Some people can hold their breath for a really long time. Other people suddenly gain superstrength when facing extreme circumstances. Our bodies can do some very silly things. Learn about the totally silly science inside some bizarre bodies. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 5th and 6th grade readers with silly content while a 2nd to 3rd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It's a roaring good time!

A collection of poetry and self reflection, inspired by my visit to The Chatham Islands New Zealand.Includes some photos taken on the Island.

In this era of technological advancement and sustainability, an in-depth exploration of lithium-ion batteries unfolds in this book. It covers key aspects such as historical evolution, operational mechanisms, composition, manufacturing processes, applications, challenges, environmental impact, and economic and social implications. The book caters to a diverse audience, including students, researchers, industry professionals, entrepreneurs, policymakers,...

This book follows the arc of an upland hunter's life from childhood into old age. Each chapter emphasizes the larger life lessons that hunting teaches a person as they learn and then practice the sport. A large portion of the book centers on the way upland hunting integrates wing shooting and dog work into a coherent whole that, when it works well, can approach art. The book consists a Preface, 34 stories organized into seven sections (Growing Up,...

Aprenda a elaborar eficaces antibióticos herbales para curar las dolencias cotidianas. ¿Quiere ampliar sus conocimientos sobre medicina natural? ¿Está interesado en saber cómo se pueden utilizar las hierbas para curar afecciones comunes? ¿Quiere aprender a fabricar antibióticos a base de hierbas? A diferencia de los antibióticos sintéticos, sus homólogos a base de hierbas no contienen aditivos que provoquen efectos adversos. Sólo...

Roger Tory Peterson's unique perspective on birding comes to life in these highly personal narratives. Here he relates his adventures during a lifetime of birding and traveling the world to observe and record nature. Though Peterson was widely known for his illustrations, this collection reminds us to reconsider his accomplishments as a photographer, for Peterson was nearly as passionate about photography as he was about painting. The essays and photographs...

El histórico saqueo del agua de dos ríos interprovinciales devastó los suelos y toda la biodiversidad del oeste de la provincia de La Pampa. Pese a viejos reclamos, en la práctica estos continúan sin solución. En medio de la destrucción ambiental causada, surge Manuel, un joven agrónomo con un empeño ferviente por la ecología. Decidido a cambiar el destino de la región, Manuel se embarca en la audaz empresa de construir una granja ecológica...

La collection de livres "Systèmes aquaponiques, plantes" vise à vulgariser la science de la production alimentaire synergique telle que l'aquaponie. Ce système de production alimentaire est accessible au grand public et élimine bon nombre des problèmes actuels liés à l'approvisionnement alimentaire. Dans ce troisième volume, les deux derniers chapitres importants sont l'amélioration d'un système aquaponique et les aspects végétaux spécifiques...

Get the Summary of Sy Montgomery & Matt Patterson's Of Time and Turtles in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Of Time and Turtles" by Sy Montgomery and Matt Patterson is a profound exploration of the world of turtle conservation. The book delves into the lives of dedicated individuals like Alexxia Bell, Natasha Nowick, and Michaela Conder, who run a turtle hospital in their basement, providing care for injured turtles...

How to take action on climate change in your everyday life. When it came to climate change, Natalie Isaacs used to think it was someone else's issue. After all, what can one person do to make a difference? Then she cut her electricity bill by 20-percent and saw how much money and pollution she'd saved. Feeling empowered, she embraced action instead of apathy and changed her life. She has never looked back. In Every Woman's Guide to Saving the Planet,...