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First published in 1927, now public domain in the US.
There is no safety in nature. Tarka, an otter cub, grows up with his mother and sisters, learning how to swim and catch fish as well as how to be afraid of the cries of hunters and the flash of metal traps. Gradually, he will have to travel alone, occasionally with the female otters White-tip and Greymuzzle, who are always evading capture. They will journey through rivers, woods, moors, ponds,...
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Find out how gum became everyone's favorite chewing candy in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of the How It Happened! series.
Baseball stadiums, movie theaters, underneath your desk at school-gum is everywhere. But how did this gluey glob become everyone's favorite candy to chomp on? Readers will love gobbling down the story of gum, from its ancient origins to its influence on "pop" culture . . . and everything in between!
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Find out how sneakers took over the world in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of a series about the stories behind cool objects!
From going to school to shopping at the mall, sneakers are one of the most comfortable ways to get around. But how did these rubbery soles become everyone's favorite shoe to stomp in? Readers will love learning about the story behind sneakers, from the world's oldest shoe to the latest designer sneaker drop . ....
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Embark on an engaging exploration of what it truly means to be a dentist! Tailored specifically for the curious minds of young children and pre-teens, this compelling book dives deep into a career that is both scientifically fascinating and socially vivid. Expertly navigating its readers through the intricate maze of dentistry, this book allows children to practically experience the career while remaining in the comfort of their homes.Children and...
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What's to be done when only three spotted owls are left in Canada's wild? When wolves eat endangered caribou, cormorants kill rare trees, and housing developments threaten a tiny frog?
Environmental journalist Sarah Cox has witnessed what happens when we drive species to the brink of extinction. In Signs of Life, she tags along with the Canadian military, Indigenous guardians, biologists, conservationists, and ordinary people who are racing to save...
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"Captivating, mesmerising, and manages to capture so beautifully our true relationship with the natural world." ~ Ben Goldsmith
James Thornton is a lawyer whose client is the Earth. He visits his client. It speaks to him. In Nature, My Teacher he passes on some of those teachings.
Presented in twelve books, each a sequence of intimate essays, James investigates the nature of human consciousness. What is memory? How do you summon compassion? How...
7) Frog Joy
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Frog Joy is a collection of free verse and micro poems that point to the beauty in everyday moments. Beth Gulley is making her own world without a fence. Sometimes readers join her as she stains her fingers on low hanging mulberries. Other times the readers chase her along the trail and try to escape the rising flood waters. Underneath it all, a chorus of frog calls, like fingers running along the edge of a comb, echo in the damp night. Few brief,...
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Those who have a deep affection for Britain's countryside will be totally absorbed by this extraordinary history of environmentalists' efforts to conserve the glorious South Downs. After describing the special qualities of the area and earlier attempts to safeguard it, the story of a twenty-year campaign to secure National Park status for this special part of England is recounted. Strong forces opposed, but the South Downs Campaign, which eventually...
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Outsider: My Boyhood with Thoreau is a memoir told in vignettes by the mycologist and author Lawrence Millman. Early on, Millman found in Thoreau a kindred spirit, far outside of the mainstream social, sporting, and educational interests he was expected to be cultivating. And like Thoreau, he would rather be out-of-doors - where he could socialize with mushrooms, insects, or earthworms - than stuck in any indoor locale. Praise for Outsider"Henry David,...
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the connection between humans and nature, why that connection is important and what we can learn from being outdoors. Illustrated with photographs throughout. Back to nature
We know spending time in nature is good for us, but why? And how did people become so disconnected from the natural world, anyway?
Get Outside! How Humans Connect with Nature explores...
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Want to Teach Your Kids about Weather & Outdoors in German?Wonder How They're Pronounced?Enhance your learning experience with our complimentary audio recordings. Follow the link in the book to not only read but also listen and familiarize yourself with authentic German pronunciation.Delight in learning German with our vivid picture book!Key Features of the Book: German Names for Weather & Outdoors.Vibrant Illustrations of Each Weather & Outdoor thing.English...
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A novel set in a near-future world of hunger and hibernation: "[An] intriguing and timely premise . . . executed with verve." -Alison Moore, Man Booker Prize finalist and author of Missing
The Earth's resources are dwindling. The solution is The Sleep.
Inside a hibernating city, Ben struggles with his limited waking time and the disease stealing his wife from him. Watching over the sleepers, lonely janitor Peruzzi craves the family he never...
13) How to Deal
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"How to Deal is an invaluable resource for those interested in reading tarot cards. It is easy to understand, insightful and beautifully illustrated; it will be a book I continue to go back to for reference for years to come." - Loryn Brantz, bestselling author of Feminist Baby
"This is a fun and introspective approach to tarot." - Publishers Weekly
"Readers will learn that tarot is…used to understand one's personality and place in the spiritual...
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Dive into the fascinating world beneath the waves with "90 Incredible Fish Trivia Facts I Bet You Didn't Know!"Explore the depths of our oceans, rivers, and lakes as you uncover the hidden secrets and astonishing facts about some of the most extraordinary creatures on Earth. From the majestic blue whale, and the cute parrotfish, to the ferocious great white shark and the graceful manta ray, this book takes you on a whirlwind tour of aquatic life like...
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Le Chemin de l'Éclaircissement - L'Esprit de la Terre est une invitation pour ceux qui cherchent non seulement à lire mais à vivre une profonde connexion avec tout ce qui existe. Dans ce livre, l'auteur partage une ancienne connaissance affirmant que la terre est un être vivant doté d'un esprit puissant nommé par Dieu même pour être le gardien des âmes humaines. Avec une narrative captivante qui entrelace la sagesse ancienne et la contemplation...
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Award-winning journalist and CNN chief climate correspondent Bill Weir takes readers through time and around our changing world to confront the biggest threats to life as we know it and search for proven ways to build happier, healthier, and more resilient communities, come what may.
While reporting from every state and continent, and filming his acclaimed CNN Original Series, The Wonder List, Bill Weir has spent decades telling the stories of unique...
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Quirky Critter Devotions is specially designed for curious minds interested in God's animal kingdom.
Formatted to look like an explorer's field journal, this book will encourage kids to embark on their own expedition and discover wildly weird animal facts with full-color snapshots, record their thoughts in the journaling space, and gain hands-on experience with zoo-tastic activities. They'll discover a wide range of crazy-cool critters spanning...
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Embark on an Extraordinary Journey! Unveil the Mysteries with "Fact or Fiction?" Dive into a world where reality meets the unexplained! "Fact or Fiction? The Unbelievable Truth Behind the Strangest Phenomena" is your ticket to an immersive exploration of the extraordinary. Paranormal Adventures:Ghostly encounters and haunted locations await your discovery. Are these tales of the supernatural fact or fiction?Extraterrestrial Enigmas:Investigate UFO...
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Part of the nonfiction Orca Timeline series, with photographs and illustrations throughout, this book examines the history, science, ethics and social issues related to infectious diseases and vaccines. Our best shot.
Vaccination is one of humanity's most effective and greatest discoveries.
Infections like the plague, smallpox and other deadly diseases have affected and killed people for thousands of years, but the invention of vaccines forever...
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