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Raising the dead: A True Story Of Death And Survival
Par Phillip Finch. 2008
On New Year's Day, 2005, David Shaw traveled halfway around the world on a journey that took him to a…
steep crater in the Kalahari Desert of South Africa, a site known as Bushman's Hole. His destination was nearly 900 feet below the water's surface. On January 8th he descended into the water. Don Shirley, Shaw's friend, was one of the few people in the world qualified to follow where Shaw was about to go. Twenty-five minutes later, one of the men was dead. The other was in mortal peril, and would spend the next 10 hours struggling to survive, existing literally from breath to breath. What happened that day is the stuff of nightmarish drama, but is also a compelling human story of friendship, heroism, ambition, and of coming to terms with loss and tragedy. AdultFresh air, clean water: our right to a healthy environment (Orca think #4)
Par Megan Clendenan. 2022
What should a clever moose eat?: natural history, ecology, and the North Woods
Par John Pastor. 2016
"How long should a leaf live? When should blueberries ripen? And what should a clever moose eat? Questions like these…
may seem simple or downright strange-yet they form the backbone of natural history, a discipline that fostered some of our most important scientific theories, from natural selection to glaciation. Through careful, patient observations of the organisms that live in an area, their distributions, and how they interact with other species, we gain a more complete picture of the world around us, and our place in it. In What Should a Clever Moose Eat?, John Pastor explores the natural history of the North Woods, an immense and complex forest that stretches from the western shore of Lake Superior to the far coast of Newfoundland. The North Woods is one of the most ecologically and geologically interesting places on the planet, with a host of natural history questions arising from each spruce or sugar maple. From the geological history of the region to the shapes of leaves and the relationship between aspens, caterpillars, and predators, Pastor delves into a captivating range of topics as diverse as the North Woods themselves. Through his meticulous observations of the natural world, scientists and nonscientists alike learn to ask natural history questions and form their own theories, gaining a greater understanding of and love for the North Woods-and other natural places precious to them. In the tradition of Charles Darwin and Henry David Thoreau, John Pastor is a joyful observer of nature who makes sharp connections and moves deftly from observation to theory. Take a walk in John Pastor's North Woods-you'll come away with a new appreciation for details, for the game trails, beaver ponds, and patterns of growth around you, and won't look at the natural world in the same way again." -- Provided by publisherHow to cuss in western: and other missives from the high desert
Par Michael P Branch. 2018
Edward Abbey encouraged his readers to "be loyal to what you love, be true to the Earth, and fight your…
enemies with passion and laughter." Here is Michael Branch's response. Full of clear-eyed explorations of the natural world, witty cultural observations, and heart-warming family connections, How to Cuss in Western is a cranky and hilarious love letter of sorts to the western Great Basin Desert of NevadaGroundglass
Par Kathryn Savage. 2022
"|Groundglass| takes shape atop a polluted aquifer in Minnesota, beside trains that haul fracked crude oil, as Kathryn Savage confronts…
the transgressions of U.S. Superfund sites and brownfields against land, groundwater, neighborhoods, and people. Drawing on her own experiences growing up on the fence lines of industry and the parallel realities of raising a young son while grieving a father dying of a cancer with known environmental risk factors, Savage traces concentric rings of connection-between our bodies, one another, our communities, and our ecosystem. She explores the porous boundary between self and environment, and the ambiguous yet growing body of evidence linking toxins to disease. Equal parts mourning poem and manifesto for environmental justice, |Groundglass| reminds us that no living thing exists on its own." -- Provided by publisherSweetness & light: the mysterious history of the honeybee
Par Hattie Ellis. 2004
In Sweetness and Light, Hattie Ellis leads us into the hive, revealing the fascinating story of bees and honey from…
the Stone Age to the present, from Nepalese honey hunters to urban hives on the rooftops of New York City. Uncovering the secrets of the honeybee one by one, Ellis shows how this small insect, with a collective significance so much greater than its individual size, can carry us through past and present to tell us more about ourselves than any other living creature. 2004. AdultGrow: A Family Guide To Plants And How To Grow Them
Par Riz Reyes. 2022
"Discover 15 plants and fungi with life-changing powers and learn how to grow them at home. Meet their surprising relatives…
