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Beyond the stony mountains: nature in the American west from Lewis and Clark to today
Par Daniel B Botkin. 2004
Ecologist retraces the footsteps of early-nineteenth-century explorers Lewis and Clark and compares the natural history they documented to its condition…
in the early twenty-first century. Describes environmental changes including the damming of rivers and the disappearance of ecosystems and wildlife species. 2004The gardener's bed-book: short and long pieces to be read in bed by those who love green growing things (Modern Library gardening series)
Par Richardson Little Wright. 2003
Essays by the longtime editor-in-chief of House & Garden magazine, meant to be read in short bits throughout the year.…
Arranged by month, the anthology offers advice on topics from orchard horticulture and growing plume poppies to travel, literature, architecture, and antique collecting. 2003 introduction by Dominique Browning. 1929Extreme weather: a guide & record book
Par Christopher C Burt. 2004
Meteorologist surveys the nature and history of extreme weather phenomena in the United States and abroad. Offers concise explanations of…
such climatic events as droughts, floods, thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, and fog. Provides temperature and precipitation records for more than three hundred U.S. cities dating back to the 1800s. 2004Penguins swim but don't get wet: and other amazing facts about polar animals (Speedy facts)
Par Melvin Berger. 2004
Discusses the Arctic and Antarctic regions of Earth and states interesting facts about creatures living there, including polar bears, reindeer,…
wolves, whales, seals, walruses, birds, and penguins. For grades 2-4. 2004Nature noir: a park ranger's patrol in the Sierra
Par Jordan Fisher Smith. 2005
A park ranger chronicles his fourteen years on duty along the American River in northern California, an area threatened by…
possible dam construction. Relates dealing with drunks, vandals, and squatters. Describes the history and beauty of the natural setting. Strong language. 2005Retired veterinarian and director of Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo recalls safari adventures in India, Papua New Guinea, Africa, and Iceland.…
Describes personal encounters with wildlife, such as pulling a jaguar's tooth, crawling under an elephant's belly to avoid injury, and chasing an escaped gorilla. 2005Snakes!: strange and wonderful (Strange And Wonderful Ser.)
Par Laurence Pringle. 2004
An overview of snakes' physical characteristics and behavior patterns. Explains how snakes see, smell, reproduce, and kill their prey and…
eat it. Discusses the movement of different varieties--on the ground, in trees, under water, and through the air. For grades 3-6. 2004The future of ice: a journey into cold
Par Gretel Ehrlich. 2004
Veteran nature writer chronicles living and traveling for six months in cold regions and speculates on climate change and its…
psychological and environmental impacts. Traveling in Tierra del Fuego, Greenland, and Wyoming, Ehrlich mingles personal and philosophical musings with dire predictions of the catastrophic consequences of global warming. 2004Politics, pollution, and pandas: an environmental memoir
Par Russell E Train. 2003
Former Environmental Protection Agency administrator recounts his pivotal role in environmental policy development under presidents Nixon and Ford and later…
as head of the World Wildlife Fund in the private sector. Provides an insider's look at key conservation movement events and figures of the 1960s-1970s. 2003100 birds and how they got their names
Par Diana Wells. 2002
Brief essays describe birds and humans' fascination with them. Highlights species groupings, etymology of names, folk beliefs, legends, literature, and…
history associated with birds. Gives the meaning of "hoodwink" and "for the birds" and explains how cranes have come to symbolize marital happiness. 2002On the wing: to the edge of the Earth with the peregrine falcon
Par Alan Tennant. 2004
Award-winning author and naturalist recounts his mid-1980s efforts to radio-track the transcontinental migration of peregrine falcons. Following the beautiful raptors…
through uncharted territory, Tennant and his partner travel from Texas to the Arctic, south through Mexico and Belize, and into the Caribbean on a mission fraught with danger. 2004Rising fire: volcanoes and our inner lives
Par John Calderazzo. 2004
Combines travelog with historical accounts of major eruptions to portray their effect on local residents and humankind. Covers ancient sites--Vesuvius,…
Stromboli, Mount Etna, peaks on the Pacific Ring of Fire--as well as Kilauea, Unzen, Martinique, and others. Discusses cultural responses to eruptions, including human sacrifice and artistic interpretations. 2004The coast mappers
Par Taylor Morrison. 2004
Tells how George Davidson and other scientists hired by the U.S. Coast Survey in the mid-1800s created nautical charts of…
California, Oregon, and Washington. Describes their hardships: perilous cliffs, harsh winters, and tense relations with local Indians. Explains surveying techniques and copperplate printing. For grades 4-7. 2004A tree is a plant (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
Par Clyde Robert Bulla, Stacey Schuett. 1960
Follows an apple plant from seed to sprout to tree, explaining the functions of roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and blossoms…
that lead to fruit. Also describes the cycle of seasonal changes. Includes two simple science projects. For grades 2-4. 1960Lizards: weird and wonderful
Par Margery Facklam. 2003
Introduces thirteen remarkable lizards from the Komodo dragon and marine iguana to the glass snake and Gila monster. Presents facts…
and true stories about each. Also provides tips on how to tell the difference between lizards and similar reptiles. For grades 3-6. 2003Small space gardens
Par David Stevens. 2003
Suggestions from a landscape planner for the small city or country garden that is developed as an extension of the…
home. His recommendations include: analyze existing plot, determine type of space desired, decide what to keep or discard, then design the project. 2003Rare earth: why complex life is uncommon in the universe (Copernicus Ser.)
Par Peter D Ward. 2000
Paleontologist/geologist Ward and astronomer Brownlee outline their hypothesis that complex multicellular life--animals and higher plants--"is less pervasive in the universe…
than is...commonly assumed." The two scientists reexamine Earth's history to identify crucial attributes that have allowed the planet's rare, and perhaps unique, evolutionary achievements. 2000The bald eagle (Returning Wildlife Ser.returning Wildlife)
Par John E Becker. 2002
Out of gas: the end of the age of oil
Par David L Goodstein. 2004
California Institute of Technology professor explains the scientific principles underlying an inevitable fossil fuel crisis and related threats to Earth's…
climate. Provides a concise overview of various energy sources, the concepts of fission, fusion, and entropy, engine operation, and more. Asserts nuclear and solar power are reasonable alternatives. 2004Manatees (Returning Wildlife Ser.)
Par John E Becker. 2003
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of the manatee, an endangered marine mammal that is found in the Americas…
and Africa. Discusses attempts to ensure the survival of this species in the natural world. For grades 4-7. 2003