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We will be jaguars : a memoir of my people / by Nenquimo, Nemonte,author.; Anderson, Mitch,author.;
"From a fearless, internationally acclaimed activist, We will be jaguars is an impassioned memoir about an indigenous childhood, a clash of cultures, and the fight to save the Amazon rainforest and protect her people. Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest -- one of the last to be contacted by missionaries in the 1950s -- Nemonte Nenquimo had a singular upbringing. She was taught about plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism by her elders. She played barefoot in the forest and didn't walk on pavement, or see a car, until she was a teenager and left to study with an evangelical missionary group in the city. But after Nemonte's ancestors began appearing in her dreams, pleading with her to return and embrace her own culture, she listened. Nemonte returned to the forest and traditional ways of life and became one of the most forceful voices in climate change activism. She spearheaded an alliance of Indigenous nations across the Upper Amazon and led her people to a landmark victory against Big Oil, protecting over a half million acres of primary rainforest. We Will Be Jaguars is an astonishing memoir by an equally astonishing woman. Nemonte digs into generations of oral history, uprooting centuries of conquest, and hacking away at racist notions of Indigenous peoples. Ultimately, she reveals a life story as rich, harsh, and vital as the Amazon rainforest herself"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Nenquimo, Nemonte.; Indigenous peoples; Nature; Rain forest conservation; Rain forests; Women political activists;

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;

The plant life cycle / by Jakab, Cheryl;
Earth's natural cycles -- Plants -- The plant life cycle -- Seed -- Young plant -- Mature plant -- Flower -- Plant life span -- The balance of nature -- People and plants -- Plant conservation -- Protecting plants -- Living with nature.Describes the different stages in the life cycle of plants and the importance of this cycle on the balance of nature.
Subjects: Plant life cycles;
© 2008., Smart Apple Media,

The water cycle / by Jakab, Cheryl.;
Earth's natural cycles -- Water -- The water cycle -- Rain -- Rivers and oceans -- Water vapor -- Clouds -- Frozen water -- The balance of nature -- People and water -- Water conservation -- Saving water -- Living with nature.Describes how water moves through the environment in a never-ending cycle and the importance of this cycle on the balance of nature.
Subjects: Hydrologic cycle;
© 2008., Smart Apple Media,

Snakes / by Gower, David J.,1969-; Garrett, Katherine.; Stafford, Peter J.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 140) and index.The biology and natural history of this ecologically important group of animals, with information on habitat, conservation status, and unusual behavior.LSC
Subjects: Snakes.;
© 2012., Firefly Books,

Protecting nature and wildlife / by Harman, Alice.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Although humans are a part of nature, our actions have historically clashed with the natural world. However, the latest technological developments are changing that for the better. Curious readers will learn about how specific technological and scientific developments are preserving important plant and animal species that are also key to humans' survival.
Subjects: Environmental protection; Wildlife conservation; Green technology; Environmentalism;

Rewilding : giving nature a second chance / by Drake, Jane.; Love, Ann.;
Includes bibliographical references, Internet addresses and index.A look at rewilding, the environmental movement dedicated to restoring habitats to their natural state by reintroducing native plants and allowing animals on the brink of extinction to find a safe space and be saved.LSC
Subjects: Wildlife reintroduction; Wildlife conservation; Environmentalism;

Pollinators of native plants : attract, observe and identify pollinators and beneficial insects with native plants / by Holm, Heather,1972-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 234-242) and index."This comprehensive, essential book profiles over 65 perennial native plant species of the Midwest, Great Lakes region, Northeast and southern Canada plus the pollinators, beneficial insects and flower visitors the plants attract ... Readers learn to attract and identify pollinators and beneficial insects as well as customize their landscape planting for a particular type of pollinator with native plants. The book includes information on pollination, types of pollinators, pollinator conservation as well as pollinator landscape plans."--Back cover.
Subjects: Beneficial insects; Beneficial insects; Insect pollinators; Insect pollinators; Native plants for cultivation.;

Why do we need bees? / by Murray, Laura K.,1989-;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Discover why BEES are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the buzzing of a bee make you want to run away? Well, those little insects do a lot more than sting! They help pollinate a lot of plants. We wouldn't have honey without them. And we've learned a lot from the homes they build. With eye-catching photos, quick facts, and beyond-the-book back matter, Why Do We Need Bees? will have young researchers and science fans exploring more about the NATURE WE NEED"--
Subjects: Bees; Bees; Bees;

Saving the right whale [videorecording] / by Beaty, Maev,narrator.; Pequeneza, Nadine,screenwriter,television producer,television director.; PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.),broadcaster.;
Narrated by Maev Beaty.North Atlantic right whales are among the planet's most critically endangered large ocean mammals. With fewer than 350 remaining as of 2023, they could be extinct within 20 years. But teams of marine biologists and whale rescuers are determined to help save the species.E.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; stereophonic.
Subjects: Nature television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Science television programs.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Wildlife television programs.; Endangered species.; Right whales.; Right whales; Wildlife conservation.;
For private home use only.

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