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1) Deserts
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the characteristics of deserts and the plants and animals that inhabit them.
Author
Series
Very short introductions volume 215
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Deserts make up a third of the planet's land surface, but if you picture a desert, what comes to mind? A sandy wasteland? A drought-parched dust bowl? An alien landscape devoid of all life forms? In this marvelous Very Short Introduction, geographer and popular science writer Nick Middleton reveals that deserts are places of immense natural charm and rich biodiversity. Typified by drought and extremes of temperature, they can be harsh and hostile,...
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Contrast two of the world's most fascinating deserts, the Namib and Kalahari deserts in southern Africa. The Atlantic shoreline of the Namib Desert has been aptly named the Skeleton Coast. The Kalahari Desert includes the mighty Okavango River, which empties into the arid landscape and then disappears.
Author
Publisher
PowerKiDS Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Desert animals are built specifically for a harsh, arid environment. As global temperatures rise, however, Earth's deserts are changing, affecting desert animals' ability to survive. Readers will see examples of desert animals that are on the spectrum of threatened species, and an example of a animal species that tragically succumbed to extinction. The volume ends with a success story and information about how readers can help fight global warming....
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
Bring the beauty of the natural world into your home as you knot your way through this captivating collection from visionary fiber artist Rachel Breuklander. Known in the macramé community for her unique color-blocked landscape wall hangings, Rachel now shares the secrets to her approach for the first time, so you can fill your home with gorgeous, handmade pieces that are all your own! With plenty of projects for all skill levels, featuring clear,...
Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"A groundbreaking study of the journalism startups that are challenging status quos across the country, from an activist video feed in Minneapolis to a watchdog news site in Memphis. A must-read for activists, entrepreneurs, and journalists who want to start local news outlets in their communities"--
10) Deserts
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to deserts. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
"In the wake of the colossal acts of terrorism of the last decade, the legal historian and human rights lawyer Sadakat Kadri realized that many people in the West had ideas about the origins and implications of the shari'a, or Islamic law, that were hazy, contradictory, or simply wrong. Even as "shari'a" became a loaded word and an all-encompassing explanation, most of us remained ignorant of its true meaning. And we were doing this at our peril....
Author
Publisher
Kyle Books
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
Cooking using only one pot, pan or roasting pan is satisfyingly efficient and relatively inexpensive. Pop in your ingredients and let the oven do the work. No complicated techniques and little space or washing up required. What's not to like?
Author
Publisher
BBC Books, an imprint of Ebury Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
10 years on from the first, groundbreaking, Planet Earth, we use the most incredible advances in technology and scientific discovery to bring you the most exciting and immersive picture of our world's wildlife yet. With over 250 breathtaking photographs and stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, this is an extraordinary new look at the complex life of some of the most amazing places on Planet Earth. Each chapter reveals an...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Why did the Founding Fathers fail to include blacks and Indians in their cherished proposition that "all men are created equal"? Racism is the usual answer. Yet Nicholas Guyatt argues in Bind Us Apart that white liberals from the founding to the Civil War were not confident racists, but tortured reformers conscious of the damage that racism would do to the nation. Many tried to build a multiracial America in the early nineteenth century, but ultimately...
Publisher
Lonely Planet
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
This beautiful and inspiring book is an authoritative and timely account of our planet's natural wonders, explaining how and why our bodies and brains benefit from being in nature, as well as the importance of valuing and protecting them for future generations. In each chapter - exploring forests, rivers, mountains, deserts and coasts - Lonely Planet offers a wealth of knowledge on why they're such enriching places to explore and where in the world...
17) Planet Earth II
Publisher
BBC Earth
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This 2016 follow-up to the 2006 documentary mini-series "Planet Earth" examines the natural features and wildlife found in various parts of the world, each of the six episodes corresponding to a different category of natural or man-made terrain (e.g., island, mountain, jungle, urban area, etc.).
Author
Publisher
Cameron + Company
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In an odyssey that spanned more than 20 years and 300 visits, QT Luong focused his lenses on iconic landscapes and rarely seen remote views, presenting his journey in this sumptuous array of more than 500 images. Accompanying the collection of scenic masterpieces is a guide that includes maps of each park, as well as extended captions that detail where and how the photographs were made. Designed to inspire visitors to connect with the parks and invite...
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