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Mimic makers : biomimicry inventors inspired by nature / by Nordstrom, Kristen.; Boston, Paul,1952-;
Includes bibliographical references."In biomimicry, scientists imitate traits found in nature. An engineer shapes the nose of his bullet train like a kingfisher's beak. A scientist models her solar cell on the mighty leaf. Discover how ten inventors were inspired by animals and plants to create cutting-edge technology"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Biomimicry; Inventions; Inventors; Technological innovations; Nature;
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Science I need to know. [videorecording]. by Mazzarella Media (Firm); Wonderscape Entertainment (Firm);
Why are habitats important? Questions are answered by introducing the animals and plants that live in different habitats around the world. Explore the polar regions, tundra, desert, grasslands, forests, and water habitats of the world! Incredible footage of animals in their natural environment is used to teach about the many fascinating habitats found on Earth. Even learn how to build an animal-friendly habitat in your own backyard!G.DVD; stereo.
Subjects: Animals.; Children's films.; Educational films.; Habitat (Ecology); Video recordings for children.;
© c2013., Wonderscape Entertainment,
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Rainbow Rangers. [videorecording] / by Alexander, Phillipa,voice actor.; Crosbie, Juliette,voice actor.; Mythen, Aileen,voice actor.; Naqvi, Zehra,voice actor.; Rawlins, Penelope,voice actor.; Russell, Dan(Voice actor),voice actor.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
Penelope Rawlins, Juliette Crosbie, Zehra Jane Naqvi, Phillipa Alexander, Aileen Mythen, Dan Russell.Seven girls, each with her own wildly unique personality and powers, live a rainbow ride away in Kaleidoscopia. But whenever there's trouble for the people, animals, or natural wonders of the Earth, the Rangers zoom into action and ride a rainbow across the sky to save the day! Bestfriends unite!G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD.
Subjects: Action and adventure television programs.; Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Girls; Helping behavior; Magic; Rainbows; Women superheroes;
For private home use only.
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Rainbow Rangers. [videorecording] / by Alexander, Phillipa,voice actor.; Crosbie, Juliette,voice actor.; Mythen, Aileen,voice actor.; Minkoff, Rob,creator.; Morris, Shane,creator.; Genius Brands International (Firm),production company.; NCircle Entertainment,distributor.;
Phillipa Alexander, Juliette Crosbie, Aileen Mythen.Seven girls, each with her own wildly unique personality and powers, live a rainbow's ride away in Kaleidoscopia. But whenever there's trouble for the people, animals, or natural wonders of the Earth, the Rangers zoom into action and ride a rainbow across the sky to save the day! Best friends unite!G.DVD.
Subjects: Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Superhero television programs.; Rainbows; Friendship; Superheroes; Girls;
For private home use only.
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The wild Canadian year [videorecording] / by Ferguson, Louise,television director.; Suzuki, David,1936-narrator.; Turner, Chelsea,television director.; Turner, Jeff,1956-television director.; Turner, Sue,television director.; Morales, Jeff,television director.; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation,production company,broadcaster.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),distributor.;
Narrator, David Suzuki.The Wild Canadian Year showcases the most amazing and rare natural wonders of Canada. From the filmmakers of the acclaimed series Wild Canada, this new five-part legacy series views Canada's extraordinary wildlife through the lens of its four distinct seasons.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nature television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wildlife television programs.; Animals; Animals; Animals; Geography; Seasons;
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Animal life / by Auður A. Ólafsdóttir,1958-author.; translation of:Auður A. Ólafsdóttir,1958-Dýralíf.English.; FitzGibbon, Brian(Translator),translator.;
"From winner of the Nordic Council Literature Prize and the Icelandic Literary Prize, Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir, comes a dazzling novel about a family of midwives set in the run-up to Christmas in Iceland. In the days leading up to Christmas, Dómhildur delivers her 1,922nd baby. Beginnings and endings are her family trade; she comes from a long line of midwives on her mother's side and a long line of undertakers on her father's. She even lives in the apartment that she inherited from her grandaunt, a midwife with a unique reputation for her unconventional methods. As a terrible storm races towards Reykjavík, Dómhildur discovers decades worth of letters and manuscripts hidden amongst her grandaunt's clutter. Fielding calls from her anxious meteorologist sister and visits from her curious new neighbour, Dómhildur escapes into her grandaunt's archive and discovers strange and beautiful reflections on birth, death, and human nature. With her singular warmth and humor, in Animal Life Ólafsdóttir gives us a beguiling novel that comes direct from the depths of an Icelandic winter, full of hope for spring"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Letters; Manuscripts; Midwives;
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Hello hello shapes / by Wenzel, Brendan.;
"Say hello to early learning concepts and the wild world of animals! Little ones will learn their shapes with the help of a couple of polar bears, some tree frogs, and a whole host of parrots! More than forty wonderful and endangered creatures from earth, sea, and sky parade across the pages and show the beauty and variety of our planet. A key at the back of the book identifies the animals for even more nature fun"--
Subjects: Board books.; Shapes; Animals;
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Explorer kit: trails & forests : backpack for kids [kit]. by Please return all components in the container. ;
Hiking poles and binoculars will help you get out into nature and discover the fascinating creatures that live there! Explorer Backpacks are kits designed to help you get outside! Each kit comes with 2 or more books on the topic and equipment that enables you to delve into the wonders of nature. We’ve also put together a Resource Guide for each one so you can find apps, online resources, as well as more books to help with your learning journey. For kids ages 8+ or younger with the help of an adult.Ages 8+
Subjects: Backpack kit.; Hiking.; Trails.; Forests.; Guidebooks.;
© , Various.
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The nut job. [videorecording] / by Brunker, Cal,film director,screenwriter.; Barlen, Bob,1980-screenwriter,film producer.; Bindley, Scott,screenwriter.; Arnett, Will,voice actor.; Cheng, Long,1954-voice actor.; Dunham, Jeff,1962-voice actor.; Heigl, Katherine,voice actor.; Moner, Isabela,voice actor.; Rudolph, Maya,voice actor.; Stormare, Peter,voice actor.; Redriver Co. Ltd.,production company.; Toonbox Entertainment Ltd.,production company.; Gulfstream Pictures,production company.; Shanghai Hoongman Technology Co. Ltd.,production company.; Entertainment One (Firm : Canada),publisher.;
Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Maya Rudolph, Jackie Chan, Isabela Moner, Peter Stormare, Jeff Dunham.Surly Squirrel and the gang are back. They are once again in Oakton where the evil mayor has decided to bulldoze Liberty Park and build a dangerous amusement park in its place. Surly and his ragtag group of animal friends band together to save their home, defeat the mayor, and take back the park.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Comedy films.; Animated films.; Children's films.; Feature films.; Squirrels; Mayors; Parks;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The mountain in the sea / by Nayler, Ray,author.;
"Following a mysterious murder on an island off the coast of Vietnam, a research team convenes to study an octopus community that seems to be developing its own language and culture. Humans, AIs, and animals are swept up in the machinations of governmentsand corporations in this near-future thriller about the nature of intelligence"--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Androids; Animal intelligence; Octopuses; Women marine biologists;
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