The New York Times best seller that’s changing America’s diet is now perfect for younger listeners.“What’s for dinner"? seemed like a simple question - until journalist and supermarket detective Michael Pollan delved behind the scenes. From fast food and big organic to small farms and old-fashioned hunting and gathering, this young listeners’ adaptation of Pollan’s famous food-chain exploration encourages kids to consider the personal and global health implications of their food choices.In a smart, compelling format with updated facts, plenty of photos, graphs, and visuals, as well as a new afterword, The Omnivore’s Dilemma serves up a bold message to the generation that needs it most: It’s time to take charge of our national eating habits - and it starts with you.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Read more

Kids love science-especially when it's hands-on-and kids love yucky stuff. The Owl Puke Book and Owl Pellet brings the best of those two worlds together in a unique package that follows directly in the tradition of The Bug Book & Bug Bottle and The Bones Book & Skeleton (which together have 3.3 million copies in print). What is an owl pellet? It's the football-shaped object regurgitated twice a day by owls, which contains the skeleton of at least one owl meal, be it a mouse, vole, shrew, or small bird. Used in elementary schools to teach the food web--but virtually unavailable at retail--a professionally collected, heat-sterilized owl pellet is now married to a lively, two-color illustrated book filled with facts and related activities about these most amazing birds. And what a story the Owl Puke Book tells--of the food chain, animal anatomy, life in the forest; of a bird that could read the bottom line of an eye chart from one mile away; and of a fierce hunter that swallows its prey headfirst and digests everything but the bones, which it spits back up in a pellet. As for the story the pellet tells, kids need only a toothpick to find out. The package includes a tray to hold the bones and a chart to help identify the pellet's contents.It's a hoot. Read more

Eighth Grade Science Book for kids ages 13-14Support your child’s educational journey with Spectrum 8th Grade Science Workbook that teaches basic science skills to 8th grade students.8th Grade Workbooks are a great way for middle school students to learn essential science skills surrounding space, life science, Earth science, science and technology, and more through a variety of activities that are both fun AND educational!Why You’ll Love This Science BookEngaging and educational activities. “Black Holes Expained”, “The Digital Revolution”, and “The Orbiting Junkyard” are a few of the fascinating lessons that help inspire learning into your child’s curriculum.Testing progress along the way. Chapter reviews, a mid-test, and a final test are included to test student knowledge. An answer key is included in the back of the middle school book to track your child’s progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting lessons.Practically sized for every activity The 176-page 8th grade workbook is sized at about 8 ½ inches x 10 ½ inches—giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise.About Spectrum For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals—providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum.The 8th Grade Science Book Contains:7 chapters and bonus research extension activitiesChapter reviews, mid-test, a final test, and an answer keyPerfectly sized at about 8 ½” x 10 ½” Read more

Seventh Grade Science Book for kids ages 12-13Support your child’s educational journey with Spectrum Seventh Grade Science Workbook that teaches basic science skills to 7th grade students.Seventh Grade Workbooks are a great way for middle school students to learn essential science skills surrounding space, life science, Earth science, science and technology, and more through a variety of activities that are both fun AND educational!Why You’ll Love This Science BookEngaging and educational activities. “Sports Science”, “The Martian Question”, and “Science’s Modern Mysteries” are a few of the fascinating lessons that help inspire learning into your child’s curriculum.Testing progress along the way. Chapter reviews, a mid-test, and a final test are included to test student knowledge. An answer key is included in the back of the middle school book to track your child’s progress along the way before moving on to new and exciting lessons.Practically sized for every activity The 176-page 7th grade workbook is sized at about 8 ½ inches x 10 ½ inches—giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise.About Spectrum For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead, and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals—providing workbooks that are a great resource for both homeschooling and classroom curriculum.The 7th Grade Science Book Contains:7 chapters and bonus research extension activitiesChapter reviews, mid-test, a final test, and an answer keyPerfectly sized at about 8 ½” x 10 ½” Read more

Mrs. Dalloway is a novel by Virginia Woolf published on 14 May 1925. It details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional upper-class woman in post-First World War England. It is one of Woolf's best-known novels.The working title of Mrs. Dalloway was The Hours. The novel began with two short stories, "Mrs. Dalloway in Bond Street" and the unfinished "The Prime Minister". The book describes Clarissa's preparations for a party she will host in the evening and the ensuing party. With an interior perspective, the story travels forwards and backwards in time, to construct an image of Clarissa's life and the inter-war social structure. The novel addresses the nature of time in personal experience through multiple interwoven stories.In October 2005, Mrs. Dalloway was included on TIME Magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels written since its first issue in 1923. Read more

An illustrated tour of the planet exploring ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to a single drop of water—from the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science.   Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming guide to our amazing home. Read more

