Author: Jo Rooks
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433834200
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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An uplifting story of a determined dung beetle who finds his unique strength in creating beautiful things inspired by nature, flowers, friends, and the garden. Doug has trouble lifting heavy balls of dung. He just doesn’t feel as strong as the other dung beetles. When Doug feels down that he isn’t tough enough, a passing butterfly helps him see things in a different light and he realizes that strength comes in many forms.
Author: David Sloan Wilson
Publisher: Delta
ISBN: 0385340923
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 404
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With stories that entertain as much as they inform, renowned evolutionist David Sloan Wilson outlines the basic principles of evolution and shows how, when properly understood, they can illuminate the length and breadth of creation, from the origin of life to the nature of religion. What is the biological reason for gossip? For laughter? For the creation of art? Why do dogs have curly tails? What can microbes tell us about morality? These and many other questions are tackled by Wilson in this witty and groundbreaking new book. Now everyone can move beyond the sterile debates about creationism and intelligent design to share Darwin’s panoramic view of animal and human life, seamlessly connected to each other. Evolution, as Wilson explains, is not just about dinosaurs and human origins, but about why all species behave as they do—from beetles that devour their own young, to bees that function as a collective brain, to dogs that are smarter in some respects than our closest ape relatives. And basic evolutionary principles are also the foundation for humanity’s capacity for symbolic thought, culture, and morality. In example after example, Wilson sheds new light on Darwin’ s grand theory and how it can be applied to daily life. By turns thoughtful, provocative, and daringly funny, Evolution for Everyone addresses some of the deepest philosophical and social issues of this or any age. In helping us come to a deeper understanding of human beings and our place in the world, it might also help us to improve that world.
Author: Rebecca Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781922123800
Category : Blue star
Languages : en
Pages : 24
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Through engaging images and a witty story, this DOUG THE DUNG BEETLE story book teaches children about the needs and environments of the dung beetle. The Steve Parish Kids story book series includes: A glossary of technical or tricky words. Factual information about the native bee. A fact-file of the native bee's lifecycle. Two free downloadable worksheets. Australian Science Curriculum links. Stunning Australian photography.
Author: Ruth Petrie
Publisher: Guardian Books
ISBN: 0852653581
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 280
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This charming guide gathers together writings on all aspects of British gardening, from the nineteenth century plant hunters such as 'China' Wilson and the Veitches, who brought seeds and specimens from every corner of the world, to the designers such as Capability Brown and Gertrude Jekyll, who set their mark on gardening styles. In pieces written by the paper's stellar list of gardening correspondents - Vita Sackville-West, Penelope Hobhouse, Monty Don, Carol Klein, not to mention Christopher Lloyd, the grand old man of British gardening - it explores our dedication to the growing garden. And, with stories about the restoration of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the building of the great glasshouses at Chatsworth, and the preservation work carried out a Kew, it paints a picture of how history can be unearthed through gardening and emphasises how important it is to preserve our green-fingered heritage. Coming right up to the present day with pieces on the advances at the Eden project, Notes on the Garden is the perfect bedside companion for anyone who loves the feeling of soil between their fingers.
Author: Jo Rooks
Publisher: American Psychological Association
ISBN: 1433834219
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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A clever tale of a ladybug who learns that success comes from her own smarts, skill, and hard work—not lucky charms and chance. Discover all of the lovable creatures and their stories in the Once Upon a Garden series. Layla is a ladybug with a lucky charm for every occasion: lucky socks for running, a lucky pencil for tests, and a lucky watering can for her flowers. When Layla enters a baking event, she is counting on her good luck to help her bake a delicious cake. But is luck the only ingredient that matters?
Author: Harold Weiser
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1609576810
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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"PARADISE? IT'S VERY GOOD! is a very appropriate and practical book for our challenging times. Not only does it reveal the root of mankind's problems, but offers the solution for escaping God's wrath during the great tribulation. Even though this thrilling and adventurous story of two boys who became astronauts is fiction, the valuable lessons learned from perfect immortal humans living in peace and happiness on a planet called Very Good can serve as practical guidelines for people on earth. In fact the story even suggests steps necessary to recapture a portion of paradise lost after Adam and Eve's first sin. This interesting and unusual story may be the only book ever written that begins with the birth of two boys and extends past the millennium and reaches far into eternity. Along this vast expanse of time one will find adventure, suspense, humor, romance and inspiration. In addition to this fascinating book having something for everyone its main accomplishment is to lead its readers along the only path that leads to eternal life. ABOUT THE AUTHOR; Harold Weiser, who now resides in Ocoee, Florida with his wife and two sons, formerly lived in Texas, where he began his education in his home-town of Cisco, and then, received a B.S. degree in Floriculture from Texas A&M University. After college, Harold fulfilled his military obligations in the navy, and then began his career in the nursery industry. After employment in Dallas and Corpus Christi, he started his own nursery near San Marcos. In addition to his love of plants Mr. Weiser became an avid Bible reader at an early age and has read the entire Bible over fifteen times. As a member of the Lutheran church, he has served as Sunday School teacher, and has had one other book (THE VICTORIOUS DECISION) published.
Author: Robert Hood
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
ISBN: 0809557584
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 378
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Astounding stories of absurd size and impossible dimension! Mammoth mega-fauna! Apocalyptic adventure! Surreal suspense! Catastrophic comedy! Monstrous metaphysics! Featuring original fiction from around the world and a special film history by Cinescape's Brian Thomas. Winner of the Australian Speculative Fiction Ditmar Award for Best Collection 2005.
Author: Mark Pett
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
ISBN: 1250859190
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
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In the vein of Please Don't Eat Me and We Don't Eat Our Classmates, I Eat Poop. by Mark Pett is a heartwarming and hilarious picture book about friendship, fitting in, and accepting each other's differences. Dougie has a secret: he’s not a ground beetle. He’s a dung beetle, and he loves eating poop. Dougie knows he should be proud. Dung beetles help process waste and do other extraordinary things! But Dougie also knows that if anyone at school saw his lunch, he’d be an outcast. One day, the lunchroom bugs out over a classmate eating poop, and Dougie must make a choice. Can he stand up for his friend—and for his true self? I Eat Poop. is packed with important social emotional learning themes and is great for classroom or at home discussion. Read I Eat Poop. for conversations about: - Bullying and being kind - Standing up for your friends and speaking up for your beliefs - Being proud of your culture and heritage - Embracing diversity and accepting and celebrating differences The book also includes incredible, STEM-related facts about bugs.
Author: Monica Kulling
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1554984483
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Grant Wood believed that to be a real artist, he had to live in Paris. But once he got there, he realized that to be a great painter he needed to return to the people and places—and even animals—that he knew and loved the best. Inspired by the life of artist Grant Wood, this is the sensitively imagined story of the great American painter and a cow named Tillie. Skillfully mixing fact with fiction, Monica Kulling’s text explores the making of an artist, while Sydney Smith’s illustrations echo Grant Wood’s own techniques. The result is a gently wise picture book that will encourage young readers and artists to trust the love that is sometimes only found close to home. Includes an author’s note that provides biographical information about Grant Wood.
Author: Ellen Labrecque
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1634711637
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Readers will learn what it takes to succeed as a multimedia artist and animator. The book also explains the necessary educational steps, useful character traits, potential hazards, and daily job tasks related to this career. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. Photos, a glossary, and additional resources are included.
