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1) Wishtree
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The New York Times-bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope. Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree"―people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches. Along with her crow friend Bongo and other animals who seek refuge in Red's hollows, this "wishtree" watches over the neighborhood. You might say Red has seen it all. Until a new family moves in. Not everyone is welcoming,...
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1 videodisc : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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DVD-R. A video exploration produced by Burnt Ridge Nursery & Orchards, featuring nationally renowned tree expert MIchael Dolan. Hear how Michael and Carolyn's 40 year adventure began and be inspired by its evolution! Take a stroll with Michael through their 20 acres of mature fruit and nut trees. Geared towards a national audience, the video covers varietal information, organic practices, and growing tips to help you learn from their successes and...
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Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 1
Pub. Date
[2021]
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1 videodisc (81 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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Branching off of his bestselling book, renowned forester and writer Peter Wohlleben guides us through his most precious ideas and understanding of how trees work in this enlightening documentary. Presenting ecological, biological, and academic expertise with matter-of-fact candor, Peter inspires us to see the forest for the trees. Traveling through Germany, Poland, Sweden, and Vancouver, Peter discusses, debates, and explains the amazing processes...
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Pub. Date
2021.
Description
"In an era of cell phone addiction and ever-expanding cities, many of us fear we've lost our connection to nature--but Peter Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. Whether we observe it or not, our blood pressure stabilizes near trees, the color green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses. Drawing on new scientific discoveries, The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans...
10) Trees
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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Description
A simple introduction to trees describes seasonal changes and discusses different habitats and the contributions trees make to the environment.
12) Giant plants
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Pub. Date
2012
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24 p. : col. ill. ; 22 x 21 cm.
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Describes some of the world's largest plants, including such trees as the giant sequoia and the mountain ash and such flowers as the corpse flower and the Rafflesia arnoldii.
15) Leaves and trees
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Pub. Date
c2001
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48 p. cm.
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Explains for young children various scientific phenomena pertaining to the biological processes that occur in leaves and trees such as: how and why the leaves on some trees change colors and fall off every autumn, as well as what lies beneath a tree's bark.
17) Pie in the sky
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Pub. Date
2004
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1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 26 cm.
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A father and child watch the cherry tree in their back yard, waiting until there are ripe cherries to bake in a pie. Includes a recipe for cherry pie.
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Pub. Date
2018.
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300 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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A guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, demonstrates how it can reduce stress levels, improve the immune system, and promote health and happiness, and includes more than one hundred photographs from forests around the world.
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