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Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
60 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Description
An intricately crafted journey through four seasons of flora and fauna. Helen Ahpornsiri's intricate artwork transforms leaves, petals, and seeds into bounding hares, swooping swallows, and blossoming trees. Using nothing but pressed plants, this journey through the seasons captures the wonder and magic of the natural world between the pages of a book. This standout title with beautiful nonfiction text will take readers through an extraordinary year...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
165 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Y este infalible equipo te invita a un recorrido por los distintos ecosistemas del mundo. En este viaje conocer̀s datos muy interesantes de nuestro planeta y varias de las especies que habitan en ̌l, y para que la diversi̤n sea completa, Cositas tiene preparadas unas entretenidas manualidades para que, junto con ella y los Guardianes de la Tierra, hagas volar tu imaginaci̤n."--Amazon.com.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
Nature is bursting with objects that are beautiful, useful, and intriguing. But where do they come from-- and what are they for? Hoare helps readers discover natural objects that have amazing tales to tell. From a delicate bird's feather to a glittering rock from space, readers will marvel at minerals forged through time, ingenious structures made by nature, and remarkable features that help animals and plants to survive and thrive. --
Author
Pub. Date
c2011
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Description
"A cumulative verse, alternating with additional narrative, describes the ecological and social transformation resulting from the work of Dr. Gordon Sato, a Japanese American cell biologist who made saltwater and desert land productive through the planting of mangrove trees in the tiny African country of Eritrea. Includes afterword, photographs, glossary, and author's sources"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
30 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
"A picture book biography about naturalist and artist Anna Comstock (1854-1930), who defied social conventions and pursued the study of science. She pioneered a movement to encourage schools to conduct science and nature classes for children outdoors, thereby increasing students' interest in nature" --
Author
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
58 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
Description
"Nature is all around us to see, hear, and touch--in the leafy woods, by the sparkling water, or simply out the window. What will you discover? A chattering jay hiding an acorn, a butterfly with camouflaged wings? Perhaps a brilliant red feather you'll carry home and tie to your journey stick, to remember. This glorious book invites children outdoors on every kind of adventure, from counting the species in an oak tree to searching the riverbed for...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 28 cm
Description
"It has taken billions of years for Earth to become the planet it is today. When Planet Earth Was New looks back to the very beginning, using a poetic approach grounded in scientific fact to give an overview of how the planet has changed over time: from hot lava to the formation of oceans to the evolution of living things in water and on land. The book also includes the relatively recent evolution of humans - who are just a tiny speck in the sweep...
12) Stolen science: thirteen untold stories of scientists and inventors almost written out of history
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
122 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Description
"Over the centuries, women, people from underrepresented communities, and immigrants overcame prejudices and social obstacles to make remarkable discoveries in science--but they weren't the ones to receive credit in history books. People with more power, money, and prestige were remembered as the inventor of the telephone, the scientists who decoded the structure of DNA, and the doctor who discovered the cause of yellow fever. This book aims to set...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
xi, 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Description
Pairing a book with such activities as a trip to the zoo, a nighttime look at the stars, or a walk in the forest can connect children to nature while inspiring discussion and questions. Teacher and librarian Kathleen T. Isaacs spotlights recent informational and picture books appropriate for children ages up to 10 that will help parents and caregivers encourage children's wonder and enthusiasm for nature. Themed chapters such as Backyard and Garden,...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
111 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm
Description
All around us, nature is working wonders. Every day, hour by hour, magical transformations happen right in front of you. But it's not always easy to see them ... In this beautiful illustrated collection, 50 moments in nature are paused for you to watch them in detail. Then you should go outside, and explore, and see what you find when you take the time to slow down. Gorgeously illustrated, this charming collection celebrates the small wonders happening...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Like Viano's PNW-bestselling S IS FOR SALMON, this is a beautiful alphabet book featuring papercut art representing natural elements. The flora, fauna, and geological features in this book are found throughout North America, so readers around the country will connect with Viano's gorgeous art and poetic/scientific text. Examples of the accessible but beautiful alphabet: A is for Acorn, B is for Bear, C is for Cloud, D is for Dandelion, E is for Egret,...
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