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Lavishly illustrated, this book is the first complete, definitive account for general readers of everything that is known about the great white shark, the most feared creature in the worlds oceans. The book is illustrated with 238 photographs and drawings.

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The best-selling author of The Hidden Messages in Water presents an accessible and environmentally friendly introduction to water, its uses, and its importance for young readers, in a guide that invites children and their families to learn about the connection between water and living things through a series of experiments.

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A volcano could be called a sleeping mountain--that is, until it wakes up! What is it like to witness the eruption of one of nature's majestic time bombs? Young readers can learn what makes volcanoes "tick," and read about some of the most famous eruptions in history.

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The follow-up to Trout, Trout, Trout! (A Fish Chant) teaches kids the names of insects through rhyming text that begs to be read or shouted out loud, and a four-page glossary gives details about each bug featured.

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From Louisiana to Tennessee, this field guide covers the animals, plants, and natural environments of the Southeastern States. 1,200 color illustrations. 200 maps, diagrams & drawings.

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Now, for perhaps the first time ever, myth and fact are combined in a manner that will teach you how to speak and understand the language of the animals in your life. Work with animals as totems and spirits. Learn techniques for reading signs and omens in nature so you can open to higher perceptions and even prophecy. Includes a dictionary of animal, bird, insect and reptile symbolism.

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Runny Babbit lent to wunch
And heard the saitress way,
"We have some lovely stabbit rew --
Our Special for today."

From the legendary creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, and The Giving Tree comes an unforgettable new character in children's literature.

Welcome to the world of Runny Babbit and his friends Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat, Dungry Hog, Snerry Jake, and many others who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own.

So if you say, "Let's bead a rook
That's billy as can se,"
You're talkin' Runny Babbit talk,
Just like mim and he.

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The revised and expanded edition of the best and most complete field guide and reference book about the mushrooms of North America. Featuring over 700 black and white and 250 color photographs.

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Features detailed descriptions of 455 species of trees native to eastern North America, including the Midwest and South.

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Authoritative text, clear photography, and a systematic approach make the Smithsonian Handbook of Trees the most comprehensive guide to a wide range of species from around the world. Packed with over 1,000 full-color photographs of more than 500 trees, it is designed to cut through the complex process of identification, enabling you to recognize a species instantly.Identification Made Easy: For beginners and established enthusiasts alike, the Smithsonian Handbook of Trees explains what a tree is, how trees are classified, and how to keep a record of trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that shows you the difference between conifers, broadleaves, and palms, identifies each genus by leaf type, and guides you to the correct species entry. A concise glossary defines technical and scientific terms.Photo-Encyclopedic Approach: Expertly written and thoroughly authenticated, each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight each tree's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full-color illustration, showing the spread, height, and leaf persistence of the species, as well as color-coded bands providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference, complete every entry.

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Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this handbook the most comprehensive recognition guide to the insects, spiders, and other terrestrial arthropods of the world. Packed with photographs and illustrations of more than 550 insects and other arthropods, it is designed to cut through the process of identification, enabling you to recognize insects easily.Photo-Encyclopedic Approach: Focusing on over 300 of the main insect families, the Smithsonian Handbook of Insects, Spiders and Other Terrestrial Arthropods tackles the incredible diversity of this class. All 29 orders of insect are examined, as well as a representative selection of spiders and other terrestrial arthropods from around the world.Identification Made Easy: Written for beginners and enthusiasts alike, each entry combines a concise description with annotated photographs and illustrations to highlight the insect's chief characteristics, including physical features, life cycle, habitat, and larval stages. In addition, there is an explanation of what an insect is and a practical photographic identification key to the main insect groups, which guides the reader to the correct entries.

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Providing readers with a well-rounded understanding of disaster responses, this book first explores the various types of disasters that may occur. It then uncovers the myriad of actors that are involved in emergency management as well as the diverse theoretical frameworks from which post-disaster activities may be approached. Readers will gain a better understanding of the typical challenges to be expected during response efforts as well as the tools and techniques that will enhance the ability to protect lives, reduce property damage and minimize disruption.

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Featuring vibrant illustrations that capture the intensity of this natural phenomena, a mesmerizing journey beneath the surface of the earth introduces children to the fiery realm of volcanoes, revealing how they are formed and what causes them to erupt.

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