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A naturalist goes fishing : casting in fragile waters from the Gulf of Mexico to New Zealand's South Island / by McClintock, James,1955-author.(CARDINAL)399935;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Chandeleur Islands : redfish -- Manitoba : lake trout -- The Cahaba River : spotted bass -- Gulf of Mexico : yellowfin tuna -- Antarctica : toothfish -- New Zealand : rainbow trout -- Bahamas : bonefish -- Costa Rica : tarpon -- France : anchovies -- Fishing for solutions."The internationally recognized marine biologist recounts his engagements in the drama and serendipity of fishing in some of the world's most scenic waters, from the oil-tainted marshes of Louisiana and New Zealand's Stuart Island to the Antarctic's McMurdo Station and Alabama's Cahaba River,"--NoveList.
Subjects: Endangered ecosystems.; Fishing.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Happy stories for nature lovers / by Casey, Dawn,1975-author.(CARDINAL)476011; Serfontein, Domenique,illustrator.(CARDINAL)862212;
This cheerful compendium of true, narrative non-fiction stories show that when we give it a little bit of space and maybe a gentle helping hand, nature comes bouncing back! From tiger numbers which are roaring back in India and Nepal following conservation efforts, to ecosystem restoration success stories such as the return of the grey wolves to Yellowstone National Park -- the uplifting tales in Happy Stories for Nature Lovers show that there is hope for our precious planet. Many children and young people are very worried about the health of our planet and climate, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by bad environmental news. Happy Stories for Nature Lovers provides some light, showing that with the right approaches, we can help nature heal.
Subjects: Endangered ecosystems; Endangered species;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The empty ocean : plundering the world's marine life / by Ellis, Richard,1938-(CARDINAL)316481;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-350).
Subjects: Endangered ecosystems.; Endangered species.; Marine animals.; Marine ecology.; Oceanography.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 8
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Sea shores / by Blaxland, Beth.;
Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Seashore biology; Seashore; Endangered ecosystems.; Endangered ecosystems; Ecology;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Last stand : America's virgin lands / by Kingsolver, Barbara.; Griffiths, Annie,1953-;
Includes bibliographical references (page 188).
Subjects: Endangered ecosystems; Habitat (Ecology);
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Frommer's 500 places to see before they disappear / by Hughes, Holly.(CARDINAL)736857; Duchaine, Julie.(CARDINAL)563829;
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Endangered ecosystems; Historic sites; Travel;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Frommer's 500 places to see before they disappear / by Hughes, Holly.(CARDINAL)736857; West, Larry.(CARDINAL)427008;
Big pictures -- Seas & stream -- From the mountains to the prairies -- Big skies -- Going to ruins -- City & town -- Where history was made -- Tarnished gems of architecture -- Disposable culture.This book enables passionate travelers and the eco-conscious to learn about and plan a visit to see rare cultural, historic, and natural places before they are irrevocably altered or even gone forever. Here are one-of-a-kind landscapes, fragile ecosystems, rare bird habitats, places to see the last remaining species of big game in the wild, cityscapes in peril, vanishing cultural kitsch, petroglyphs, and 500 thoughtfully chosen treasures that will inspire and enlighten travelers of all ages. Each entry explains why it has been included, gives its history, the nature of the threat against it, brief practical information on how to visit, and what visitors can to do protect it. Includes a geographical index which makes its easy to locate attractions across the world.
Subjects: Guidebooks.; Endangered ecosystems; Historic sites; Travel;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Tigerland and other unintended destinations / by Dinerstein, Eric,1952-(CARDINAL)391115;
Subjects: Dinerstein, Eric, 1952-; Endangered ecosystems.; Conservation biology.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The rarest of the rare : vanishing animals, timeless worlds / by Ackerman, Diane,1948-(CARDINAL)322999;
Subjects: Endangered species.; Rare animals.; Endangered ecosystems.; Monarch butterfly;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 10
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Can you protect the coral reefs? : an interactive eco adventure / by Burgan, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)645032;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Pollution, climate change, and overfishing are killing the world's coral reefs. But you can help! Navigate through three different stories in this ecological rescue mission. With dozens of possible story outcomes, it's up to you to save the coral reefs from extinction. The planet needs you. Will YOU CHOOSE to help?"--Ages 8-11Grades 4-6700L
Subjects: Coral reef conservation; Endangered ecosystems;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 7
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