Nature - General

What if you could challenge your first graders to relate changes in seasonal weather patterns to changes in the plant world using a container garden? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Patterns and the Plant World outlines a...

This lavishly illustrated volume is the first systematic general work to do justice to the fruits of recent scholarship in the history of natural history. Public interest in this lively field has been stimulated by environmental concerns and through links with the histories of...

Author: Koki HorikoshiISBN-10: 4431566546ISBN-13: 9784431566540Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/25/2018Pages: 172Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.70w x 0.30d

Contains spectacular photos of Antarctic landscapes and original art of the continent's cosmic analogsProvides unique insights into the reality of living and working in Antarctica's McMurdo and remote regions Includes a Journal Entries section with personal details about the authors' experiences and tips for...

Allows easy plant determination based on flower colourDescribes common tropical and subtropical ornamental plants understandablyContains selected beautiful photos of the flowersProvides interesting information on individual plant speciesIncludes English, German, French, Spanish and Dutch names of plants.Handy for trips to the Canary Islands, the Caribbean,...

This book is a provocative and invigorating real-time exploration of the future of human evolution by two of the world's leading interdisciplinary ecologists - Michael Charles Tobias and Jane Gray Morrison. Steeped in a rich multitude of the sciences and humanities, the book enshrines...

This book reports on the objectives, methods used and difficulties faced by the RAVE research projects, and presents the results and their significance for the future use of offshore wind energy in a style that is understandable for everyone.Readers are given a comprehensive overview...

In this latest book about my most recent metaphysical journeys, I had two ideas that I wanted to follow through on: I wanted to see and experience the great forests of Gondwanaland; and, I wanted to see and experience what existed on a higher...

While not shirking from the worst the modern world throws against us with its violence, its wars, and its racism, these poems offer a "momentary stay" against the personal, political, and environmental perils that afflict us in these desperate days. Always there is an...

Explore concepts of living and nonliving things during a walk in the woods, including birds, stones, stones, streams, and trees. Pair this nonfiction title with its illustrated fiction companion book, In the Garden.Author: Katie PetersISBN-10: 1541558456ISBN-13: 9781541558458Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 16Format: Library...

A Step Outside is a book about exploring the nature, history and philosophy of our environs. Herein you will discover 52 short pieces written weekly over the course of a year that delve into a variety of themes-historical, literary, philosophical, architectural, topological, geological and...

Discover. Explore. Inspire. On the fringes of England's largest national park, now a World Heritage Site, an alternative vision emerges. In late 2017, a walk around the boundary of the Lake District uncovers a hidden landscape consumed by ghosts of nostalgia. Roughly 160 miles...

Photographs of New York City's 843 acre Central Park show the natural beauty of the park in every season, its hidden places, public areas, and visitors.Author: Sandee Brawarsky, David HartmanISBN-10: 1584792248ISBN-13: 9781584792246Publisher: Harry N. AbramsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2002Pages: 160Format: HardcoverWeight: 2.32lbsSize: 9.24h x 10.80w x...

Chiemsee, the largest lake in Bavaria, otherwise known as "Das Bayerische Meer" or "The Bavarian Sea", covers an area of 80 square kilometers and has a maximum depth of 74 meters. The name has a kernel of truth in it: not only does the...

The Fairy-Land of Science, by author Arabella B. Buckley, is a somewhat bold promise, seeing that most readers probably look upon science as a bundle of dry facts, while fairy-land is all that is beautiful, and full of poetry and imagination. The author thoroughly...

We live in an environment that is comprised of both natural and artificial objects. The former is comprised of Gods creations, which manifest themselves in all their varieties in a state of perfection, order, and beauty, while the latter consists of creations of man,...

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.Author: Asa GrayISBN-10: 1499672799ISBN-13: 9781499672794Publisher: Createspace Independent...

This text contains a detailed treatise on the chemical composition of apples and cider. A thoroughly interesting and informative text that will be of much value to the producer of cider, this text contains a wealth of information on the subject and is not...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Jon F. Gleman, through his book Life's Journey (VOLUME 1), is dedicating his journey to generating awareness on just how fortunate we are to be part of life here on our planet Mother Earth, and the responsibilities we have to protect and preserve our...

This book is intended to provide an historical record of events occurring during the career of one employee's life in the National Park Service. This is a reference point from which to remember the nostalgic past and record progress of the agency over half...

An awe-inspiring journey through the eons and across the globe in search of visible traces of evolution in the living creatures that have survived from earlier times. In this groundbreaking book, prize-winning science writer Richard Fortey chronicles life's history not through the fossil record,...

Dolphin Odyssey: A Journey into the Secret World of AscensionImmerse yourself in the enchanting realm of dolphins and embark on a profound voyage of self-discovery and spiritual awakening in the Dolphin Odyssey. In this captivating memoir, Aros Crystos delves into his lifelong pursuit of...

A Penguin Classic In the two years after the 1939 publication of Steinbeck's masterful The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck and his novel increasingly became the center of intense controversy and censorship. In search of a respite from the national stage, Steinbeck and his close...

