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Seeds of hope : wisdom and wonder from the world of plants / by Goodall, Jane,1934-; Hudson, Gail E.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction / by Michael Pollan -- Part One. My Love for the Natural World -- A Childhood Rooted in Nature -- The Kingdom of the Plants -- Trees -- Forests -- Part Two. Hunting, Gathering, and Gardening -- The Plant Hunters -- Botanical Gardens -- Seeds -- Orchids -- Gardens and Gardening -- Part Three. Uses and Abuses of Plants -- Plants That Can Heal -- Plants That Can Harm -- Plantations -- Food Crops -- Genetically Modified Organisms -- Part Four. The Way Forward -- The Future of Agriculture -- Growing Our Own Food -- Saving Forests -- Hope for Nature -- The Will to Live -- Gratitude."Renowned naturalist and bestselling author Jane Goodall examines the critical role that trees and plants play in our world"--Provided by the publisher.
Subjects: Goodall, Jane, 1934-; Goodall, Jane, 1934-; Hope.; Human-plant relationships.; Philosophy of nature.; Plants.; Trees.;
© 2014., Grand Central Publishing,
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Clean air : a novel / by Blake, Sarah(Poet),author.;
"In a near-future world where tree pollen has made outdoor air unbreathable, a woman's safe but tedious life is thrown into turmoil when she witnesses a murder and her young daughter starts sleep-talking about the killer"--
Subjects: Dystopian fiction.; Air; Mothers and daughters; Murder; Pollen; Serial murderers; Sleeptalking;
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Bloom / by Oppel, Kenneth.;
Odd black plants begin to grow after a downpour. As they spread toxic pollen and begin feeding, three teenagers find themselves immune. They must figure out why before the plants complete their invasion.LSC
Subjects: Science fiction.; Plants; Teenagers;
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World of pollinators : a guide for explorers of all ages / by Borden, Joseph W.;
Kids will learn about important pollinating insects, their unique traits, and the impact they have in our environment, along with other valuable nature topics, from what pollen is and how it works to why some insects and birds are pollinators while some are not. Also included are easy outdoor DIY projects kids can create that will make a difference in your own ecosphere.
Subjects: Pollinators; Pollination by insects; Plants; Pollination by animals; Plant ecology; Flowers;
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The skillful forager : essential techniques for responsible foraging and making the most of your wild edibles / by Meredith, Leda,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.From harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways to harvest, preserve, and prepare all of your foraged foods. Featuring detailed identification information for over forty wild edibles commonly found across North America, the plant profiles in this book focus on sustainable harvesting techniques that can be applied to hundreds of other plants. This indispensable reference also provides simple recipes that can help you make the most of your harvest each season.
Subjects: Wild plants, Edible; Cooking (Wild foods); Wild plants, Edible;
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Allergic : our irritated bodies in a changing world / by MacPhail, Theresa,1972-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Hay fever. Peanut allergies. Eczema. Either you have a frustrating allergy, or you know someone who does. Billions of people worldwide--an estimated 30 to 40 percent of the global population--have some form of allergy; millions have one severe enough to actively endanger their health. Even more concerningly, over the last decade, the number of people diagnosed with allergy has been steadily increasing. Medical anthropologist Theresa MacPhail, herself an allergy sufferer whose father died of a bee sting, set out to understand why. This book is a holistic examination of the phenomenon of allergies from its first medical description in 1819 to the mind-bending recent development of biologics and immunotherapies that are giving the most severely impacted patients hope. In pursuit of this story, Theresa spent time with hundreds of experts, patients and activists: she scaled a roof with an air quality controller who diligently counts pollen by hand for hours every day; met a mother struggling to use WIC benefits for her daughter with severe food allergies; shadowed doctors at some of the finest allergy clinics in the world; and discussed the intersecting problems of climate change, pollution, and pollen with biologists who study seasonal respiratory allergies"--
Subjects: Allergy.; Allergy;
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Planting for pollinators : creating a garden haven / by Angel, Heather,author,photographer.;
"Insect pollinators not only bring joy to our gardens, they also provide an essential service for our planet. Without bees, flies, hoverflies, butterflies, moths and beetles, some of our favourite foods, flowers and plants would cease to exist. Whether you have a large garden, an urban balcony or just a window box, planting to encourage pollinators is a fantastic and surprisingly easy first step in creating a wildlife-friendly space. Planting for Pollinators features a wide range of plants, with guidance on the best ways to nurture lawns and verges, pollinator predation and tips on watching and photographing wildlife. Beautifully illustrated throughout with images from award-winning wildlife photographer Heather Angel, this essential guide will show you how plants communicate with insects, and why it's so important to protect our pollinators. Organised by season and featuring more than 100 plant species - including bulbs, annuals, perennials, shrubs and climbers - this practical guide will help you to discover the short- and long-term benefits of having a variety of pollinators visit your garden."--Back cover.
Subjects: Bees.; Butterfly gardening.; Gardening to attract wildlife.; Insect pollinators; Pollinators.;
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Maisy loves bees / by Cousins, Lucy.;
Did you know that bees use their tongues to eat sweet nectar from flowers, then carry dusty pollen on their bodies to spread it from flower to flower? Or that they need lots of flowers, water, and a dry place to live? Through Lucy Cousins's familiar bold, inviting artwork and cheery narration, the youngest children can join Maisy as she tends to her growing garden and discovers some fun and informative things about the bees that live there. Open the final gatefold to see how Maisy is helping the amazing bees!Ages 1-3.
Subjects: Board books.; Maisy (Fictitious character from Cousins); Mice; Bees;
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Curious comparisons : a life-size look at the world around you / by Doneiger, Jorge.; Chouela, Guido.; Sisso, David.; Setton, Marcelo.; Iturralde, Iraida.;
Are you curious about numbers, size, and how something small stacks up against something big? Accompanied by fascinating facts and figures, the life-size photographs in this book answer "What if?" and "How many?" for all kinds of creatures and objects. If you unravel all the thread from a T-shirt, how many times will that thread wrap around a city block? How many flowers does a hive of bees have to visit to collect enough pollen to make a pound of honey? The answers might surprise you!LSC
Subjects: Science; Curiosities and wonders; Size perception; Picture books for children.;
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Grey bees / by Kurkov, Andreĭ,author.; Dralyuk, Boris,translator.; translation of:Kurkov, Andreĭ.Serye pchely.English.;
"Little Starhorodivka, a village of three streets, lies in Ukraine's Grey Zone, the no-man's-land between loyalist and separatist forces where only two residents remain: retired safety inspector turned beekeeper Sergey Sergeyich and Pashka, a rival from his schooldays. With little food and no electricity, under constant threat of bombardment, Sergeyich's one remaining pleasure is his bees. As spring approaches, he knows he must take them far from the Grey Zone so they can collect their pollen in peace. This simple mission on their behalf introduces him to combatants and civilians on both sides of the battle lines: loyalists, separatists, Russian occupiers and Crimean Tatars. Wherever he goes, Sergeyich's childlike simplicity and strong moral compass disarm everyone he meets. But could these qualities be manipulated to serve an unworthy cause, spelling disaster for him, his bees and his country? From international best-selling author Andrey Kurkov and award-winning translator Boris Dralyuk, Grey Bees is a heartening tale of humanity in the midst of war and chaos"--
Subjects: War fiction.; Novels.; Bee culture; Beekeepers; Ukraine Conflict, 2014-;
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