An elegant and absorbing coloring book that offers 40 intricate line drawings created by the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Women in Science.Rachel Ignotofsky's beloved books Women in Science and The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth bring science and nature to brilliant life through gorgeous and illuminating illustrations. Now, with The Wondrous Workings of Science and Nature Coloring Book, she offers fans a chance to participate in her intricate and informative artwork, and learn fascinating facts while coloring. You'll discover and explore ecosystems large and small, from reefs and rainforests to ponds and backyard gardens, the inner workings of a single cell, and even a collection of lab tools. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages, this is an utterly charming educational guide to the world we live in. Read more

This book is the culmination of all of Callahan's previous works and will certainly be his most popular book to date and a classic for years to come. Quite frankly, the author considers this his most important work ever, as he believes an understanding of paramagnetism — and its practical integration into farming — can save agriculture worldwide. In this one, beautiful little book, Callahan lays out a lifetime of research into low-frequency forces in nature and his discoveries regarding the force of paramagnetism and the amazing effects it has upon soils, plants and people. Join Phil Callahan as schooling, research, life experiences, insight and inspiration come together for the benefit of humankind. Amply illustrated by the author. Read more

North Wood Survival: Book 1 of 3When Hatchet and My Side of the Mountain collide, an offspring is born: NORTH WOODS SURVIVAL★ A heart-pounding story of survival in the unforgiving wilderness.★ Beautifully illustrated and a must read for those who are fans of wilderness survival!!A teenage boy becomes stranded in the remote woodlands of Northern Canada after his bush plane crashes and he is left as the sole survivor. With next to nothing, except the clothes on his back and a few items found from the crash site, he struggles to survive. He faces many dangers, but the biggest danger, one far greater than starvation, hypothermia or the threat of predators, is the danger he never sees coming until it’s almost too lateTake a ride on this epic journey of survival—a fictional account of a young man’s will to survive and make it out alive. Finding water, building a shelter, securing food, fighting off predators, battling the elements, while trying to navigate his way out, pushes him to his mental limits.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Read about:✓ Starting a fire (using batteries and tinfoil)✓ Pine resin and its medicinal and practical uses✓ Poisonous berries (the skin test)✓ Making a signal mirror✓ How to tell how much time is left in the day using only your hands✓ Building an indigenous fishing trap✓ Shelter building techniques✓ Land and water navigation techniques✓ And much, much, more…---Shelve under:• Wilderness survival for kids• Wilderness survival adventure• Wilderness survival for boys• Bushcraft storyEspecially for fans of:• Hatchet• My Side of the Mountain• Julie of the Wolves• Island of the Blue Dolphins• The Cay Read more

3 PART BOOK SERIES -- PART 1: THE ARRIVALBloodied and barely conscious a teenage boy wakes up at the side of a railway track in the middle of nowhere. It’s night and the dead of winter – bone-chillingly cold. Where he is and how he got there, he doesn’t remember. Nor does he remember anything else for that matter – not even his own name. The only clue left behind is a backpack covered in a foot of snow lying next to him. The one thing he knows for sure is that if he doesn’t get up and start moving, he’s going to freeze to death.Luckily, he knows a thing or two about wilderness survival. With only the contents found in the backpack and the winter gear he’s wearing, he relies on his bushcraft skills to overcome the deadly cold. Hypothermia, dehydration, starvation, and the unfathomable force of mother nature all test his physical and mental limits. But just when he thinks he’s in the clear, a new danger threatens him – one that he doesn’t see coming until it’s almost too late.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★Read About:✓ Drooping pine tree shelter✓ How to build a snow cave✓ Starting a fire in the winter✓ Who were the eaters of bark✓ Indian Ovens✓ Edible winter Berries:✓ Dangers of sweating in the cold✓ How to make snowshoes✓ Animal tracks✓ Wildlife: snowshoe hare, white-tailed deer, owls, wolves, red-tailed hawk✓ Pine needles and sap Read more

Compelling and timely, award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch’s The Twenty-One tells the gripping inside story of the ongoing landmark federal climate change lawsuit, Juliana vs. United States of America. The Twenty-One is for readers of Christina Soontornvat’s All Thirteen, fans of Steve Sheinkin’s books, and anyone interested in the environment and climate change, as well as youth activism, politics and government, and the law. From severe flooding in Louisiana to wildfires in the Pacific Northwest to melting permafrost in Alaska, catastrophic climate events are occurring more frequently—and severely—than ever. And these events are having a direct impact on the lives (and futures) of young people and their families. In the ongoing landmark case Juliana vs. United States, twenty-one young plaintiffs claim that the government’s support of the fossil-fuel industry is actively contributing to climate change, and that all citizens have a constitutional right to a stable climate—especially children and young adults, because they cannot vote and will inherit the problems of the future.Elizabeth Rusch’s The Twenty-One is a gripping legal and environmental thriller that tells the story of twenty-one young people and their ongoing case against the U.S. government for denying their constitutional right to life and liberty. A rich, informative, and multifaceted read, The Twenty-One stars the young plaintiffs and their attorneys; illuminates the workings of the United States’s judicial system and the relationship between government, citizens’ rights, and the environment; and asks readers to think deeply about the future of our planet. Features extensive backmatter, including a timeline, glossary, call to action, additional resources, and photographs. Read more

