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Author
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"In The Comfort of Crows, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year. As we move through the seasons -- from a crow spied on New Year's Day, its resourcefulness and sense of community setting a theme for the year, to the lingering bluebirds of December, revisiting the nest box they used in spring -- what develops is a portrait of joy and grief: joy...
2) Wild + free nature: 25 outdoor adventures for kids to explore, discover, and awaken their curiosity
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Wild and Free Nature is a beautiful, four-color resource book for parents, educators, and caregivers to enjoy doing hands-on activities outside with kids. One of the core philosophies behind Wild + Free is the belief that nature is the best classroom we could ever hope for. It unlocks the imagination and inspires creativity in ways that a schoolroom never could. Being out in nature has a number of benefits: studies show that children are more likely...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Two sisters discover a woolly bear caterpillar. One day, a curious friend shows up in Edie and Lou's vegetable garden. Woolly Bear doesn't say much, but she's just the quiet friend the sisters need: a tiny adventurer who quickly becomes part of the family. They build her a cozy home, feed her tiny thyme leaves, and sing her all the songs they know. Woolly Bear is the last thing they think of at bedtime, and the first thing they think of in the morning....
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Wildfires have been part of the American landscape for thousands of years. Forests need fire--it's as necessary to their well-being as soil and sunlight. But some fires burn out of control, destroying everything and everyone in their path. In this book, you'll find out about how and why wildfires happen, how different groups . . . have managed forests and fire, the biggest wildfires in American history--how they began and . . . stories of both rescue...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"In present-day Greece, deep in an ancient forest, lives a family: Irini, a musician, who teaches children to read and play music; her husband, Tasso, who paints pictures of the forest, his greatest muse; and Chara, their young daughter, whose name means joy. On the fateful day that will forever alter the trajectory of their lives, flames chase fleeing birds across the sky. The wildfire that will consume their home, and their lives as they know it,...
Author
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
The reader is invited to join a crew of scientist as they sail around Antarctica studying one of the most vulnerable environments on the planet. Discover how scientists work in extreme environments, and how scientific methods have been adapted to suit this unique location. Join the team as they use drones and satellites in space to monitor colonies of penguins, seals and albatrosses, observe the team's palaeontologist studying fossils that show Antarctica...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
"An informative, engaging introduction to biometrics. This book explores nine biometrics in detail, explaining how each works, where it's used, its pros and cons, and how it compares to other techniques. It also discusses privacy, security, and why we need methods of identification. An engaging and colorful design and playful illustrations alongside surprising anecdotes, historical context, and humor make this an enjoyable, in-depth look at a hot...
11) Rhythm
Author
Publisher
Magination Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
In a town once vibrant but now affected by unemployment and food insecurity, a young girl watches the seasons go by.
Author
Publisher
New York Review of Books
Pub. Date
2017, 1958
Description
"What was happening to the world, the frog wondered, and what could he do? The hungry frog decided he must hop to the top of the well to see what he could of the end of the world. Conquering his fear, he peered out, and what did he see? Trees, flowers, meadows, marshes, and all kinds of end-of-the-world creatures! Entranced, the little frog ventured forth to find out more about the world outside his own.
13) Minerals
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"In Minerals, beginning readers are introduced to Earth's minerals, where they can be found, and how people use them in everyday life. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn what makes minerals building blocks to many materials on Earth. A picture diagram shows where minerals can be found in many everyday items, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about minerals...
14) Snow bears
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
2019, 2018
Description
Set against the magical backdrop of the Arctic, this documentary follows the life-changing journey of two newborn polar bear cubs as they leave their den for the first time. Bravely led by their mother, the cubs must make the perilous voyage to the sea to feed. Encountering many dangers along the way, including arctic foxes, roaming bears ready to kill, extreme weather, snowdrifts, and ice cracks, they undertake an epic survival challenge.
15) Nervous system
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media/Scholastic Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Introductory text explains the functions and physical concepts of the nervous system with color photography and simple scientific diagrams. Intended for students in grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Jellyfish are mysterious creatures, luminously beautiful with remarkably varied life cycles. These ancient animals are found in every ocean at every depth, and have lived on Earth for at least 500 million years. Jellyfish looks at their anatomy, life history, taxonomy and ecology, and includes species profiles featuring stunning marine photography.
17) Sponges
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo Books/Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sponges live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about sponges' appearance, diet, and behaviors. A Take a Look! infographic explains how the sea animal filters water through its pores to eat and breathe. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend...
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"In Beaver Kits in the Wild, beginning readers will learn about baby beavers as they grow up and learn to explore outside of their lodge. Follow along as beaver kits join the colony and learn from other beavers. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to beaver kits' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat. A picture diagram labels a beaver kit's body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"Ever since mysterious bones were found in 1822, scientists and artists have tried to figure out what the creature they came from looked like. But it seems that every time they've made up their minds, someone makes a new discovery, and they have to start all over. That's only fair, though--after all, it's how knowledge advances!"-- Publisher's website
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