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Call of the forest : the forgotten wisdom of trees (52 minute version)


We cut down billions of trees every year - today only five percent of the world's old growth forests remain intact. Yet trees are one of this planets most significant creators of food, new medicines, and oxygen. Forests hold the answer to many of the worlds problems; from climate change to human health and well-being. Visionary scientist and acclaimed author Diana Beresford-Kroeger explores the science, folklore, and history of this essential ecosystem reminding us that when we improve our profound human connection to woodlands we can, not only, restore our health - we can restore our planet. From the sacred sugi and cedar forests of Japan, the ancient Raheen Wood of Ireland, and the walnut and redwood trees of America, to the great boreal forest of Canada, 'Call of the Forest' tells the amazing stories behind the history and legacy of these ancient forests while also explaining the science of trees and the irreplaceable roles they play in protecting and feeding the planet.
Date Published:2016

We cut down billions of trees every year - today only five percent of the world's old growth forests remain intact. Yet trees are one of this planets most significant creators of food, new medicines, and oxygen. Forests hold the answer to many of the worlds problems; from climate change to human health and well-being. Visionary scientist and acclaimed author Diana Beresford-Kroeger explores the science, folklore, and history of this essential ecosystem reminding us that when we improve our profound human connection to woodlands we can, not only, restore our health - we can restore our planet. From the sacred sugi and cedar forests of Japan, the ancient Raheen Wood of Ireland, and the walnut and redwood trees of America, to the great boreal forest of Canada, 'Call of the Forest' tells the amazing stories behind the history and legacy of these ancient forests while also explaining the science of trees and the irreplaceable roles they play in protecting and feeding the planet.

Date Published:2016

Circle of thanks

Fowler, Susi L.


An evocation of the beauty and power of the Alaskan tundra and the animals and people who live there.
Date Published:1998

Caterpillar to butterfly

Marsh, Laura


Introduces readers to butterflies and the process by which they go from being an egg, to a caterpillar, to a chrysalis, and finally to a butterfly.
Date Published:2012

Guinness world records.


Annual. Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records (and in previous U.S. editions as The Guinness Book of World Records-- Wikipidia. Includes index.
Date Published:2000

The stone thrower

Richardson, Jael Ealey, 1980-


Title proper from title frame. "Describes the childhood of Chuck Ealey, who dreamed of becoming a football quarterback despite the prejudices he faced as an African American"--OCLC.
Date Published:2016

Dear Martin

Stone, Nic.


Title proper from title frame. "Writing letters to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., seventeen-year-old college-bound Justyce McAllister struggles to face the reality of race relations today and how they are shaping him"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2017

Granny's kitchen : a Jamaican story of food and family

Smith, Sadé.


Title proper from title frame. "Shelly-Ann lives with her Granny on the beautiful island of Jamaica. When Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, she asks her Granny for something to eat. Granny tells her 'Gyal, you betta can cook!' and teaches Shelly-Ann how to get in touch with her Jamaican roots through the process of cooking. As Shelly-Ann tries each recipe, everything goes wrong. But when Granny is too tired to cook one morning, Shelly-Ann will have to find the courage to try one more time and prepare the perfect Jamaican breakfast"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2022

Title proper from title frame. "Shelly-Ann lives with her Granny on the beautiful island of Jamaica. When Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, she asks her Granny for something to eat. Granny tells her 'Gyal, you betta can cook!' and teaches Shelly-Ann how to get in touch with her Jamaican roots through the process of cooking. As Shelly-Ann tries each recipe, everything goes wrong. But when Granny is too tired to cook one morning, Shelly-Ann will have to find the courage to try one more time and prepare the perfect Jamaican breakfast"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2022

Hot and cold

Stille, Darlene R.


Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.
Date Published:2001

The righteous smuggler

Spring, Debbie, 1953-



Date Published:2005

Street rhymes around the world


Parallel text in various languages. An illustrated anthology of jump-rope and other counting street rhymes from seventeen countries.
Date Published:1992

The iron trial

Black, Holly


Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial. Not Callum Hunt, he wants to fail. All his life Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it can only mean bad things for him. So he tries his best to do his worst -- and fails at failing. Now the Magisterium awaits him. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future. The Iron Trial is just the beginning, for the biggest test is still to come ...
Date Published:2014

Most kids would do anything to pass the Iron Trial. Not Callum Hunt, he wants to fail. All his life Call has been warned by his father to stay away from magic. If he succeeds at the Iron Trial and is admitted into the Magisterium, he is sure it can only mean bad things for him. So he tries his best to do his worst -- and fails at failing. Now the Magisterium awaits him. It's a place that's both sensational and sinister, with dark ties to his past and a twisty path to his future. The Iron Trial is just the beginning, for the biggest test is still to come ...

Date Published:2014

Ruby's wish

Bridges, Shirin Yim


In China, at a time when very few girls were taught how to read and write, Ruby dreams of going to university with her brothers and male cousins.
Date Published:2002

Record breaker

Stevenson, Robin, 1968-


With the world mourning over President Kennedy's assassination and his family reeling from the death of his baby sister, Jack decides that setting a world record will help his family heal.
Date Published:2013

I survived the attacks of September 11, 2001

Ball, Georgia,


Based on the novel in the New York times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis. Chiefly illustrations. The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the firehouse where they both work. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. So when Lucas's parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan. The next morning, Lucas takes the train to the city instead of the bus to school. It's a bright, beautiful day in New York as he heads to the firehouse. But just as he arrives, everything changes -- and nothing will ever be the same again.
Date Published:2021

Based on the novel in the New York times bestselling series by Lauren Tarshis. Chiefly illustrations. The only thing Lucas loves more than football is his Uncle Benny, his dad's best friend at the firehouse where they both work. Benny taught Lucas everything about football. So when Lucas's parents decide the sport is too dangerous and he needs to quit, Lucas has to talk to his biggest fan. The next morning, Lucas takes the train to the city instead of the bus to school. It's a bright, beautiful day in New York as he heads to the firehouse. But just as he arrives, everything changes -- and nothing will ever be the same again.

Date Published:2021

Abiyoyo : based on a South African lullaby and folk story

Seeger, Pete, 1919-


"Aladdin Paperbacks." Banished from the town for making mischief, a little boy and his father are welcomed back when they find a way to make the dreaded giant Abiyoyo disappear.
Date Published:1986

Granny's kitchen : a Jamaican story of food and family

Smith, Sadé.,


Includes recipes. "Shelly-Ann lives with her grandmother on the beautiful island of Jamaica, where the sun is always shining and the weather is sweet. One afternoon, Shelly-Ann becomes hungry, so she asks Granny for something to eat. Granny tells her, 'GYAL, YOU BETTA CAN COOK!' and teaches Shelly-Ann how to cook delicious Jamaican food."--
Date Published:2022

The era of the air pump (energy transfer / forces and motion)


In this STEM episode Eric makes a bottle rocket and uses a bicycle pump to transfer his own body's energy into it. Watch it launch high into the air! It's not magic, it's science. Educational Gist: Energy can be transferred from one object or system to another.
Date Published:2019

Break the fossil record

Barrows, Annie.


Everyone in second grade seems set on breaking a world record and friends Ivy and Bean are no exception, deciding to become the youngest people ever to discover a dinosaur skeleton.
Date Published:2008

Why is recycling important?


In this animated program, Aaron and his friend outline the basics of recycling, and how plastic kills mammals and sea creatures. Did you know that if you added up all the styrofoam cups made in one day, they would circle the Earth? We learn what materials can be recycled and the benefits of reducing, re-using, and recycling, taking care of our communities.
Date Published:2020

Slugfest

Korman, Gordon,


Forced to take Physical Education Equivalency, aka "Slugfest," in summer school so he can maintain his star spot on the JV football team, Yash recruits his fellow PE friends to train with him and pass this course, an endeavor that turns into a summer he'll never forget.
Date Published:2024