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The Wolf Mother (Mothers of Xsan #5)
By Natasha Donovan, Hetxw’ms Gyetxw Huson, Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D. Huson. 2021
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Nature, Animals and wildlife, General non-fiction, Indigenous peoples in Canada
Human-narrated audio
Follow along as award-winning author Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) introduces young readers to a pack of grey wolves, including…
a striking black female pup. Will the young wolf’s bold spirit help her find a new pack of her very own?
Nature Out of Balance: How Invasive Species Are Changing the Planet (Orca Footprints #19)
By Merrie-Ellen Wilcox. 2021
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Nature
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
Invasive species threaten local ecosystems and the planet’s biodiversity, but are they all as bad as we think they are?…
Plants, animals, insects and fish are moving in. In Nature Out of Balance:How Invasive Species Are Changing the Planet author Merrie-Ellen Wilcox profiles all-star invasive species around the world, starting in her own neighbourhood, and warns that humans are the most invasive species of all. We find out how and why species become invasive, what we can do to stop their spread and whether it’s time to think differently about invasive species that are here to stay.
Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers (Orca Wild #6)
By Frances Backhouse. 2021
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Animals and wildlife, Nature
Synthetic audio, Automated braille
By cutting trees and building dams, beavers shape landscapes and provide valuable wetland homes for many plants and animals. These…
radical rodents were once almost hunted to extinction for their prized fur, but today we are building a new relationship with them, and our appreciation of the benefits they offer as habitat creators and water stewards is growing. Packed with facts and personal stories, this book looks at the beaver’s biology and behavior and illuminates its vital role as a keystone species. The beaver’s comeback is one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories and Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers introduces readers to the conservationists, scientists and young people who are working to build a better future for our furry friends.