Find inspiration to affect global change with stories and perspectives from people the planet needs now: 24 Black and Brown scientists and activists.From climate change and industrial waste to social injustice and poverty, the challenges that our world faces are daunting. To make matters worse, many people are turning away from scientific fact in favor of their own beliefs and biases. Yet there is reason for hope. Heroes among us are fighting for a better world—and many of them are Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC). Acclaimed author and photographer Dudley Edmondson has interviewed 24 Black and Brown scientists, environmental justice activists, and social justice activists to inspire change on a global scale.People the Planet Needs Now is a compilation of personal stories and perspectives from across the United States (and one from the Philippines), as scientists and activists talk about the work they do and their life experiences. The 24 viewpoints are shared conversationally, as if the reader is having a one-on-one dialogue with each storyteller. You’ll learn deeply personal details about their childhood, physical- and mental-health struggles, and racist encounters—which influence everything, from science and what is considered knowledge to where one might live in a particular city and even one’s quality of healthcare and education.Complete with Dudley’s full-color photography, the book offers a rare opportunity to see and hear from BIPOC scientists and activists about problems with “traditional” science and the current methods of addressing everything from climate change to city design. Black and Brown people are often most directly affected by these problems, so their unique insights offer the possibility for new solutions. These interviews spark conversations about innovative ways to address social, environmental, and related issues.“It is an honor and privilege to share this collection of personal stories from Black and Brown storytellers with global origins and perspectives,” says Dudley.Black and Brown people around the globe have an interdependent relationship with nature, and their perspectives can help us push for positive change. People the Planet Needs Now strives to inspire current and future difference-makers to create a better world together.
Become a bald eagle in this interactive picture book that encourages movement, creativity, and decision-making.Have you ever dreamed of flying like a bald eagle? In this interactive picture book, you get to experience life from an eagle’s point of view. Flap your wings. Gobble down fish. Soar across the sky. The entertaining, educational story allows readers to make life choices to survive throughout an eagle’s life cycle—it’s like playing a game and reading a book at the same time!As the adventure begins, emerge from your shell. You’ll grow strong in your nest, but when are you strong enough to leave? Experience living on your own, hunting, finding food in winter, building a nest, and starting a family.Written by award-winning author Ryan Jacobson, with illustrations by David Hemenway, What Will the Eagle Do? encourages movement and imagination, as readers pretend to become a bald eagle. Active children especially appreciate the opportunity to wiggle and move with the story.This interactive picture book encourages:Imagination: Pretend to be a bald eagleDecision-making: Make life choices to surviveActivity: Wiggle and move with the storyChildren love picture books and are fascinated with bald eagles. This book serves as a wonderful introduction to bald eagle facts for kids.
Become a gray wolf in this interactive picture book that encourages movement, creativity, and decision-making.Have you ever dreamed of living in the wild like a wolf? In this interactive picture book, you get to experience life from a gray wolf’s point of view. Sneak and pounce. Gobble down food. Practice howling. The entertaining, educational story allows readers to make life choices to survive throughout a wolf’s life cycle—it’s like playing a game and reading a book at the same time!As the adventure begins, you’re a new pup, cuddled beside your mother in her den. You’ll become strong as you grow and play, but when are you strong enough to go out and explore? Experience growing up in a wolf pack, living on your own, hunting, and starting a family.Written by debut author and award-winning teacher Darcy Halverson, with illustrations by Amber Rahe, What Will the Wolf Do? encourages movement and imagination, as readers pretend to be gray wolves. Active children especially appreciate the opportunity to wiggle and move with the story.This interactive picture book encourages:Imagination: Pretend to be a gray wolfDecision-making: Make life choices to surviveActivity: Wiggle and move with the storyChildren love picture books and are fascinated with wolves. This book serves as a wonderful introduction to gray wolf facts for kids.
