nature

"A portrait of some of the world's most incredible trees, seen through the eyes of a landscaper who loves them--and his granddaughter who is beginning to understand why"--Provided by publisher.

"When you take the time to look, you'll find that nature is full of patterns. Lyrical, rhyming verse and . . . photographs introduce young readers to patterns throughout the natural world"--Provided by publisher.

"An exploration of the devastating effects of global warming-how the future will look to those living through it as well as a direct overview and an impassioned and hopeful call to action to change the trajectory while there is still time. Adapted for young adults from the #1 New York Times bestseller.".

"From unbelievable space and nature facts, to ... inventions and technology trivia, discover ... information about the world around us with the help of LEGO minifigures and bricks"--Provided by publisher.

Over the course of billions of years nature has undergone a vast process of experimentation and trial and error. A tiny bit at a time, and in numerous clever ways, it has made various animal and plant species increasingly efficient. Biomimicry is a human attempt to take full advantage of that efficiency. Biomimicry allows people to learn from and apply nature's handiwork to fulfill human needs.

"Children aged 7-9 can read stories of more than one hundred unique animals, plants and phenomena and learn about the weird and wonderful side of the natural world"--Publisher.

"Encourages children to explore their connections with nature. [The author] asks readers to consider how each tree is different, what they have witnessed in their centuries of life, what animals they have sheltered, and who may have played under their branches"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduction to patterns found in nature. . . . From the dots on a ladybug to the spiral on a snail, patterns in nature can be found anywhere. This . . . concept book introduces the littlest of readers to both math and nature while engaging their creative potential"--Provided by publisher.

"A . . . conversation between a child and Rain, showcasing the necessity of the wet weather and all the feelings it evokes"--Provided by publisher.

Nature presents us with some awesome, powerful, earth-shaking events. Many people suffer with phobias related to Earth's wonders, such as astraphobia, which is the fear of thunder and lightning. While being scared of thunderous sounds is natural, phobias tip the scale because now your heart is pounding, your body is shaking, and you're so overwhelmed by your feelings that it is extreme or irrational. This book takes a voyage through the phobias we encounter in nature. Through vivid descriptions of what a person goes through when they fear waves, bright light, shadows, and other natural phenomena, inquesitive readers investigate how fear has evolved over time. Sidebars and vibrant photographs highlight each phobia.