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Brown elks cruise the land in Yellowstone while black bears roam in Yosemite. The green cactus thrives in Zion, and the white-tailed ptarmigan flies above the Rocky Mountains. Come with us on a trip around America's national parks, a world full of colors, wildlife, and incredible landscapes. With simple text and bright illustrations, this sturdy board book is the perfect introduction to the ten most visited national parks in the United States for...
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This first-of-its kind foraging story, Mason Goes Mushrooming takes us on a woodland treasure hunt. We follow a young boy and his four-legged pal, Buddy, to hunt edible mushrooms through lush Vermont landscapes, morels in springtime, chanterelles in summer and black trumpets in autumn. Curious about mushroom foraging or how you can hear the sound of the ocean without leaving the forest? Mason teaches us it's never too early to learn, and never too...
563) Forest Friends
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"Eye-catching and informative." -Kirkus Reviews
Meet some fantastic friends in this nonfiction exploration of various animals you can find in eastern deciduous forests.
Learn fun facts about each animal as you enjoy the beautiful photographs taken by photographer Curt Hart. Animals featured include:
• Bald eagle
• Rabbit
• White-tailed deer
• Bullfrog
• Eastern Screech Owl
• Red-eared slider
• Elk
Curt Hart has been a professional...
564) What are stems?
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This title provides curious young readers with a close-up look at plant stems. Readers will discover why plants need stems, the different kinds of stems, and how new plants can grow from the stems of mature plants.
565) All About Seeds
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Seeds, children learn about seeds, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
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Have you ever contemplated venturing out into the world with the intent of harvesting a tree or two for firewood? Do you know what to do and how to do it? Are you familiar with trees, the differences between the trees that make suitable firewood and those that do not? Have you received instruction on how to properly fell a tree? Including those that do not stand straight up? What about how to protect yourself from the dangers of felling a tree and...
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Let Learning be an Adventure! This tree book for kids is a counting and coloring book is for toddlers that help bring nature alive. Children learn by experience, and what better way to keep little ones busy by learning about living things in the woods. Counting Trees is inspired by our love of the outdoors and the different varieties, sizes, and shapes. Facts about trees are essential to understanding nature and surviving for thousands of years. This...
568) All About Leaves
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Leaves, children learn about leaves, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
569) Plants
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Meet some amazing animals-from caring crocodile mothers to meat eating plants, from the tallest parents in the woods to sea horse fathers looking after their young . . . with the odd hairy jumping spiders thrown in. First, be introduced to each group of animals and plants, with a large life-cycle diagram showing the stages of life. Then, some of the most unusual animals and plants are featured to intrigue you to learn more. Each book is full of superb,...
570) How to Tap a Maple!
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Luke and Layla's winter was starting to seem long till Grampy started whistling his maple sugar song… Have you ever wondered how maple syrup is made and where it comes from? Join Luke and Layla on their next adventure as Grampy teaches them all about tapping maple trees! Includes visual leaf identification and glossary. Come along to learn and play-It's sure to sweeten up your day!
572) Time on the Move
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poetry and photography
Nine one-page poems about the fleeting nature of time and relationships by Barry Wallenstein and thirty-four small contrapuntal surreal photographs by Barbara Rosenthal.
Barry Wallensteins poetry lures us into his jazz-rhythmed territory by pointing his personal compass straight toward our own active places. Once there, we meet up with our own demons and devines on the odd-numbered pages, while Barbara Rosenthal's photographs...
573) All About Stems
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Stems, children learn about stems, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital jobs they do for plants.
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Edmund Zavitz (1875-1968) rescued Ontario from the ravages of increasingly more powerful floods, erosion, and deadly fires. Wastelands were talking over many hectares of once-flourishing farmlands and towns. Sites like the Oak Ridges Moraine were well on their way to becoming a dust bowl and all because of extensive deforestation. Zavitz held the positions of chief forester of Ontario, deputy minister of forests, and director of reforestation. His...
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What do you notice when you walk in the forest? Different types of trees, plants, and mushrooms? Maybe you hear a squirrel chattering or birds singing. Can you feel all the different kinds of moss? And look there! Hidden animal homes and interesting bugs.
With this compact non-fiction guide, young readers will be equipped to seek out, identify, and appreciate the woodland magic that exists all around them. Featuring rich vocabulary words like "nurse...
576) All About Flowers
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Flowers, children learn about flowers, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital job they do for plants.
577) All About Roots
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Books in this series introduce children to different parts of plants. Simple, accessible text breaks down crucial concepts and key vocabulary, and stunning photographs of a wide variety of plants show how diverse plants can be. In All About Roots, children learn about roots, including where they can be found, what they look like and the vital jobs they do for plants.
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Learn to identify New York trees with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.
With this famous field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela, you can make tree identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don't grow in New York. Learn about 118 species found in the state, organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree's leaves,...
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Tree by Tree is a warning and a toolkit for the future of forest recovery. Scott J. Meiners investigates the critical biological threats endangering tree species native to the forests of eastern North America, providing a needed focus on this plight. Meiners suggests that if we are to save our forests, the first step is to recognize the threats in front of us.
Meiners focuses on five familiar trees-the American elm, the American chestnut, the eastern...
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