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Rowed trip: from Scotland to Syria by oar
By Colin Angus, Julie Angus. 2009
2006. Adventurers Julie and Colin Angus were checking a map of Europe when Julie noticed an interconnected water route from…
Colin's parents' homeland of Scotland past her mother's homeland, Germany, and on to her father's, Syria. What started as a funny idea of rowing to visit relatives resulted in an odyssey by oar (and bike) where Julie and Colin tested their relationship while exploring their roots. Some strong language. 2010, c2009.Roses round the door
By Doreen Tovey. 1982
The author describes her introduction to the English countryside, as well as to the village "characters" she and her husband…
meet on their quest to find a country home of their own. 1982.Robert's Rules in plain English
By Doris P Zimmerman, Henry M Robert. 1997
River monsters: true stories of the ones that didn't get away
By Jeremy Wade. 2011
Révérence à la vie: conversation
By Jean-Philippe de Tonnac, Théodore Monod. 1999
Ride the wind: airborne journeys of animals and plants
By Seymour Simon. 1997
Discusses the migrations--seasonal journeys--of various birds, butterflies, locusts, spiders, and bats. Presents reasons for the move, the influence of the…
seasons, and how flight is accomplished. Includes brief mention of seeds that are also air travelers. Grades 3-6. 1997.Rescuing Penny Jane: one shelter volunteer, countless dogs, and the quest to find them all homes
By Amy Sutherland. 2017
Terrified Penny Jane; brassy but filthy Dixie Lou; tough-guy Dingo; and the crazed, nippy jester, Walter Joe. These are not…
your average cute-and-cared-for, well-trained pups--these are shelter dogs. Scared, aggressive, so painfully shy that they can't look you in the eye, they have languished so long without attention that they are slipping into a dark place, and soon will no longer be able to bond with people. A member of the elite corps of volunteers at Boston's Animal Rescue League, Amy Sutherland began walking shelter dogs in 2001 and has patiently helped train canines with serious behaviour problems. This is the story of her adventures with these remarkable dogs, from working at a shelter, helping dozens of animals discover that the right person can give them love, hope, and a whole new life, to adopting two rescue dogs of her own and fostering half a dozen more. 2017.Remembering the farm: memories of farming, ranching, and rural life in Canada, past and present
By Allan Anderson. 1977
Red-tails in love: a wildlife drama in Central Park
By Marie Winn. 1998
Winn tells about joining a band of birdwatchers and nature lovers in New York City. She records stories about Central…
Park and its wildlife--especially a pair of captivating hawks--during a six-year period. 1998.Rainforest bird rescue: changing the future for endangered wildlife (Firefly animal rescue)
By Linda J Kenyon. 2006
Outlines the threats to survival of rainforest birds and introduces organizations and individuals trying to save them. Fast facts cover…
topics such as the animals' size, life span, senses, and diet, and readers who want to learn more about research or conservation related to these animals can consult the list of organizations and Web sites at the end. Grades 4-7. c2006.Que grignote une plante carnivore pour son goûter? et autres questions 100 % nature
By Alain Korkos, Christine Beigel. 2010
Cet ouvrage se propose de répondre à quelque 71 questions, à la fois farfelues et scientifiques, en lien avec le…
monde animal et végétal, les phénomènes qui le régissent et les secrets de ses habitants. Les petits curieux y découvriront notamment ce qui permet à la mouche de marcher au plafond, comment sont fabriquées les bottes en caoutchouc et les parfums, ce qu'est le corail, quelle est la symbolique des arbres, ce qu'est l'herboristerie, quelle est l'origine des nains de jardin, pourquoi la plupart des animaux possèdent une queue ou pourquoi certains affirment que les pets des vaches détruisent l'ozone. Années 2-4. 2010.Queen of Shaba: the story of an African leopard
By Joy Adamson. 1980
This book records Joy Adamson's life with Penny, a female leopard whom she installed in her home near Nairobi, Kenya,…
with the intent to release her into the wild when the animal had reached maturity. 1980.Puppy school: 7 steps to the perfect puppy
By Gwen Bailey. 2005
Puppy preschool: raising your puppy right--right from the start
By John Ross, Barbara McKinney. 1996
This manual describes steps in obedience training for puppies and recommends beginning as early as eight weeks of age. The…
authors also discuss many other aspects of dog-owning, from choosing the right breed to "bonding" with your new pet. c1996.Pour un pacte écologique
By Nicolas Hulot. 2006
"Au printemps 2006, j'ai proposé au Comité de veille écologique de ma fondation de travailler avec moi à ce qui…
pourrait constituer les bases d'un pacte écologique entre les Français et leur nouveau président. Ce programme d'action, à la fois ambitieux et réaliste, vise à définir clairement des objectifs politiques et à proposer des mesures concrètes, techniquement et juridiquement applicables dès le début de son mandat, ainsi que des initiatives diplomatiques prioritaires. Au XVIIIe siècle, la France des Lumières montra au reste du monde que l'homme pouvait prendre en main son destin. Elle peut à nouveau être à l'avant-garde d'une mutation essentielle pour le genre humain." Nicolas Hulot. 2006.Prairie: a natural history
By Candace Sherk Savage. 2004
Traces the prairies from prehistory to the present. Describes their geography and climate, flora and fauna, their taming by agriculture…
and their uncertain future. Sidebars offer additional information (on ants, droughts and skunks, just to name a few). A through guide to North America's largest ecosystem. 2004.Portuguese: the complete course II; Part B (Pimsleur language programs)
By Paul Pimsleur. 1999
Portuguese: the complete course I; Part B (Pimsleur language programs)
By Paul Pimsleur. 1998
Portuguese: The short course (Pimsleur language programs)
By Paul Pimsleur. 2000
Portuguese: the complete course II; Part A (Pimsleur language programs)
By Paul Pimsleur. 1999