Packer and Gould have provided an invaluable service for anyone interested in western North American botany by creating a simple, user-friendly and portable key to the Alberta species found in the 30-volume set of Flora of North America...
Plants
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Author:Packer, John, Gould, A. JoyceSummary: -
Author:Bayron, KalynnSummary:Would you tempt even the most dangerous fate to save the ones you love? Briseis has one chance to save her mother, but she'll need to do the impossible: find the last fragment of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. To locate the missing...
- Author:Bayron, KalynnSummary:
When Briseis's aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her parents leave Brooklyn behind for the summer. Hopefully there, surrounded by plants and flowers, Bri will finally learn to control her gift...
- Author:Penner, LyndonSummary:
Reverence takes on a new meaning in this original memoir of an avid gardener walking the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago has been a journey for pilgrims for more than 1,000 years, testing—to varying degrees—their spirit,...
- Author:Carle, EricSummary:
A simple description of a flowering plant's life cycle through the seasons.
- Author:Bird, Christopher, Tompkins, PeterSummary:
This book invokes the latest scientific discoveries to rewrite our understanding of plants and the natural world, offering insights about the unforeseen reach of sentience among plants, their ability to communicate and adapt, and their...
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Author:Macfarlane, Robert, Morris, Jackie, Bowman, Edith, Garvey, Guy, Matthews, Cerys, Zephaniah, BenjaminSummary:FINALIST, WAINWRIGHT PRIZE. In 2007, when a new edition of the Oxford Junior Dictionary - widely used in schools around the world - was published, a sharp-eyed reader soon noticed that around forty common words concerning nature had...
- Author:Varner, CollinSummary:
The Flora and Fauna of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest is an extensive, easy-to-follow resource guide to the plant and animal life of the vast and diverse bioregion stretching from Juneau, Alaska, south to coastal...
- Author:Thomas, RebeccaSummary:
What does it mean to be Mi'kmaq? And if Swift Fox can't find the answer, will she ever feel like part of her family?
When Swift Fox's father picks her up to go visit her aunties, uncles, and cousins, her belly is already full of... - Author:Pavlis, RobertSummary:
Plant Science for Gardeners is the key to growing better plants. This easy introduction to plant biology and chemistry gives you the knowledge and confidence to analyze problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden...
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Author:Brown, AnnoraSummary:Through pen and ink illustrations and stories, Old Man’s Garden conveys the legends and folklore connected with Southern Alberta’s wildflowers, native plants, and Indigenous culture. Originally published in 1954, Annora Brown’s Old Man’...
- Author:Montgomery, Beronda L.Summary:
We know that plants are important. They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They nourish other living organisms and supply psychological benefits to humans as well, improving our moods and...
- Author:Morneau, KarineSummary:
Dans ta cour, au parc, dans le champ d'en face et sur le chemin de l'école, des plantes germent, poussent, fleurissent et se reproduisent... Commence ton exploration par les 10 plantes de ce guide d'identification. Découvre leur...
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Author:Ellis, JimSummary:How do we understand the boundaries of individual creatures? What are the systems of interdependency that bind all living creatures together? Plants were among the the first to colonize the planet. They created the soil and the...
- Author:Holler, Sue FarrellSummary:
A little boy goes for a walk in the forest with his grandfather, searching for a moose. The grandfather teaches him to the identify the traces left behind by the moose. He also teaches him about other animals and plants found in the...
- Author:Humphreys, HelenSummary:
'[A] delightful mix of memoir and field study.' — Publishers Weekly STARRED review Award-winning and beloved author Helen Humphreys discovers her local herbarium and realizes we need to look for beauty in whatever nature we have left —...
- Author:Dumont, BertrandSummary:
Saviez-vous que les tomates étaient des lianes tropicales dont les fruits n'ont pas toujours été rouges? Que les choux poussaient en buisson? Que les haricots étaient jadis toxiques? Explorer l'histoire des plantes que nous...
- Author:Angleberger, Tom.Summary:
A wacky spin-off chapter book series in the world of the Flytrap Files, from New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger Meet DJ Funkyfoot! He's not actually a DJ-he's a chihuahua and a butler! Meet ShrubBaby! She's an adorable...
- Author:Schneidau, LisaSummary:
The islands of Britain and Ireland hold a rich heritage of plant folklore and wisdom, from the magical yew tree to the bad-tempered dandelion. Here are traditional tales about the trees and plants that shape our landscapes and our lives...
