Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More!
Title | Seeds, Bees, Butterflies, and More! PDF eBook |
Author | Carole Gerber |
Publisher | Macmillan |
Pages | 38 |
Release | 2013-02-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0805092110 |
Poems about the plant and insect world, designed to be read by two voices.
Attracting Native Pollinators
Title | Attracting Native Pollinators PDF eBook |
Author | The Xerces Society |
Publisher | Storey Publishing, LLC |
Pages | 385 |
Release | 2011-02-28 |
Genre | Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | 1603427473 |
With the recent decline of the European honey bee, it is more important than ever to encourage the activity of other native pollinators to keep your flowers beautiful and your grains and produce plentiful. In Attracting Native Pollinators, you’ll find ideas for building nesting structures and creating a welcoming habitat for an array of diverse pollinators that includes not only bees, but butterflies, moths, and more. Take action and protect North America’s food supply for the future, while at the same time enjoying a happily bustling landscape.
The Humane Gardener
Title | The Humane Gardener PDF eBook |
Author | Nancy Lawson |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
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.
The Triumph of Seeds
Title | The Triumph of Seeds PDF eBook |
Author | Thor Hanson |
Publisher | Basic Books |
Pages | 321 |
Release | 2015-03-24 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 0465048722 |
As seen on PBS's American Spring LIVE, the award-winning author of Buzz and Feathers presents a natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom. "The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves." -- Mark Kurlansky, New York Times Book Review We live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the stuff and staff of life: supporting diets, economies, and civilizations around the globe. Just as the search for nutmeg and pepper drove the Age of Discovery, coffee beans fueled the Enlightenment and cottonseed sparked the Industrial Revolution. Seeds are fundamental objects of beauty, evolutionary wonders, and simple fascinations. Yet, despite their importance, seeds are often seen as commonplace, their extraordinary natural and human histories overlooked. Thanks to this stunning new book, they can be overlooked no more. This is a book of knowledge, adventure, and wonder, spun by an award-winning writer with both the charm of a fireside story-teller and the hard-won expertise of a field biologist. A fascinating scientific adventure, it is essential reading for anyone who loves to see a plant grow.
Spirit of Butterflies
Title | Spirit of Butterflies PDF eBook |
Author | Maraleen Manos-Jones |
Publisher | Abradale Press |
Pages | 150 |
Release | 2000-11 |
Genre | Art |
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A vividly illustrated celebration of butterflies that discusses their presence in art and culture throughout the ages and examines their symbolism and the related beliefs of a wide variety of peoples.
What Lily Gets from Bee
Title | What Lily Gets from Bee PDF eBook |
Author | Ellen Lawrence |
Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
Pages | 24 |
Release | 2012-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1617726281 |
What is happening when we see a honeybee covered with yellow dust busily buzzing from flower to flower? How exactly is the little bee helping the flowers in a garden? This book explores how plants reproduce, and features a clear, accessible, step-by-step explanation of how insects and other animals pollinate flowers. Packed with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of an early elementary audience, this colorful volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. From stunning photographs to high-interest facts about plants and their pollinators, What Lily Gets from Bee: And Other Pollination Facts makes learning about plant reproduction a lively, engaging experience.
100 Plants to Feed the Bees
Title | 100 Plants to Feed the Bees PDF eBook |
Author | The Xerces Society |
Publisher | Storey Publishing |
Pages | 241 |
Release | 2016-11-29 |
Genre | Nature |
ISBN | 1612127010 |
The international bee crisis is threatening our global food supply, but this user-friendly field guide shows what you can do to help protect our pollinators. The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation offers browsable profiles of 100 common flowers, herbs, shrubs, and trees that support bees, butterflies, moths, and hummingbirds. The recommendations are simple: pick the right plants for pollinators, protect them from pesticides, and provide abundant blooms throughout the growing season by mixing perennials with herbs and annuals! 100 Plants to Feed the Bees will empower homeowners, landscapers, apartment dwellers — anyone with a scrap of yard or a window box — to protect our pollinators.