"Critters of Arizona is the wildlife pocket guide for kids that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Grand Canyon State-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Arizona"--
Get the perfect kids’ introduction to Iowa’s mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Iowa is your wildlife pocket guide that’s informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 64 critters of the Hawkeye State—if an animal is in this book, it’s found in Iowa.Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that’s paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter’s tracks complement the information, and a “Did You Know?” paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of Iowa includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.Book Features:64 critters—only Iowa animalsFull-color photos of every speciesConcise descriptions and interesting “Did You Know?” factsAttractive layout with kid appealA portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book benefits Wildlife Forever to support their conservation efforts
"Get the perfect kids' introduction to Texas's mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Put nature in the hands of children! Critters of Texas is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Lone Star State-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Texas"--
"Identify Arizona wildflowers with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. With this famous field guide by Nora Bowers, Rick Bowers, and Stan Tekiela, you can make wildflower identification simple, informative, and productive. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of wildflowers that don't grow in Arizona. Learn about 200 of the most common and important species found in the state. They're organized in the field guide by color and then by size for ease of use. Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification"--
"Identify West Virginia birds with this easy-to-use field guide, organized by color and featuring full-color photographs and helpful information. Make birdwatching in West Virginia even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guides, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. The Birds of West Virginia Field Guide features 125 species of West Virginia birds organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--
"Read 24 chilling stories, from two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with monsters in New England and the Northeast. Vampires prey upon family members from beyond the grave. A monstrous dog with glowing eyes seems to vanish into thin air. A giant, red-eyed beast terrorizes homeowners while helping itself to beloved pets-for dinner. The Northeast's history includes several unimaginable encounters with legendary creatures. This collection of "ghost stories" presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of monsters in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont"--
"Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Washington Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for years. Now, the award-winning author has written the perfect bird identification guide for children! The Kids' Guide to Birds of Washington features 86 of the most common and important birds to know, with species organized by color for ease of use. Do you see a yellow bird and don't know what it is? Go to the yellow section to find out. Each bird gets a beautiful full-color photograph and a full page of neat-to-know information (such as field marks, calls/songs, a range map, and Stan's cool facts) that make identification a snap. Fun bonus activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, make this the perfect introduction to bird identification for a new generation in the Evergreen State!"--
Learn to identify trees in the Northeast with this handy field guide, organized by leaf type and attachment.Make tree identification simple, informative, and productive with the field guide by award-winning author and naturalist Stan Tekiela. There’s no need to look through dozens of photos of trees that don’t grow in New England. Learn about 117 species found in the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont (every native tree plus common non-natives), organized by leaf type and attachment. Just look at a tree’s leaves, then go to the correct section to learn what it is.Fact-filled information contains the particulars that you want to know, including special sections about fall colors and leaf peeping, while full-page photographs provide the visual detail needed for accurate identification. so grab the Trees of New England Field Guide for your next outing—to help ensure that you positively identify the trees that you see.Book Features117 species: Every native tree plus common non-nativesEasy to use: Thumb tabs show leaf type and attachmentCompare feature: Decide between look-alikesStan’s Notes: Naturalist tidbits and factsProfessional photos: Crisp, stunning full-page images
Read 27 chilling ghost stories, from two paranormal investigators, about reportedly true encounters with the supernatural in Pennsylvania.The ghost of a notorious gangster roams the halls of Eastern State Penitentiary. Echoed cries from the past emanate from the long-ago home of a famous figure in US history. Pennsylvania is among the most haunted states in America. This collection of ghost stories presents the creepiest, most surprising tales of the Keystone State!Authors Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler are active paranormal investigators with a shared fascination for things that go bump in the night. The professional writers spent countless hours combing the region for the strangest and scariest run-ins with the unexplained. Horror fans and history buffs will delight in these 27 terrifying tales. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Pennsylvania is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate anyone who enjoys a good scare. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare.
Become the super-powered hero Hercules, and make choices to survive one of Greek Mythology’s most famous stories in this Choose Your Path adventure.You are Hercules, a superhero from Greek Mythology. You’ve made a dangerous enemy: the goddess Hera. She’s out to destroy you, and the only way to save yourself is by completing 12 perilous labors. Defeat an invincible lion, slay the many-headed Hydra, battle a six-armed giant, and more. Every moment, your life is at risk. You’ll need courage and super-strength to survive such perils as a monstrous dog, a flock of deadly birds, and a troop of Amazon warriors.Written by acclaimed author Brandon Terrell with chapter illustrations by Kat Baumann, Can You Survive the Twelve Labors of Hercules? adapts the classic myth into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have the cunning to succeed? Or will your clashes with mythical creatures lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Interactive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters with fantastical super powersBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classrooms
Preceded by: Critters of Wisconsin pocket guide / by Ann E. McCarthy. 2005.
