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Chesapeake Bay Walk
by David Owen BellFrom the Book Jacket: What Awesome Chesapeake does for older children, this book will do for youngsters ages four to nine-awaken them to the wonders of the Chesapeake Bay and the life in and around it. Written by the same author, Chesapeake Bay Walk takes young children and their parents or teachers on an unforgettable shoreline journey. On a stroll through its pages, they can find soft-bellied bullies, birds once hunted for their feathers, crabs older than dinosaurs, "bald" five-year-olds, and living prehistoric creatures made of water. David Owen Bell, author of Awesome Chesapeake and Chesapeake Bay Walk, has been involved in children's outdoor education for many years. Jennifer Heyd Wharton, a watercolorist, has also illustrated four children's books.
Point Last Seen
by Hannah NyalaThis is a true story about a woman who, after escaping the brutality and violence of an abusive marriage, becomes a tracker with search-and-rescue teams in the Mojave Desert.
Black, Bay and Chestnut
by C. W. AndersonThis book gives profiles of twenty of the most famous horses of the day. From Man O'war, king of the race track, to Heatherbloom horse able to jump like Pegasus, to Bob the great milk horse these stories bring to light the personality and beauty of our four footed equine friends.
Moominland Midwinter
by Tove Jansson Thomas Warburton"This is snow," whispered Moomintroll. "I've heard about it from Mother, and it's called snow." Everyone knows that Moomins sleep through the winter. But this year Moomintroll has woken up in January. So while the rest of the family slumber, he decides to visit all his favorite summer haunts. But the valley is gone: the river, the grass, the trees-- everything is covered in this strange white stuff. Even the sun is gone! Moomintroll is angry: whoever Winter is, she has some nerve. At least he's not alone. Little My is awake, too, and having a wonderful time sledding on Moominmamma's tea tray. In fact, more creatures than Moomintroll ever imagined inhabit this new world, including a wise newcomer named Too-ticky who introduces him to this most mysterious of all seasons. The curious and comic inhabitants of Moominvalley are brought to life in Tove Jansson's delightful drawings, and as he bravely goes where no Moomin has gone before, Moomintroll discovers that maybe Winter is worth waking up for, after all.
When I was Young in the Mountains
by Cynthia RylantA story about the childhood reminiscences of growing up in the Appalachian Mountains & the pleasures in life.
The Last Landscape
by William H. WhyteThis book is about the way our metropolitan areas look and the way they might look. Its thesis is that they are going to look much better, that they are going to be much better places to live in, and that one of the reasons they are is that a lot more people are going to be living in them. Many thoughtful observers believe the opposite is true. They hold that not only is the landscape of our cities and suburbs a hideous mess, as indeed much of it is, but that it is bound to become much worse. The saturation point has been reached, they say, and unless growth and population trends are redirected, our metropolitan areas will become fouler yet. Some think they are beyond redemption already and that the only real hope is to start afresh, somewhere else, with new towns and cities.
The Pumpkin Book
by Gail GibbonsDescribes how pumpkins come in different shapes and sizes how they grow and their traditional uses and cultural significance Includes instructions for carving a pumpkin and drying the seeds Gail Gibbons is the well known nonfiction author for children. Other titles include Fire Fire, Apples, Bats, and the Post Office. This book would be a wonderful teaching tool with real pumpkins.
Silver Brumbies of the South (Silver Brumby #3)
by Elyne MitchellThowra, the most beautiful brumby stallion ever to gallop across the great Main Range, is disturbed by men bringing machinery and noise to the area of the mountains which he roams. Storm also has been uneasy and has taken his mares and sons further south. When they meet they decide to take the restless young stallions, Lightning and Baringa, further to the south where they will have to fight for a place with the herds already there. Lightning and Baringa become competitors, with Lightning always trying to steal Baringa's mares. Baringa saves Lightning three times but each time he knows: he will have to fight Lightning again next spring.
Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp (I Can Read! #Level 1)
by Syd HoffFrom the book jacket: Guess who's going to summer camp with Danny? <P><P> His friend the dinosaur. An expert at foot races and football, and happy to help when weary hikers need a lift, this gigantic camper is a huge hit. <P><P> Since the publication of Danny and the Dinosaur in 1958, the popular pair has been a favorite for beginning readers everywhere, who, like Danny, love the dinosaur as much for the measure of his size as for the largeness of his heart. <P> Those who enjoy this book may also want to read "Happy Birthday, Danny and the Dinosaur!" (also available from Bookshare). <P> This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy. AGES 3-7
Other Days
by John HainesSELECTIONS FROM A WORK IN PROGRESS: ESSAYS BY John Haines ILLUSTRATIONS BY Jo HAINES
Snakes (Nature's Children)
by Tim HarrisWhere do snakes live? What do snakes eat? How big are snakes? Are all snakes dangerous? Find out the answers to these questions and learn all about the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of snakes.
CK-12 Biology I (with image descriptions)
by Ck-12 FoundationOpen source biology textbook from CK-12.
The Sea Otter (Endangered in America)
by Alvin Silverstein Virginia Silverstein Robert SilversteinThese graceful creatures never leave the water, not even to give birth. Their warm fur, helps to keep them warm and also to float, and they have almost human like paws. Come and learn more about the "teddy bear of the sea" the sea otter. Find out what these marvelous creatures eat, how they groom themselves, how they mate and what efforts have been made to protect these valuable creatures from extinction. includes an index and further reading suggestions. Grades 3 and up. Other books in this series are also available from Bookshare. This file should make an excellent embossed braille copy.
Strawberry Shortcake and the Winter That Would Not End
by Alexandra WallnerStrawberry Shortcake discovers why the winter is taking so long. . .and goes off on an adventure to save the missing snow crystal.
Chiapas: Reconciling Agriculture and Ecology
by Juan Enriquez Ray A. GoldbergChiapas: Reconciling Agriculture and Ecology by Ray A. Goldberg and Juan Enriquez-Cabot
James Herriot's Dog Stories
by James HerriotFrom the Book Jacket "[Herriot has the] ability to touch readers with his stories of pets and their eccentric owners and to bring them into the harshly beautiful world of the Yorkshire dales." -Chicago Tribune "FIFTY TOUCHING AND MEMORABLE DOG STORIES FROM THE VETERINARIAN AND MASTER STORYTELLER OF YORKSHIRE . . . AN EXTRA SPECIAL TREAT!" -Kirkus Reviews "Herriot's real gift lies in keeping us intrigued with his human and dog characters . . . Herriot teaches us how unpredictable and joyous life can be." -San Francisco Chronicle "James Herriot has become one of America's most beloved storytellers." -Times-Dispatch (Richmond, VA)
Akiak A Tale of the Iditarod
by Robert J. BlakeFrom the Book Jacket: It is Iditarod day. Fifty-six dog teams will race through 1,151 miles of rugged Alaskan terrain from Anchorage to Nome. Akiak knows these miles well. As lead dog, she has raced the incredible trail before, but never won. She is ten years old: if she is going to win, it must be now. When snow hurts her paw on the fourth day out, Mick, her musher, must leave her behind and continue the race without her. The rules say once a dog is dropped from the race, it may not rejoin the team. But Akiak doesn't know about rules. She is a lead dog, and her place is with the team. Nothing, not blizzards, not breaking ice, not the people out to catch her, will stop Akiak from catching up to her team. The question is, can the team still win? Robert J. Blake's majestic snow-scapes will lead you through this unforgettable tale of a dog with a hero's heart, a dog who will not give up. Akiak will leave you cheering.
Donald and the Fish That Walked
by Edward Raphael RicciutiOriginally brought to Florida as an aquarium pet, the walking catfish soon spread throughout southern Florida threatening the ecological balance.
Agricultural Policy: Farm Programs and National Welfare
by Rainer SchickeleThis book is written for the student of rural America, be he farmer, businessman, labor leader, public servant, college student, or instructor, anyone who is curious to understand what problems farmers are facing in their relations to an industrial world, and what the government is doing to help them meet these problems.