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The arbornaut [large print] : a life discovering the eighth continent in the trees above us / by Lowman, Margaret,author.(CARDINAL)309096; Kim, Na(Illustrator),illustrator.; Earle, Sylvia A.,1935-writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)151267;
Foreword / by Sylvia A. Earle -- Ten tips of field biology for every aspiring astronaut -- Prologue: How to see the world tree (and what that means for the forest) -- From wildflower to wallflower : a girl naturalist in rural America -- Becoming a forest detective : first encounter with temperate trees from New England to Scotland -- One hundred feet in the air : finding a way to study leaves in the Australian rain forests -- Who ate my leaves? : tracking -- and discovering! -- Australian insects -- Dieback in the outback : juggling marriage and investigations of gum tree death in Australia's sheep country -- Hitting the glass canopy : how Strangler figs and Tall poppies taught me to survive as a woman in science -- Arbornauts for a week : citizen scientists explore the Amazon jungles -- Tiger tracks, tree leopards, and Vedippala fruits : exporting my toolkit to train arbornauts in India -- A treetop bioblitz : counting 1,659 species in Malysia's tropical forests in ten days -- Building trust between priests and arbornauts : saving the forests of Ethiopia, one church at a time -- Classrooms in the sky -- for everyone! : wheelchairs and water bears in the treetops -- Can we save our last, best forests? : promoting conservation through Mission Green."Welcome to the eighth continent! As a graduate student exploring the rain forests of Australia, Meg Lowman realized that she couldn't monitor her beloved leaves using any of the usual methods. So she put together a climbing kit: she sewed a harness from an old seat belt, gathered hundreds of feet of rope, and found a tool belt for her pencils and rulers. Up she went, into the trees. Forty years later, Lowman remains one of the world's foremost arbornauts, known as the "real-life Lorax." She planned one of the first treetop walkways and helps create more of these bridges through the eighth continent all over the world. With a voice as infectious in its enthusiasm as it is practical in its optimism, The Arbornaut chronicles Lowman's irresistible story. From climbing solo hundreds of feet into the air in Australia's rain forests to measuring tree growth in the northeastern United States, from searching the redwoods of the Pacific coast for new life to studying leaf eaters in Scotland's Highlands, from conducting a BioBlitz in Malaysia to conservation planning in India and collaborating with priests to save Ethiopia's last forests, Lowman launches us into the life and work of a field scientist, ecologist, and conservationist. She offers hope, specific plans, and recommendations for action; despite devastation across the world, through trees, we can still make an immediate and lasting impact against climate change." --
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Large print books.; Lowman, Margaret.; Plant ecologists; Botanists; Women botanists; Rain forest ecology; Forest canopy ecology;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The arbornaut : a life discovering the eighth continent in the trees above us / by Lowman, Margaret,author.(CARDINAL)309096; Earle, Sylvia A.,1935-writer of foreword.(CARDINAL)151267;
From wildflower to wallflower : a girl naturalist in rural America -- Becoming a forest detective : first encounter with temperate trees from New England to Scotland -- One hundred feet in the air : finding a way to study leaves in the Australian rain forests -- Who ate my leaves? : tracking--and discovering!--Australian insects -- Dieback in the outback : juggling marriage and investigations of gum tree death in Australia's sheep country -- Hitting the glass canopy : how Strangler figs and Tall poppies taught me to survive as a woman in science -- Arbornauts for a week : citizen scientists explore the Amazon jungles -- Tiger tracks, tree leopards, and Vedippala fruits : exporting my toolkit to train arbornauts in India -- A treetop bioblitz : counting 1,659 species in Malysia's tropical forests in ten days -- Building trust between priests and arbornauts : saving the forests of Ethiopia, one church at a time -- Classrooms in the sky--for everyone! : wheelchairs and water bears in the treetops -- Can we save our last, best forests? : promoting conservation through Mission Green."Biologist, botanist, and conservationist Meg Lowman--aka 'CanopyMeg'--takes us on an adventure into the 'eighth continent' of the world's treetops, along her journey as a tree scientist, and into climate action."--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Lowman, Margaret.; Botanists; Forest canopy ecology; Plant ecologists; Rain forest ecology; Women scientists;
Available copies: 23 / Total copies: 25
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The most beautiful roof in the world : exploring the rainforest canopy / by Lasky, Kathryn.(CARDINAL)351864; Knight, Christopher G.,illustrator.(CARDINAL)510962;
