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The coast mappers
By Taylor Morrison. 2004
Tells how George Davidson and other scientists hired by the U.S. Coast Survey in the mid-1800s created nautical charts of…
California, Oregon, and Washington. Describes their hardships: perilous cliffs, harsh winters, and tense relations with local Indians. Explains surveying techniques and copperplate printing. For grades 4-7. 2004La crique des Damnés (Collection noire)
By Jocelyn Boisvert. 2021
À peine débarqués aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine pour les vacances, Nathan et Rémi font la rencontre de deux sympathiques Madelinots. Au fil…
de la conversation, Maya et Noé révèlent aux jeunes touristes l'existence du rocher du Diable, une immense pierre en forme de tête-de-mort, située au cœur de la crique des Damnés. Selon la légende, ce lieu serait à l'origine de nombreuses morts mystérieuses. Mis au défi par leurs nouveaux amis, les frères Bilodeau acceptent d'aller visiter cet endroit supposément hanté. Un défi qu'ils risquent de regretter longtemps... s'ils parviennent à s'en sortir vivantsA tree is a plant (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1)
By Clyde Robert Bulla, Stacey Schuett. 1960
Follows an apple plant from seed to sprout to tree, explaining the functions of roots, trunk, branches, leaves, and blossoms…
that lead to fruit. Also describes the cycle of seasonal changes. Includes two simple science projects. For grades 2-4. 1960Lizards: weird and wonderful
By Margery Facklam. 2003
Introduces thirteen remarkable lizards from the Komodo dragon and marine iguana to the glass snake and Gila monster. Presents facts…
and true stories about each. Also provides tips on how to tell the difference between lizards and similar reptiles. For grades 3-6. 2003The bald eagle (Returning Wildlife Ser.returning Wildlife)
By John E Becker. 2002
Manatees (Returning Wildlife Ser.)
By John E Becker. 2003
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and history of the manatee, an endangered marine mammal that is found in the Americas…
and Africa. Discusses attempts to ensure the survival of this species in the natural world. For grades 4-7. 2003The North American bison
By John E Becker. 2003
Discusses the history of this woolly, horned mammal, including its near extinction in the 1870s when federal troops slaughtered bison…
herds to help defeat Native American tribes that were dependent on them for survival. Also relates later governmental and other efforts to preserve the species. For grades 4-7. 2003Global warming
By Mark Maslin. 2002
Examines the causes, consequences, and future threat of global warming. Explains "the devastating effects it will have on human society,…
the natural environment, and the world economy, including drastic changes in health, agriculture, water resources, coastal regions, storminess, forests, and wildlife." For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002The sun: our nearest star (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2)
By Edward Miller, Franklyn M. Branley. 2002
Describes the Sun as a star closest to planet Earth. Talks about the Sun's size and explains how it provides…
the light and energy needed to support plant and animal life. For grades 2-4. 1961El Niño and La Niña: weather in the headlines
By April Pulley Sayre. 2000
Examines El Niño and La Niña phenomena and why they occur. Discusses how meteorologists track them, how they affect world-wide…
weather patterns, and what effects on global warming are possible. For grades 6-9. 2000Planting the seed: a guide to gardening
By Suzanne Winckler. 2002
Organic gardening at home: how to grow fruits and vegetables that are free of chemicals and pesticides. Discusses determining location…
and soil conditions, choosing the right seeds and plants, caring for plants, and harvesting food. Includes a few recipes and recommendations for further reading. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2002How plants grow
By Malcolm Penny. 1997
Basic introduction to the growth and development of plants. Describes how flowers, fruits, and parachutes help disperse seeds over great…
distances. Includes information on plants that are parasites, insect-eaters, or other unusual specimens. For grades 3-6Black whiteness: Admiral Byrd alone in the Antarctic
By Robert Burleigh. 1998
True-life adventure of Richard Byrd, who spent six months alone in the Antarctic in 1934. Includes excerpts from Byrd's diary…
recounting the incredible cold and discomfort he suffered. Describes how Byrd used a kite for rescue. For grades 4-7Plate tectonics
By Alvin Silverstein. 1998
Discusses the phenomenon of plate tectonics--the theory that the surface of the earth is always moving--and its connection to earthquakes…
and volcanoes. Explains continental drift and prospects for predicting natural events. For grades 4-7. 1998Sand on the move: the story of dunes
By Roy Gallant. 1997
Describes the formation of sand and sand dunes, noting various types of dunes. Explains how their movement causes desertification and…
how some produce sounds. Also discusses various animals and plants that live in deserts. For grades 4-7Strange stuff: true stories of odd places and things
By Janet Myers. 1999
A collection of myths and truths designed to pique a young person's curiosity about unusual "stuff." Topics include the Bermuda…
Triangle, meat-eating plants, zombies, quicksand, Bigfoot, mermaids, and black holes in space. For grades 5-8. 1999Nearer nature
By Jim Arnosky. 1996
The noted naturalist and artist shares his observations of tracking wildlife in and around his Vermont farm over the course…
of one winter and spring. He scrutinizes animal tracks in the snow, attends the birth of lambs, notes the feeding habits of porcupines, and observes a fox stalking a vole. For grades 5-7Endangered plants
By Elaine Landau. 1992
Certain species of plants become endangered because of development such as shopping malls and highways, from overcollecting by plant suppliers,…
or from overgrazing by both livestock and wild animals. The author describes at-risk plants and tells what is being done to protect them. For grades 4-7The hidden life of the desert
By Thomas Wiewandt. 1990
Description of how plants and animals have learned to live within the limits of the five seasons of the northern…
part of the Sonoran Desert in the American Southwest. Creosote, saguaro cactus, paloverde, and century plants provide food and shelter for rodents, insects, lizards, toads, coyotes, and bighorn sheep. For grades 4-7Cactus
By Carol Lerner. 1992
Because they can hoard large amounts of water, cacti are called succulents. The part that holds the water is the…
green stem of the cactus. Lerner discusses some of the many types of cacti, how the cactus plant works, and where it grows. For grades 4-7