cm.
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English
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An engaging introduction to Lake Champlain s varied physical and biological resources in short essays that offer enough detail to satisfy ecologists, but a prose style that anyone can enjoy. Six sections: The Setting; Forces; Phenomena; Living Lake: Plants; Living Lake: Animals; The Future of Lake Champlain.
12) Coral reefs
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2007
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 25 x 29 cm.
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English
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What is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colorful at nighttime? Learn about some of the most beautiful locations in the natural world Marine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today this active environment is home to about 20,000 kinds of brilliantly colored corals, plants, and animals--more sea creatures than are found anywhere else in the world. The Great...
13) Willodeen
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English
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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.
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Island Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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xiii, 297 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
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In a world filled with breathtaking beauty, we have often overlooked the elusive charm and magic of certain landscapes. A cloudy river flows into a verdant Arctic wetland where sandhill cranes and muskoxen dwell. Further south, cypress branches hang low over dismal swamps. Places like these-collectively known as swamplands or peatlands-often go unnoticed for their ecological splendor. They are as globally significant as rainforests, and function as...
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Zoey and Sassafras volume 3
Publisher
The Innovation Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
96 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
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A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras, use science experiments to help a local stream and magical merhorses.
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Chelsea Green Pub
Pub. Date
c2013
Physical Desc
304 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Resilient Farm and Homestead is a comprehensive how-to manual that will help you select, design, develop, and manage land for self-reliance and regeneration, and presents a thriving model for productive, durable homesteads and farms in cold climates and beyond.
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