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Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books
Pub. Date
1992
Physical Desc
1 online resource (254 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Wind, currents, tides, and sand. Kingsnakes and rice rats. The disappearance of the Lost Colony, the raids of the pirate Blackbeard, and the Wright brothers' first attempts at flight. The Outer Banks is a place like no other."--
Author
Publisher
Red Wheel Weiser
Pub. Date
2013.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (176 pages)
Language
English
Description
"Writer and beekeeper Jack Mingo, who set up his first backyard hive in 2004, offers his humorous and unique observations of the world of the mystical, matriarchal, gentle, sweet bee in Bees Make the Best Pets. Full of fun facts, Mingo shares a potpourri of bee and bee-keeping trivia; practical tips and legend and lore. And here are just some of the reasons bees make the best pets: *They don't bark and whine all night if you leave them in the backyard....
Author
Publisher
JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
If you are familiar with my magic series, you may have noticed that many of these books concentrate on just one magic herb or a magic spice, which is going to cure you. Naturally, the spices and herbs have been used since ancient times to help keep people healthy, beautiful, and also youthful. Remember that not everybody in grandma's time or even in the time of our ancestors could afford to go to the doctor. In fact, physicians were only restricted...
Author
Publisher
Amherst Media, Incorporated
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (128 pages)
Language
English
Description
"An in-depth look at butterflies and how to best capture them on film, this fascinating handbook is equal parts field guide and photography handbook. A complete overview of the winged creatures' ecological system is provided, which details everything from species identification and the habits and habitats of North American butterflies to differentiating moths from butterflies and learning where and when it is best to find these beautiful insects....
Author
Series
Sanctuary Tales volume 1
Publisher
Giacomo Giammatteo
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
Life on the sanctuary is not always easy, but no matter what, it's better than where we were before. This is a collection of animal stories, some funny and some not. They are all true and they tell the tales of dogs, cats, pigs, and others. Open up your heart and take a read. --Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Sanctuary Tales volume 1
Publisher
Giacomo Giammatteo
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
Language
English
Description
An animal sanctuary is a great place to be raised-far better than the alternative. This is another collection of animal stories, but they're all new, and like before, some are funny, some are sad. The one thing they have in common is that they're all true. And this time, the range of animals has been extended to include other species. As always, all proceeds go to the animal sanctuary to help feed and care for them. So open up your heart and enjoy...
Author
Publisher
Pine Winds Press
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (418 p.)
Language
English
Description
"ith pictures and stories the Bords present cases of encounters with Bigfoot. The Bigfoot story has moved from certainty of the creatures' existence to claims of hoaxes, trickery, and outright lies and back again. Roger Patterson and Bob Gimlin claim to have taken movies of Bigfoot; Ray Wallace's family shows wooden feet that they claim were used to start the whole Bigfoot story in 1958."--
Author
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 online resource (27 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Are modern beekeeping methods partly to blame for the poor state of health of our honeybees? Phil Chandler, author of The Barefoot Beekeeper, suggests that we need to take a fresh - and more holistic - look at the way we work with bees. If you are interested in learning a more natural approach to beekeeping, this is a good place to start."--
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 online resource (176 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Gardeners and nature lovers delight in taking pictures - especially close-ups of flowers, butterflies, and insects. And though advances in digital camera technology have made taking, storing, and sharing photos easier than ever, taking top-quality pictures requires familiarity with both digital technology and the general principles of photography. Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers provides exactly the information that aspiring photographers...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
1 online resource (245 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever seen the delicate flowers of a red maple? The emerging leaves of a tulip poplar? The twigs of a beech? When you look at a tree up close, you begin to appreciate trees in a whole new way. Seeing Trees invites readers to watch trees with the care and sensitivity that birdwatchers watch birds. Focusing on 10 common trees of North America, Nancy Ross Hugo highlights the rewards of tree viewing and describes some of the most visually interesting...
Author
Publisher
Findhorn Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (192 pages)
Language
English
Description
"These spiritual lessons are based on Native American shamanism but fit a wide range of interests from yoga and alternative medicine to Bible study and nature hiking. Hands-on exercises, step-by-step instructions for ceremonies, and sketches by the author's wife explain how to clear spaces of unwanted energy, create simple ceremonies, connect with spirit guides and angels, and interpret symbols. An extended discussion tells how to make a medicine...
Author
Publisher
Timber Press
Pub. Date
2013
Physical Desc
1 online resource (336 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Wolves. We love them, idolize them, and are fascinated by them. We also hate them, fear them, and blame them. The wolf's relationship with humans is complex and can be emotionally wrought, depending on whether one is a hunter, rancher, or animal lover. Wolves in the Land of Salmon is nature writing at its best. Vivid imagery and a sense of wonder bring the text alive and help the reader understand exactly what it means to be a wolf. David Moskowitz's...
73) Sweet dreams
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Rhyming text depicts a mother preparing her child for bed by telling her about the different animals that live nearby and their nighttime activities.
Author
Series
Legend series (Kathy-Jo Wargin) volume 3
Language
English
Description
The fantastic Legend team of Kathy-jo Wargin and Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen have another beautiful book to add to the Sleeping Bear and Mackinac Island stories. A Grandmother's love for her grandchildren is magically portrayed in 'The Legend of the Loon'. A perfect addition to your collection, this book remains true to the heartwarming qualities you've come to expect from these legendary storytellers.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
In this elegantly written and illustrated book, bestselling author Susan Chernak McElroy has gathered the voices of the wind, weather, animals, and elements and transcribed the he truths they have to share. Badgers and bison, magpies and moose, eagles and elk, all have wisdom teachings that shed light on our common journey through life.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young readers will discover what nature is, what lives in nature, and how they can care for nature. Introduces beginning readers to the idea of caring for the environment and what their part is in protecting our planet.
Author
Publisher
University of New South Wales Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (304 pages)
Language
English
Description
From the furthest reaches of the universe to the microscopic world of our genes, science offers writers the kind of scope other subjects simply can't match. Good writing about science can be moving, funny, exhilarating or poetic, but it will always be honest and rigorous about the research that underlies it. Now in its sixth year, The Best Australian Science Writing 2016 brings together knowledge and insights from Australia's brightest thinkers as...
Author
Publisher
Algonquin Books
Pub. Date
2005
Physical Desc
1 online resource (240 p.)
Language
English
Description
"Engrossing (The Christian Science Monitor), fascinating (TimeOut New York), delightfully nuanced (Entertainment Weekly), terrific (New York Newsday), inspiring (Bust magazine). You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible (The New York Times). The Earth Moved has moved reviewers across the country. In witty, offbeat style, Amy Stewart takes us on a subterranean...
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