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Whales to the rescue

how whales help engineer the planet
2022
"Explores how whales help to maintain a healthy ocean and, by extension, a healthy and biodiverse planet"--OCLC.

Mushrooms

2023
"Mushrooms are some of nature's best friends. Why? They help support a healthy environment. And, believe it or not, they also benefit people. For example, mushrooms create soil by breaking down dead animals and plants. They remove pollutants from water and soil and can be used to make medicine. Mushrooms are also an important food source. Look inside to learn all about mushrooms, how they grow, and their many incredible uses!"--Provided by publisher.

Bompa's insect expedition

2023
"It's time for the twins to go on a nature expedition with Bompa. What marvelous place will they explore this time? Tidepools at the sea? The pond full of frogs' eggs? Maybe deep in the forest? But to their disappointment, they are just exploring outside the door. Yet, as they begin to search for insects, they find world-champion flyers, eaters, and weightlifters. And more tiny surprises at every turn! With their Bompa at their side, they find a way to recognize the amazing feats and important role of all insects. . . even the annoying ones!"--Provided by publisher.

We need bees

2019
"Explores the roles of bees in ecosystems, including bees' importance to ecosystems, threats to bee populations, and conservation efforts. Features sidebars, two infographics, and a . . . special feature"--Provided by publisher.

What if bees disappeared?

role of bees in pollination
2021
A brief introduction to bees, discussing their role in pollination and more.

Burt the Beetle lives here!

2023
"All Burt the beetle wants to do is settle down and find the perfect home for himself. Should he build his home out of silk like monarch butterflies? Or make it out of wood fibres and saliva like wasps? Or maybe he could just move into a human home? What does the perfect home for a June beetle look like anyways? And how will Burt know when he's found it? Follow along . . . as Burt learns all about different insect habitats and homes. And maybe, just maybe finds his just-right home"--Provided by publisher.

Secrets of the elephants

2023
As big as a bus, weighing up to 11 tons, elephants have fascinated us for centuries, but only recently have scientists been able to observe their innermost workings as individuals, families, and herds. This enlightening book?companion to the highly anticipated televisions series from National Geographic?takes us to the few places in the world where elephants roam. Filled with glorious photography and groundbreaking narratives of current science, these pages capture the life and behavior of these iconic creatures as never before seen. We also meet the researchers and conservationists dedicating their time and risking their lives to understand and protect the world's two species, African and Asian, as they share new insights into elephant culture. Combining authoritative, cutting-edge knowledge with world-class photography, Secrets of the Elephants reveals behavior never before witnessed?and sounds a clarion call to honor and protect these magnificent animals.

Prickly desert cacti

2023
"Deserts aren't home to many plants. Those that live in such dry, hot environments need special adaptations to survive and thrive. Many species of cacti do just that! Readers of this . . . book explore the ways cacti conserve water in their habitat, the features that make them similar and different than other plants, and why they're such vital parts of their ecosystems"--Provided by publisher.

Polar bear

2022
"A book exploring the life and habitat of a mother polar bear and her cubs"--Provided by publisher.

This is the tree we planted

2022
In rhyming text, a classroom of children watches the tree they planted, and the birds and animals that make their homes in it.

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