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1) Earth almanac: nature's calendar for year-round discovery

Author

Keffer, Ken

Publisher

Skipstone

Pub. Date

[2020]

Physical Desc

250 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Language

English

Description

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"Earth Almanac presents the greatest hits of North American nature. Structured around phenology, the study of seasonal patterns in nature, these day-by-day descriptions offer insight into activities and connections throughout the natural world. Beginning with the Winter Solstice in December, Earth Almanac highlights a wide range of natural history, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, intertidal and marine life, trees, plants, fungi,...

2) The truth about nature: a family's guide to 144 common myths about the great outdoors

Author

Tornio, Stacy

Publisher

FalconGuides

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

xvii, 212 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Language

English

Description

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"Does moss grow only on the north side of a tree? Should I always wait an hour after swimming? Do hummingbirds really migrate on the backs of other birds? Find out in The Truth About Nature by the authors of The Kids' Outdoor Adventure Book. This companion title, unlike other nature-myth titles for children, won't focus on classic mythology and folklore, but rather will be a useful compendium debunking everyday myths with which children can relate....