Winged Wonders

Winged Wonders
Title Winged Wonders PDF eBook
Author Meeg Pincus
Publisher Sleeping Bear Press
Pages 44
Release 2020-03-15
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1534166750

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For decades, as the monarch butterflies swooped through every year like clockwork, people from Canada to the United States to Mexico wondered, "Where do they go?" In 1976 the world learned the answer: after migrating thousands of miles, the monarchs roost by the millions in an oyamel grove in Central Mexico's mountains. But who solved this mystery? Was it the scientist or the American adventurer? The citizen scientists or the teacher or his students? Winged Wonders shows that the mystery could only be solved when they all worked as a team--and reminds readers that there's another monarch mystery today, one that we all must work together to solve.

Winged Wonders

Winged Wonders
Title Winged Wonders PDF eBook
Author Barrett Williams
Publisher Barrett Williams
Pages 76
Release 2024-04-29
Genre Nature
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Dive into the enchanting realm of our planet's tiniest aviators with "Winged Wonders," a comprehensive guide that transcends a simple exploration and delves deep into the buzzing heart of the bee kingdom. This transformative eBook opens the door to a world often overlooked, offering insights into the intricate lives of bees and their pivotal role in sustaining Earth's delicate ecosystem. "Winged Wonders" invites readers on a journey through the secret worlds bees inhabit, from their diverse species and complex behaviors to the dance and language that comprises their extraordinary communication methods. Imagine uncovering the finer details of bee anatomy or the majestic dance of a honeybee that reveals the secrets of its foraging flights to the hive. Every chapter is a new flowering field of knowledge, waiting for your curiosity to pollinate its hidden depths. Navigate through history with a glance backward to the ancient honey harvesting rituals and witness the evolution of beekeeping, unveiling how these practices have shaped our modern approach to these indispensable insects. As you step closer to understanding hive dynamics, you will marvel at the social hierarchies and the responsibilities of queens, workers, and drones, showcasing a society as complex as our own. Environmental concerns have not been spared in this comprehensive read. Grasp the gravity of challenges facing bee populations, such as colony collapse disorder, and understand the oft-overlooked relationship between pesticides and bees. "Winged Wonders" is not just a source of knowledge—it is a clarion call for advocacy and action, laying bare the silent threats to bees and urging us to create a better future for these irreplaceable pollinators. Yet, this eBook is not solely for the environmentalist or the inquisitive mind; it is for anyone who has ever marveled at the sight of a bee at work. Discover how to create a bee-friendly garden or embark on the rewarding journey of beekeeping, all the while respecting and promoting the sustainability of bee populations. Threaded with cultural significance and a nod to bees in folklore, "Winged Wonders" even ventures into the culinary sphere, revealing the delicious and medicinal traits of honey. From understanding to action, "Winged Wonders" equips readers with the necessary knowledge and inspiration to foster a symbiotic relationship with our winged counterparts. As you turn the final page, be prepared to see the world anew, through the compound eyes of bees, and to carry forward the shared mission of their preservation. Embrace the buzz and become an advocate for these winged wonders—weaving a future where bees and humans thrive in harmony.

Monarch Butterflies

Monarch Butterflies
Title Monarch Butterflies PDF eBook
Author Ann Hobbie
Publisher Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages 50
Release 2021-04-27
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1635862906

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Monarchs are a favorite and familiar North American butterfly, and their incredible annual migration has captured the popular imagination for generations. As populations of monarchs decline dramatically due to habitat loss and climate change, interest in and enthusiasm for protecting these beloved pollinators has skyrocketed. With easy-to-read text and colorful, engaging illustrations, Monarch Butterflies presents young readers with rich, detailed information about the monarchs’ life cycle, anatomy, and the wonders of their signature migration, as well as how to raise monarchs at home and the cultural significance of monarchs in Day of the Dead celebrations. As the book considers how human behavior has harmed monarchs, it offers substantive ways kids can help make a positive difference. Children will learn how to turn lawns into native plant gardens, become involved in citizen science efforts such as tagging migrating monarchs and participating in population counts, and support organizations that work to conserve butterflies.

Drawing Griffins and Other Winged Wonders

Drawing Griffins and Other Winged Wonders
Title Drawing Griffins and Other Winged Wonders PDF eBook
Author Steve Beaumont
Publisher The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Pages 34
Release 2011-01-15
Genre Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN 1448832535

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Presents instructions for drawing the Harpy, the Pegasus, and the griffin, beginning with stick figures and construction shapes and ending with fine details and color.

The Winged Histories

The Winged Histories
Title The Winged Histories PDF eBook
Author Sofia Samatar
Publisher Small Beer Press
Pages 352
Release 2016-02-15
Genre Fiction
ISBN 1618731157

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Four women — a soldier, a scholar, a poet, and a socialite — are caught up on opposing sides of a violent rebellion. As war erupts and their loyalties and agendas and ideologies come into conflict, the four fear their lives may pass unrecorded. Using the sword and the pen, the body and the voice, they struggle not just to survive, but to make history. Here is the much-anticipated companion novel to Sofia Samatar’s World Fantasy Award-winning debut, A Stranger in Olondria. The Winged Histories is the saga of an empire — and a family: their friendships, their enduring love, their arcane and deadly secrets. Samatar asks who makes history, who endures it, and how the turbulence of historical change sweeps over every aspect of a life and over everyone, no matter whether or not they choose to seek it out. Sofia Samatar is the author of the Crawford, British Fantasy, and World Fantasy award-winning novel A Stranger in Olondria. She also received the John W. Campbell Award. She has written for the Guardian, Strange Horizons, Lightspeed, and many other publications. She is working on a collection of stories. Her website is sofiasamatar.com.

Audubon's Elephant

Audubon's Elephant
Title Audubon's Elephant PDF eBook
Author Duff Hart-Davis
Publisher Macmillan
Pages 296
Release 2004-04-12
Genre Biography & Autobiography
ISBN 9780805075687

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A vividly illustrated account of John James Audubon's struggle in England to complete his masterpiece, "The Birds of America. Audubon's Elephant" was the nickname given to the naturalist's oversized folio of 435 life-size ornithological prints that remains to this day the most compelling depiction of bird life in the United States.

Winged Wonders

Winged Wonders
Title Winged Wonders PDF eBook
Author Peter Watkins
Publisher BlueBridge
Pages 232
Release 2007
Genre History
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"Celebrating the powerful role of birds in human customs and traditions from around the world and throughout history, this sourcebook explores the delightful stories surrounding some of the world?s best-known birds ... With topics including folklore, literature, music, dance, and spirituality, this eclectic and enchanting encyclopedia of avianhuman relations is an ideal companion for any bird-lover."--From publisher description.