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The Anthropocene reviewed : essays on a human-centered planet / by Green, John,1977-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this ... symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ... podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale--from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Penguins of Madagascar."--Jacket flap.
Subjects: Essays.; Civilization, Modern; Culture; Manners and customs; Nature; Science;
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Mass extinction [videorecording] : life at the brink / by Holt, Sarah,1956-; Wright, Jeffrey.; PBS Distribution (Firm);
Narrated by Jeffrey Wright.It's a mystery on a global scale: five times in Earth's past, life has been nearly extinguished, the vast majority of plants and animals annihilated in a geologic instant. What triggered these dramatic events? And what might they tell us about the fate of our world? Joins scientists around the globe as they unravel the mysteries of two of the most dramatic mass extinction.E.DVD; widescreen presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Dinosaurs; Documentary television programs.; Mass extinctions.; Science television programs.;
For private home use only.
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The minerals encyclopedia / by Hochleitner, Rupert,author.; translation of:Hochleitner, Rupert.Kosmos Mineralienführer.English.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This is a superior reference for rockhounds, geology students and outdoors people with an interest in what's under their feet"--
Subjects: Encyclopedias.; Field guides.; Mineralogy; Minerals; Minerals; Petrology; Rocks; Rocks;
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Mount Kilimanjaro : the rooftop of Africa / by Watson, Galadriel Findlay.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 30) and index.Describes the geology and ecosystem of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world's largest free-standing mountain, as well as the culture of the local people.
© 2009., Weigl,
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Dinosaur 13 [videorecording] / by Donnan, Kristin.Rex appeal.Videorecording.; Larsen, Peter.Rex appeal.Videorecording.; Miller, Todd Douglas.; Lions Gate Entertainment (Firm);
David Burnham, Jack Horner, Todd Douglas Miller, Stan Adelstein, Lanice Archer, Robert Bakker, Vincent Black Feather, Phil Currie, Bruce Ellison, Susan Hendrickson, Lynn Hochstaff, Peter Larson, Neal Larson.When Paleontologist Peter Larson and his team from the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research made the world's greatest dinosaur discovery in 1990, they knew it was the find of a lifetime; the largest, most complete T. Rex ever found. But during a ten-year battle with the U.S. government, powerful museums, Native American tribes, and competing paleontologists, they found themselves not only fighting to keep their dinosaur but fighting for their freedom as well.E.DVD, widescreen, 5.1 Dolby digital.
Subjects: Hendrickson, Sue, 1949-; Larson, Peter L.; Documentary films.; Paleontological excavations.; Paleontology.; Sue (Tyrannosaurus rex); Tyrannosaurus rex.;
© 2014., Lions Gate Etnertainment,
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A history of the world in 500 walks / by Baxter, Sarah.;
"From geologic upheavals and mad kings to trade routes and saints' ways, this book relates the tales behind the top 500 walks that have shaped our society. It's easy to imagine traveling back in time as you read about convicts and conquistadores, silk traders and Buddhists who have hiked along routes for purposes as varied as the terrain they covered. From prehistory to the present day, take a grand tour of world events at eye-level perspective with accounts that combine knowledgeable commentary with practical detail. You may even be inspired to lace up your own boots!"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Walking; Hiking; Trails; Historic sites; World history.;
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Megabugs / by Becker, Helaine,1961-; Bindon, John.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.A millipede the size of a basketball player? A pit-bull-sized scorpion? It's hard to imagine, but such mega-critters once lived on our planet. Award-winning science writer Helaine Becker introduces us to nine of these terrifying giants. You'll discover when and where they lived, how they grew to their mega-sizes and how they became extinct. Realistic illustrations show us what the animal looked like and how big it could grow. A timeline places the animal in its geological period and a map indicates where its fossils have been discovered. Sidebars throughout expand on scientific and historical concepts, such as adaptation and the Permian extinction. Megabugs is sure to satisfy dino-lovers, bug-lovers, and kids fascinated by prehistoric life.LSC
Subjects: Arthropoda, Fossil; Insects, Fossil;
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Groovy gems / by Petersen, Christine.;
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Subjects: Gems; Precious stones;
© c2010., ABDO Pub.,
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Niagara : your guide to the Falls and beyond / by Brown, Ron,1945-author.;
"The first-known European to gaze upon Niagara Falls was a Jesuit priest and explorer named Louis Hennepin in 1688. He took his somewhat exaggerated description of its size and power back to amazed Europeans. From then on, the Falls became a must-see destination for people from around the world and one of Canada's leading tourist attractions. But there is more to the Niagara region than a mighty cataract. There are the world-class hotels and casinos, the Shaw Festival, the wineries, the hydroelectric generators, the natural wonders, the historic sites, and the Welland Canal--an engineering marvel and vital transportation link. This book is the story of the falls and beyond, covering: the geological evolution of the Falls; pioneering development of Ontario's hydroelectric power; Niagara's wine region; Niagara's Indigenous legacy; the War of 1812; Niagara's Black history and heritage; modern hotels and historic hostelries; the Niagara Parkway; bridges across the Niagara River; the gardens of Niagara; hiking trails and conservation areas; casinos, hotels and midway Rides; the Shaw Festival; historic downtown streetscapes; Niagara's historic mansions; lost villages and ghost towns; Niagara's railway legacy, and more"--
Subjects: Guidebooks.;
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The treeline : the last forest and the future of life on Earth / by Rawlence, Ben,author.; Harper, Lizzie,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In the tradition of Elizabeth Kolbert and Barry Lopez, a powerful, poetic and deeply absorbing account of the "lung" at the top of the world. For the last fifty years, the trees of the boreal forest have been moving north. Ben Rawlence's The Treeline takes us along this critical frontier of our warming planet from Norway to Siberia, Alaska to Greenland, to meet the scientists, residents and trees confronting huge geological changes. Only the hardest species survive at these latitudes including the ice-loving Dahurian larch of Siberia, the antiseptic Spruce that purifies our atmosphere, the Downy birch conquering Scandinavia, the healing Balsam poplar that Native Americans use as a cure-all and the noble Scots Pine that lives longer when surrounded by its family. It is a journey of wonder and awe at the incredible creativity and resilience of these species and the mysterious workings of the forest upon which we rely for the air we breathe. Blending reportage with the latest science, The Treeline is a story of what might soon be the last forest left and what that means for the future of all life on earth"--
Subjects: Biogeography; Climatic changes.; Timberline.; Trees; Trees;
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