Describes the work of Meg Lowman in the rainforest canopy, an area unexplored until the last ten years and home to previously unknown species of plants and animals.1080LAccelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Lowman, Margaret; Ecologists; Ecology; Forest canopy ecology; Plant ecologists; Rain forest ecology; Rain forest ecology; Rain forests;
Available copies: 12 / Total copies: 18
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Amber waves : the extraordinary biography of wheat, from wild grass to world megacrop / by Zabinski, Catherine,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-238) and index.Introduction. A biography of wheat? -- The whispering of the grasses -- The first encounter -- Intertwined lives -- From villages to cities -- Relationships are hard work -- Nurture and nature -- War and peace and wheat -- Order in chaos -- A love-hate relationship -- Epilogue. An eternal harvest"Wheat was one of the first domesticated food crops, and for roughly 8,000 years it has been a dietary staple in Europe, West Asia, and North Africa. Today, wheat is grown on more land area than any other commercial crop, and it continues to be the most important food grain for humans. A plant this prolific surely deserves its own biography. This book, by plant ecologist Catherine Zabinski, invites readers to follow the evolutionary journey of wheat while exploring its symbiotic relationship with humans. In the early chapters, we are introduced to the habits and history of this member of the grass family, how it lives, how it thrives, and how it arrived at its current form. The action swells when our ancestors discover and exploit grain, which went on to be foundational to the development of civilization -- from the wild grasses first cultivated in the Fertile Crescent to the ancient empires that sought to control its production. Later chapters track a more modern history, with wheat playing a starring role in the Green Revolution and the rise of genetically modified food. The end of the book explores the plant's place in the creation of a sustainable food system"--
Subjects: Wheat; Wheat;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Ecology for gardeners / by Carroll, Steven B.,1952-(CARDINAL)325645; Salt, Steven D.,1952-(CARDINAL)325646;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-291) and index.The nature of plants. The plant body ; Growth and development ; Sexual reproduction ; Classifying and naming plants -- Other garden inhabitants. Animals ; Protists ; Fungi ; Actinomycetes ; Bacteria ; Archaea, viruses, and prions -- The garden environment. Sunlight ; Air ; Natural waters ; Soil ; Energy in the garden ; Food chains and webs ; Material cycles ; Limiting factors -- Plants in the environment. Interactions of plants with natural forces ; Interactions of plants with mineral substances ; Plant communities -- Interactions among garden organisms. Competition ; Herbivory ; Predation ; Parasitism ; Mutualism -- Gardening as applied ecology. Stewardship of the soil ; Stewardship of the water ; Stewardship of the atmosphere ; Managing garden organisms ; Managing plant nutrients and soil amendments ; Managing energy ; Holistic garden management."Even a relatively small garden includes a surprising diversity of organisms which interact in myriad ways. Ecologists Carroll and Salt argue that the more completely we understand these interactions, the better gardeners we become. The authors cite hundreds of examples drawn from experience and literature on gardening and ecology."--NHBS Environment Bookstore.
Subjects: Environmental education.; Garden ecology.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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Garden revolution : how our landscapes can be a source of environmental change / by Weaner, Larry,author.(CARDINAL)622288; Christopher, Thomas,author.(CARDINAL)775508;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 318-321) and index.Ecological gardening : An introduction -- The learning process -- The rise and fall (and rise) of a cardinalflower patch -- Influences and innovators -- The making of a garden star -- The garden ecologist's primer -- Design -- The plant that wants to be here -- Site analysis : Where are you, ecologically speaking? -- Reversing succession -- Creating an ecologically connected master plan -- Inspiration from Uncle Max -- Developing a synergistic plant list -- In the field -- Weeds and the ecological garden -- Setting the ecological process in motion -- A do-nothing attitude -- Creating meadows and prairies -- Growing pains -- Creating shrublands -- Sedges in the landscape -- Creating woodlands -- Postscript -- Living in it -- My house.Garden Revolution shows how an ecological approach to planting can lead to beautiful gardens that buck much of conventional gardening's counter-productive, time-consuming practices. Instead of picking the wrong plant and then constantly tilling, weeding, irrigating, and fertilizing, Larry Weaner advocates for choosing plants that are adapted to the soil and climate of a specific site and letting them naturally evolve over time.
