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Be in a treehouse : design, construction, inspiration / by Nelson, Peter,1962-; Animal Planet (Television network);
Includes Internet addresses and index.LSC
Subjects: Tree houses.; Tree houses;
© 2014., Abrams,

Practical permaculture for home landscapes, your community, and the whole earth / by Bloom, Jessi.; Boehnlein, Dave.; Kearsley, Paul,illustrator.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Permaculture basics -- Permaculture ethics and principles -- Learning from nature -- The permaculture design process -- Gathering information -- Putting the design together -- Figuring out the details -- Permaculture systems -- Soil fertility: improving tilth and nutrients -- Water: making the most of a limited resource -- Waste: plugging leaks in the system -- Energy: minimizing the work we do ourselves -- Shelter: building functional, efficient structures -- Food and plant systems: providing for our own needs -- Animals and wildlife: welcoming natural diversity -- Useful plants for permaculture landscapes -- Invisible structures.
Subjects: Permaculture plants.; Permaculture.;

Drawing nature : the quick and easy way to draw animals, plants, and more / by Holmes, Catherine V.,author.;
"Best-selling author and artist Catherine Holmes goes beyond the backyard with Drawing Nature, a quick and easy guide to drawing animals, plants, and landscapes from across the globe. Step-by-step tutorials break down how to illustrate perennial favorites like eagles and elephants, as well as more exotic subjects like capybaras and baobab trees, in just fifteen minutes per project. Readers will work in pencil, oil pastel, and other media as they learn about techniques like shading, scumbling, and hatching. From cuddly koalas to hairy tarantulas, Drawing Nature lets nature lovers of all ages draw fascinating flora and fauna from every continent"--
Subjects: Nature in art.; Drawing;

Odd couples : a guide to unlikely animal pairs / by Birmingham, Maria.; Latif, Raz.;
"Hummingbirds and giraffes, sharks and snails, meerkats and bees ... at first glance, these pairings may seem as different as, well, hummingbirds and giraffes, sharks and snails, meerkats and bees. But guess what? Hummingbirds and giraffes are both hummers, sharks and snails both have mouths full of thousands of sharp teeth, and meerkats and bees are both huggers. - That's just 3 of the 8 unexpected animal pairs readers will discover in this informative and entertaining book. - Each odd couple is introduced on an initial spread that has a quick fact about each animal and asks the question, "What could this odd couple have in common?" The question is answered on a second spread that includes expanded descriptions of the behavior or adaptation that the animals share. - The book's final pairing includes a diverse group of sweet-looking young humans and readers discover in what way we are like koalas. (Answer: We both have fingerprints. In fact, our fingerprints are so similar that even experts can have a hard time telling them apart!). Includes a glossary of terms."--
Subjects: Trivia and miscellanea.; Illustrated works.; Animals;

Amigurumi crochet : super-cute patterns for animals, sea creatures, sweet treats, and more / by Strutt, Laura,1979-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Crochet 35 adorable amigurumi projects, including a butterfly, flowers, cherries, a paintbrush, and more. Make your own collection of 35 cuddly characters with these easy-to-crochet patterns from expert crafter Laura Strutt. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting 3D toys, and by using just a few basic techniques, you'll be amazed by how you can create inventive projects that are bursting with personality. In chapter 1, Foodie Fun, discover how to crochet a trio of peas in a pod, treats such as a cupcake and an ice cream, and even some mini sushi. Chapter 2, Underwater Adventures, is packed with colorful creatures such as a jellyfish, a seahorse, and a mermaid. In chapter 3, Out in the Garden, there are adorable animals including a friendly fox and a sweet bunny as well an enchanting toadstool. Chapter 4, Daily Life, features charming makes such as crayons in rainbow colors, a little coffee cup, and a happy houseplant. Finally, chapter 5, Supersize, includes a range of larger-than-life designs, all made with super-soft bulky chenille yarn. As well as advice on tools and materials, you'll also find a step-by-step illustrated guide to all the crochet stitches and techniques you will need"-
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Amigurumi; Animals in art.; Crocheting; Soft toy making;

Random acts of medicine : the hidden forces that sway doctors, impact patients, and shape our health / by Jena, Anupam B.,author.; Worsham, Christopher,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Why do kids born in the summer get diagnosed more often with A.D.H.D.? How are marathons harmful for your health, even when you're not running? What do surgeons and salesmen have in common? Which annual event made people 30 percent more likely to contract COVID-19? As a University of Chicago-trained economist and Harvard medical school professor and doctor, Anupam Jena is uniquely equipped to answer these questions. And as a critical care doctor at Massachusetts General who researches health care policy, Christopher Worsham confronts its impact on the hospital's sickest patients. In this singular work of science and medicine, Jena and Worsham work together to reveal the hidden side of medicine, and its effect on everyone that touches the health care system. Relying on ingeniously devised natural experiments--random events that unknowingly turn us into experimental subjects-Jena and Worsham do more than offer readers colorful stories. They help us see the way our health is shaped by forces invisible to the untrained eye. Do you choose the veteran doctor or the rookie? Do you take the appointment on Monday or on Friday? Do you get the procedure now or wait a week? These questions are rife with significance; their impact can be life changing. In a style that's animated and enlightening, this book empowers you to see past the white coat and find out what really makes medicine work-and how it could work better"--
Subjects: Inference.; Medicine; Observation (Scientific method); Probabilities.;

Arlo & Pips. by Gravel, Elise.;
Arlo & Pips: King of the Birds is the first in a new early graphic chapter book series about the friendship between Arlo, an arrogant crow, and a sarcastic little bird named Pips.Ages 6-10.
Subjects: Funny animal comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Friendship; Birds; Cartoons and comics.;

Rescue dog tales : the story of Arthur and sixteen dogs who found forever homes / by Lindnord, Mikael,author.;
"A moving, delightful collection of stories that celebrate the canine-human bond. In this heart-warming work, we reunite with the lovable rescue dog and subject of the cherished book Arthur as he settles into his new life abroad. As we follow Arthur's ups and downs with his owner, author Mikael Lindnord, we also meet sixteen other rescue dogs, each with a surprising story of how they found their forever home. From Ecuador to America, Australia to the Yukon, and everywhere in between, remarkable canine encounters prove that dogs really are our best friends and that their journeys to find love and acceptance are as compelling as our most famed human tales."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Anecdotes.; Anecdotes.; Dog owners; Dog owners.; Human-animal relationships; Human-animal relationships.; Rescue dogs; Rescue dogs.;

Scaredy's nutty adventures. by Watt, Mélanie,1975-;
Scaredy Squirrel has a holiday to-do list, and he's checked it way more than twice in this funny, reassuring graphic novel about getting ready for Christmas.
Subjects: Funny animal comics.; Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); Squirrels; Christmas; Cartoons and comics.;

Mr. Wolf's class / by Steinke, Aron Nels.;
Chronicles the everyday adventures of Mr. Wolf, a new teacher at Hazelwood Elementary school, and his class of wild and special students.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Comics (Graphic works); First day of school; Schools; Teachers; Animals; Cartoons and comics.;

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