Lewis, Gill.
Summary: When a baby albino dolphin caught in old fishing netting washes ashore, Paralympics sailing hopeful Felix and English school girl Kara work with veterinarians and specialists to save and reunite the dolphin with her mother, setting off a chain of events that might just save the reef from the environmental effects of proposed dredging.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Readers 2013
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Summary: This book looks at how animals and other organisms make the world a better place by breaking down waste, as well as the threats they face and how people can protect them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.16 HUDWoodward, John
Summary: "Take a journey through Earth's most amazing ecosystems, from icy seas and tropical rainforests to arid deserts and hostile mountains. Dive beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to find a reef bursing with life, or travel through the African Savanna to see powerful predators roaming the land. And as you go, discover how animals and plants adapt to their environment and each other."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: This 2016 follow-up to the 2006 documentary mini-series "Planet Earth" examines the natural features and wildlife found in various parts of the world, each of the six episodes corresponding to a different category of natural or man-made terrain (e.g., island, mountain, jungle, urban area, etc.).
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD PLACopies Available at Woodmere
3 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV PLAFerry, Beth
Summary: "What makes an oak tree an oak tree and what makes a squirrel a squirrel? In Squirrel's Family Tree, things aren't always what they seem. As squirrel searches for, finds, and hides her acorn treasures beneath the shadows of the great oak trees in the forest, little does she know the role she plays in creating the very environment she forages in."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FERMiller, Debbie S.
Summary: An introduction to trees that compares parts of a tree to parts of the human body, with illustrations and brief descriptions of trees found around the world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Walker 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: JE Nature MillerIgnotofsky, Rachel
Summary: The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rain forests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC 2018
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Summary: Ecology is to reveal the nature of ourselves and of our relationship with the species around us. The lectures in this course are often in pairs, with basic ecological principles discussed in the first lecture and the human role or human implications addressed in the second.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Co. 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 525 EARSilver, Donald M.
Summary: Explains how to investigate the plant and animal life found in a small section of the woods.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scientific American Books for Young Readers 1995
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Summary: When Arnold finds a small foxlike animal with huge ears, he and the rest of Mrs. Frizzle's students search for the animal's habitat, visiting the Arctic, the North American temperate forest, the African grasslands, the Amazon rain forest, wetlands, and desert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2000
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 591.3Chevallier, Chiara.
Summary: Details the parts and inner lives of trees and all the organisms that live within them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1999
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR Purple Chevallier 1999Huddleston, Emma
Summary: Explore the rain forest's layers from the airy branches of the emergent layer to the dense underbrush of the forest floor. Learn about the animals that dwell there, the different plant life that thrives, and more. Additional features include a diagram labeling each of the layers, Fast Facts, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and further sources for learning.--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Child's World 2020
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J557.34 HUDLoewer, H. Peter.
Summary: Examines the many different microscopic organisms that exist in pond water and describes how they function and their role in nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Atheneum Books for Young Reader 1996
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Summary: Caves are unique ecosystems that are found on all seven continents. This book explores the plants and animals that have adapted to life in this unique environment. Learn more in Caves, an AV2 media enhanced book. --Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: AVp2s by Weigl 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.584 BANFleisher, Paul.
Summary: Describes how coral reefs are formed, and some of the many plants and animals that live there.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Benchmark Books 1998
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J577.7 FLEFranchino, Vicky
Summary: "Explore the Great Barrier Reef and learn all about what it's like to live in this biome, from what kinds of plants and animals are found there to what kinds of weather it receives."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cherry Lake Publishing 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.4 FRAGrady, Wayne.
Summary: "This book is an exploration of the biology and ecology of a vital, ever-changing terrain. Written by one of Canada's best-known science and nature writers, it is intended not only for those who live in the Great Lakes basin but for anyone captivated by the splendor of the natural world and sensitive to the challenges of its preservation."--Jacket.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Greystone Books 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 508 GRACopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Michigan Collection, Call number: MI Nature GradyHopgood, Tim
Summary: "Discover the great outdoors with this beautifully illustrated treasury that celebrates the wonder of nature in four glorious seasons. From vibrant springtime flowers to sweet fruits on summer trees, the falling of autumn leaves and snowdrops in winter, this book of four seasons is the perfect introduction to the big outdoors. Discover why birds fly south in winter, find animal footprints in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Studio 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 508 HOPKalman, Bobbie.
Summary: A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Crabtree Pub. Co. 1998
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J 577.16 KALRelf, Patricia.
Summary: Based upon the animated TV series, this episode shows Mrs. Frazzle's class learning about animal habitats while searching for Wanda's escaped bullfrog, Bella.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 1995
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 RELSummary: The Arctic and Antarctic remain the greatest wildernesses on Earth. The scale and beauty of the scenery and the sheer power of the elements, the weather, the rough ocean, and the ice is unmatched anywhere else on our planet. tells the compelling story of animals such as the wandering albatross, the adelie penguin, and the polar bear, and paints a portrait that will take your breath away, at a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Video 2012
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV FROAspen-Baxter, Linda.
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Publisher / Publication Date: AVp2s by Weigl 2012
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.34 ASPChevallier, Chiara.
Summary: Details the parts and inner lives of trees and all the organisms that live within them.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 1999
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: 582.16 LE 2 CHEGreenaway, Theresa
Summary: "Discover life in the tropical rain forest--from exotic birds to millions of species of insects."--Cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2004