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John Muir: Nature Writings" is an immersive collection that transports readers into the heart of the wilderness through the eloquent prose of the legendary naturalist John Muir. This anthology includes Muir's seminal works, including "The Story of My Boyhood and Youth," a nostalgic exploration of his early life, and "My First Summer in the Sierra," a captivating account of his adventures amid the majestic peaks.
In "The Mountains of California,"...
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Nature walks are fun ways to explore science concepts in the real world, and they can also be fun ways to practice math. Through colorful illustrations, readers see a variety of cool creatures-from foxes and squirrels to butterflies and frogs. They're invited to count these creatures, practicing both their math and reading skills as they do so. The short, simple sentences allow readers to build their vocabulary with animal names and to enjoy independent...
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About the Book When Lyra loses not only her home and her family, but the Moon Goddess-granted wolf spirit dwelling inside of her, she desperately craves finding her place again. She has to learn to accept not only herself and the changes within her, but those around her. When Lyra finds herself in a position of power amidst her new pack, she must learn the importance of having the strength to ask for help when needed. The Change of Nature: Within...
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Exempt de toute angoisse (car trop fort pour craindre un prédateur) Barnabé vit paisiblement dans la montagne qui l'a vu naître. Aux prises avec la nature et ses éléments, il peut s'adonner à des expérimentations en tous genres. Accompagné par son ami lapin, il nous livre les secrets de son implacable logique et de sa capacité de raisonnement…
À destination des plus jeunes (dès 4 ans) et des lecteurs de toutes langues, cet ouvrage au...
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"Embracing Nature: A Guide to Mindful Living, Gratitude, and Sustainable Connection" by Ranjot Singh Chahal is a transformative journey into the depths of our relationship with the natural world. As an author deeply rooted in the principles of mindfulness, Chahal invites readers to explore the profound impact that conscious awareness can have on our lives and the planet.The book begins with an exploration of awareness and mindfulness, guiding readers...
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Wireless internet arrives from a nearby town/hotel.Email is both the mailbox and the phone.The laptop internet is the TV and the movie theater.We can use a PO box for snail mail.No taxes, no rent, no mortgage.The view is superb.The motorcycle idles,Which is really nothing moreThan a soft purr,As one of my long-lifeLaptop batteries charges up,Waiting to be swapped with the other,Soon to be a dying one.
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The author has collective experience with the how, perhaps even the why, of humans being fucked. It includes his growing up on a farm, surviving the Vietnam war, and working to improve conditions of human beings being human. Fucked is not used to offend religious nor rational thinking. It's to add urgency to an approaching end-state for much of life on our planet. Humans simply must change or will be changed. They can begin by adding entropy as a...
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Why Missions and Evangelism Are an Overflow of Delighting in God
Evangelism and missions are parts of the Christian life often accompanied by fears, insecurities, and cultural pressures. In this addition to the Union series, Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves argue that an individual's relationship with God influences their evangelism and missions more than anything else. Scripture clearly shows that a believer's responsibility is to make God known...
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Beyond Thorns is a poetic avowal of the fringe between the human world and nature. It goes beyond imagination into the realm of perception and existence itself. It is an endearing acceptance of sorrow that is ingrained in the being's interactions with nature. The poetry in this collection subsumes romantic and philosophical (almost prophetic) undertones, as it comes to grips with lived experiences of love, nature, and God. The poems dive subsurface...
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Readers get a detailed look at some of the producers, consumers, and apex predators that make up mountain food webs in this guide to a common science curriculum topic. By combining basic information about the parts of food webs with fun animal facts and photographs, this volume captivates not just budding biologists, but even reluctant readers. They delight in exploring the fact boxes that break down predator-prey relationships and the critical-thinking...
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Rainforests are some of the most biodiverse places on the planet, which means they're home to an incredible number of living things. One of the ways we can understand how those living things are connected is by mapping out food chains and food webs. As readers build a rainforest food web, they also learn fun facts about important producers, consumers, and apex predators in the rainforest. The informative text is presented alongside vivid photographs,...
13) Forest Food Webs
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What kinds of living things make up a forest food web? Readers find out with the help of this handy guide. Essential life science curriculum topics such as photosynthesis, food chains, and predator-prey relationships are explained in a creative way as readers meet unique examples of forest producers, consumers, and apex predators. Fact boxes and full-color photographs are paired with simple, clear text, and basic food chains and food webs are presented...
14) Arctic Food Webs
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What do seals eat? Can anything eat a polar bear-or an orca? Readers discover the answers to these questions and more in this vibrant guide to the food chains and food webs that connect living things in the Arctic. Clear, concise main text introduces readers to the producers, consumers, and apex predators that call this frigid landscape home, and helpful visual depictions of food chains and webs allow readers to better understand the relationships...
15) Desert Food Webs
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It may seem like there's very little life in the desert. However, many living things call this biome home! Readers meet them as they explore the food chains that connect to form a detailed desert food web. Examples of producers, consumers, and apex predators are presented through at-level text and vivid photographs. In addition, fact boxes highlight the relationships between living things in the desert-including what eats what! Clearly labeled food...
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Grasslands are home to a wide variety of living things-from plants that cover the landscape to animals that eat those plants-and each other! Readers explore the relationships between the living things in this biome through the lens of food chains and food webs. This essential biology topic is presented in a fresh way, with a focus on specific producers, consumers, and apex predators. These living things are introduced to readers using achievable text,...
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Genetic engineering-the rearranging of bits of DNA-has helped crops survive droughts and decreased the need for pesticides. It has helped make the production of human insulin possible for people with diabetes. And many in the field are seeking even more treatments and cures for a variety of diseases. Those interested in a career in genetic engineering or just wondering more about how the process works will find lots of interesting information in this...
18) Humans in Space
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Humans have long been fascinated with exploring the vast expanse of space, despite the inherent dangers of surviving beyond Earth's atmosphere. This volume delves into the history of human space exploration, from the first pioneering missions to the cutting-edge technology being developed today. Readers discover the physical and psychological challenges that come with living in space, from the effects of zero gravity on the human body to the mental...
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A masterful new collection from award-winning poet Russell Thornton.
With intense lyricism, Thornton records his imaginative movement between the element of water, waking to "the aloneness of water," and the phenomenon of light, comprehending "light" as "fate" and "love" as "memory of light." In the process, Thornton highlights how hard lives can manifest beauty and affirmation. A mother transcends degrading circumstances through laughter. A long-lost...
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The Chilcotin's wild horses are are romantic and beautiful, but they are also controversial: they are seen by government policy as intruders competing for range land with native species and domestic cattle and, as a result, they have been subject to culls and are not officially protected.
In this compelling book, wildlife biologist Wayne McCrory draws upon two decades of research to make a case for considering these wonderful creatures, called...
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