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Wildlife crossing : giving animals the right-of-way / by Galat, Joan Marie,1963-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.What happens when the needs of people and nature collide? More than 13 million miles of roads crisscross landscapes in 222 countries. Roads offer many human benefits, but they also create problems for nature. Their construction leads to a loss of biodiversity through habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation. Roads isolate wildlife populations, impede migration and allow invasive plant and animal species to spread, while giving rise to pollution from garbage, light, noise and airborne contaminants. With innovative tools, like wildlife overpasses to reconnect landscapes, smart roads and vehicles to maximize safety, and a little hands on help, we can create environmental harmony. And sitting in the passenger seat, young people can play a part in helping highways and habitats coexist.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Animals; Wildlife crossings; Roads; Automobiles; Nature; Wildlife conservation; Environmental protection;
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The complete beginner's guide to embroidery : everything you need to know to start creating today.
There's something therapeutic about taking a piece of fabric and turning it into something wonderful. Whether you're adorning it with a flowery motif, cross stitching the name of a newborn or creating something colorful for your wall, the punching of the needle through a fat quarter or Aida and the rustle of the thread that follows is incredibly calming. In "The Beginner's Guide to Embroidery", you can experience this for yourself. Regardless of if you're a needlework novice or a seasoned sewer, we've laid out all the tools and techniques you need to get started. The wide range of projects you'll find in these pages mean that you'll never be short of gifts for birthdays, holidays, Christenings or those just because moments. So what are you waiting for? Grab your needle and thread, that all-important cup of tea, and turn the page to learn all about the magical world of embroidery.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Embroidery.;
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Mend! : a refashioning manual and manifesto / by Sekules, Kate,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A guide to the art, history, and politics of visible mending--at once a practical instruction guide for techniques, a statement on the beauty of repairing and reimagining clothes, and a manifesto against fast fashion. Part manifesto, part how-to, this book persuasively calls for a new way of thinking and handling clothes, flying in the face of the supposedly life-changing magic of throwing them away. Kate Sekules's message is simple: If your sweater gets a hole in it, don't discard it--mend it! Changing the way we dress is easier and cheaper than we think, and with enthusiasm and wit, Sekules shows you how to fix your garments and make your wardrobe more interesting with visible mending techniques, and help save the planet (and your soul) in the process.The environmental and human impacts of our clothing consumer habits cannot be overstated. When we continually buy and discard clothes, we are contributing to pollution, exploitation, and the waste of natural resources. Instead, we should be buying less and better, swapping, embracing vintage, and of course, mending. Sharp and incredibly timely, Mend! is a push for a slow fashion revolution in which we stop to think critically about what we buy, where it comes from, who makes it, and what it is doing to the environment, and is simultaneously a fun, crafty manual that will inspire readers to roll up their (freshly mended) sleeves and get creative, share their designs, and form radical creative communities to change closets, lives, and the world"--
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Clothing and dress; Clothing and dress;
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Dump trucks / by McDonald, Amy,1985-author.; Cooper, Fleet,narrator.; Container of (expression):McDonald, Amy,1985-Dump trucks.Spoken word (Cooper);
What are dump trucks? -- Parts of a dump truck -- Dump trucks at work -- Dump truck facts.Includes bibliographical references and index.Read by Fleet Cooper.Beep! Beep! Here comes a dump truck! Young students can learn basic facts about these load-bearing machines through simple text and colorful photos in this beginning title. Photo labels, diagrams, and picture glossaries clarify and reinforce the text to support readers who are just starting out.Ages PreK-2Grades K-1
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Dump trucks; Readers (Primary).; VOX books.;
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The Squiggly Career. by LIT Videobooks (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by LIT Videobooks in 2023.Career ladders are a thing of the past. Packed with insights about the changing shape of work and inspiration from highly successful people, this videobook will fuel your growth and help you be happier and more successful in your career.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Documentary films.; Literature.; Arts.; Business.; Career Development.; Instructional films.; Business education.; Documentary films.; Artists.; Authors--Interviews.; Vocational guidance.; Self-help techniques.; Art and architecture.;
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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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How to Use ChatGPT and Generative AI to Help Create Content. by PACKT Publishing (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by PACKT Publishing in 2023.Learn to use cutting-edge language models ChatGPT, Dalle-2, and Midjourney to create high-quality written content and generative art in this course. Discover how to fine-tune these models for specific tasks and explore the ethical implications and future-proofing strategies for using AI in your work.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Science.; Technical education.; Instructional films.; Computer science.;
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The phonics playbook : how to differentiate instruction so students succeed / by Ryan, Alison(Literacy specialist),author.;
"Differentiation has been shown to improve student outcomes in phonics learning, and many teachers are at a loss concerning how to incorporate differentiation in their everyday classrooms. When students' phonics knowledge grows, their reading fluency increases. And when reading fluency improves, children can devote more of their working memories to comprehension, which is the ultimate goal of reading. Focusing on differentiation in phonics instruction is worth teachers' time and attention"--
Subjects: Academic achievement.; Group work in education.; Reading;
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Itch! : everything you didn't want to know about what makes you scratch / by Sanchez, Anita,1956-author.; Ford, Gilbert,illustrator.; Critt, C. J.,narrator.; Container of (expression):Sanchez, Anita.Itch!Spoken word (Critt);
Includes bibliographical references and index.Read by CJ Critt.Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic. You can feel it coming on--that terrible, tortuous ITCH. As irritating as an itch is, it is also your body's way of sending you a message you can't miss, like you've brushed up against poison ivy or lice have taken up residence in your hair. None of which you'd know without that telltale itch! And there are so many things that make us itch--from fungus to fleas, mosquitoes to nettles, poison ivy to tarantulas! Combining history, anatomy, laugh-out-loud illustrations, and even tips to avoid--and soothe--the itch, Anita Sanchez and Gilbert Ford take readers on an intriguing (and sometimes disgusting) look into what makes you scratch.Ages 8-12.4-8.
Subjects: Instructional and educational works.; Children's audiobooks.; Book plus audio.; Dyslexia-friendly books.; Itching; Skin; Poisonous animals; Poisonous plants; VOX books.;
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The house romantic : curating memorable interiors for a meaningful life / by Harris, Haskell,author.; Libaire, Lia Burke,illustrator.; Zacharkiw, Charlotte,photographer.;
Includes bibliographical references."Haskell Harris, founding style director at Garden & Gun, explores what makes a personal and meaningful home, revealing how designers and creatives authentically style their spaces, drawing inspiration from the important moments and people in their lives. Illustrated with photographs of Haskell's home in Charleston, South Carolina, and archival photos from the homes she grew up in, alongside lush color palettes and textiles, this beautifully photographed interior design book also features 15 homes of fellow creatives and designers n the United States, the UK, and Europe. Bringing in words of advice and gorgeous interiors from the people who inspire her, Haskell explores the many different ways of embracing romanticism in interior design. House Romantic is a vibrant, diverse, and extremely personal view of creating homes that are meaningful and reflect who we are. Filled with practical tips and specific instructions, the book offers a new sort of home education that shows us how we can surround ourselves with less products and more items that hold true significance, creating deeply personal connections in the spaces where we live, work, and love"--
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Photobooks.; Interior decoration.; Interior decoration; Romanticism in art.;
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