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The Orchard
Language
English
Description
For the past 35 years, Jeff Voth has led his sons and other groups of men on an annual backpacking trip into the Colorado Rocky Mountains. This trip has become a legendary, masculine benchmark. Learning life-skills, trout fishing, extreme physical fatigue and the sharing of deep heart-felt secrets in sometimes beautiful, sometimes terrifying alpine backdrop has etched this event indelibly into these men's lives. They would each tell you that they...
Publisher
Films We Like
Language
English
Description
This documentary follows artist Andy Goldsworthy on his exploration of the layers of his world and the impact of the years on himself and his art. As Goldsworthy introduces his own body into his work it becomes at the same time even more fragile and personal and also sterner and tougher, incorporating massive machinery and crews on his bigger projects. LEANING INTO THE WIND illuminates Goldsworthy's mind as it reveals his art. Nominated for Best Documentary...
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Green Planet Films
Language
English
Description
Iceland, Indonesia, South America, the Reunion Island... The threat of volcanic eruptions never ceases to hound those who have chosen to live at the feet of volcanos on continents the world over. This documentary series focuses on the science behind natural catastrophes and helps audiences to understand these spectacular moments of Earth's anger.
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Better Day Books
Language
English
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"Go green, get clean, and be serene with these 30 all-natural soap, candle, and cleaner recipes from renowned herbalist Stephanie Rose! If you are looking for creative ways to reduce chemicals, harness the healing power of nature, and pamper yourself with healing herbs, fresh flowers, and essential oils, look no further. Author, avid gardener, and herbalist Stephanie Rose has rounded up her best-loved botanical recipes in this massive book to teach...
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English
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"An award-winning ecology writer goes looking for the wilderness we've forgotten. Many people believe that only an ecological catastrophe will change humanity's troubled relationship with the natural world. In fact, as J.B. MacKinnon argues in this unorthodox look at the disappearing wilderness, we are living in the midst of a disaster thousands of years in the making--and we hardly notice it. We have forgotten what nature can be and adapted to a...
70) Protect nature
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Series
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Crabtree
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines how human activities such as fossil fuel consumption and destruction of natural habitats are harming nature; details conservation efforts including nature and marine reserves; and describes how readers can protect the environment.
72) Dear little one
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A Paula Wiseman book, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language
English
Description
"This lyrical picture book celebrates all the wonder and beauty in the natural world, featuring Mother Nature personified. From the treasure of flowers to the mystery of insects this book encourages children to explore their world and be grateful for allthat surrounds them"--
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English
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"You might think cities are the last place to find nature. But nature is actually right outside your door--you just need to know where to look. From the roofs of apartments to parking lots, cities are bursting with plants and animals. In this fascinating and interactive guide, kids will learn about how birds build their nests on bridges, where salamanders and toads hide, and how plants push through sidewalk cracks. Alongside these awe-inspiring facts,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Language
English
Description
A collection of training video about naturalistic outdoor learning within nature kindergartens, forest schools and woodland camps, the Outdoor learning: a year at Auchlone collection (presented and narrated by Claire Warden) was filmed on location at Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Perthshire, Scotland. Claire Warden presents and shares her practice, philosophy and expertise that underpins the award winning Auchlone Nature Kindergarten in Scotland....
Publisher
Umbrella Entertainment
Language
English
Description
In a forbidden valley 100 kilometres from Sydney runs a river where the wild horses run free...Can two very different men work together to save them? Luke Carlon is a man at home in the wild. His heritage is closely linked to the free-flowing Coxs river - a NSW region of impassable beauty and rugged gorges, a place where his family has ridden horses since the 1820's. But all that ended when the river was declared a wilderness area, his families trail...
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360 Degrees
Language
English
Description
Our natural world transforms every day and month and year. But if we don't take time to look, wonders fade and disappear... A first book of nature that encourages young readers to pause and notice when flowers bloom, discover why leaves change colour and learn how birds build intricate nests.
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Factopia volume 3
Language
English
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In this disgustingly marvelous world, you will discover facts about smelly sports, weird world records, rank rodents, vile Victorians, horrible medicine, gory gastronomy, and more--all of which are connected in unexpected and hilarious ways!
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Brooklyn Botanic garden guides for a greener planet volume Hand 200
Publisher
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Language
English
Description
Encourages young readers to explore nature and offers information on plants, animals, and careers in nature work.
80) Blue sky
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Blue Sky Press
Language
English
Description
Throughout the day and into the night, a boy and his family observe the constantly changing sky.
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