Harkness, Joe
Summary: When Joe Harkness suffered a breakdown in 2013, he tried all the things his doctor recommended: medication helped, counselling was enlightening, and mindfulness grounded him. But nothing came close to nature, particularly birds. How had he never noticed such beauty before? Soon, every avian encounter took him one step closer to accepting who he is. The positive change in Joe's wellbeing was so...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Unbound 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HARKNESS, JOE HARBehrens, Ken.
Summary: Seawatching is the challenging act of identifying waterbirds in flight. Since more than one hundred different species can fly past an observation point, often at great speed or in tightly packed, mixed-species flocks, identification of these distant shapes can be a mystery. The keys to the mystery—the subtle traits that unlock the identity of flying waterbirds, be it wingbeat cadence,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2013
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Place a hold to request this item.Hengel, Katherine
Summary: "Cool Birds & Bugs makes the great outdoors fun and exciting. Build a beautiful bird's nest or craft a clever bug jar. Make bird feeders out of fruit, a paper towel holder or a plastic bottle. This book is full of easy-to-follow steps and bright photography for every activity. Plus, it's written just for kids! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.09 HENThompson, Mya
Summary: "Sometimes, an ordinary walk can become something ... magical! Tag along with Ruby as she discovers that even big cities have a wild side"--Page 4 of cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Cornell Lab Publishing Group 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE THOWhite, Mel
Summary: A guide for beginning and intermediate birders describes the best birding spots in the eastern U.S. and includes species lists, descriptions of birds and their behavior, and tips on the best times to visit.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 1999
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.072 WHIStemple, Heidi E. Y.
Summary: "Kids can learn how to help protect bird species, with Counting Birds - the real-life story of bird counting and watching. Frank Chapman loved birds. He created bird exhibits at the American Museum of Natural History, and started a magazine "Bird-Lore." Back then, some sports hunters had a "Christmas Day bird hunt". People shot every bird they could see and counted them at the end of the hunt....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seagrass Press 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Harasymiw, Mark
Summary: A young birdwatcher describes the physical features of chickadees, where they live, what they eat, how they take care of their young, and how they survive in the winter.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.8 HARGrimes, Nikki
Summary: "Growing up with a mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia and a mostly absent father, Nikki Grimes found herself terrorized by babysitters, shunted from foster family to foster family, and preyed upon by those she trusted. At the age of six, she poured her pain onto a piece of paper late one night - and discovered the magic and impact of writing. For many years, Nikki's notebooks were her...
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Publisher / Publication Date: WordSong, an imprint of Highlights 2019
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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 921 GRICopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: YA 921 Grimes 2019Sherman, Aliza
Summary: "A safe, comprehensive, and easy-to-use guide to using cannabis--including CBD and THC--to ease chronic and acute health issues such as pain, insomnia, inflammation, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and more, from the founder of a global cannabis wellness network and an osteopathic physician. With legalization of recreational cannabis in 10 states and medical marijuana in 33 states, interest...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 615.7 SHEProchnau, William W.
Summary: The surviving passengers of a plane crash in which no one died describe the crash into the Hudson River, what happened immediately after the plane hit the water, and how they coped and pulled together after the averted tragedy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 363.12 PROAdams, Molly
Summary: Birding is more popular than ever, and for good reason. Birds are infinitely fascinating and inspiring, and can be found everywhere from forests to city parks to suburban backyards. Birding not only grounds us in our natural environment but is shown to reduce stress and support our mental well-being. It's something that can be done alone or in community, by anyone, anytime. In Birding for a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Princeton Architectural Press, a division of Chronicle Books LLC 2023
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1 available in New Non-fiction, Call number: 598.072 ADAStrassmann, Joan
Summary: "Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or "exotic" birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States-birds we often see but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.072 STRCopies Available at Woodmere
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.072 STRSummary: The Explore the Outdoor kit encourages kids to explore the great outdoors. Perfect for nature walks and backyard exploration with the Seascope and 2-1 Explorer Scope for up-close examination of everything from rocks to bugs. Perfect for STEM learning and exploration on the go.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penworthy Company, LLC 2020
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1 available in Parent Teacher Kits, Call number: JPT KIT EXPGarstecki, Julia
Summary: "What was that sound coming from the trees? Could it be a robin, a blue jay, or even a woodpecker? Readers will sharpen their observation skills and learn how to attract and tell the difference between many types of birds"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598.072 GARCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J598 GARBelleny, Danielle
Summary: This visual guide to birds and their different behaviors and habitats gives children the opportunity to connect with nature, whether they live in a city, suburb or rural area.
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Publisher / Publication Date: RP Kids 2023
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Summary: Wild About Michigan Birds satisfies our adult curiosity about birds, and is written to include youth--fostering a love of nature for all ages.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Publications, Inc. 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Kracht, Matt
Summary: "Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor), this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and--let's face it--true. Featuring 50 common North American birds, such as the White-Breasted Butt Nugget and the Goddamned Canada Goose (or White-Breasted Nuthatch and Canada Goose for the layperson), Kracht identifies all the idiots in your backyard and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.072 KRATekiela, Stan.
Summary: Offers an audio guide to more than one hundred species of Michigan birds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Adventure Publications 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598 TEKCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Compact Audio Disc, Call number: CD 598 TEKFloyd, Ted
Summary: Become a better birder with brief portraits of 200 top North American birds. This friendly, relatable book is a celebration of the art, science, and delights of bird-watching. How to Know the Birds introduces a new, holistic approach to bird-watching, by noting how behaviors, settings, and seasonal cycles connect with shape, song, color, gender, age distinctions, and other features...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in Compact Disc Audio Book, Call number: CD 598.072 FLOHarrison, George H.
Summary: Provides instructions for bird watching and other projects involving interaction with nature and the study of the needs and behavior of wild birds.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Willow Creek Press 1997
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598 HARStaton, Laura
Summary: "If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from an orthopedic condition, you understand the impact on your daily life. From neck pain to knee replacement and everything in between, Laura Staton uses yoga as a roadmap to restore function and life balance. This invaluable guide helps you explore your mind-body connection to manage your discomfort and find long-term healing, increase...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hachette Go 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.7046 STAThompson, Bill
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cool Springs Press 2004
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.07 THOWood, Tom
Summary: " ... Filled with more than 200 spectacular color photographs, this accessible guide makes it easy to identify a variety of birds in the continental United States, as well as in parts of Canada and Mexico ..."--Page 4 of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling 2011
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598 WOOSummary: In these 24 highly enjoyable lectures, National Geographic takes you into the multifaceted world of birding, focusing on the astonishing range of bird species in North America. With its wide spectrum of wildlife habitats, North America is an endless region of interest for birders from around the world. Within the course, you'll make an in-depth study of bird identification, covering bird size,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 598.07 CURCall number: DVD 598.07 CUR