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- Great Lakes untamed. [videorecording] / by McIntyre Media,distributor.;
- The Great Lakes watershed is one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems. 4,000 kilometers of coastline and are home to more than 3,500 plant and animal species. Each of the lakes' ecosystems has a unique inter-relationship with wildlife. Beavers and wolves jointly control the purity and flow of water into Lake Superior. Loons hunt fish in its clear waters. Lake Michigan has the world's largest freshwater sand dunes and the endangered piping plover. Scientists work to prevent Michigan River's invasive silver carp from entering this ecosystem. Lake Huron has one of the largest concentrations of shipwrecks in the world. Lake Erie is a bi-annual stopping point for millions of migrating birds. Pelee Island shores shelter the endangered blue racer snake. Niagara Falls, the most powerful waterfall in the world, drains the lake. Lake Ontario has the world's largest population of cormorants. Huge amounts of clean water enter it from the Ottawa River (the 6th of the Great Lakes). In the river's vast underwater cave system, millions of mussels filter the water. It will take 200 years for a drop of water to flow from the source of Lake Superior to the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, the largest estuary on Earth.E.DVD.
- Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Nonfiction television programs.; Wildlife television programs.; Television mini-series.; Freshwater ecology; Lakes; Watersheds;
- For private home use only.
- Secret superheroes! [videorecording] / by PBS Distribution (Firm),distributor.; PBS for Kids,production company.;
- PBS KIDS superheroes are here to save the day, tackling everyday problems and big mysteries. In Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Daniel and Grandpere use their imaginations and pretend to be superheroes for the day to help Dad Tiger. When muffins go missing from the school cafeteria kitchen, the Hero Elementary gang must figure out what happened to them. Then, in Odd Squad, the agents receive a call from the Big O telling them to go to Tokyo, Japan. The odd problem is a plant from the 17th dimension, and the results of not returning it could be catastrophic. Plus watch ten more exciting superhero adventures, including two episodes from the brand-new series, Alma's Way.G.Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; stereophonic.
- Subjects: Animated television programs.; Children's television programs.; Superhero television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Elementary schools; Friendship; Girls; Superheroes; Wildlife conservation;
- For private home use only.
- 100 herbs to grow : a comprehensive guide to the best culinary and medicinal herbs / by McVicar, Jekka,author.; Don, Monty,writer of foreword.;
- "This is a comprehensive gardening guide, so Jekka details how to grow in the garden, in containers and from seed as well as guiding you through propagation, division, cuttings, harvesting and yearly maintenance. And because she grows over 500 different herbs, she knows which species and varieties are the best of each herb (including ones that she has personally cultivated and bear her name!). In the forty years she has been growing, she has witnessed the change of climate and pests and diseases that affect herbs so she has created an up-to-date and authoritative herb handbook. Jekka also offers historical knowledge and anecdotes as well as culinary and medicinal uses so you can reap the rewards of your successfully grown herbs"--
- Subjects: Recipes.; Cooking (Herbs); Herb gardening.; Herbs; Herbs;
- Garden stand-up weeder [equipment]. by Please return all components in the container.;
- "Fiskars Deluxe Stand-up Weeder makes it easy to permanently remove invasive plants – without kneeling, bending or using harsh, costly, chemical herbicides."--from Manufacturer.
- Subjects: Gardening tools.; Equipment.; Library of things.; Outdoor and leisure.;
- © , Fiskars Group.
- Photosynthesis [game] / by Please return all components in container.;
- "Welcome to the world of Photosynthesis, the green strategy board game! Plant and shape the ever-changing forest as you cultivate your seeds and your strategy. Take your trees through their life-cycle, from seedling to full bloom to rebirth, and earn points as their leaves collect energy from the revolving sun’s rays. Carefully pick where you sow and when you grow, as trees in the shadows are blocked from light, and from points. This game features realistic gameplay and beautiful graphics" - from Manufacturer.Ages 8+.
