Citizen Bird
Discover the enchanting world of avian wonders with "Citizen Bird: Scenes from Bird-Life in Plain English for Beginners," a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations. Once out of print for decades, this beloved masterpiece is now beautifully restored and republished by Alpha Editions, offering a rare glimpse into the vibrant lives of our feathered friends. Authored by the renowned Elliott Coues and Mabel Osgood Wright, this book is a cultural treasure and a collector's item, meticulously preserved for today's and future generations. Journey through vivid scenes of bird-life, where each page unfolds the mysteries and marvels of nature in a language that is both engaging and accessible. Whether you're a casual reader or a classic literature enthusiast, "Citizen Bird" promises to inspire and educate, blending scientific insight with storytelling magic. Embrace this unique opportunity to own a piece of literary history, a beautifully restored edition that celebrates the enduring bond between humans and the avian world. Let "Citizen Bird" take flight in your collection and your heart.
The Book Of Stars
Unlock the mysteries of the night sky with "The Book of Stars: Being a Simple Explanation of the Stars and Their Uses to Boy" by A. Frederick Collins. This enchanting guide, once lost to time, has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions, making it a must-have for both starry-eyed dreamers and collectors of classic literature. Dive into a world where the cosmos comes alive, as Collins expertly unravels the secrets of the stars with clarity and charm. Originally out of print for decades, this edition is not just a reprint it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously preserved for today's and future generations. Whether you're a casual reader or a devoted stargazer, this timeless work offers a captivating journey through the constellations, blending scientific insight with the wonder of discovery. Experience the night sky as never before, and let this beautifully restored classic inspire your imagination and ignite your passion for the stars. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of literary history that will illuminate your mind and spirit.
Curious Features of Extraordinary Creatures: Nature's Cleanup Crew
Nature' Clean-Up Crew, the second installment in the Curious Features of Extraordinary Creatures series, shines a spotlight on species within the five kingdoms that keep nature thriving and Earth's ecosystems in balance. Readers discover vital species and their habits, including large scavengers such as vultures, small detrivores including sea cucumbers and woodlice, and composters, who restore organic waste back to nutrients held in the earth. The book also answers questions like: What happens when large species die? How can humans be better composters? How do different species work in tandem to recycle waste? Bite-sized text breaks down key information about each creature's appearance, behavior and habitat, while colorful and dynamic illustrations bring the animal or plant to life in front of you. Plus, bold graphic-novel style panels tell the story of an essential aspect of each scavenger's key process, such as the hermit crab recycling rubbish to wear as a protective suit of armor and the Tasmanian devil who will eat its body weight in one quick sitting! Feature spreads delve deeper into the scavenging world, showcasing how these animals keep our planet healthy.
Microbes to the Rescue
Microbes are tiny but mighty, and they're everywhere! When left alone, microbes such as bacteria, fungi and algae are experts at adapting, surviving and thriving under extreme and constantly changing conditions. These natural problem solvers can help fight the climate crisis by gobbling up pollutants, breaking down plastic, generating clean energy and capturing carbon. By harnessing the power of microbes, we can create eco-friendly packaging, farm-free food, and even make it easier to live in space! Microbes to the Rescue will introduce young readers to life on a microscopic level and explore how bacteria, fungi and algae play a key role in the connection between all life on Earth. Let's get microscopic and learn about how microbes can create a cleaner and more sustainable future. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Making a Splash
From where we live to what we eat, water plays a vital role in our survival. Since ancient times, water's life-giving power has inspired people's spiritual beliefs. It has influenced how humans migrated around the world. Recently, human ingenuity has taken water from a drinking source to an energy source, though not without consequences. As our population grows, cities expand and climate changes, what is the future of water? Innovations are making water equitable and accessible for all. Water warriors, determined to repair, protect and conserve water, are also shifting the mindset from humans needing water to water needing us. Making a Splash: How Humans Consume, Conserve and Care for Water looks at what has been done in the past and what can be done in the future to ensure the health and prosperity of our blue planet.
