This book introduces children to the six groups of life forms ("Kingdoms") that scientists have defined as anything that grows, reproduces, and eats: Archaea, Bacteria, Protists, Animals, Plants, and Fungi. Illustrated in Allen-Fletcher's inimitable, bright, style, it is a journey through all life forms as we know them, from bacteria that are ......
ISBN-13: 9781493065745
(Hardback)
Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT Imprint: TAYLOR TRADE PUBLISHING
Whispering Pines explores the rich historical contributions of the college as they pertain to the world and national events occurring at the time. Taken as a whole, it supplies a surprising and fascinating context to the overall course of American history.
In the global War on Terror, among the greatest threats to the United States military are insurgent uprisings. Enter The Official U.S. Army Guerrilla Warfare and Special Forces Operations Field Manual, the counterinsurgency playbook used by the greatest army in the world. This manual establishes fundamental principles for tactical ......
Film Fiends shares known and lesser-known stories of Hollywood films and the stories behind them, including Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Monster, My Friend Dahmer, Zodiac, Helter Skelter, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Night Stalker, The Amityville Horror, and many others. It features the unforgettable ......
How History's Hidden Heroines Brought the Wicked to Justice
Women make up more than 75 percent of true crime consumers, yet the historical contributions of women at the forefront of crime solving have often been overlooked. In Warrior Sleuths, homicide investigator and criminal behavioralist Sarah Cailean guides readers through both century-old and modern-day crimes and infamous cases that captured the ......
Anyone can learn to knit! The 10 simple lessons and 10 practice projects in this book will have you completing your first knits in no time. Stitches and techniques are explained fully and illustrated by photos so you can easily follow along and practice as you learn. Lessons include: - Casting on and binding off stitches - Knitting and purling - ......
Rocks, Gems, and Minerals is a field guide to more than 100 of the most common and sought-after rocks, gems, and minerals hidden throughout North America. Conveniently sized to fit in your pocket and featuring full-color, detailed photographs, this informative guide makes it easy to identify rocks in your backyard and beyond. Also included is an ......
Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms
The Ozark Mountains in Missouri and Arkansas have had a long history of foraging since indigenous tribes such as the Osage, Quapaw, and Kickapoo sporadically inhabited the area and utilized the rich natural resources. Settlers from the Appalachians came later and survived on what they could find, trap, and hunt. Foraging remains a major activity ......
Discover essential, hype-free steps to become more resilient for everyday living and common emergencies. Whether you are buying land and embarking on creating a homestead or living in an urban setting, Common Sense Preparedness will help you understand the basics of self-sufficiency. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of homesteading and ......
