Nature Forest

In this entertaining young readers edition of the environmental studies classic, Michael Pollan demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a reciprocal relationship. He links four fundamental human desires—sweetness, beauty, energy, and control—with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, coffee, and the potato. In telling the stories of four familiar species, Pollan illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankind’s most basic yearnings. And just as we’ve benefited from these plants, we have also helped them to thrive.

Could you ever imaging taking a trip to the Zoo and finding out that the Silverback Gorilla is extinct? Like many animals across our world, they may become extinct within our lifetime, if we do not start changing our ways immediately. Did you know that the Amazon Rainforest has the longest river in the world by only 65 feet, and that within this river it holds a diverse bioactive environment for millions of marine and aquatic life? With the nickname of “The Lungs of the Earth” it is apparent how vital this ecosystem is to our environment.

We have compiled the best nature and meditation sounds on the planet for your listening pleasure. Studies have shown that the sound of nature can improve the mood and state of mind of the listener.

Deciduous forest ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important gray wolves are.

At Ridgewood Wildlife Sanctuary, even the slow winter season can take a surprising turn. Fraternal twins Ginny and Gino have spent their whole lives surrounded by wild animals, helping their parents care for everything from rescued deer to injured birds. But when a string of strange events starts disrupting the quiet routine at the sanctuary, the twins know something isn’t right. Teaming up with their best friends, Caroline and Victor, they begin to track down the cause — all while managing family life, friendships, and the daily demands of caring for wild animals. Blending humor, light...

In the form of several journeys, beginning in January 2019, Neil Ansell returns for solitary walks to the New Forest in Hampshire, close to where he was born. With beautiful sightings and observations of birds, trees, butterflies, insects and landscape, this is also a reflective memoir on childhood, on the history of one of the most ancient and important natural habitats in the United Kingdom and on the Gypsies who lived there for centuries - and were subsequently expelled to neighbouring cities.

An extraordinary children's introduction to the world of trees above and below ground. Learn about the amazing natural science of trees in this nature and science children's book. From the highest branch and leaf down to the complex "wood wide web" of roots in the soil, every part of a tree plays an important role in its own growth and the habitat of the whole forest or woodland.

No one has done more to transform our understanding of trees than the world-renowned scientist Suzanne Simard. Raised in the forests of British Columbia, where her family has lived for generations, Professor Simard did not set out to be a scientist. She was working in the forest service when she first discovered how trees communicate underground through an immense web of fungi, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees: the mysterious, powerful entities that nurture their kin and sustain the forest.

Leif the leaf takes listeners on a magical (and miraculous) journey, revealing how small specks of ancient moss grew into massive rain forests.

With vivid, observant reporting, veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce transports listeners to the remote cloud forests of Ecuador, the remains of a forest civilization in Nigeria, a mystifying mountain peak in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and the boreal forests of western Canada and the United States, where devastating wildfires are linked to suppressing the natural fire cycles of forests and the maintenance practices of Indigenous peoples. Throughout the book, Pearce interviews the people who traditionally live in forests.

Unleash your natural self with the resonant wisdom contained in Nature's Embrace, an intriguing eBook guaranteed to guide readers on a transformative journey to harmonization with the environment. This book elucidates a memorable exploration, beginning with the diagnosis of modern tech-absorption in Chapter 1 Identifying Your Disconnect, dissecting the detrimental effects of lacking natural interaction in our lives and their potential cures. Awaken to the potent therapeutic effects nature holds in Chapter 2 Nature's Healing Power. Venture into the rejuvenating world of green spaces, the ...

This book tells the heroic true story of one nurse’s survival and recovery from the deadliest wildfire disaster in California history. Camp Fire Girl is a gripping and poignant account of one woman's harrowing journey through the deadliest wildfire in California's history. Written by a courageous nurse who faced the inferno head-on, this book offers a personal perspective on the heart-wrenching experience of surviving a wildfire disaster. As the flames raged around her, the author takes you on a breathtaking and emotional rollercoaster, describing the chaos, fear, and determination that ...

"Bella's Grand Adventure: Journey Beyond the Mystic Forest" is a captivating tale that captures the spirit of adventure, friendship, and growth. This engaging story introduces us to Bella, a curious and imaginative girl with twinkling blue eyes and a heart full of dreams. She lives in the heart of the Mystic Forest, a world teeming with magic and mysteries. Bella's life is deeply connected to the forest; she knows every leaf, every tree, and every woodland critter that calls the Mystic Forest home. Yet, a burning desire for adventure resides within her, urging her to explore the world ...

Close your eyes, kick off your shoes - and take a journey through the wonderful Black Forest where you will feel soft moss under your feet, hear birds, streams and breezes through fir trees, gaze upon a deep blue sky and arrive at an inner peace you have so desperately needed. Patrick Lynen, celebrated German author and meditation expert offers up his most effective, guided sessions to date. Patrick has teamed up with well-known Los Angeles-based American radio personality Tony Scott.

A Collection of Folk Horror Novellas What if the land remembers? What if it never forgives? Step into five isolated villages where ancient rituals still hold sway, grief grows like roots beneath the soil, and forgetting can be fatal. From forest pacts and weatherbound sacrifices to mirrored souls and orchards that bloom with teeth, The Root Remembers gathers five original folk horror tales that peel back the pastoral to reveal the rot beneath. Inside, you’ll find: The Root That Weeps – A grieving woman inherits a cabin with a sealed root cellar... and a tree that feeds on loss. The ...

La familia gorrión está lista para su viaje hacía el sur para pasar el invierno, pero el ala de Papá está lastimada y él no puede hacer el viaje. Él pide ayuda a los árboles. Uno por uno, los poderosos árboles, llenos de hojas, ¡le van diciendo que no! ¿Acaso alguno de los árboles ayudará a Papá gorrión? ¿Qué les pasará a los árboles egoístas que le dieron la espalda? Descubre por qué algunos árboles pierden sus hojas durante el invierno en este recuento de un relato del porqué.

Black bear claws latch onto bark as they climb up trees. Find out these beautiful bears' life cycle, diet, and habits in their woodland home.

From hibernation to baby animals and falling leaves, life in the forest changes from season to season. Discover why snow is good for trees. Learn how wildfires help the forest grow.

Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head—the colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies—and to be the first scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge. Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all, people were logging and clearing the forests. Meg never gave up or gave in.

King Belodawn blames his daughter for the mysterious disappearance of his wife. He avoids his daughter at all costs. The king favors conquests requiring his person far away from the kingdom. Things are about to change. The princess has matured. When Wren discovers a friend, a horse, some muscle, and swords, she inherits a new crucible, she is bound to another king as his kingdom's dragon slayer. While Wren's greatest strength turns into a nightmarish bondage, spirited fans bring her gifts. Are they attracted to her skill or her need? How will she survive? Is there a key to free her from the...