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Gardening Without Irrigation: or Without Much, Anyway
by Steve SolomonHighly informative book on gardening in arid areas.
The Romance of the Colorado River
by Frederick S. DellenbaughIn 1871, seventeen-year-old Fred Dellenbaugh walked into a hotel room in Chicago, and with a “You’ll do, Fred,” began a lifetime of danger-fraught exploration. Under the lead of John Wesley Powell, a Civil War hero with only one arm, Fred journeyed into the Grand Canyon and its subsidiary canyons and rivers, with the intention of exploring, mapping, and recording description of the uncharted territory. The men found themselves battling the great force of the Colorado River, with its fatal, quick rapids and mighty waterfalls. Their small, frail boats were no match for the river, and as they began to capsize and as supplies were lost overboard, the expedition quickly became about survival. It was only through the steady command of Major Powell that the team prevailed. They went on to accomplish their mission, which has become historically significant today. <P><P> The Romance of the Colorado River is Dellenbaugh’s personal story, written thirty years after the great adventure. The volume includes twenty of the author’s original illustrations, as well as nearly 150 contemporary photographs, which provide an accurate image of what the explorers encountered during their expedition. Dellenbaugh also recounts previous attempts to explore the valley, by both Europeans and fellow Americans, adding a historical element to the story. Part adventure narrative and part geography survey of the Colorado River, this book offers a unique firsthand account of a fascinating scientific expedition.
Se-Quo-Yah
by George Everett FosterPublished in 1885, this is the biography of famed Cherokee Indian, Se-Quo-Yah, the inventor of the Cherokee alphabet.
Vegetation Of Britain And Ireland (Collins New Naturalist Library (PDF))
by Michael ProctorAnother volume in the popular New Naturalist series, this book covers all aspects of the plant life of Britain and Ireland. Michael Proctor, an expert in his field, discusses the development of the landscape of Britain and Ireland from prehistoric times, including the influence of people and their agricultural practices on the vegetation. He provides a comprehensive account of all the different types of plant habitat in Britain and Ireland: from woodlands and scrubland to meadows and grasslands, from wetlands and peatlands to heaths, and from the mountain vegetation to the sea coast. He examines the history and ecology of each of these habitats, and describes the rich variety of flora found living there. The author concludes with an account of the changes to our landscape which have taken place during the twentieth century, and prospects for the future, including the effects of environmental change.
The Oak Tree: Band 02b/Red B (PDF)
by Anna Owen Cliff Moon Laszlo Veres Collins Big CatA non-fiction, photographic picture book about the different parts of an oak tree and the creatures that live in its roots, trunk, bark, branches and leaves. The photographs and life-like illustrations answer the repeated question: 'Who lives…?'
A Day at the Eden Project: Band 05/Green (Collins Big Cat)
by Kate Petty Ley Honor Roberts Cliff Moon Collins Big CatThis book recounts the experiences of two children as they take a look inside the giant Biomes and discover the exciting plants and exotic foods that grow in difficult environments. Green/ Band 5 books offer early readers patterned language and varied characters. Text type – A non-fiction recount of a visit. A map of the Eden project can be found on pages 22 and 23 to encourage children to discuss the information. Curriculum links – Geography: Passport to the world; Science: Growing plants and animals in the local environment. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
The Cloud Forest Band 11/Lime (Collins Big Cat)
by Nic Bishop Cliff Moon Collins Big CatLime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language. Text type – A non-chronological report. Pages 30 and 31 feature a persuasive text in a poster format compelling us to act now to save the cloud forest. This provides lots of speaking, listening and writing opportunities. Curriculum links – Science: Plants and animals, Variation; Geography: Passport to the world. This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery. This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Muck It Up: Band 02A/red A (Collins Big Cat Phonics Ser.)
by Jane Clarke Trevor Dunton Collins Big Cat
Collins Big Cat Phonics — BIRDS: Band 04/Blue (PDF) (Collins Big Cat Phonics Ser. (PDF))
by Jilly McLeod Collins Big Cat StaffFrom sea birds to woodland birds – this colourful photographic book introduces children to a wide variety of birds from around the world. • Blue / Band 4 - A simple information book • Text type - Non-fiction • The focus phonemes in this book are ow (clown), air, al and aw. • The summary on the final spread allows children to compare and contrast different types of birds. • This title is paired with the fictional story with a similar theme: Hansel and Gretel by Malachy
The Spoils of War
by Gordon KentAn exhilarating tale of modern espionage and adventure featuring US Navy intelligence officer Alan Craik.
How Can I Stop Climate Change: What Is It And How To Help
by Friends of the EarthDon’t just sit there, do something. But what? How Can I Stop Climate Change? explains what climate change is and what you can do to stop it. Written by the experts at Friends of the Earth, it gives you the facts and figures and offers practical advice and simple solutions.
Rules of War: Man Of Honour, Rules Of War, Brothers In Arms
by Iain GaleJack Steel, first met in Man of Honour, is a splendid hero on a new and dangerous mission. Perfect for all fans of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe.
Rapscallion: A Regency Crime Thriller (The\hawkwood Mysteries Ser. #3)
by James McGeeMatthew Hawkwood, ex-soldier turned Bow Street Runner, goes undercover to hunt down smugglers and traitors at the height of the Napoleonic Wars in this thrilling follow-up to Ratcatcher.
HMS Ulysses
by Alistair MacLeanThe novel that launched the astonishing career of one of the 20th century’s greatest writers of action and suspense – an acclaimed classic of heroism and the sea in World War II. Now reissued in a new cover style.
When Eight Bells Toll
by Alistair MacLeanFrom the acclaimed master of action and suspense. The all time classic
Flint and Silver: A Prequel To Treasure Island
by John DrakeRip-roaring adventures for fans of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and Patrick O’ Brian, in these pirate prequels to ‘Treasure Island’.
Ship of Rome: Ship Of Rome, Captain Of Rome, Master Of Rome (Masters of the Sea)
by John StackAgainst a backdrop of the clash of the Roman and Carthaginian empires, the battle for sovereignty takes place on the high seas
The White Raven (The Oathsworn Series #3)
by Robert LowThe epic and action packed third novel in Low’s Oathsworn series, charting the adventures of Orm and his band of Viking brothers