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100 million years of food : what our ancestors ate and why it matters today / by Le, Stephen,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Introduction : what should we eat and how should we live? -- The irony of insects -- The games fruits play -- The temptation of meat -- The paradox of fish -- The empire of starches -- Elixirs -- A truce among thieves -- The calorie conundrum -- The future of food -- Rules to eat and live by.
Subjects: Food; Natural foods.; Nutrition.; Prehistoric peoples;

Animal allies : creatures working together / by Clarke, Ginjer L.;
Did you know that oxpeckers help out giraffes by eating pesky insects off of them? Or that turtles hitchhike on hippos to sunbathe and regulate their body temperatures? These animals show that you don't need to be the same size, or even the same species, to be best buddies!
Subjects: Readers (Publications); Animals;

Top 10 scariest animals / by Maloney, Brenna.;
There are so many scary animals! Some of them are fierce predators. Some have giant fangs or teeth. Some sting. Some even spit venom. Learn all about the scary amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10 to 1 and discover which one is the absolute scariest!
Subjects: Dangerous animals; Animals;

Top 10 strangest animals / by Maloney, Brenna.;
There are so many strange animals! Some look like trees or plants. Some live in the sea and can fly. Some can even regrow their body parts! Learn all about the strange amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10 to 1 and discover which one is the absolute strangest!
Subjects: Animals; Animals;

Top 10 grossest animals / by Maloney, Brenna.;
There are so many gross animals! Some of them smell bad. Some of them are slimy. Some like to eat icky things. Some are snotty, squishy, or even rotten! Learn all about the gross amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10 to 1 and discover which one is the absolute grossest!
Subjects: Animals;

Maisy loves butterflies / by Cousins, Lucy.;
"Join Maisy as she learns all about gorgeous butterflies! This fifth book in the Maisy's Planet series introduces children to both butterflies and moths, as it investigates everything from caterpillars to cocoons to the insects in flight. Find out about patterns, color, and camouflage, and open out the final scene to marvel at Maisy's butterfly- and moth-friendly garden!"--
Subjects: Board books.; Butterflies; Mice;

The healing garden : cultivating & handcrafting herbal remedies / by Blankespoor, Juliet,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 422-425) and index."Herb gardens bring us deep into the heart of our medicine: when we step inside, their beauty and healing literally surround us. Blankespoor shows how to design a herb garden, and organically grow some of the most healing plants on the planet. Detailed herbal profiles, and clear instructions on transforming your garden harvests into botanical medicine and health-giving foods are also covered"--
Subjects: Recipes.; Herbs; Medicinal plants.; Plants; Self-care, Health.;

Pondemonium [videorecording] : the movie / by Li, Ming,film producer.; Hou, Zhe,screenwriter.; Alexander, Shea,voice actor.; Glen, Rick Jay,voice actor.; Lumsden, Siobhan,voice actor.; Wownow Entertainment (Firm),publisher.;
Shea Alexander, Rick Jay Glen, Siobhan Lumsden.The vast wetland paradise known as The Marsh is teeming with cute and curious insects and animals of all kinds. The Marsh is home to community. In this little colony, residents face a variety of challenges, but caring adventure, a dash of danger, a great deal of whimsy, and a strong sense of neighbors always come through when the going gets tough.G.DVD, region 0, NTSC, widescreen (1.78:1).
Subjects: Children's films.; Animated films.; Feature films.; Neighbors; Wetlands; Wetland animals; Friendship;
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Wolf Worm. by Kingfisher, T.;
The year is 1899 and when the reclusive Dr. Halder offers Sonia Wilson a position illustrating his vast collection of insects, Sonia jumps at the chance to move to his North Carolina manor house. But she soon finds that there are darker things at work than the Carolina woods. What happened to her predecessor? Why are animals acting so strangely, and what is behind the peculiar local whispers about blood thiefs?Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Horror fiction.; FICTION; FICTION / Gothic; FICTION / Historical / 19th Century / General;

Bees : an identification and native plant forage guide / by Holm, Heather,1972-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.This well-illustrated guide captures the beauty, diversity, and engaging world of bees and the native plants that support them. Superbly designed and organized, this is an indispensable source of information with extensive profiles for twenty-seven bee genera, plus twelve mini profiles for uncommon genera, and approximately one hundred native trees, shrubs, and perennials for the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast regions. With over 1500 stunning photographs, detailed descriptions, and accessible science, environmental educator and research assistant Heather Holm brings to light captivating information about bees' life cycles, habitats, diet, foraging behaviors, crops pollinated, nesting lifestyles, seasonality, and preferred native forage plants. Bees are a singularly fascinating group of insects and this book makes it possible to observe, attract, and support them in their natural setting or in one's own garden. Not only does this guide assist the reader with bee identification in the field or by photo, it also notes microscopic features for the advanced user. The factors impacting bee populations, and the management of farms and public and residential landscapes for bees are also covered. Included in the bee forage (plant) chapters are plant profiles with range maps, habitat information, floral features and attractants, common bees attracted to the particular plant, and details about the ecological connections between the native plant and other flower-visiting insects. Noted also are birds dependent upon the product of the pollinated flowers (fruits and seeds). This is an excellent reference for amateur and professional naturalists, educators, gardeners, farmers, students, nature photographers, insect enthusiasts, biologists, and anyone interested in learning more about the diversity and biology of bees and their connection to native plants and the natural world.
Subjects: Bees; Forage plants;

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