Author : Lara Hawthorne
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 22,54 MB
Release : 2024-01-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 153623284X
Hawthorne delivers an exquisitely illustrated picture book about the Saguaro cactus which grows in the Sonoran desert in Arizona and its flower, which blooms only one night a year. Full color.
Author : Shirl Henke
Publisher : Grand Central Pub
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 13,69 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780446346436
Eighteen-year-old Charlee McAllister travels to the Texas frontier where she falls for handsome Jim Slade, but their love is complicated by Slade's fiance, the aristocratic Tomosina Aguilas de Carver
Author : Ezra Jack Keats
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 46,73 MB
Release : 1999-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0451479572
Keats departs from his traditional style for his one and only wordless picture book, Clementina's Cactus. Clementina and her father are out for a walk in the desert when Clementina discovers a lone cactus, all shriveled and prickly. But Clementina discovers there is something beautiful hiding inside that thick skin.
Author : Sara Levine (Veterinarian)
Publisher : Millbrook Press (Tm)
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 25,46 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1541519280
This new book from Sara Levine features a cantankerous talking cactus as a narrator, revealing to readers the significance of different colors of flowers in terms of which pollinators (bees, bats, birds, etc.) different colors "talk" to. A fun nonfiction presentation of science info that may be new to many kids--and adults
Author : Harry Allard
Publisher : Harper Trophy
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 12,62 MB
Release : 1993-02-04
Category : Armadillos
ISBN : 9780064432979
A nearsighted armadillo meets an ostracized snake in the desert and, not realizing what kind of animal she is, helps her open a bakery.
Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,38 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778706670
Explores the life cycle of flowering plants including where they grow, pollination, and threats to their existence.
Author : Sarah Williamson
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 41 pages
File Size : 25,79 MB
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 052564881X
Kids and their parents will love this quirky story about kindness, friendship, and a team coming together to make one bird's dream come true... It takes a strong team to keep the Hotel running smoothly, and Elevator Bird is at the center of it all. He helps guests get to their rooms and gives great advice about all the best sights in town. He helps the staff get where they need to go, and always has an encouraging word. Elevator Bird makes everyone's day brighter. So when he confesses to his friend Mousie that he's always longed for a room with a view, Mousie springs into action. All his friends at the Hotel hatch a marvelous plan to make sure Elevator Bird has the nest he deserves. Sarah Williamson spins a charming tale of friends working together to make a dream come true.
Author : Fran Bailey
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,60 MB
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1465480358
Choose the right plant from 200 varieties of cacti and succulents, and learn how to grow and show them off with help from this comprehensive guide. How can you encourage your bunny ear cactus to flower and flourish? What is the best method for propagating an Echeveria or Kalanchoe? What exactly are living stones, and where do they grow in the wild? Practical Cactus and Succulent Book is the ultimate reference book for cactus and succulent enthusiasts. An extensive illustrated plant directory profiles more than 200 succulent and cactus varieties, with instructions on how to grow each one, while information dashboards offer fascinating facts and quirky stats about different plant families, such as Euphorbia and Echinopsis. Show off your plants with inspirational display ideas and step-by-step projects. Follow the simple propagation instructions to increase your cacti and succulent collection without spending money. Keep your plants healthy with advice and tips for care and cultivation. Practical Cactus and Succulent Book is everything a cactus lover needs.
Author : Pam Penick
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 16,40 MB
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1607743159
A colorful guide covering the basics of replacing a traditional lawn with a wide variety of easy-care, no-mow, drought-tolerant, money-saving options that will appeal to today's busy, eco-conscious homeowner. Americans pour 300 million gallons of gas and 1 billion hours every year into mowing their lawns, not to mention 70 million pounds of pesticides and $40 billion for lawn upkeep. No Wonder the anti-lawn movement is thriving, as today's eco-conscious consumers realize that their traditional lawns are water-hogging, chemical-ridden, maintenance-intensive burdens. Lawn Gone!, from award-winning gardening blogger Pam Penick, is the first basic introduction to low-water, easy-care lawn alternatives for beginning gardeners, written in a friendly style with an approachable package. It covers all the available time-saving options: alternative grasses, ground cover plants, artificial turf, hardscaping, mulch, and more. In addition, it includes step-by-step lawn-removal methods, strategies for dealing with neighbors and homeowner associations, and how to minimize your lawn if you're not ready to go all the way.
Author : Abe Burrows
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,65 MB
Release : 1973
Category : American drama
ISBN : 9780573609084
Four on a Garden is a set of four one-act plays that were presented on Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre from January 30, 1971, until March 20, 1971. The set included House of Dunkelmayer, Betty, Toreador, and The Swingers.