Keep Our World Green
★ "Visually dynamic layouts use detailed cartoon illustrations while also weaving in high quality photos and maps that will keep readers engaged. Thorough and timely...will make excellent additions to any library collection." -- Booklist, starred review Green space is good for us all. Parks and gardens bring life to communities big and small all over the world and provide a habitat for native plants and animals. Ensuring access to these outdoor spaces can inspire art, music and literature and create ways for communities to grow their own food. But today, green space everywhere is at risk. Keep Our World Green looks at how green space has evolved throughout history, from the first public garden to the origins of bonsai trees. It examines the political, social and environmental challenges of maintaining green spaces because of pollution, inequality and the effects of the climate crisis. It also introduces the people working to protect these places for the future--you can be a green space activist too! Come on, let's take a walk in the park together! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Mighty
This stunning, profound book explores the life cycle of a tree--not just through a season but across decades--as well as the other living things that depend upon it. How can something stay itself and yet change and grow? The oak tree shows us how. Sometimes things happen by chance. A blue jay drops an acorn, a lucky acorn that happens to fall in just the right place and begins to grow. Though it begins life as a tiny part of the forest floor, the acorn soon grows large enough to provide shelter for a fox, host for insects that in turn provide food for songbirds, and a home for many small creatures. Animals hibernate in its branches and among its roots, and humans rest in the cool shade it provides. As generations of living things pass by the tree, the forest develops, and a town begins to grow. And the lucky tree is always there, though its form and size change. In this picture book about the life cycle of a tree and the plants and animals that depend upon it, Henry Cole reminds us, in elegant prose and stunning black & white illustrations, of the importance of interconnectedness and the passage of time. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Disasters: Seriously Deadly Facts about Natural Disasters
Get blown away by unforgettable facts about natural disasters! With lenticular cover.Kids can experience many of the natural disasters that wreak havoc across our planet in this comprehensive, full-color book that's packed with infographics and eye-popping photography. Tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, tsunamis, and more --it's all inside this nonfiction infographic classic. Includes step-by-step illustrations of cause and effect, timelines, and terrifying eyewitness accounts.
Analyzing the Many Pareidolic Faces (Not Phases) of the Moon
The Colors of Nature
Boldly illustrated and filled with fun nature facts, this nonfiction picture book invites readers to explore the dazzling colors of our world. Uncover the wonders of nature with this spectacular exploration of the colors of our world by expert conservation author Catherine Barr and incredible illustrator Chaaya Prabhat. Did you know that some lizards have poisonous lime green blood and bones? Or that octopuses flush red when angry? Or that tigers actually look green to deer? With a different color from the rainbow revealed on every page, this gorgeous book is a feast for the eyes! Whether they love brilliant blue, fiery orange, or earthy brown, young readers will delight in this vivid celebration of color.
Lion Roars!
A precocious lion cub takes a risk and discovers its tremendous talent - a big lion roar! Little learners follow the delightful story of an apprehensive lion cub wondering about its limits in this great big world. As the cub tests its strength, tries something new, and even tumbles, it realizes that it is strong, capable, and powerful.Filled with photographic art, simple text, and charming facts, this title is the perfect choice for little lion lovers learning to find their own voice! About the Be Bold! Series: Like preschoolers, young animals must learn to be bold and to try new things! In doing so, we can all discover some of our most incredible abilities and attributes! So join these creatures as they learn to hop, swim, roar, and more -inspiring little readers everywhere to BE BOLD!
Quarks, Sparks and Quantum Mysteries
All things in the universe are governed by the laws of science, but what happens when nature acts in unexpected ways? Why does the bizarre behavior of tiny particles in the quantum world bamboozle us? How can objects on opposite sides of the universe be connected?In Quarks, Sparks and Quantum Mysteries, award-winning astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith takes young readers on a journey to meet the invisible forces that guide everything from the smallest atom to the shape of the cosmos, exploring theories of space and time, black holes, gravitational waves, and much more.