Subjects: Landscape ecology.; Gardening.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 5
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The milkweed lands : an epic story of one plant, its nature and ecology / by Lee-Mäder, Eric,1972-author.(CARDINAL)328846; Duncan, Beverly,1947-illustrator.(CARDINAL)318175;
"Ecologist Eric Lee-Mäder and noted botanical artist Beverly Duncan have teamed up to create this unique exploration of the complex ecosystem that is supported by the remarkable milkweed plant"--Follow a year in the life of milkweed, and discover the remarkable role this often-overlooked plant plays in sustaining the meadow ecosystem. The text by Lee-Mäder celebrates the resilience and significance of this native North American plant and the many lives that depend on it, from bees on the blossoms and monarch caterpillars on the leaves to beetles in the silken pods. -- adapted from back cover.
Subjects: Milkweeds.; Milkweeds; Milkweeds;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 6
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The nature of plants : an introduction to how plants work / by Huegel, Craig Norman,author.;
Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides readers with an elucidating journey into their inner and outer workings. Beginning with the importance of light, water, and soil, Huegel describes photosynthesis, plant circadian rhythms, and how best to position plants to receive optimal sunlight. He explains choosing artificial lights for landscaping, giving lucky bamboo its twisted shape, and tricking flowers like poinsettias to bloom at a specific time of year. He reveals how plants use water, what paths it takes to move nutrients and fuel growth, and why too much--or too little--can hurt. He also explains what essential elements plants need to flourish and what friendly bacteria, fungi, and insects help make a healthy soil. Sections on plant structure and reproduction focus in detail on major plant organs--roots, stems, and leaves--and cover flowering, pollination, fruit development, and seed germination. The intricacies behind how plants reproduce are unraveled, including why not all flowering plants need pollinators, how it can take decades for some plants to produce offspring, and whether parents recognize their kin. Huegel even delves into the mysterious world of plant communication, exploring the messages and warnings conveyed to animals or other plants through chemical scents and hormones. With color illustrations, photographs, and real-life examples from his own gardening experiences, Huegel equips budding botanists, ecologists, and even the most novice gardeners with knowledge that will help them understand and foster plants of all types.
Subjects: Plants.; Nature.; Science.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Look I'm an ecologist / by Hickey, Cathriona,author.; Dorling Kindersley Limited.(CARDINAL)716951;
Little minds have big ideas! -- Nature treasures -- Wonderful trees! -- Who is it? -- A snack for the bids -- Bug home -- What's the weather like? -- Mud prints -- Spider weave -- Nest building -- Sound of nature -- Frog life cycle stone story -- Make your own soil! -- Will it grow? -- Flowers for bees and butterflies --Paper plant pots -- Homegrown -- Terrific tide pool -- I can save the planet! -- Look, you're an ecologist!"Look I'm an Ecologist helps children discover they already have the tools they need to be an awesome ecologist: an inquisitive mind, unlimited imagination, and super senses! Whether they are doing nature crafts indoors; growing plants on a windowsill, on a balcony, or in a garden; or collecting things at a park or beach, the exciting, hands-on projects show kids just how much fun it is being green, and encourage preschoolers to use their senses as they explore the natural world. The green activities are a gentle introduction to environmental topics such as climate change, conservation, and recycling--ideal for curious kids who want to make a difference. Budding ecologists will construct a bird feeder, make leaf prints, create a paper pond, weave a spider's web, build a seascape, grow plants, and record their findings on journey sticks. With clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions, the practical activities support preschool and Kindergarten curriculums. Look I'm an Ecologist gives young readers the opportunity to do what they do best: imagine, create, learn, problem solve, and play their way to a greener planet." --AD640L
Subjects: Activity books.; Illustrated works.; Ecology; Natural history; Science;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 10
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Ecology : the study of living things / by Jennings, Terry J.(CARDINAL)317641;
Includes bibliographical references (page 35) and index.Describes the Earth's various ecosystems and the interdependence that exists in the natural world.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Ecology;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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