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The big snowdown / by Hudson, Katy.;
Owl confidently believes her natural talents are enough to win the winter games, but her opponents demonstrate the real key to success is preparation.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Owls; Forest animals; Contests; Self-confidence; Friendship; Winter;
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Pests : how humans create animal villains / by Brookshire, Bethany,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-330) and index."A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild places. When animals pop up where we don't expect or want them, we respond with fear, rage, or simple annoyance. It's no longer an animal. It's a pest. At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It's not a natural history of the animals we hate. Instead, this book is about us. It's about what calling an animal a pest says about people, how we live, and what we want. It's a story about human nature, and how we categorize the animals in our midst, including bears and coyotes, sparrows and snakes. Pet or pest? In many cases, it's entirely a question of perspective. Bethany Brookshire's deeply researched and entirely entertaining book will show readers what there is to venerate in vermin, and help them appreciate how these animals have clawed their way to success as we did everything we could to ensure their failure. In the process, we will learn how the pests that annoy us tell us far more about humanity than they do about the animals themselves."--Publisher marketing.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Human-animal relationships.; Pests.;
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Wild Kratts. [videorecording] / by Kratt, Chris,on-screen presenter,voice actor.; Kratt, Martin,on-screen presenter,voice actor.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),production company.;
Presenters/voices: Martin Kratt, Chris Kratt.The Kratt brothers decide to celebrate Halloween by discovering some creepy creatures and learn they must foil the plans of Zach and other villains who want to ruin the holiday.G.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; stereo.
Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Nature television programs.; Science television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Animal ecology; Animals; Halloween; Wildlife conservation;
For private home use only.
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Practical permaculture for home landscapes, your community, and the whole earth / by Bloom, Jessi.; Boehnlein, Dave.; Kearsley, Paul,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Permaculture basics -- Permaculture ethics and principles -- Learning from nature -- The permaculture design process -- Gathering information -- Putting the design together -- Figuring out the details -- Permaculture systems -- Soil fertility: improving tilth and nutrients -- Water: making the most of a limited resource -- Waste: plugging leaks in the system -- Energy: minimizing the work we do ourselves -- Shelter: building functional, efficient structures -- Food and plant systems: providing for our own needs -- Animals and wildlife: welcoming natural diversity -- Useful plants for permaculture landscapes -- Invisible structures.
Subjects: Permaculture plants.; Permaculture.;
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Most delicious poison : the story of nature's toxins-from spices to vices / by Whiteman, Noah,author.;
"Based on cutting-edge science in the fields of evolution, chemistry, and neuroscience, Most Delicious Poison reveals the origins of toxins produced by plants, mushrooms, microbes, and even some animals, the mechanisms that animals evolved to overcome them, and how a co-evolutionary arms race made its way into the human experience. This perpetual chemical war not only drove the diversification of life on Earth, but is also intimately tied to our own successes and failures. You will never look at a houseplant, mushroom, fruit, vegetable, or even the last 500 years of human history, the same way again"--
Subjects: Mushrooms, Poisonous.; Poisoning; Poisonous animals.; Poisonous plants.; Poisons.;
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Boney / by Fagan, Cary.; Tolstikova, Dasha.;
Annabelle discovers an animal bone in the woods and decides to make it her new plaything. But nature ends up moving Annabelle in mysterious ways. At first, Boney, as Annabelle names him, makes the perfect companion. While Mom is busy with the baby, Boney and Annabelle share a meal, play at the park, and share a bedtime story before Annabelle tucks Boney into his shoebox-bed for the night. But when creatures run wild through her dreams, Annabelle considers for the first time where Boney really belongs. LSC
Subjects: Girls; Bones;
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Set your alarm, sloth! : more advice for troubled animals from Dr. Glider / by Keating, Jess.; Oswald, Pete.;
"Dr. Sugar Glider is back to help animals with problems large and small! A sloth with algae on her back, a sneezing iguana, a leaderless clownfish, and a lovesick egret are just a few of the creatures who call on Dr. Glider for advice. Featuring hilarious stories and unbelievable true facts, plus a glossary and a list of species, this nonfiction picture book is sure to fascinate and entertain young nature lovers"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Animals;
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Evolution under pressure : how we change nature and how nature changes us / by Ridge, Yolanda,1973-; Thibeault, Dane.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Immersive non-fiction with STEM and social justice themes that proves that the future of the environment is in our hands--and helps pave the way forward. Evolution isn't just a thing of the past. It is happening right now, in every species across the world--and our influence on the future of the plants and animals around us is much bigger than we might think. A closer look at the science behind evolution shows how human behaviors like hunting, farming, and urban development have contributed to major physical changes in everything from rhinos to pigs to lizards. And these changes impact us in turn--triggering environmental shifts and contributing to climate change. The good news is there's hope: by learning to see how everything is connected, we can weigh the consequences of our choices and help shape a world that works for plants, animals, and humans alike. Making connections across anthropology, biology, and ecology, award-winning author Yolanda Ridge takes an intersectional approach to a challenging topic--examining the factors that influence human behavior while looking forward to explain the changes we can make and the ethics of those choices. Profiles of young activists and innovators highlight the ways readers can contribute to restoring ecological balance, while vibrant illustrations by Dane Thibeault evoke the energy and beauty of the natural world we are working to preserve."--
Subjects: Nature; Human beings; Human ecology; Sustainability;
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Attenborough and the sea dragon [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-host.; Thomson, Sally(Producer),television producer,television director.; BBC Earth (Firm),publisher.; BBC Studios,production company.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster,production company.; Thirteen Productions,production company.;
Presenter, David Attenborough.On the Jurassic Coast of England, a remarkable 200-million-year-old fossil is discovered - the bones of an Ichthyosaur, a giant sea dragon. David Attenborough joins the hunt to bring this ancient creature's story to life. Using state-of-the-art scanning and CGI, the team reconstructs the skeleton, creates the most detailed animation of an Ichthyosaur, and unravels an age-old murder mystery.E.DVD, NTSC region 1, widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Documentary television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Ichthyosauria.; Paleontology.; Fossils; Prehistoric animals.; Dinosaurs.; Paleontological excavations;
For private home use only.
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Arctic wolf : the high Arctic / by DeLallo, Laura.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31), Internet addresses, and index.Provides an overview of the natural history, physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of Arctic wolves, and recounts the adventures of two scientists who track and study them.LSC
Subjects: Gray wolf;
© c2011., Bearport Pub.,
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