Vera the mermaid and her half-octopus friend Beaker go on playful adventures in the underwater town of Tidal Grove.

Invasive Plants of the Upper Midwest is an informative, colorful, comprehensive guide to invasive species that are currently endangering native habitats in the region. It will be an essential resource for land managers, nature lovers, property owners, farmers, landscapers, educators, botanists, foresters, and gardeners.

Invasive plants are a growing threat to ecosystems everywhere. Often originating in distant climes, they spread to woodlands,

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"Why is it so hard to make the leap from pictures bookmarked and saved, to decorating your own home? Donna Garlough--style director for popular home décor site Joss & Main--urges you to adopt a new design truth: Whether you're renting or renovating, staying or going, it's always a good time to decorate. And the best person to do it is you. Your Home, Your Style will help you figure out your style strengths, identify and overcome your design weaknesses,...

Fifty photographers chronicle moments in the lives of a wide diversity of American women--their daily lives, challenges, and roles in society--in a compilation accompanied by essay-length personal profiles, narrative captions, and quotations.

A photo essay on the world of birds examining such topics as body construction, feathers and flight, the adaptation of beaks and feet, feeding habits, courtship, nests and eggs, and bird watching. "Eyewitness Bird gives a detailed overview for kids aged 9+ of a fascinating animal species and will encourage them to spot the incredible birds on the wing around you. Using full-color photographs of different species, feathers, beaks, bird anatomy and...

Offers tips, step-by-step instructions and inspiration for designing, planting and caring for a miniature garden including information on what types of plants and containers to use and how to create a focal point in your whimsical space.

The Great Panda Tale is a beautifully designed reader all about a very special delivery at the zoo. Children will love to find out about the baby pandas - from taking care of the panda mother to the arrival and lives of the tiny cubs.

A pictorial tour of the world's most innovative new gardens includes the Tree Museum in Rapperswil, Switzerland; the Aloe Farm in Hartbeespoort, South Africa; Ichigaya Forest in Tokyo, Japan; and Mordecai Children's Garden in Denver, Colorado. "Intrepid plant expert Christopher Woods set out on a global quest in search of inspired new gardens, and presents fifty of the best here. With wit and humor, he describes the most arresting features of public...

"Are YOU big? A simple question sends readers to the far reaches of the universe"--

"This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text featuring answers to questions like, "Where does the sky end?" "Where is the highest mountain?" and, "Where was ice cream invented?" Containing several kid-friendly maps designed to expand the learning experience, this book inspires kids to be curious, ask questions, and explore the world around them"--