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Anna Bolavá entführt die Leser*innen ihres Romandebüts „In die Dunkelheit" in eine südböhmische Kleinstadt mitten in der Natur, in der es unter der Oberfläche des Alltags unheilvoll brodelt. Es ist Sommer, warm und alles wächst und gedeiht: Linden, Ringelblumen, Königskerzen. Inmitten der Natur und Pflanzen ist Anna zu Hause und in ihrem Element. Denn ihre große Passion gilt den Heilkräutern, deren Sammeln, Trocknen und Verarbeiten fast...
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"El legado de los elfos" es una historia de amor y amistad en el bosque mágico y encantado. Los humildes elfos, protectores y guardianes del bosque, compartieron su sabiduría y amistad con todas las criaturas que lo habitaban. A través de su presencia, transformaron el bosque en un lugar mágico y encantado, pero también dejaron un legado de cuidado y protección hacia la naturaleza.Este libro cuenta la historia de los elfos y su legado, desde...
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In a world facing the existential threat of climate change, a group of young indigenous people rise up to lead the fight for a better future. Takoda, Aura, and Nexus are the torchbearers, carrying on the wisdom of their ancestors and showing us the way to a more sustainable and just world. Their journey takes them to the heart of the problem, where they confront the fossil fuel industry and the corporate interests that are driving climate change....
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This book is a narrative told from the point of view of a young girl who is showing her visiting cousin a Georgia coastal salt marsh. The children visit the marsh every day for four days, slowly building their knowledge of the ecosystem. As they make their way through the tall marsh grass, the two children slip and slide on marsh mud, discover clusters of ribbed mussels at the base of the grass, and watch as fiddler crabs skitter from burrow to burrow...
5) Harry
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Harry was just a year out of college when he tried taking census in New York City's Lower East Side during the summer of 1970. He was sweaty and he tied a bandana around his head to keep his long hair from falling over his eyes. Harry loved music almost as much as he loved Carolyn, whom he felt he'd known forever. He was cool and she was pretty: a match.He immediately grew close to apartment dwellers on Houston Street who took him in and would remain...
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"Understanding Environmental and Public Health Laws in Liberia" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the legal frameworks governing environmental protection and public health in the Republic of Liberia. Written by Mogana S. Flomo, Jr., a distinguished authority in the field of environmental and public health law, this book delves into the intricacies of Liberia's legal provisions, offering a critical analysis of the laws, regulations,...
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The Fool's Progress, the "fat masterpiece" as Edward Abbey labeled it, is his most important piece of writing: it reveals the complete Ed Abbey, from the green grass of his memory as a child in Appalachia to his approaching death in Tuscon at age sixty two.
When his third wife abandons him in Tucson, boozing, misanthropic anarchist Henry Holyoak Lightcap shoots his refrigerator and sets off in a battered pick-up truck for his ancestral home in West...
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It's set amidst the physical and psychological landscapes of New Zealand's southern hills and grasslands. Beneath Pale Water is a social realist and expressionistic novel that follows a triangle of three damaged individuals - a sculptor, a vagrant and a model - who have grown calcified shells against the world. Their search for identity and belonging leads them into dangerous territory that threatens both their sanity and lives. As their protective...
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When the GREEN GANG sees the amount of trash at their local park, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to make the park a cleaner place for everyone to enjoy? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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When the GREEN GANG learns about the importance of planting trees to slow global warming, they spring into action. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to make a difference at their school? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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The GREEN GANG decides they want to share their knowledge about living a green lifestyle with younger kids at their school. What steps will the GREEN GANG take to get others to follow their lead? Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
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Marcus is a young Emperor penguin.
Like all his friends, Marcus has a very comfortable life at the South Pole. Everything is happiness and tranquility ... or is it?
Read about his adventures!
A moving story that teaches young readers the importance of caring for our planet and working together to meet the challenges of climate change.
Containing numerous illustrations, this story will inspire children to become environmental advocates.
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In the vast expanse of our wondrous universe, where stars ignite the night sky and galaxies dance in cosmic harmony, there exists a journey unlike any other-a journey that transcends the boundaries of time and space, leading us to the very essence of our existence. It is within the pages of "The Quest Within: A Journey to the Center of the Universe" that we embark on this extraordinary odyssey, alongside a young heroine whose courage, curiosity, and...
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He promised he would be back by the full moon...But that was days ago and Jason Sharmon's father has not returned from his prospecting trip. Now fourteen-year-old Jason must battle northern Ontario-and his fears and insecurities-to find his father. Encountering many obstacles along the way, Jason struggles to survive even saving and making friends with a dog who follows him at a distance. But when he does find his father, he realizes the situation...
16) The Flock
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A remote Florida swamp has been targeted for theme-park development, and the swamp's inhabitants are none too happy. It doesn't help that the residents are a colony of intelligent, prehistoric, dinosaur-like birds. This flock of beasts has escaped the mass extinction that killed off the dinosaurs, relying on stealth, cunning, and killer instinct. The creatures have been living in secret, just outside our developed world.
As the developers push to...
17) Sleeping Dogs
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In the multi-ethnic immigration paradise of Minnesota's Iron Range, a woman's suspicion that her husband might be cheating on her leads to the unexpected response from the private investigator she hired. He is, instead, spending the time investigating his adoption at the request of their adult daughters, who had submitted a DNA test and through it connected him with a nearby relative. Bringing in a professional genealogist to expedite solving the...
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It's beach day!!! On this seaside adventure in Northern Ireland, Daisy, the adorable talking dog, learns about the seaside environment, goes fishing with Dad… and even chases down a runaway beach ball for a new friend! In Daisy and Friends Visit Cushendun Beach, the friendly West Highland Terrier meets some fun new Bichon Frise dog friends, explores the seaside caves of Cushendun, and learns why caring for the extraordinary natural environment is...
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Embark on a whimsical journey with Milo, the gardening cat, in "Milo's Flower Hunt"! Milo's love for gardening takes a surprising turn when his favorite flowers mysteriously disappear. Determined to recover them, Milo sets out on a vibrant adventure that young readers will cherish. As Milo navigates the enchanting landscape, children will delight in identifying various animals he encounters along the way. From cheerful birds to sleepy rabbits, each...
20) Extinction Event
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When he reaches middle-age, the main character - known only as LP - returns to school to enhance his music skills. In the process, he discovers an unusual glitch in audio recordings and enlists a few old and new friends to help him explore what might be causing the strange sounds. He eventually becomes reacquainted with a lost love, Sylvie Hunter. She is the lead programmer for a little-known group called the Plutonian Council. They commissioned her...
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