The Humane Gardener

The Humane Gardener
Author: Nancy Lawson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2017-04-18
Genre:
ISBN: 1616896175

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Animal Tracks & Signs

Animal Tracks & Signs
Author: Jinny Johnson
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2008
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781426302534

A compendium of tracking information on animals, both exotic and familiar.

Baby Backyard Animals

Baby Backyard Animals
Author: Jane Katirgis
Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780766037953

"Introduces simple concepts about backyard animals using short sentences and repetition of words"--Provided by publisher.

Owls

Owls
Author: Kari Schuetz
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2011-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1600145981

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces owls to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

Armadillos

Armadillos
Author: Kari Schuetz
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2007-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612114849

A shell of bony plates covers an armadillo's body. This dense Òbody armorÓ protects the animal, but it also makes swimming difficult. To avoid sinking in water, an armadillo must inflate its stomach with air! In this book, children will learn about the diet, habitat, and unique look of the armadillo.

Squirrels

Squirrels
Author: Derek Zobel
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681037742

Whether they’re scrambling up trees or scampering across lawns, squirrels are fun animals to watch! Beginning readers can learn about these furry backyard visitors through low-level text and bright photos in this engaging title. Features such as body part labels and food photos support young students as they practice independent reading.

Weasels

Weasels
Author: Megan Borgert-Spaniol
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1612115772

Weasels are small and furry with a face of innocent curiosity, but itÕs all a facade. They are bloodthirsty predators, and theyÕll stop at nothing to sink their teeth into prey twice their size. Kids will learn how these unexpected predators manage to survive and thrive.

Your Backyard Wildlife Year

Your Backyard Wildlife Year
Author: Marcus Schneck
Publisher: Rodale Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Gardening to attract wildlife
ISBN: 9780875967066

Offers projects for each month of the year to create a garden that attracts wildlife, and includes a guide to more than one hundred of the best plants for wildlife.

Bears in the Backyard

Bears in the Backyard
Author: Edward R Ricciuti
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-09-15
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1581573200

A conservation scientist explores the increasing intersection between humans and wild animals Fang and claw have jumped the white picket fence as encounters with cougars in Chicago, alligators in Florida, and bears virtually everywhere have become increasingly commonplace. As cities and suburbs sprawl, and conservation efforts enable wildlife populations to recover, large wild animals are encroaching on human turf. These creatures might be thrilling to see, but they can bite, scratch, and even kill, and attacks on humans will only increase as we come face to face in the man-made landscape. Author Edward R. Ricciuti explores cutting-edge research into why it’s happening, how it impacts all of us, and how to deal with it on both societal and personal levels. Readers will learn how to protect against potential dangers even as they are being thoroughly entertained by hair-raising tales of real-life encounters.

Counting Aussie Animals in My Garden

Counting Aussie Animals in My Garden
Author: Bronwyn Houston
Publisher:
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2014
Genre: Animals
ISBN: 9781922142542

Age range 0-7 (or all ages!) Bronwyn Houston makes counting to 10 so much fun! Her textured and vivid illustrations bring a tropical Australian garden to life, with a touch of humour thrown in. From kookaburras laughing on a fence to bull ants marching through the dirt ... find out what these Australian animals get up to in Bronwyn's backyard.