"Critters of Massachusetts is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Bay State-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Massachusetts"--
Utilize this tabbed guide to learn about plants, animals, and seashells of the Pacific Coast. Beaches are the borders between two vastly different ecosystems. As such, they are teeming with a variety of fascinating life. Whether you're a tourist on vacation or a local resident on a day trip, keep this tabbed booklet close at hand. Written by expert naturalist Stephanie Panlasigui, it features more than 100 of the most common and important animals and plants to know-from birds and fish to crabs, sharks, and more! Plus, the booklet includes other beachcombing finds-like seashells and sea glass-as well as a quick guide to tidepools. The handy booklet is applicable to the coastlines of California, Oregon, and Washington. It is organized by group for quick and easy identification, and it offers the at-a-glance information that you want to know. The pocket-size format is much easier to use than laminated foldouts, and the tear-resistant pages help to make the spiraled guide durable in the field. As an added bonus, it includes information about helping coastal life thrive in this essential habitat. Book Features:Pocket-size format-easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos of each speciesEntries organized by group to ensure that you quickly find what you're looking forEasy-to-use information for even casual observersDetails about beach anatomy, how beaches are formed, and beach safety
"The mystical world of fairy tales is crumbling, and you've been chosen to save it. You must navigate through dark and twisted versions of Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, and other famous fairy tales. Use your courage, cunning, and a little bit of luck to survive such perils as evil witches, devious wolves, and nasty criminals. Can you survive the Grimms' Fairy Tales? turns the classic collection of short stories into a Choose Your Path book, putting you in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to rescue this reality? Or will the fairy-tale villains and their sinister plans lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!"--
Become the super-powered hero Perseus, and make choices to survive one of Greek Mythology’s most famous adventures.You are Perseus, a superhero from Greek Mythology. To save your mother, you are forced to embark on an impossible quest. Your mission: to defeat Medusa, the monster with snakes for hair, razor-sharp claws, and a gaze so horrifying that it turns people to stone. Assemble your magical weapons and utilize your extraordinary strength. Every moment, your life is at risk. You’ll need all of your courage and cunning to survive such perils as devious witches, a sinister king, and a giant sea creature.Written by acclaimed author Blake Hoena with chapter illustrations by Brandon Wind, Can You Survive the Adventures of Perseus? adapts the classic myth into a Choose Your Path book for kids. The survival story puts readers in control of the action. Do you have what it takes to survive the perilous quest? Or will your battles with mythical creatures lead to your doom? Step into this adventure, and choose your path. But choose wisely, or else!Book FeaturesInteractive adventure that challenges readers to survive the storyFamiliar characters with fantastical super powersBONUS: hands-on educational activity for families and classroomsInteractive books for kids are more popular than ever. Create your own adventure with the Interactive Classic Literature book series for boys and girls. You’re the main character. You make the choices. Can you survive?
"Critters of Florida is your wildlife pocket guide that's informative, concise, and easy to use. Written by wildlife biologist Alex Troutman, this handy book presents 63 critters of the Sunshine State-if an animal is in this book, it's found in Florida. Each species is showcased in a professional-quality photograph that's paired with such neat-to-know details as habitat, range, and preferred food sources. Illustrations of the critter's tracks complement the information, and a "Did You Know?" paragraph provides fascinating trivia worth sharing with family, friends, and teachers. Critters of Florida includes important-to-know mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians"--
Get this handy booklet to common bees (and their look-alikes) of the western USA, and learn how to identify them.Bees are beloved garden visitors and are essential to a healthy ecosystem. We welcome their arrival and celebrate their vital work as pollinators, supporting the growth of flowers, plants, and trees. If you see bees in your area, keep this convenient guide close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few bees at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 170 species—including bee look-alikes, such as beetles, flies, and moths. Written by debut author Ryan Bartlett, founder of the educational organization Colorado Native Bee, Common Native Bees of the Western United States features species found west of the 100th meridian (from western North Dakota down to western Texas and all the way to the Pacific Ocean).Book FeaturesPocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos showing key markingsEasy-to-use information for even casual observersThe author’s “Top 10 Things You Can Do for Bees”Improve your identification skills and learn to make your backyard or garden a welcome place for bees, with this lightweight quick guide.
"Make bird-watching in Maryland and Delaware even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous bird guide, field identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds that don't live in your area. This handy book features 148 species of Maryland and Delaware birds-including Washington, D.C., and the Chesapeake Bay-organized by color for ease of use. Full-page photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--
"The first edition (2000) of this book was produced by Wildlife Forever"-- title page verso.
"The first edition (2000) of this book was produced by Wildlife Forever."-- Title page verso.
Get this tabbed booklet to garden insects and bugs, and learn how to identify and attract (or repel!) them.Brightly colored flowers, rich soil, and delicious nectar, the garden landscape is a bug’s paradise. It attracts the ones we want to see—like bees, butterflies, and lady beetles—but also the ones we don’t, such as grasshoppers, spider mites, and snails. Keep this convenient guide to garden bugs and insects close at hand. Designed for ease of use, the tabbed booklet is organized by group for quick identification. Narrow your choices by group, and view just a few creepy crawlies at a time. The professional photographs showcase more than 130 species. Written by acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels, Garden Bugs & Insects of California features only species found in the state.Book FeaturesPocket-sized format—easier than laminated foldoutsProfessional photos showing key markingsEasy-to-use information for even casual observersTips to attract beneficial bugs and to repel damaging onesLearn to keep your garden happy and healthy with this lightweight quick guide. Improve your identification skills and find out what to do about the bugs you see.
"Butterflies are fascinating, beautiful, and a joy to behold. Now observing them is even better with the Butterflies of the Midwest Field Guide. This handy book by acclaimed author and professional entomologist Jaret C. Daniels makes field identification simple and informative. It features 198 species of butterflies (and common moths) organized by color for ease of use. Detailed photographs present the species as you'll see them in nature, and a "compare" feature helps you to decide between look-alikes"--
This pocket-sized guide helps readers learn to attract and feed orioles.
This pocket-sized guide helps readers learn to attract and feed cardinals.
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