Lakes Ponds category: 88 books
by Baby Professor
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2017
You see frogs, I see toads. You see fish, I see ducks. These are the many wildlife that you can see living together in ponds and lakes. Would you like to take a dive with me and explore further their natural habitat? Then go ahead and get your imagination fueled up, and open the pages of this wonderful learning resource! Grab a copy now!
Lake Invaders
Invasive Species and the Battle for the Future of the Great Lakes
Language: English
Release Date: April 4, 2016
There are more than 180 exotic species in the Great Lakes. Some, such as green algae, the Asian tapeworm, and the suckermouth minnow, have had little or no impact so far. But a handful of others—sea lamprey, alewife, round goby, quagga mussel, zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil, spiny water flea,...
The Living Great Lakes
Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas
Language: English
Release Date: September 23, 2014
Award-winning nature author Jerry Dennis reveals the splendor and beauty of North America’s Great Lakes in this “masterwork”* history and memoir of the essential environmental and economical region shared by the United States and Canada.
No bodies of water compare to the Great Lakes....
by Curt Stager
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 29, 2018
A fascinating exploration of lakes around the world, from Walden Pond to the Dead Sea.
More than a century and a half have passed since Walden was first published, and the world is now a very different place. Lakes are changing rapidly, not because we are separate from nature but because we...
The Lakes of Pontchartrain
Their History and Environments
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2009
A vital and volatile part of the New Orleans landscape and lifestyle, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin actually contains three major bodies of water--Lakes Borgne, Pontchartrain, and Maurepas. These make up the Pontchartrain estuary. Robert W. Hastings provides a thorough examination of the historical...
The Lakes of Pontchartrain
Their History and Environments
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2010
A vital and volatile part of the New Orleans landscape and lifestyle, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin actually contains three major bodies of water--Lakes Borgne, Pontchartrain, and Maurepas. These make up the Pontchartrain estuary. Robert W. Hastings provides a thorough examination of the historical...
The Permaculture Earthworks Handbook
How to Design and Build Swales, Dams, Ponds, and other Water Harvesting Systems
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2017
In the face of drought and desertification, well-designed, water harvesting earthworks such as swales, ponds, and dams are the most effective way to channel water into productive use. The result can be increased food production, higher groundwater levels, reduced irrigation needs, and enhanced ecosystem...
by A. E. Hodge
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: January 31, 2018
“Garden Ponds and Pools” is a vintage guide to large garden water features, with chapters on designing, constructing, populating, and maintaining them. Written in simple language and full of handy tips and hints, this volume is perfect for those wanting to make the most of their garden with the...
by Dan Egan
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 7, 2017
**New York Times Bestseller
Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize
Winner of the J. Anthony Lukas Award
"Nimbly splices together history, science, reporting and personal experiences into a taut and cautiously hopeful narrative.… Egan’s book is bursting with life (and yes, death)." —Robert...
A 1,000-Mile Walk on the Beach
One Woman’s Trek of the Perimeter of Lake Michigan
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2013
In 2009, Loreen Niewenhuis walked completely around Lake Michigan. This book chronicles that journey, a 1,000-mile trek around the world’s fifth-largest lake.
The book explores both the geology of the lake and the measure of a person – a woman, married, mother of two sons (who joined her...
Great Lakes, The
The Natural History of a Changing Region
Language: English
Release Date: April 15, 2011
Five immense lakes lie at the heart of North America. They comprise the world's largest freshwater system, containing 95 percent of the continent's fresh water, and one-fifth of the planet's total supply. The Great Lakes drainage basin is home to 40 million people and is the hub of industry and agriculture...
by George K. Reid
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: February 25, 2014
This eBook is best viewed on a color device.
This guide describes and illustrates, in full color, the plants and animals that live in or near ponds, lakes, streams, and wetlands. It includes surface-dwelling creatures as well as those of open water, the bottom, and the shore and tells how various...
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Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: November 13, 2017
The Great Lakes Basin in North America holds more than 20 percent of the world's fresh water. Threats to habitats and biodiversity have economic, political, national security, and cultural implications and ramifications that cross the US-Canadian border. This multidisciplinary book presents the latest research to demonstrate...
The Wildlife Pond Book
Create Your Own Pond Paradise for Wildlife
Language: English
Release Date: September 19, 2019
Ponds are vital oases for nature. They are nursery grounds, feeding stops and bathing spots. They are genetic superhighways and vibrant ecosystems each brimming with life, interactions and potential. And they are for everyone.
In The Wildlife Pond Book, Jules Howard offers a fresh perspective...