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Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"With wonder and a sense of humor, Kelly Brenner aims to help us rediscover our connection to the natural world that is just outside our front door--we just need to know where to look. Through explorations of a rich, varied urban landscape, Brenner reveals the complex micro-habitats and surprising nature that exists in the middle of a city. In her hometown of Seattle, which has plowed down hills, cut through the land to connect fresh- and saltwater,...
Author
Publisher
Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Randy Woodley, an activist, scholar, and Cherokee descendant, guides us on a one-hundred-day journey to reconnect with the land around us, with the people native to that land, and with ourselves. Meditations, epigraphs, and ideas for reflection and action help us become rooted in our relationship with creation and Creator.
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems. Fungi provide a key to understanding the planet on which we live, and the ways we think, feel, and behave. In the first edition of the mind-bending, "gorgeous" (Margaret Atwood), "brilliant...
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Temporary natural arrangements have captivated people across the world. Learn how a professional artist creates these outdoor installations, and get inspired to create your own with a detailed look at the outdoor world of artist James Brunt. Brunt makes art that works with the environment while not changing it or having a permanent impact on the world in which he creates. Whether on a beach or in the woods, playing and creating can lead to a sense...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Description
"What are the core teachings and beliefs of Sikhism? Readers will learn about one of the world's most widely practiced religions through the lens of two different perspectives and dive deep into important figures, sacred texts, holidays, and commandments. This narrative nonfiction book uses considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage and accommodate struggling readers. Includes sidebars that are...
Publisher
Good and the Beautiful
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"This illustrated compilation of classic children's poems that offers a powerful and fun way to broaden vocabulary, increase reading fluency, and instill beautiful language patterns in children's minds. As the poems highlight the wonders and beauties of nature, family, God, and high-character, children gain much more than just academic benefits -- they also have their hearts and characters deepened and expanded."--
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Poetry is a child's first introduction to the joy of language and to the enchanted world of books. Poetry's lilting rhythms and rhymes, and its short, simple sentences and clever repetition of key words and phrases start children's eyes, minds, and hearts dancing along the rhythmical lines of poetry and into a lifelong love of lyrical language. It is the joyous power of poetry that turns listeners into reader and readers into writers. With each turn...
71) Nature's wonders
Author
Publisher
Barron's
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Nature is amazing! It's full of secrets and incredible things. In this book you can find the answer to questions like: What is thunder?, How do plants eat?, What is a fossil?, How do fish breathe?, Why do some animals sleep all winter?. You will read lots of fascinating information and see lots of beautiful full-color illustraions on climate, the Earth, the sea, plants, and animals,"--
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press, a division of Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Capturing Nature is the ultimate guide to nature printing, a beautiful and invaluable reference work for scholars, artists, designers, botanists, and anyone interested in nature, botanical illustration, and printing. Hailed as the earliest precursor to photography, nature printing is the practice of using impressions from the surface of natural objects such as leaves, flowering plants, ferns, seaweed, snakeskin, and more to produce an image. The...
Author
Publisher
Gibbs Smith
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Ready to find your perfect match? Getting involved with someone new can seem over-whelming, but you don't have to get caught in the weeds. Houseplant Hookups approaches plant care like modern dating. You'll find out how to choose the right plant partner, where to find them, and what happens when they come home with you. You'll learn how to start a loving relationship and watch it grow - literally. Does your apartment have a scenic view of a brick...
Author
Publisher
Shambhala
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Returning the Self to Nature is written for the person who no longer wishes to function in a world that revolves around selfish, disconnected identities and yearns to step into healthy relationships with one's self, one's community, and our planet. Seeing the suffering of the planet and that of humans as inseparably linked-the ecological crisis as psychological crisis, and vice versa-opens the door to a mutuality of healing between people and nature....
Author
Publisher
Broadleaf Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Like many who feel unfulfilled by traditional faith expressions, Victoria Loorz went in search of spirituality strong enough to reckon with the unraveling of her vocation, identity, and planet, and found herself in the wilderness. With an ecospiritual lens on biblical narratives and a fresh look at a community larger than our own species, Church of the Wild uncovers the wild roots of faith and helps us deepen our commitment to a suffering earth by...
Publisher
DK/Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"This unique encyclopedia provides the complete picture of planet Earth as you've never seen it before, showcased in stunning photography and state-of-the-art maps. You'll discover exactly what is happening across the continents in six diverse chapters covering the Earth, the living world, people and planet, engineering and technology, history, and culture. On this endless adventure you'll climb the tallest buildings, swim the longest rivers, and...
79) Soul stimulation
Author
Publisher
Words Count Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"You are invited on a journey through this collection of poetry from Haiku and Tanka to Free Verse, Non-Rhyming, and Rhyming. Ponder here to observe the visual representation, realize the meaning of words and be inspired by the depth of expression. Allow the experience to Stir your Soul..."--
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