Corvids play an outsize role in the human imagination. We keep ravens in towers, emblazon rooks on banners, find crows in the constellations and make sure to salute solitary magpies. We also see our own behaviour mirrored in this diverse family of birds, who...

This book is a first-class ticket to the conservation lands of Falmouth, Massachusetts. In addition to maps, route suggestions, and information on parking, each entry details the parcel's social and natural history. Readers will learn about the ecology of vernal pools, the history of...

This book is intended for anyone searching for a spiritual response to the ecological crisis that confronts us all. The contributors, who include Unitarian ministers, lay people, and children, writing from diverse theological and ethical perspectives, consider what it might mean to live in...

"The Wake Up World Curriculum is an excellent introduction to our climate crisis for faithcommunities and other groups. The clear writing and carefully selected, short videos provide acomprehensive basic understanding of our climate crisis that will engage participants in individualand collective action. The Curriculum...

What does it take to live off the land in this modern era? Come along on my eighteen year journey to find out what it takes financially, physically, and mentally to take a livelihood from an unforgiving landscape where extreme weather and apex predators...

From alder to yellowbells, sixty native Montana plants are featured in this fascinating and informative guide, now in a new, easy-to-use format. Learn how Native Americans and other early inhabitants of the area used these plants for food, medicine, and religious rituals. Each illustrated...

In The Morning Light, The Lily White, Naturalist Katherine Hauswirth presents a collection of very short essays-one for each day of the year-offering knowledge, insight, and introspection. Hauswirth examines countless components of our natural world, answering such questions as: What's going on beneath still...

Take an incredible journey through the world of birds with Beautiful, Breathtaking, Birds. Whether you're a bird lover, or just curious about nature, this book is a must have. Carefully curated over a two year period, Beautiful, Breathtaking, Birds does its best to showcase...

Crow Party is dedicated to the parties of crows the grace San Francisco skies daily. Third generation San Franciscan, Kris Iversen, wrote the story in honor of her parents' and grandparents' anthropomorphic observations of nature. Artist Naomi Joy Fox brings Kris' words to life...

Morsels of Love is a book of poetry and short-form replete with joy, laughter, wisdom, and careful observation of the world around us. Reading this book will make you smile, ponder, and deepen your desire to live life with love and gratitude. Each poem...

This definitive environmental history of medieval fish and fisheries provides a comprehensive examination of European engagement with aquatic systems between c. 500 and 1500 CE. Using textual, zooarchaeological, and natural records, Richard C. Hoffmann's unique study spans marine and freshwater fisheries across western Christendom,...

If you find yourself wishing there was still a little good magic left in this world, I will share with you where I found such a piece of paradise. It is here in the many shades of green and the most beautiful fish God...

Our planet is rapidly turning to desert. Once-lush grasslands, the source of precious food and water, are growing dry and bare. Rivers that used to flow year-round now run dry after the rains. Grazing animals want for food.What is causing this "desertification" of the...

Cryptozarkia is a bestiary of freaky Ozark hybrids whose cast includes hoop snakes, wampus cats, man-eating gator gars, bogus Ozark howlers, the mythical blue humans of Blowing Cave lore, the last rampaging American wild man, the notorious marauding Mexican crab tick, and much much...

Senescence is a meditation on nature and its seasons. The text is a personal account of a year spent in the Bow Valley, Alberta. In the summer; Alhomsi compares a leaf miner's work to the work of eschatologists; in the fall, he studies the...

This is a lively look at a disappearing outdoor lifestyle located in the shadow of the mega-tourist theme parks. It is a lighthearted but sometimes serious account of hunting alligators, wild hogs, fishing, riding horses, raising kids, finding fossils, arrowheads, and more--all on the...

"Blossomed Out: Embracing Your Authentic Self" is a beautifully crafted book that takes readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth. At the heart of the book lies the metaphor of the orchid, which starts as a tiny seed and gradually unfolds...

In his extraordinary and rigorous approach in this study, Robert L. Powell, Sr. focused on accessing the ancient canons of geometric principles as well as immersing himself in mathematic and scientific theories and applications found throughout the centuries and up to our modern era....

Many times, human behavior ignores a situation until it becomes a problem. Predators often fall into this mindset.A mortgage could be an example of the efforts of Predator Awareness.Your mortgage is an agreement between you and your lender. It requires a commitment of a...

"I hope that in some modest way these drawings express man's profound relationship with the natural world, and, if it has one, something of the soul of the ancient oak tree."--Mark Frith Mighty oak trees are a symbol of strength and resilience, thanks to...

'Microbial Ecologies' presents a timely range of multidisciplinary practices, approaches, methodologies, and conceptions to help us see and value the microbial worlds that until recently have remained invisible. This issue is co-edited with Ken Rinaldo-an artist internationally recognized for interactive art installations developing hybrid...

In Lake, River, Mountain, Mark B. Hamilton follows the Lewis and Clark route on a physical journey paddling a kayak westward on the Missouri River, across the Great Plains. Immersed in a natural world, the environment is ever-present. The weather, the water, the habitats...