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Glacier National Park (Mont.) Glacier National Park (Mont.) Juvenile literature Glaciers Glaciers Climatic factors Glaciers Juvenile literature Global warming Montana Glacier National Park Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.) Juvenile literature National parks and reserves National parks and reserves United StatesTaillant, Jorge Daniel
Summary: "Glaciers is a volume about the role glaciers play in our daily lives (often without us knowing), the risks posed to glaciers from natural and anthropogenic activity (including climate change and industrial pollution), and policies and practices that should be employed to protect this fundamental hydrological reserve"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Oxford University Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.3 TAIWhite, Christopher P.
Summary: "In The Melting World, Chris White travels to Montana to chronicle the work of Dan Fagre, a climate scientist and ecologist, whose work shows that alpine glaciers are vanishing rapidly close to home. For years, Fagre has monitored the ice sheets in Glacier National Park proving that they--and by extension all Rocky Mountain ice--will melt far faster than previously imagined. The Melting World...
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Publisher / Publication Date: St. Martin's Press 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.312 WHIGardner, Jane P.
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the features of glaciers, how they have shaped Earth's surface in the past, and how they could change Earth in the future. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about glaciers and their impact on our planet"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo Books are published by Jump! 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.31 GARSimon, Seymour
Summary: Discusses the formation, movement, and different types of glaciers and icebergs and describes their effect on the world around them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.3 SIMFowler, Allan.
Summary: Describes the characteristics, size, and movement of icebergs, ice caps, and glaciers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 1997
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FOWJackson, M.
Summary: "While Glaciers Slept weaves together the parallel stories of what happens when the climates of family and planet change. Jackson, a National Geographic Expert, reveals how these events are deeply similar and intertwined. She tells the story of her parents' struggles with cancer while describing in detail the planetary changes she's witnessed. Above all else, Jackson shows that even in the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Green Writers Press 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551 JACSanchez, Anita
Summary: "Meltdown is an illustrated, middle-grade science book that tells the story of glaciers- the ancient, frozen landforms that are essential for the health of the planet. But all is not well: The glaciers are melting, faster and faster every year, and their disappearance will fundamentally change the world as we know it. Through immersive text, and rich, realistic illustrations, readers will learn...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing Co., Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.31 SANVassnes, Bjørn
Summary: "An award-winning science journalist explains what Earth's frozen waters tell us about the past, present, and future of humanity. "The Kingdom of Frost," or what scientists call the cryosphere, refers to all of Earth's frozen waters. Glaciers, ice caps, and fields of Arctic snow--the cryosphere is vital to our survival. It supplies us with water and helps cool cities from Bangladesh to Bangkok,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Books 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.31 VASPollack, H. N.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery 2009
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1 available in Adult, Call number: 551.31 POLCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 551.31 POLSummary: Chronicles the efforts of nature photographer James Balog to document the receding of the Solheim glacier in Iceland, a consequence of climate change and global warming, in which strategically placed cameras would take one picture every hour for three years.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Docuramafilms 2013
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC CHAHeacox, Kim.
Summary: "John Muir and the Ice That Started a Fire takes two of the most compelling elements in the narrative of wild America, John Muir and Alaska, and combines them into a brisk and engaging biography.John Muir was a fascinating man who was many things: inventor, scientist, revolutionary, druid (a modern day Celtic priest), husband, son, father and friend, and a shining son of the Scottish...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Globe Pequot Pr 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 MUIR, JOHN HEAMattern, Joanne
Summary: In northwest Montana’s Glacier National Park, huge, icy glaciers stream the sides of towering mountain peaks. Below, beautiful green forests grow along the shores of sparkling blue lakes. Readers will get a detailed view of the park as they explore its beautiful natural landscapes and examine its diverse population of plants and animals. They will also learn about the parks history, what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.6 MATLomax, Becky
Summary: "Through lush green parkland and to the top of jagged summits, forge your own path with this guidebook. It includes unique and adventure-packed ideas for day trips, a week on the road, families with kids, wildlife enthusiasts, and more"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avalon Travel, Hachette Book Group 2024
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.86 GLALassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASSpalding, Maddie
Summary: "The snowcapped mountains of Glacier National Park offer solitude and adventure. Glacier National Park explores the park, including its geology, plant and animal life, the peoples who have called it home, and its main attractions. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Core Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J973.79 NATKissock, Heather
Summary: "National Parks takes young readers on a journey through some of America's best-known national parks. Each book in the series showcases the geography, history, flora, and fauna of the featured park"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: AV2 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 978.6 KISPatent, Dorothy Hinshaw.
Summary: Describes the annual autumn gathering of bald eagles in Glacier National Park and examines the work of the wildlife research project that bands the birds for later tracking that will provide information on the habits and life cycle of our national bird.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 1984
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Ten-disc expanded edition of National Geographic's National parks collection that explores the natural history and wildlife of America's national parks.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.3 NATSchooler, Lynn.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 599.785 SCHDeem, James M.
Summary: Discusses the discoveries of various human remains at glacier sites around the world, including that of a 5,000 year-old mummy in the Italian Alps, sacrificed Inca children in the Andes, and climber George Mallory, a member of the 1924 expedition on Mount Everest.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.9 DEEFoster, Leila Merrell.
Contents: Where is Antarctica? -- Ice sheeet -- South Pole -- Weather -- Mountains -- Ice -- Glaciers -- Oceans and seas -- Animals -- Plants -- Explorers -- All the countries -- Science -- Fast facts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Heinemann Library 2001
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 998 FOSVan Rose, Susanna.
Summary: Examines the natural forces that shape our planet, covering such topics as climate, the oceans, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, mountains, and glaciers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Parent-Teacher Collection, Call number: JPT 550 VANWilliams, Zella.
Summary: Provides step-by-step instructions for experiments that demonstrate how certain rocks form and the impact of geological features such as volcanoes, running watter, and glaciers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552.0078 WILDell, Pamela.
Summary: A tour through Washington's Mount Rainier National Park introduces the park's flora, fauna, topography, history, weather and attractions. The Trail of Shadows, Nisqually Glacier and the Carbon River are all discussed.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Child's World 2007