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A 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. 2003Ten rings: my championship seasons
Par Yogi Berra, Dave Kaplan. 2003
Autobiography by baseball Hall of Fame catcher highlighting his ten championship seasons with the New York Yankees between 1947 and…
1962. Recalls the "golden years" of baseball, his famous contemporaries, and rival teams and relates how the game has changed since the 1950s. 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. 2003On the mound with-- Curt Schilling (Matt Christopher)
Par Matt Christopher, Glenn Stout. 2004
Biography of Curt Schilling, the star pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Details his career from school days and the minor…
leagues to a series of teams in the majors, where he learned to work hard to perfect his game. For grades 4-7. 2004The rural life
Par Verlyn Klinkenborg. 2003
Collection of essays celebrating the simplicity of country life in successive months over the course of one year. The selections--which…
previously appeared in the New York Times, the New Yorker, and other publications--depict seasonal changes in settings ranging from Klinkenborg's own upstate New York farm to rugged landscapes in the American west. 2003A season of fire: four months on the firelines in the American West
Par Doug Gantenbein. 2003
Reporter describes the forest fires of 2001 that left four firefighters dead in Washington state. Presents an overview of the…
training and deployment of firefighting crews and the methods of preventing and controlling wildfires. Analyzes the disputes between environmentalists, loggers, and the government over tree-thinning policy. Some strong language. 2003Biography of the seventeenth-century Danish scientist Nicolaus Steno, the world's first geologist, who challenged the conventional timetable stated in the…
Bible for creation of the earth. Discusses the intellectual ferment caused by his discovery that the earth's crust contains layers of rock strata and fossil remains that explain its ancient history. 2003The North American bison
Par John E Becker. 2003
Discusses the history of this woolly, horned mammal, including its near extinction in the 1870s when federal troops slaughtered bison…
herds to help defeat Native American tribes that were dependent on them for survival. Also relates later governmental and other efforts to preserve the species. For grades 4-7. 2003Republic of shade: New England and the American elm
Par Thomas J Campanella. 2003
A natural history of the American elm interwoven with U.S. urban and cultural development. Describes the native tree's symbolic significance…
and practical uses in the early republic, its spread across the nation, its demise as a victim of modernization and Dutch elm disease, and twentieth-century efforts to restore it to prominence. 2003Landscaping with wildflowers: an environmental approach to gardening
Par James W Wilson. 1992
A host of PBS's "Victory Garden" discusses how to establish native plants in a variety of habitats. Wilson advocates making…
selections that attract butterflies and birds, and recommends cultivating types resistant to diseases and pests. His suggestions include soil preparation, purchasing tips, and maintenance. He also provides lists of ferns, wildflowers, and grasses for specific regions. 1992Scout's honor: a father's unlikely foray into the woods
Par Peter Applebome. 2003
New York Times writer and editor recounts three years of countless hikes, canoe trips, and campouts with his son Ben's…
Boy Scout troop. A "committed indoorsman," Applebome blends amusing descriptions of latrines and gourmet fireside meals with commentary on the history and cultural legacy of this conservative institution. 2003Global warming
Par Mark Maslin. 2002
Examines the causes, consequences, and future threat of global warming. Explains "the devastating effects it will have on human society,…
the natural environment, and the world economy, including drastic changes in health, agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, storminess, forests, and wildlife." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002The octopus and the orangutan: more true tales of animal intrigue, intelligence, and ingenuity
Par Eugene Linden. 2002
More anecdotes from zookeepers, trainers, and veterinarians provide further evidence of the higher mental capabilities of animals. Includes a broad…
range of behaviors and new species, even an octopus reputed to pick the lock on its cage. The author explores the nature of intelligence in both animals and humans. Companion to The Parrot's Lament (BR 13191). 2002Chance in the house of fate: a natural history of heredity
Par Jennifer Ackerman. 2001
Former National Geographic staff writer explores genetic links between humans and other forms of life--even yeast. Ackerman's narrative blends scientific…
explanations of heredity and her own personal experiences, including her sister's mental retardation. 2001The teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship
Par David Halberstam. 2003
The saga of four Boston Red Sox players from the 1940s--Dominic DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams, and Bobby Doerr--who remain…
friends for over sixty years. In 2001 DiMaggio and Pesky begin a long car trip to visit the dying Williams and reminisce about the past. Bestseller. 2003