This latest edition integrates Karen Arms' exceptional writing style with a solutions-oriented approach to emphasise the human and ecological implications of environmental problems. Many new features are included in this second edition, including "Equal Time" boxes and the latest environmental information. Read more

Book two in the award-winning Mothers of Xsan series, The Grizzly Mother uses striking illustration and lyrical language to bring the poetry of the Xsan ecosystem to life.To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need to survive on their own. Read more

Return to Cordelia Hatmaker’s spellbinding world of magic and millinery in this sparkling sequel to The Hatmakers.Cordelia Hatmaker has saved England from war. She stopped Lord Whitloof’s sinister plans, rescued the King and Princess, and restored the Makers Guild. But she still hasn’t found her missing father. Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father’s telescope, she’s been searching the streets of London by starlight, trying to uncover its secrets.She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers―or to learn that magic isn’t limited to the few Maker families, but instead is all around, if you know where to look. But danger is lurking around every corner, and Cordelia must convince the rival Maker families to work together for once―not only to bring her father home, but to save the very essence of magic itself. . . .With exceptional and inventive storytelling and a lionhearted heroine, Tamzin Merchant once again draws readers into her captivating London and takes them on a breathless new adventure full of wildness, wit, warmth―and magic. 9 illustrations Read more

Climate and topography have greatly influenced the evolution of animal and plant life in the Hawaiian Islands. Sheltered canyons, steep precipices, and wide variations in rainfall and temperature have produced a vast assortment of shrubs, trees, flowering plants, animals, birds, and sea life. Unfortunately, many species of Hawaiian flora and fauna are rapidly disappearing.For this coloring book, Y. S. Green has rendered 44 finely detailed illustrations capturing a rich cross-section of the islands' characteristic plant and animal life, depicting such plants as the mango, breadfruit, coconut palm, red ginger, tree fern, prickly poppy, and pineapple, as well as such exotic forms of animal and insect life as the cone-headed grasshopper, slipper lobster, house gekko, trilling swordtail cricket, and the damselfly.Captions identify plants and animals on each page of this carefully researched and handsomely illustrated volume, sure to delight coloring book enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages. Read more

Embark on an exciting journey through the great outdoors with this "Hiking Journal for Kids"! Designed especially for curious young explorers, this interactive and engaging journal is the perfect companion for every hiking adventure.UPDATED 2023: Now packed with a variety of over 25 scavenger hunts hand-drawn by a US-based artist and field scientist! This hiking journal offers an array of themed and random scavenger hunts that will turn every hike into an exciting treasure hunt. Whether it's a forest adventure, your own backyard, or a mountain trail, kids will have a blast spotting and collecting nature's hidden gems, from unique leaves and rocks to tiny insects and animal tracks. With each scavenger hunt, children will develop a keen eye for detail and gain a deeper appreciation for the natural world."Hiking Journal for Kids" also features a dedicated hiking log page for children to document their hiking experiences. From the date, time, and location of the hike to the weather conditions and the distance traveled, they can record important details about each expedition. By tracking their hikes, young adventurers can monitor their progress and reminisce about their past explorations.Additionally, the journal provides a special page where kids can capture their favorite part of each hike. Whether it's a stunning waterfall, a breathtaking view, or an encounter with wildlife, children can write and/or draw about the highlights that made their adventure truly memorable. This allows them to reflect on their experiences, fostering a sense of gratitude and connection to the beautiful world around us.This interactive hiking journal is not just a blank notebook but a gateway to fostering a love for nature and learning about the great outdoors: encouraging field observation skills, identification techniques, and nurturing a sense of exploration. With its captivating activities, informative prompts, and space for personal reflection, this journal will inspire young minds to embark on countless adventures and create lasting memories.So grab your backpack, put on your hiking shoes, and let this “Hiking Journal for Kids” be your trusted companion on the path to discovery and learning! Read more

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE AND CONSERVATION WRITING FOR CHILDREN 2022Meet the mega human: colossal, clueless . . . and the biggest hope for life on earthThere are eight billion of us humans.All breathing, eating, fidgeting and thinking deep thoughts.It's an unimaginably large number. Or is it?The mega human is the result of smooshing all the people in the world together into one spectacular giant (don't try this at home). Even though the mega human is not the smartest of creatures, it is slowly beginning to understand the problems it has created for Planet Earth's future . . . and how it might be able to fix them.Making use of brain-bending stats and smoosh theory, The Biggest Footprint is a journey of self-discovery suitable for anyone and everyone identifying as human. Read more