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Author
Publisher
Twirl
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First English-language edition.
Physical Desc
45 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 34 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the most unusual and impressive plants on Earth! Towering sequoias, giant Saguaro cacti, prehistoric plants, incredible palms and many more fill the pages of this large format book. The detailed illustrations are accompanied by fascinating facts about each plant." -- Chronicle Books website.
Author
Publisher
Fulcrum Kids
Pub. Date
c1996
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
46 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
A color field guide to America's deserts, with watercolor illustrations and descriptions of the plants and animals that inhabit the different desert regions.
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Language
English
Description
Mankind has always had a morbid fascination with poisonous plants; how their poisonous properties were discovered and developed will most likely be left unknown. Over the centuries poisonous plants have been used to remove garden pests, unwanted rivals and deceitful partners. They have also been used for their medicinal qualities, as rather dangerous cosmetics, even to help seduce a lover when perceived as an aphrodisiac. Some of these and other uses...
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Language
English
Description
If you stop and look around you will see trees everywhere: not only in woods and plantations, in parks and gardens and in hedges but also along streets, beside motorways, on old colliery sites, around reservoirs, in the centre of villages and larger urban settlements and standing alone or in small groups in such diverse places as churchyards, in the middle of fields or on high moorlands.
This authoritative and copiously illustrated book guides the...
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Language
English
Description
Browse through an alphabetical list of over 95 pages and 47 flower genera, species and cultivars in this mini photo-paedia with rich color images captured in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. From stunning cherry plum blossoms to diverse rose meadows, the ever-growing variety of flora beauty teeming in this city from late winter through autumn is heavily featured in this reference collection, which may come in handy for the garden enthusiast.
Author
Language
English
Description
The House Plant Encyclopedia: Unlock the Secrets to Thriving Indoor Flora Are you tired of watching your indoor plants wilt away despite your best efforts? Dive into "The House Plant Encyclopedia" and revolutionize your green thumb game! This comprehensive guide addresses common struggles faced by plant enthusiasts, transforming them into confident nurturers. About This Book:Comprehensive Coverage: Explore a vast array of indoor plants, from low-maintenance...
Author
Language
English
Description
In a fast-paced world, finding solace within the walls of our homes is a sought-after luxury. "The Healing Power of House Plants: Enhancing Well-being at Home" unveils a transformative journey, turning homes into sanctuaries of tranquility. Are you craving a retreat from the chaos of modern life? This book is your guide, addressing the common struggles of stress, fatigue, and lack of connection with nature, offering an oasis within your home. About...
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Language
English
Description
Have trouble keeping house plants alive? Struggling to find your green fingers? Fear not! You can still have a beautiful plant-filled home with this stunning guide to indoor plants.
Whether you are looking to cultivate an entire indoor garden, or simply wish to know more about your single cactus, you can be sure to find the right information for you amongst the seventy-five plants in this stylish guide. And the best bit? All the plants are easy to...
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Language
English
Description
Eighteen-year-old Henry Blankenship dreams of building a house for his childhood sweetheart, Annie Dill, and his mother, Gertie, known by their hill folk as the "woman with a shovel." Annie dreams of six children and a room of her own to pen the unsung legacies of Appalachian women-yet Annie's mother, Margaret Dill, President of Matewan Garden Club, has other, bigger plans for her only child. Unwittingly, Russian refugees Natalia Semenov and her son...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Whether they prefer the company of dogs, cats, or both, aspiring artists will learn how to create faithful depictions of all their furry friends with this essential drawing book. Inside, gifted artist Nolon Stacey provides fundamental techniques and complete instructions for drawing several different breeds of cats, kittens, dogs, and puppies. He also demonstrates how to portray specific canine and feline features––such as perky ears, wayward...
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Language
English
Description
This delightful and dramatic collection of portraits reveals birds of prey as we never experience them: intimate and up close, photographed in Traer Scott's signature style. Seventy spectacular color photos present twenty-five different species, from the familiar to the exotic and endangered: hawks, owls, falcons, a bald eagle, kestrels, a Mississippi Kite, a turkey vulture, and more. Joining their elders are a fluffy baby vulture and adorable baby...
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Language
Français
Description
Ainsi, dans la solitude et le silence, la forêt appelle sans cesse à la réflexion. Elle est à ce moment-là l'auberge de nos pensées, le terreau fertile d'o germent nos idées. C'est seulement dans ses bras calmes que les choses nous apparaissent claires et que certaines vérités éclatent. Tous les modèles, toutes les réponses sont dans la nature. À nous de les déchiffrer et de les mettre en pratique. Conduite en grande partie de manière...
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Language
English
Description
With helpful tips and easy to follow step-by-step lessons, “The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing Animals” is the perfect resource for artists looking to hone their drawing style and technique.
“The Complete Beginner's Guide to Drawing Animals” starts with a thorough introduction to the essential tools and materials artists need to get started, including different types of pencils, sketchbooks, papers, erasers, and more. This helpful resource...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Plants are commonly considered immobile, in contrast to humans and other animals. But vegetal existence involves many place-based forms of change: stems growing upward, roots spreading outward, fronds unfurling in response to sunlight, seeds traveling across wide distances, and other intricate relationships with the surrounding world. How do plants as sessile, growing, decaying, and metamorphosing beings shape the places they inhabit, and how are...
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Language
English
Description
Explore the shore with this beautifully illustrated nature guide! Using the renowned Peterson Identification System, this easy-to-use guide, sponsored by the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, is the perfect companion for exploring the seashore. More than one thousand illustrations, arranged according to visual similarities, show plant and animal species of the Atlantic Coast from...
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Language
English
Description
New York City is, an urban oasis with hundreds of thousands of trees, and this guide acquaints residents and visitors alike with fifty species commonly found in the neighborhoods, where people live, work, and travel. Beautiful, original drawings of leaves and stunning photographs of bark, fruit, flower, and twig accompany informative descriptions of each species. Detailed maps of the five boroughs identify all of the city's neighborhoods, and specific...
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Series
Language
English
Description
Autumn continues its mid-season in Merry Dreamsville for Rolleen Rabbit, Mommy, cousins and friends. It is time to search for a new kind of blossoms and carry on the work before another transition brings in new ideas for our pink bunny rabbit family and friends.
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
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Description
Purchasing vegetables and leafy greens can become rather pricy. Moreover store-bought greens often contain unhealthy pesticides and chemicals that can be harmful to your health. Foraging for wild plants is a cost effective and healthy alternative. Harvested wild plants are cheaper, and much healthier with a significantly higher nutritional value than what you typically purchase in grocery stores contain. On top of that, harvesting your own plants
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English
Description
As part of their commitment to increasing self-reliance and resiliency, Wendy and Eric Brown decided to spend a year incorporating wild edibles into their regular diet. Their goal was to use native flora and fauna to help bridge the gap between what their family could produce and what they needed to survive. The experience fundamentally changed their definition of food.
Packed with a wealth of information on collecting, preparing, and preserving...
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