18.
Series:
Worth More Growing
Youth Poets and Activists Pay Homage to Trees
Paperback
Christine Lowther
9781773860978
$22.00
POETRY
Sep 02, 2022
A new generation of old-growth defenders and activist-poets, from kindergarten to grade twelve, express their love and respect for trees.In Worth More Growing, youth, from kindergarten through grade twelve, share their love and respect for trees. Speaking to our changing climate, this new generation of old-growth defenders express their observations, anger, kinship, hope and sorrow. This unique anthology includes a wide range of voices—Indigenous, settler, immigrant, and even international youth. Worth More Growing is a necessary anthology high...
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21.
Series:
Native and Ornamental Conifers of the Pacific Northwest
Identification, Botany and Natural History
Paperback
Elizabeth A. Price
9780870711671
$30.95
NATURE
Jun 01, 2022
There are a number of conifer guides available for the Pacific Northwest. Most of these guides, however, focus on native cultivars. Master gardener Elizabeth Price has put together a new guide that includes ornamentals alongside natives, arguing that most people are not necessarily concerned with distinguishing between the two, especially in a residential setting. Based on her experiences teaching workshops on conifer identification and cultivation, Price has developed identification charts that are suitable for specialists but focused on makin...
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22.
Series:
Shrubs to Know in Pacific Northwest Forests
1st edition
Paperback
Edward C. Jensen
9780870713200
$18.95
GARDENING
May 15, 2022
This full-colour, simple-to-use field guide makes shrub identification easy and fun. It features 100 of the most common shrubs that grow in and around Pacific Northwest forests--from southern British Columbia to northern California and from the Pacific Ocean to the northern Rockies. Includes an overview of shrub communities in the Pacific Northwest; more than 500 colour photos; individual range maps and complete descriptions for each species; notes on range and habitat, response to disturbance, traditional and current uses, and origin of names;...
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27.
Series:
Do Trees Have Mothers?
Hardcover
Charles Bongers
9781771623254
$19.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Reading age from 3 - 5
Apr 22, 2022
A wonder-filled picture book inspired by the science of trees.With whimsical art and gentle text, Do Trees Have Mothers? translates scientific knowledge about the kinship structures of the forest into a beautiful and affirming story about how trees nurture the young. Discover all the ways in which a mother tree protects and nourishes the baby trees of the forest understory, and show young children what it means to care for a community, and for our environment and the earth.Did you know that mother trees help seedlings survive by transferring ca...
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29.
Series:
The Book of Nature Connection
70 Sensory Activities for All Ages
Paperback
Dr. Jacob Rodenburg
9780865719712
$24.99
NATURE
Apr 19, 2022
The Book of Nature Connection is packed with fun activities for using all our senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way. From "extenda-ears" and acorn whistles to bird calls, camouflage games, and scent scavenger hunts, enjoy over 70 diverse, engaging, sensory activities for all ages that promote mindfulness and nature connection. With activities grouped by the main senses – hearing, sight, smell, touch, and taste – plus sensory walks and group games, The Book of Nature Connection is both a powerful learning tool kit and the cur...
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34.
Series:
Big Ideas for the Big Outdoors
Get into outdoor art and sculpture, have fun with mud, track animals, building camps and much, much more..
1st edition
Paperback
Ms Emily Kington
9781913440466
$16.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 6 - 10
Jan 14, 2022
Great ideas for kids to have fun outdoors. Encourage and inspire them through positive outdoor experiences, engaging with nature through art and play. Discover the animals and insects, build habitats and homes and see how they live. See how awesome it can be and create simple, wonderful pieces of art from materials that nature provides us with. Turn a walk into play, use the sun, observe trees and engage the imagination, it's all for free and its fun for everyone! . Make a cute stickmen sculpture for the garden . Build a camp to watch the c...
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39.
Series:
Luschiim’s Plants
Traditional Indigenous Foods, Materials and Medicines
Paperback
Luschiim Arvid Charlie
9781550179453
$29.95
SOCIAL SCIENCE
Sep 18, 2021
Respected Cowichan Tribe Elder and botanical expert, Luschiim Arvid Charlie, began his education in early childhood, learning from his great grandparents and others of their generation. Luschiim’s Plants represents his dedication to the survival of the Hul′q′umi′num′ language and traditional knowledge of plants for future generations. From the healing properties of qaanlhp (arbutus) to the many practical applications of q’am (bull kelp), the information presented in this remarkable guide shares knowledge of plants that Luschiim is familiar with...
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48.
Series: Celebrate!
Out on the Trail
Celebrate! Senses
Paperback
Sophia Day
9781649999788
$6.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Jul 13, 2021
Come along and explore your five senses on the nature trail. Join our MVP Kids as they play with sticky mud, rough sticks, soft grass, and other things that can't break! Find colorful flowers, hear birds and streams, smell the woods, taste delicious hiking snacks, and more!
50.
Series: Search and Find
Search and Find: Woodland
Paperback
Claire Stamper
9781839407482
$12.95
JUVENILE NONFICTION
Age (years) from 4 - 8
Jun 15, 2021
This beautifully illustrated activity book is full of adorable woodland creatures for kids to spot and count. Filled with over 80 colorful and varied scenes, this delightful book will appeal to curious children who love to explore nature and their environment. Each scene includes prompts which suggest what to look for, but kids can also enjoy finding their favorite animals, including baby otters, chipmunks, hedgehogs and more. These activities will help with:• Identifying different woodland animals• Practicing counting • Reinforcing color learn...
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51.
Series:
Wild Nights Out
The Magic of Exploring the Outdoors After Dark
Paperback
Chris Salisbury
9781603589932
$26.95
NATURE
Jun 03, 2021
"The book gives adults ideas for activities to get kids outside after the sun goes down, from night hikes to trapping moths. It’s also a fascinating meditation on humans’ relationship with darkness.”—Outside "A fun, inventive adventure guide about helping children explore nature after dark . . . Its activities are a great excuse to turn off the television, set down smartphones, and explore the rich, mysterious world just beyond the back door."—Foreword Reviews The go-to guide for exploring nature at night, whether on summer holidays, weekend...
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54.
Series: Formac Pocketguides
East Coast Trees and Shrubs
A visual guide to 50+ species in Atlantic Canada
Paperback
Jeffrey C. Domm
9781459506626
$24.95
NATURE
May 04, 2021
Get to know your own backyard and neighbourhood, and get acquainted with the trees and shrubs throughout the Atlantic region. Features: Highly realistic illustrations Details and identifiers for featured species Locations and natural history of heritage trees Provincial maps showing the best parks and hiking trails for exploring old growth forests and experiencing the biodiversity of Canada's East Coast