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Bat basics : how to understand and help these amazing flying mammals / by Krebbs, Karen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Explore the everyday lives of bats! Bats have been misunderstood for generations, yet they are essential to a healthy ecosystem. From insect control to pollination services, we need bats more than most people know. Bat Basics separates fact from fiction in a fascinating, fun guide to the world's only flying mammals. Author Karen Krebbs has been studying bats for more than 30 years. She lectures, teaches, and even trains government workers on the subject-and now she's sharing her expertise with you. Learn the Bat Basics, such as how they use echolocation, why they hibernate, and what they eat. Discover bat myths that you probably thought were true. Find out how to bat-proof a house. Then turn to the field guide section, and identify a variety of common and important-to-know species. Projects, activities, and tips for helping the bat population round out this comprehensive guide. Get Bat Basics, and read all about why bats should be celebrated-not feared."
Subjects: Bats; Bats.;
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Food chains and you / by Kalman, Bobbie,1947-;
Subjects: Food chains (Ecology).;
© c2005., Crabtree Publishing,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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River [videorecording] / by Dafoe, Willem,narrator.; Peedom, Jennifer,film director,screenwriter.; Australian Chamber Orchestra,composer.; Greenwich Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.; Radiohead (Musical group),composer.;
Music by the Australian Chamber Orchestra and Radiohead.Narrator: Willem Dafoe.An exploration of the timeless relationship between human civilization and Earth's rivers. Spanning six continents, this visual and musical tour-de-force is by turns celebratory, cautionary, and ultimately hopeful that we are beginning to understand rivers in all their complexity and fragility. Narrated by Oscar Nominee Willem Dafoe.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Environmental films.; Nonfiction films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Human ecology.; Rivers.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The sea is not made of water : life between the tides / by Nicolson, Adam,1957-author.; Boxer, Kate,illustrator.; Nicolson, Rosie,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'The Sea is Not Made of Water', Adam Nicolson explores the natural wonders of the intertidal and our long human relationship with it. The physics of the seas, the biology of anemone and limpet, the long history of the earth, and the stories we tell of those who have lived here: all interconnect in this zone where the philosopher, scientist and poet can meet and find meaning.
Subjects: Seashore.; Seashore ecology.; Intertidal ecology.; Intertidal organisms.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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You are stardust / by Kelsey, Elin.; Kim, Soyeon.;
Looks at how we are connected to nature in unexpected ways.LSC
Subjects: Human ecology; Ecology;
© c2012., Owlkids Books,
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Garden revolution : how our landscapes can be a source of environmental change / by Weaner, Larry.; Christopher, Thomas.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.LSC
Subjects: Landscape ecology.; Gardening.;
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Medicine wheel for the planet : a journey toward personal and ecological healing / by Grenz, Jennifer,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.In 'Medicine Wheel for the Planet', building on sacred stories, field observations and personal experience, Dr. Jennifer Grenz invites readers to share in the teachings of the four directions of the medicine wheel: the North, which draws upon the knowledge and wisdom of elders; the East, where we let go of colonial narratives and see with fresh eyes; the South, where we apply new-old worldviews to envision a way forward; and the West, where a relational approach to land reconciliation is realized. Eloquent, inspiring, and disruptive, 'Medicine Wheel for the Planet' circles in on an argument that a multiplicity of worldviews are required to safeguard our Earth.
Subjects: Applied ecology.; Human ecology.; Restoration ecology.; Traditional ecological knowledge.;
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Seven worlds, one planet [videorecording] / by Attenborough, David,1926-narrator.; BBC Studios,film distributor.; British Broadcasting Corporation,broadcaster,production company.;
Narrator, David Attenborough.Millions of years ago, incredible forces ripped apart the Earth's crust, creating our seven continents, each with its own distinct climate, its own distinct terrain, and its own unique animal life. From the colorful paradise of South America to the scorching heat of Africa, this showcases the true character of each continent in turn and reveals just how it has shaped all life there.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Nonfiction television programs.; Television mini-series.; Documentary television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Natural history.; Animal behavior.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Forest habitats / by Ringstad, Arnold.;
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Subjects: Forest ecology; Habitat (Ecology);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Smithsonian ocean : our water, our world / by Cramer, Deborah.; Smithsonian Institution.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. [280]-290) and index.LSC
Subjects: Marine biology.; Marine ecology.;
© c2008., Smithsonian Books,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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