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61) Natural history
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
Pub. Date
1919-
Physical Desc
volumes : illustrations ; 26-29 cm
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Four Winds Press
Pub. Date
[1994]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Explains the differences between many of nature's commonly confused animals, plants, and weather conditions, observing such distinctions as those between frogs and toads, butterflies and moths, and tornadoes and hurricanes.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Using the historical 'curiosity cabinet' as a backdrop, debut author Posnett follows seven objects from their origin to their use: eiderdown, vicuña fiber, sea silk, tagua, civet coffee, guano, and swiftlet bird nests. Starting at the source, he attempts to peel back each item's commodification to reveal the item itself and its myth, folklore, history, and use. In doing so, he traces each object's meaning and relationship with humanity. Posnett's...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (156 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
National Geographic Kids presents a natural history series just for kids. Join 16-year-old narrator Jake as he presents some fascinating information about a variety of truly awesome animals!
Author
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First American Edition.
Physical Desc
266 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
In this scientifically informed account of the changes occurring in the world over the last century, an award-winning broadcaster and natural historian shares a lifetime of wisdom and a hopeful vision for the future.
70) Wild Alaska
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (45 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Features profiles of some of the wildlife in Alaska and shows how animals make use of the daylight when winter breaks.
Publisher
Reader's Digest Association
Pub. Date
[2004]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 170 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From ancient, misty forests to canyons that conceal secrets from the age of dinosaurs, from pristine lakes to majestic peaks, and from sophisticated cities to some of the world's greatest wilderness areas, experience all of Australia's dramatic contrasts, dazzling wildlife, and glorious landscapes few visitors are privileged to see.
79) Natural theology
Author
Publisher
American Tract Society
Pub. Date
[date of publication not identified]
Physical Desc
352 pages ; 19 cm
Language
English
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