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10,000 Garden Questions Answered by 20 Experts
by Marjorie J. DietzAnswers on: soils, fertilizers, landscaping, ornamental plants, trees, shrubs, vines, bulbs, tubers, corms, roses, perennials, annuals, biennials, lawns, vegetables, fruits, house plants, weeds, etc.
50 Facts That Should Change the World (revised and updated)
by Jessica WilliamsJessica Williams revisits her classic series of snapshots of life in the twenty-first century. Revised and updated with lots of new material, this book is every bit as vital as the first edition.
50 Simple Things You Can Do to Pave the Earth
by Darryl Henriques50 things you can do to eliminate your carbon footprint.
Abbey's Road
by Edward AbbeAbbey's explorations include the territory of the Rio Grande in Texas, Canyonlands National Park and Lake Powell in Utah. He takes readers to such varied places as Scotland, the interior of Australia, the Sierra Madre, and Isla de la Sombra in Mexico.
The Acorn People
by Ron JonesBeing a counselor at a summer camp for disabled children opens the eyes of the author to the true potential of children. At first he resents the constant service they require. Then he begins relating to personalities and enthusiastically devises challenging, funny, meaningful activities. RL 7, Age 12 to adult.
Action for the Environment: Clean Air
by Rufus BellamyDiscusses various ways in which air quality is being compromised and what is being done to clean it up worldwide.
Adaptation and Change On the Galapagos Islands
by Helen Sillett"The vampire finch and the sneaker iguana have something in common. They both live on the Galapagos Islands, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. These islands are a natural wonderland full of strange and amazing birds and animals. Some people have heard about the Galapagos because of the giant tortoises (turtles) that live there. Maybe you have seen these animals in a book or on television."-Introduction
Adventuring in Indonesia: Exploring the Natural Areas of the Pacific's Ring of Fire
by Holly S. SmithIn the latest addition to the Sierra Club Adventure Travel series, Holly Smith provides a wealth of savvy and sensitive advice on both outdoor and cultural opportunities in this enormously popular adventure destination.
Africa: Geography and Environments (World Regions)
by Sherilin ChanekThis book profiles four fascinating regions to give students a sense of the African continent, its physical geography, and the way people and other living things interact with their environment.
African Silences
by Peter MatthiessenAfrican Silences is a powerful and sobering account of the cataclysmic degradation of the African landscape and its wildlife. Through his eyes we see elephants, white rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered creatures of the wild.
African Violets
by Sunset Publishing StaffHow to Grow African Violets discusses the history, origin, proper care and varieties of African Violets, one of the most popular houseplants of the 20th century.
After the Ice: A Global Human History 20,000-5000 BC
by Steven MithenDescribes what archaeology may tell us about human history before civilization and writing, from 20,000 to 5,000 BC in various places on the planet.
Against the Grain: How Agriculture Has Hijacked Civilization
by Richard ManningIn this bold book, Richard Manning narrates a fascinating revisionist history of agriculture, from the domestication of plants and animals ten thousand years ago to today's corporate megafarms.
Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life: The Country Stories of Roald Dahl
by Roald DahlSeven stories that delight us with their mixture of the charming and the charmingly perverse.
Akiak A Tale of the Iditarod
by Robert J. BlakeAkiak the sled dog refuses to give up after being injured during the Iditarod sled dog race.
Alaska Wild Berry Guide And Cookbook
by Editors of Alaska MagazineA discription of and recipes for nearly 50 wild berries that grow in Alaska.
Albatrosses (Nature's Children)
by Lorien KiteDescribes the habits, and habitat as well as the physical characteristics of this majestic and unusual seabird.
Albert the Albert
by Patricia Fuller KinseyAlbert wanders through the forest, water and meadow, wondering what kind of animal he is, until he meets a wise old Ram who helps him find his way.
All About Alligators
by Jim ArnoskyA look at alligators, where they live, what they eat and how they grow.
All the World Over: Notes From Alaska
by John MuirMuir explores into the vast and varied splendors of the natural world in Alaska.
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets
by Mary L. Wulff-Tilford Gregory L. TilfordWritten by two of the world's most respected herbalists, this guide contains a broad range of cutting-edge information as well as perspectives on hundreds of medicinal plants and natural medicines.
Allen and Mike's Really Cool Backcountry Ski Book: Traveling and Camping Skills for a Winter Environment
by Allen O'Bannon Mike ClellandAllen & Mike are back with totally updated information and first-hand advice for all aspects of backcountry skiing and winter camping.
Alligator and Crocodile Rescue
by Trish SnyderDetails and facts about crocodilians from around the world, their endangerment and a range of conservation programs to save them, profiles of individual conservationists and crocodilian species.