Population sizes of vertebrate species -- mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish -- have declined by 52 percent over the last 40 years. in other words, those populations around the globe have
"Interesting, affordable and readable.... Offers the reader an opportunity to delve further into each mineral's historical significance in an accessible way." -- Booklist Fifty Minerals that Ch
"Uncovers some of the most interesting stories of how animals ... have impacted human civilization in economic, political, and industrial history. This is an original approach that links the
Scout and Daisy are on expedition in the desert and Scout has uncovered something incredible -- a rock has told him a story! But how can a rock tell a story? Join Scout as he helps Daisy find clues to solve the Case of the Story Rock.Titles in The Gumboot Kids series:The Case of the Buzzing Honey Makers (9780228102816, paperback, 6.99)The Case of the Buzzing Honey Makers (9780228102823, hardcover, 19.95)The Case of the Singing Ocean (9780228102847, paperback, 6.99)The Case of the Singing Ocean (9780228102854, hardcover, 19.95)The Case of the Growing Bird Feeder (9780228101901, paperback, 6.99)The Case of the Growing Bird Feeder (9780228101895, hardcover, 19.95)The Case of the Story Rock (9780228101925, paperback, 6.99)The Case of the Story Rock (9780228101918, hardcover, 19.95)The Case of the Vanishing Caterpillar (9780228101949, paperback, 6.99)The Case of the Vanishing Caterpillar (9780228101932, hardcover, 19.95)The Case of the Wooden Timekeeper (9780228101963, paperback, 6.99)The C
A young woman holds her newborn sonAnd looks at him lovingly.Softly she sings to him:"I'll love you foreverI'll like you for alwaysAs long as I'm livingMy baby you'll be."So begins the story that has
"A work of art [that] no amateur astronomer should be without."-- Astronomy ForumThe Firefly Planisphere is a valuable tool for beginner and advanced stargazers. The previous edition, published in 2018, had star maps up to 2030. This seventh edition updates the maps to 2036.Charted by the month, day, hour and minute, the Firefly Planisphere is easy to use, battery-free and weather-resistant. The stargazer needs only to turn the wheel to align the current date and time. What the see-through panel reveals will match the view of the night sky.The planisphere shows the position of the stars for every night of the year. Icons describe star magnitudes -- the larger the symbol, the brighter the star -- making it easy to locate specific stars. Stargazers will be able to identify planets, stars, constellations, globular clusters, nebulas, galaxies and other celestial wonders.Features include:At-a-glance coordinates for locating the brightest objects in the skyPlanetary tables to
A tribute to one of North America's great railway companies. This landmark tribute to the Canadian Pacific Railway features the work of many of North America's top rail photographers. Remarkable ph
