ecology

"A playful and informative nonfiction picture book about different tree holes and the amazing animals that inhabit them"--Provided by the publisher.

"Journey to the isolated islands of Isle Royale National Park where the longest predator/prey study in the world is being conducted along with a controversial genetic rescue to save not only the wolves and moose, but the entire island ecosystem"--Provided by publisher.

"Filled with activities, poetry, facts, and things to see and do outside, this book introduces children to the wonders of nature by exploring the four seasons"--OCLC.

"How does the climate, soil, and plant life of the deciduous forest support a community of animals? Take a walk through this biome among the pileated woodpeckers, fern leaves, and butterflies to discover this critical forest habitat"--Provided by publisher.

Describes current fisheries failings, and provides recommendations for more sustainable practices (e.g., food and livelihood security, interdisciplinary approaches, ecosystem-based and community-based management, governance reforms, reduced capacity, and accountability.

"To the Gitxsan of Northwestern British Columbia, Nox Ga'naaw is a storyteller, speaking truths of the universe. When Nox Ga'naaw, the frog mother, releases her eggs among the aquatic plants of a pond, the tiny tadpoles are left to fend for themselves. As they hatch, grow legs, and transform into their adult selves, they must avoid the mouths of hungry predators. Will the young frogs survive to lay their own eggs, continuing a cycle 200 million years in the making? In book four of the Mothers of Xsan series, young readers learn about the life cycle of the Columbia Spotted Frog, the special significance of this species to the Gitxsan, and how Nox Ga'naaw and her offspring are essential to the balance that is life."--Provided by publisher.

"The tundra is a windy and cold landscape. But the closer you look, the more life you see. Mosses, grasses, and wildflowers grow in the thin soil. Animals from bees to bears depend on the life growing in this chilly habitat"--Provided by publisher.

Become an "Earth detective" and uncover facts about Earth's biomes, where they are, what they are like, and the amazing animals that live in them.

Presents the full scale of the climate emergency we face, along with the positive message that if we act, we can stabilize Earth's life-support system.

Introduces readers to the diversity of life on Earth by organizing all two billion living organisms into a genealogical tree. Offers full-color spreads describing each clade (a group that shares a common ancestor), discusses common traits, and details the ways they benefit and threaten humankind. Includes a glossary of terms.