The Spirit of Cattail County

The Spirit of Cattail County
Author: Victoria Piontek
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2018-05-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338167073

A heart-expanding, magical debut from one of the most exciting new voices in the grand tradition of southern literature. “Wrapped in prose as mysterious and lovely as a southern breeze lies a story about loss that haunts, and the ghosts that help us heal. This story is a treasure.”—Natalie Lloyd, New York Times bestselling author of A Snicker of MagicSparrow doesn't have many friends. Some kids believe her house near the swamp is haunted. Others think there's something "unusual" about her.But Sparrow's not lonely -- she has a best friend who's always with her. He sits with Sparrow on her porch swing. He makes her smile by playing pranks in church. Yet Sparrow is the only one who can see him . . . because the Boy is a ghost.So when her mama passes away, Sparrow doesn't give up hope. After all, if the Boy can linger after death, then surely Mama can return as well.But the Boy has a secret of his own, one that Sparrow will need to uncover before the ghost will lead her to Mama. To solve the mystery, Sparrow joins forces with some unlikely allies -- Maeve and Johnny, siblings from a family of town outcasts --and Elena, a visiting child fortune-teller.With its loving depiction of small town life, and characters who feel like old friends, this magical debut will enchant you, dazzle you . . . and make you feel at home.

Near One Cattail

Near One Cattail
Author: Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2005-03-02
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1584692383

In Near One Cattail: Turtles, Logs and Leaping Frogs, vibrant illustrations and rhyming text offer readers a chance to learn about the wetlands and many of the creatures that make their habitat there. Children will gain an appreciation for the world around us through this fun and interesting topic. Anthony Frdericks visits the wetlands inhabited by leaping frogs and zip-zipping dragonflies. Teachers will appreciate the accurate science and great illustrations. Kids will appreciate the humor and cadence of the text, while learning how the wetland creatures interact in their "community." Backmatter includes: Field notes with further information on the animals in this book.

Wild Edibles

Wild Edibles
Author: Sergei Boutenko
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Total Pages: 297
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1583946276

Sergei Boutenko’s groundbreaking field guide to the art and science of foraging and preparing wild edible plants—includes 300+ photos of 60 plants **An Amazon Editors' Pick -- Best Cookbooks, Food & Wine** In Wild Edibles, Sergei Boutenko’s bestselling work on the art and science of live-food wildcrafting, readers will learn how to safely identify 60 delicious trailside weeds, herbs, fruits, and greens growing all around us. It also outlines basic rules for safe wild-food foraging and discusses poisonous plants, plant identification protocols, gathering etiquette, and conservation strategies. But the journey doesn’t end there. Rooted in Boutenko’s robust foraging experience, botanary science, and fresh dietary perspectives, this practical companion gives hikers, backpackers, raw foodists, gardeners, chefs, foodies, DIYers, survivalists, and off-the-grid enthusiasts the necessary tools to transform their simple harvests into safe, delicious, and nutrient-rich recipes. Special features include: 60 edible plant descriptions, most of them found worldwide 300+ color photos that make plant identification easy and safe 67 tasty, high-nutrient plant-based recipes, including green smoothies, salads and salad dressings, spreads and crackers, main courses, juices, and sweets For the wildly adventurous and playfully rebellious, Wild Edibles will expand your food options, providing readers with the inspiration and essential know-how to live more healthy (yet thrifty), more satisfying (yet sustainable) lives.

Cattail Moon

Cattail Moon
Author: Jean Thesman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: Ghost stories
ISBN: 9780380725045

When 14-year-old Julia realizes she can no longer live with her mother, she moves in with her father and grandmother, who live in a rural Washington town. Julia begins to make friends--but one thing continues to elude her. Who is the girl she sees out in the marshes, the one who is singing? The author combines mystery and romance to create an absorbing and entertaining novel.

Cattail Moonshine & Milkweed Medicine

Cattail Moonshine & Milkweed Medicine
Author: Tammi Hartung
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2016-09-20
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 1612126618

International Herb Association's 2017 Thomas DeBaggio Book Award Winner 2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner History, literature, and botany meet in this charming tour of how humans have relied on plants to nourish, shelter, heal, clothe, and even entertain us. Did you know that during World War II, the US Navy paid kids to collect milkweed’s fluffy white floss, which was then used as filling for life preservers? And Native Americans in the deserts of the Southwest traditionally crafted tattoo needles from prickly pear cactus spines. These are just two of the dozens of tidbits that Tammi Hartung highlights in the tales of 43 native North American flowers, herbs, and trees that have rescued and delighted us for centuries.

From Seed to Cattail

From Seed to Cattail
Author: Lisa Owings
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2017-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1512434434

Presents a step-by-step look at how cottony seeds turn into cattails.