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Hurricane lizards and plastic squid : the fraught and fascinating biology of climate change / by Hanson, Thor,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."In his three previous books-Feathers, The Triumph of Seeds, and Buzz-Thor Hanson has taken his readers on unforgettable journeys into nature, rendered with great storytelling, the soul of a poet, and the insight of a biologist. In this new book, he is doing it again, but exploring one of the most vital scientific and cultural issues of our time: climate change. As a young biologist, Hanson by his own admission watched with some detachment as our warming planet presented plants and animals with an ultimatum: change or face extinction. But his detachment turned to both concern and awe, as he observed the remarkable narratives of change playing out in each plant and animal he studied. In Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid, Hanson tells the story of how nature-both plants and animals, from beech trees to beetles-are meeting the challenges of rapid climate change head-on, adjusting, adapting, and sometimes noticeably evolving. Brown pelicans are fleeing uphill, seeking out new lives in the mountains. Gorillas in Uganda are turning to new food sources, such as eucalyptus trees (which humans only imported to Africa in the past several decades), as their old sources wain. Auklets, a little sea bird, aren't so lucky: changes in the lifecycles of their primary food source means they return at specific times of year to oceanic feeding grounds expecting plankton blooms that are no longer there. As global warming transforms and restructures the ecosystems in which these animals and others live, Hanson argues, we are forced to conclude that climate change will not have just one effect: Some transformations are beneficial. Others, and perhaps most, are devastating, wiping out entire species. One thing is constant: with each change an organism undergoes, the delicate balance of interdependent ecosystems is tipped, forcing the evolution of thousands more species, including us. To understand how, collectively, these changes are shaping the natural world and the future of life, Hanson looks back through deep time, examining fossil records, pollen, and even the tooth enamel of giant wombats and mummified owl pellets. Together, these records of our past tell the story of ancient climate change, shedding light on the challenges faced by today's species, the ways they will respond, and how these strategies will determine the fate of ecosystems around the globe. Ultimately, the story of nature's response to climate change is both fraught and fascinating, a story of both disaster and resilience, and, sometimes, hope. Lyrical and thought-provoking, Hurricane Lizards and Plastic Squid is poised to transform the conversation around climate change, shifting the focus from humans to the lattice of life, of which humans are just a single point"--
Subjects: Adaptation (Biology); Bioclimatology.; Biotic communities.; Climatic changes.; Global environmental change.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Squid And Octopus: Friends For Always. by Lesnick, Charlotte,film director.; Falcone, Annie,actor.; Penguin Random House (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Annie FalconeOriginally produced by Penguin Random House in 2021.An award-winning author presents a delightful picture book about friendship under the sea. The four tales in this charming picture book show funny moments in the life of best friends Squid and Octopus. Yes, they argue sometimes (about things as silly as whether they should wear mittens or socks to keep their tentacles warm!), but they are always able to cheer each other up in glum times (such as when Squid wakes from the dream of being a superhero and feels disappointed to be plain old Squid again).They are a very lucky pair. And as the fortune cookie in the last story says, true friends are friends for always. Written and illustrated by Tao Nyeu.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Education films.; Children's stories.;
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Squid in Pants : Ready-To-Read Level 1 by Windness, Kaz.;
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© 2025, Simon Spotlight
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I'm the best artist in the ocean / by Sherry, Kevin;
A giant squid brags about being the best artist in the entire ocean.A Junior Library Guild selection
Subjects: Art; Giant squids; Marine animals; Squid;
© 2008., Dial Books for Young Readers,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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I'm the biggest thing in the ocean / by Sherry, Kevin.;
A giant squid brags about being bigger than everything else in the ocean--almost.LSC
Subjects: Giant squids; Marine animals; Body size; Size;
© c2007., Dial Books for Young Readers,
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Fiercest feuds : 5 books in 1! / by Pallotta, Jerry.; Bolster, Rob.; Pallotta, Jerry.Komodo dragon vs. king cobra.; Pallotta, Jerry.Tarantula vs. scorpion.; Pallotta, Jerry.Whale vs. giant squid.; Pallotta, Jerry.Hyena vs. honey badger.; Pallotta, Jerry.Falcon vs. hawk.;
Komodo dragon vs. king cobra -- Tarantula vs. scorpion -- Whale vs. giant squid -- Hyena vs. honey badger -- Falcon vs. hawk.Appeals to 1st-3rd graders, Reading level: grade 3.LSC
Subjects: Animals; Animal behavior; Komodo dragon; King cobra; Tarantulas; Scorpions; Whales; Giant squids; Hyenas; Honey badger; Peregrine falcon; Red-tailed hawk;
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We're going on a treasure hunt / by DiPucchio, Kelly.; Fleck, Jay.;
In this twist on "We're going on a bear hunt," swashbuckling pirates on a quest for buried treasure brave wicked whales, giant squids, booming thunder, and spine-tingling ghosts, but quake at the sight of a small mouse.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Pirates; Treasure troves;
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It's fun to draw pirates / by Bergin, Mark,1961-;
"Ahoy, matey! Step aboard the pirate ship with this group of swashbucklers and create your own crazy pirate crew. Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are easy and fun to follow, and children will be entertained by fun facts about these pirates who roam the open seas"--Barnacle Boris -- Sharktooth Jack -- Redbeard -- Scurvy Jim -- Squid Lips Sid -- Starboard Steve -- Monkey -- Captain Clunk -- Sophie Storm -- One-eyed John -- Pete the Plank -- Sharkbait George -- Gunpowder Billy -- Captain Black.
Subjects: Pirates in art; Drawing; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Art / Drawing.; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Art / Techniques.; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Activity Books.;
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Just one taste / by Dent, Lizzy,author.;
"Fresh-caught squid, handmade pasta, and the salt of the Sicilian summer breeze might just give a jaded food critic the long-lost ingredients for la dolce vita in this ... romance"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Cooks; Family-owned business enterprises; Inheritance and succession; Man-woman relationships; Restaurants; Restaurateurs; Women food writers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Actual size / by Jenkins, Steve,1952-;
Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals, from the tiny goby to the 12-inch eye of the giant squid, all illustrated with collages of cut and torn paper.LSC
Subjects: Body size; Body size.; Animals;
© c2004., Houghton Mifflin,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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