- Subjects: Board games.; Library of things.; Toys and instruments.;
- © [2017]., Blue Orange Games,
- Extraordinary ornamental edibles : 100 perennials, trees, shrubs and vines for Canadian gardens / by Lascelle, Michael Kenneth,1961-author.;
- "Growing your own food continues to gain popularity, but planting and tending vegetables every year certainly requires more effort than the ease of maintaining a backyard full of well-established hardy perennials. Now, with the help of this volume, gardeners can have the best of both worlds by planning a garden full of edible perennials that are both gorgeous and easy-to-maintain. From Akebia vine, with its scented flowers and tasty purple-skinned seed pods, to shade-loving Japanese Zingiber-there are so many options for Canadian gardeners beyond the traditional veggie plot. One hundred of the most notable trees, shrubs, vines and perennials are highlighted for both their aesthetic and edible appeal, with each entry including such information as ideal exposure, water needs, pollination requirements, harvesting and food preparation suggestions. More than just a listing of delicious plants, Extraordinary Ornamental Edibles is also a comprehensive guide to the edible landscape as a whole with sensible information about microclimates, pollinators, pests, ecological concerns, organic gardening tips, container growing, space-saving espaliers for small spaces, propagation, grafting, pruning, and design essentials-such as selecting edible ground covers and choosing plants for fall colour. Also included are culinary suggestions and recipes for everything from herbal teas to tempura. From cold-tolerant cultivars of exotic fruit such as the new hardy lemon or yuzu, to surprising varieties of better-known garden staples, like columnade apple trees suitable to growing in pots and blueberries that bear pink fruit, this volume details the full range of unique and exciting options, making it an inspiring and easy-to-reference A-to-Z guide to growing extraordinary ornamental edibles across Canada."--
- Subjects: Edible landscaping; Plants, Edible; Plants, Ornamental;
- Thomas & friends, all engines go. [videorecording] / by Bryer, Campbell,television director.; Campbell, Sean,television director.; Contreras, Meesha,voice actor.; Dango, Glee,voice actor.; Gallo, Suzie,television producer.; Zeltzer, Charlie,voice actor.; television adaptation of (work):Awdry, W.Railway series.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
- Voices: Meesha Contreras, Glee Dango, Charlie Zeltzer.Thomas the Tank Engine is back in an all-new season of Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! Deliveries will go awry, new areas of the island will be explored, and animals will end up in places they shouldn't be? While Thomas and his friends grow from these unexpected surprises. Ashima returns from the Nilgiri Mountain Railway! Whiff tinkers in his Recycling Plant. Even Salty the Diesel Engine returns singing shanties from across the seas. The loc-amigos say "all aboard" to these familiar friends and debut character Bruno, the brake car. With brand new songs and bigger, better adventures, this season is bound to be a toot-ally awesome journey! Purposeful, Playful Stories Age-appropriate themes brought to life in a comedic and playful way have always been at the heart of Thomas content. The series will continue to deliver meaningful life lessons. For Thomas, the "high road" is not always the easy choice, but it is making that choice that positions him as a role model for young viewers.G.DVD.
- Subjects: Children's television programs.; Television comedies.; Animated television programs.; Television programs.; Thomas, the Tank Engine (Fictitious character); Friendship; Best friends; Railroad trains;
- For private home use only.
- The magic school bus. [videorecording] / by Cole, Joanna.Magic school bus seriesVideorecording.; Cinedigm (Firm); Scholastic Inc.;
- In the city -- Cracks a yolk -- All dried up.Are you ready for a wild ride? Grab a seat and hang on for three episodes of the Emmy award-winning science-adventure series based on the best-selling books.G.DVD.
- Subjects: Animals.; Animated television programs.; Biology.; Children's television programs.; Cities and towns.; Desert animals; Desert plants; Deserts.; Frizzle, Ms. (Fictitious character); Video recordings for children.;
- © c2013., Scholastic : Distributed by Cinedigm Entertainment Corp.,
- Hacking Darwin : genetic engineering and the future of humanity / by Metzl, Jamie Frederic,author.;
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-306) and index.From leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist Jamie Metzl comes a groundbreaking exploration of the many ways genetic-engineering is shaking the core foundations of our lives -- sex, war, love, and death.At the dawn of the genetics revolution, our DNA is becoming as readable, writable, and hackable as our information technology. But as humanity starts retooling our own genetic code, the choices we make today will be the difference between realizing breathtaking advances in human well-being and descending into a dangerous and potentially deadly genetic arms race.Enter the laboratories where scientists are turning science fiction into reality. Look towards a future where our deepest beliefs, morals, religions, and politics are challenged like never before and the very essence of what it means to be human is at play. When we can engineer our future children, massively extend our lifespans, build life from scratch, and recreate the plant and animal world, should we? Passionate, provocative, and highly illuminating, Hacking Darwin is the must read book about the future of our species for fans of Homo Deus and The Gene.
- Subjects: Genetic engineering; Human genetics.;
- Strawberry Shortcake's spring spectacular [videorecording] / by Kaari(Comic book artist),voice actor.; Miller, Jim,television director.; Sani, Ana,voice actor.; Valderrama, Margarita,voice actor.; NCircle Entertainment,publisher.;
- Ana Sani, Diana Kaarina, Margarita Valderrama, Bahia Watson, Andrea Libman, Shannon Chan-kent, Tabitha St. Germain, Ingrid Nilson, Ian Hanlin, Chirag Naik.Strawberry thinks more popularity will help her baking dreams come true and decides to compete to win best float at the flower festival. Pumpkin Spice, not wanting to be outdone, teams up with the Purple Pieman to stop Strawberry from winning. The Purple Pieman steals Plum Pudding's flower growth serum, alters it, and accidentally creates moving plants that take over the city.G.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Children's television programs.; Animated television programs.; Made-for-TV movies.; Strawberry Shortcake (Fictitious character); Competition; Dreams; Plants; Female friendship;
- For private home use only.
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