Rzezak, Joanna
Summary: Mr Busby the beekeeper is the proud owner of hundreds of hives. Have a look inside them to find out how bees take care of their queen and make honey, then follow the swarm as they fly off into the countryside to collect nectar. Readers will learn about pollination and all the plants, insects, animals and birds that take part in the process; they will also find out the amazing ways bees are so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames & Hudson Ltd 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 RZEKelley, Tera
Summary: "Readers will discover that trees have their own social network, and helping one another thrive is trending. The fascinating mycorrhizal fungi network runs underground through the forest via the roots of trees, allowing for connection and communication. Listen to the Language of the Trees captures the magic of talking trees that take care of their neighbors (not to mention the mysterious fungi...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dawn Publications 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 582.16 KELWoodward, John
Summary: "Take a journey through Earth's most amazing ecosystems, from icy seas and tropical rainforests to arid deserts and hostile mountains. Dive beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to find a reef bursing with life, or travel through the African Savanna to see powerful predators roaming the land. And as you go, discover how animals and plants adapt to their environment and each other."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Summary: "This title focuses on lake and river habitats and gives information related to science, technology, art, and math concepts. The title is complete with colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added activities." -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2018
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Summary: This book describes lake and pond food webs covering the plants, plant eaters, meat eaters, and the decomposers that break down dead plants and animals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.63 FLEBorgert-Spaniol, Megan
Summary: Young readers will learn where beavers live, how they affect their environment, their role in the food web, and the dangers they face.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.37 BORFerry, Beth
Summary: "What makes an oak tree an oak tree and what makes a squirrel a squirrel? In Squirrel's Family Tree, things aren't always what they seem. As squirrel searches for, finds, and hides her acorn treasures beneath the shadows of the great oak trees in the forest, little does she know the role she plays in creating the very environment she forages in."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FERCollard, Sneed B.
Summary: "A family of beavers love their pond, which they've worked hard to turn from a bedraggled landscape into a thriving wetland. But when a family of otters move in and start reaping the rewards of the beavers' efforts, the only thing the beavers can do is tolerate their new neighbors as best they can. Despite the fact that the otters can be rather annoying, the two species eventually strike a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dawn Publications 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE COLCampbell, Andrew
Summary: Examines the food chain of rivers and lakes.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Smart Apple Media 2007
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 577.6 CampbConrad, Vicki
Summary: "The Florida Everglades are made up of nine different ecosystems supporting an astonishing variety of wildlife-panthers, manatees, snails, frogs, and a rainbow of bird species. But for years, the Everglades were threatened. They needed a voice to speak up for them. Marjory Stoneman Douglas became that voice. Her book "A River of Grass" helped the world see the irreplaceable beauty and value of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albert Whitman & Company 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 DOUGuillain, Charlotte
Summary: A vibrant, richly illustrated concertina book that takes the reader on a journey down the river, from the source high up in the mountains all the way to the sea, venturing down surging waterfalls and past meandering turns, whilst exploring the remarkable relationship between humans, animals, nature and rivers.
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Publisher / Publication Date: words & pictures 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.764 GUIIgnotofsky, Rachel
Summary: The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rain forests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.8 IGNAnthony, William
Summary: This book examines the different animals in the grasslands, which include carnivores, omnivores, and herbivores, and explains how each animal is part of a specific food web.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kid Haven Publishing 2021
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Summary: This book looks at how animals and other organisms make the world a better place by breaking down waste, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.16 HUDHickman, Pamela
Summary: "An introduction to seasonal changes in nature, young readers will learn about the six animals that all share the same habitat of an oak tree. Throughout the seasons, readers see how the oak tree -- and its animal inhabitants -- change and adapt as the weather turns colder and then warmer. In a parallel story, told only in the art, readers will discover that the family living on the property...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kids Can Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.3 HICBrown, Carron
Summary: "Who lives in the rain forest? Shin a light behind the page and see ... Explore a rain forest habitat up close and you will find a world filled with great surprises. From tree frogs living inside plants to stealthy jaguars on the forest floor, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Set Shine Light Brown 2014Fowler, Allan.
Summary: Describes grassland ecosystems and the animals found there, including prairies, pampas, and savannas.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE FOWMarkle, Sandra.
Summary: Describes a number of creatures that comprise a Pacific Ocean ecosystem, as found off the coast of California at three different depths--0 to 200 meters, 200 to 1000 meters, and the seafloor.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker 1999
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 577.7 MARMiller-Schroeder, Patricia.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2000
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 578.76 MILBrown, Carron
Summary: "Who lives around the apple tree? Shine a light behind the page and see ... Explore a tree up close and you will find a small world filled with great surprises! From worms wriggling among the roots, to birds nesting high in the branches, the hidden wonders of this amazing habitat are revealed"--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E BroGreenaway, Theresa
Summary: "Discover life in the tropical rain forest -- from the exotic birds in the tree tops to the millions of insects on the forest floor"--from cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Knopf 1994
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 574.5 GRESazaklis, John
Summary: "Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang are exploring different habitats. They're visiting mountains, deserts, oceans, and more! Young readers will delight in using the clues in the text and photos to guess which habitat the gang is visiting before turning the page."
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Set Scooby SazaklisPeterson, Christy
Summary: Containing 97 percent of Earth's water supply, the ocean plays a huge role in regulating global temperatures, supporting plant and animal life, and contributing to the livelihoods of millions of people. But in spite of all this, the ocean remains drastically unexplored, and the details of its impact on human lives aren't fully understood. Scientists from around the world are realizing that to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Twenty-First Century Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.46 PETStewart, Melissa
Summary: "When a whale passes away, its body sinks to the ocean floor and becomes an energy-rich food source for organisms living in the deep sea"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Studio, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2023