(the tasty tomato is a cousin of deadly nightshade!) and unearth their interesting stories (lettuce was the first plant to be grown in space!). Then follow step-by-step instructions to grow and care for each one, whether you have a big backyard garden or a sunny windowsill." -- Provided by publisher900 miles from nowhere: voices from the homestead frontier
Par Steven R Kinsella. 2006
Caves
Par Nell Cross Beckerman. 2022
"Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross Beckerman urges children to explore one of nature's most curious ecosystems. Dramatic, poetic language guides…
kids through different caves around the world while nonfiction text allows for deeper understanding. Extensive backmatter includes an author's note, best practices for safe cave exploration, and additional information about the caves featured in the book." -- Provided by publisherPolar bear
Par Candace Fleming. 2022
"As spring approaches in the Arctic, a mother polar bear and her two cubs tentatively emerge from hibernation to explore…
the changing landscape. When it is time, she takes her cubs on a forty-mile journey, back to their home on the ice. Along the way, she fends off wolves, hunts for food, and swims miles and miles." -- Provided by publisherSaving Lake Tahoe: an environmental history of a national treasure
Par Michael J Makley. 2014
For thousands of years Lake Tahoe's natural beauty remained largely untouched. With the advent of the mining boom starting in…
the 1850s, within a mere half century, the Tahoe Basin's forests and fisheries were destroyed; the lake's pristine clarity dramatically reduced. By the 1960's the lake and forests had begun to heal, however, the burgeoning tourist trade brought hundreds of millions of visitors annually which again threatened the lake's delicate ecosystem. This history traces the environmental saga of Lake Tahoe from the mid-1800s to the present, exploring the conflicts between private property and ecological concerns, and detailing the governmental response to conserving the lake. AdultHard work and a good deal: the Civilian Conservation Corps in Minnesota
Par Barbara W Sommer. 2008
Hunt for the skinwalker: science confronts the unexplained at a remote ranch in Utah
Par Colm A Kelleher. 2005
For more than 50 years, the events at a Utah ranch have ranged from the perplexing to the wholly terrifying.…
Vanishing and mutilated cattle. Unidentified Flying Objects. The appearance of huge, otherworldly creatures. Invisible objects emitting magnetic fields, with the power to spark a cattle stampede. Flying orbs of light with dazzling maneuverability and lethal consequences. A team of scientists investigates. AdultVisions of Antelope Island and Great Salt Lake
Par Marlin Stum. 1999
The book covers the story of Antelope Island in detail, discussing geology and wildlife, archaeology and history, the dramatic impact…
of natural cycles of fire and flood, the importance of the island's free-roaming buffalo herd, and other topics. AdultThe house on Nauset Marsh: a Cape Cod memoir
Par Wyman Richardson. 1997
This book is a classic of Cape Cod literature and nature writing written by a busy and distinguished physician. Dr.…
Richardson practiced and taught in Boston but found refuge at this retreat. A poignant and humorous account of a much loved land in a simpler time"Your bug adventure starts here! Bug Lab for Kids is a collection of more than 40 fun activities for exploring…
the exciting world of arthropods, which makes up more than 90 percent of all animals on earth, including insects, spiders, centipedes, butterflies, bees, ants, and many others! Written by entomologist and educator Dr. John W. Guyton, this fascinating and informative book teaches young bug enthusiasts how to find, interact with, and collect arthropods safely." -- Provided by publisherInvestigating fossil fuel pollution (Investigating pollution)
Par Sue Bradford Edwards. 2023
"Introduces readers to what fossil fuel pollution is, the consequences of this type of pollution, and what people are doing…
to help. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts page, a STEM project, a phonetic glossary, ways for readers to help, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research." -- Provided by publisherHarlem Grown: how one big idea transformed a neighborhood (Harlem Grown Ser.)
Par Tony Hillery. 2020
"An empty plot of land, called the haunted garden by the local school, transforms into a lush green urban farm…
with the help of the entire community." -- Provided by NLSFinding Turtle Farm: my twenty-acre adventure in community supported agriculture
Par Angela Tedesco. 2022
The story of starting and running an organic farm told by the woman who owned one of the first Community-Supported…
Agriculture operations in the Upper Midwest. Looking forward to a healthier, happier future when crops are more than mere commodities and food feeds the soul of a community, Finding Turtle Farm is an enlightening, hard-won, and ultimately hopeful account of what it means to meet the most basic of human needsAm I a frog? (I like to read. Guided reading level G)
Par Lizzy Rockwell. 2022