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Pimm, a pioneer of environmental science, gives readers the lowdown on the rate at which we are depleting the Earth's natural resources and contributing to the extinction of species. Despite everything, he remains optimistic about our future. AUTHOR: Stuart L. Pimm
PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature 
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 | Deserts by Nuria Roca
Description not available.Explains what a desert is and how it is formed, describes the types of animals that live there, and gives examples of how the wind shapes and changes a desert landscape. AUTHOR: Nuria Roca
PUBLISHER: Gale Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | The Last Harvest by Paul Raeburn
In this title, the author explores the issue of the genetic manipulation of American crops, and alerts us to the full scope of the problems it poses. In addition, he addresses new threats of concern including: global warming, depletion of the ozone layer, and polluted air. AUTHOR: Paul Raeburn
PUBLISHER: University of Nebraska Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | Japanese Maples by J. D. Vertrees, Peter Gregory
Written by the founder of the Maple Society, J. D. Vertrees, this classic work is packed with vital information about growing Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) and their cultivars. It also provides information on their history, their uses in Japan, and the importance of these trees in Japanese life and culture. AUTHOR: J. D. Vertrees, Peter Gregory
PUBLISHER: Timber Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | A Look at Jupiter by Diane Moser, Kit Moser, Ray Spangenburg
Description not available.Describes the history, unique features, and exploration of Jupiter, the fifth planet from the sun. AUTHOR: Diane Moser, Kit Moser, Ray Spangenburg
PUBLISHER: Scholastic Library Publishing
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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 | A Prairie Alphabet by Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet, Yvette Moore
One of the bestselling books ever published by Tundra, it has sold over 100,000 copies and won numerous awards, including the Mr. Christie`s Book Award for best illustration. Superlative...Moore`s intricate, realistic style -- calling to mind a cross between Andrew Wyeth and Norman Rockwell -- lets readers appreciate details usually found only in a photograph . -- Publisher`s Weekly (starred review) AUTHOR: Jo Bannatyne-Cugnet, Yvette Moore
PUBLISHER: Tundra Books of Northern New York
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Science & Nature
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