Author: Shirley J. Starr
Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
ISBN: 1489716793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Pemba and the Little Green Tree is a touching story of boy who learns the importance of taking care of the environment where he lives. The story takes place in Nepal along the steep mountain slopes. After years of cutting trees for firewood, his home is in great danger when monsoon rains hit the barren hillsides and landslides destroy the villages below. As Pemba travels through the hills above his stone house, he learns from his wise grandfather what happened to cause the deadly landslides. After he meets the man who looks over the forest, Pemba beams with hope and pride, knowing he can make things better. The books vivid illustrations connect you with Pemba and his grandfather and bring you to the rugged Nepal hills. The story teaches a lesson on environmental stewardship and sustainability. It is a lesson a young person can apply to the many environmental challenges facing humankind in todays world.
Pemba and the Little Green Tree
Author: Shirley J. Starr
Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
ISBN: 1489716793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Pemba and the Little Green Tree is a touching story of boy who learns the importance of taking care of the environment where he lives. The story takes place in Nepal along the steep mountain slopes. After years of cutting trees for firewood, his home is in great danger when monsoon rains hit the barren hillsides and landslides destroy the villages below. As Pemba travels through the hills above his stone house, he learns from his wise grandfather what happened to cause the deadly landslides. After he meets the man who looks over the forest, Pemba beams with hope and pride, knowing he can make things better. The books vivid illustrations connect you with Pemba and his grandfather and bring you to the rugged Nepal hills. The story teaches a lesson on environmental stewardship and sustainability. It is a lesson a young person can apply to the many environmental challenges facing humankind in todays world.
Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
ISBN: 1489716793
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
Book Description
Pemba and the Little Green Tree is a touching story of boy who learns the importance of taking care of the environment where he lives. The story takes place in Nepal along the steep mountain slopes. After years of cutting trees for firewood, his home is in great danger when monsoon rains hit the barren hillsides and landslides destroy the villages below. As Pemba travels through the hills above his stone house, he learns from his wise grandfather what happened to cause the deadly landslides. After he meets the man who looks over the forest, Pemba beams with hope and pride, knowing he can make things better. The books vivid illustrations connect you with Pemba and his grandfather and bring you to the rugged Nepal hills. The story teaches a lesson on environmental stewardship and sustainability. It is a lesson a young person can apply to the many environmental challenges facing humankind in todays world.
Tanzania, Zanzibar & Pemba
Author: Mary Fitzpatrick
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This guide includes a safari section and expert advice on trekking and diving in the area. There are also details on wildlife, including a colour birding section, and complete coverage of Tanzania's diverse national parks and reserves.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
This guide includes a safari section and expert advice on trekking and diving in the area. There are also details on wildlife, including a colour birding section, and complete coverage of Tanzania's diverse national parks and reserves.
The Complete Birds of the World
Author: Norman Arlott
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691193924
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
"This is a book like no other--the only truly comprehensive, one-volume illustrated guide to all of the world's birds, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List. Featuring more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates, this accessible and authoritative encyclopedic reference presents incredibly detailed, accurate, and beautiful paintings of more than 10,700 species by some of the world's best bird artists, led by the legendary Norman Arlott and Ber van Perlo. In addition, The Complete Birds of the World provides detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pages--including facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution. The result is a visual and verbal feast that captures the astonishing variety of bird life around the planet--and that will be cherished by any birder." -- Amazon.
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 0691193924
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 656
Book Description
"This is a book like no other--the only truly comprehensive, one-volume illustrated guide to all of the world's birds, covering the complete International Ornithological Congress World Bird List. Featuring more than 300 stunning large-format, full-color plates, this accessible and authoritative encyclopedic reference presents incredibly detailed, accurate, and beautiful paintings of more than 10,700 species by some of the world's best bird artists, led by the legendary Norman Arlott and Ber van Perlo. In addition, The Complete Birds of the World provides detailed but concise identification information about each species on facing pages--including facts about voice, habitat, and geographic distribution. The result is a visual and verbal feast that captures the astonishing variety of bird life around the planet--and that will be cherished by any birder." -- Amazon.
Spices: Their Botanical Origin, Their Composition, Their Commercial Use
Author: Joseph K. Jank
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spices
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spices
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
Islands Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
The Tropical Agriculturalist
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Pacific Ports
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pacific Ocean
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Pacific Ocean
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Tropical Agriculturist and Magazine of the Ceylon Agricultural Society
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
Ndoki
Author: Charles H. Harvey
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604770740
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Set in Angola and the Congo, this biographical novel is based on a true story. The reader becomes immersed in the practical day-to-day implications of a world-view which includes a nearly inescapable web of witchcraft.
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1604770740
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365
Book Description
Set in Angola and the Congo, this biographical novel is based on a true story. The reader becomes immersed in the practical day-to-day implications of a world-view which includes a nearly inescapable web of witchcraft.
Field Guide to Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania
Author: Dale A. Zimmerman
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472981030
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
This field guide is an abridged edition of the very successful Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. This book combines the format and detailed treatment of the larger version with the convenience of a field guide. It covers all 1089 bird species known from the region, including vagrants. All the species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of these countries.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472981030
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 578
Book Description
This field guide is an abridged edition of the very successful Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. This book combines the format and detailed treatment of the larger version with the convenience of a field guide. It covers all 1089 bird species known from the region, including vagrants. All the species are illustrated with full details of all the plumages and major races likely to be encountered. Concise text describes identification, status, range, habits and voice with range maps for nearly every species. This authoritative book will not only be an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, but also a vital tool for those engaged in work to conserve and study the avifauna of these countries.