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Antarctica Juvenile literature Cryosphere Ecology Antarctica Juvenile literature Glacier National Park (Mont.) Juvenile literature Glaciers Glaciers Climatic factors Montana Glacier National Park Mount Rainier National Park (Wash.) Juvenile literature National parks and reserves United States Schooler, LynnTaillant, 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 WHISanchez, 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 POLMattern, 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 MATTarshis, Lauren
Summary: Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family visit Glacier National Park every summer, but this year Mel comes face-to-face with a terrifying grizzly bear.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc./Scholastic Press 2018
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC TARCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J FICTION TARLomax, 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 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 SCHFoster, 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 FOSDell, 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