Advertisement
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Great Kapok Tree Lynne Cherry, 2000 The many different animals that live in a great Kapok tree in the Brazilian rainforest try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: A River Ran Wild Lynne Cherry, 2002 From the author of the beloved classic The Great Kapok Tree, A River Ran Wild tells a story of restoration and renewal. Learn how the modern-day descendants of the Nashua Indians and European settlers were able to combat pollution and restore the beauty of the Nashua River in Massachusetts. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: A River Ran Wild Lynne Cherry, 1992 An environmental history of the Nashua River, from its discovery by Indians through the polluting years of the Industrial Revolution to the ambitious clean-up that revitalized it. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: How Groundhog's Garden Grew Lynne Cherry, 2003 Squirrel teaches Little Groundhog how to plant and tend a vegetable garden. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: River Story Meredith Hooper, 2021-04-06 “A luscious blend of cool blues and verdant greens lights up the pages of this poetic picture book, which traces the course of a river from its source.” — Publishers Weekly Follow a river from its beginnings as a mountain stream formed from melting snow, as it rushes over rocks and through valleys to the busy city, and finally to its end, where it joins the sea. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Dragon and the Unicorn A. A. Attanasio, 2011-05-29 The demon Lailoken, as old as time, is tricked by angels and trapped in a human body. He becomes Merlinus, a wandering wise man expert in magic, destined to work for good among humans, opposed by the Furor (Odin). An encounter with the unicorn, a spirit similarly earthbound, brings Merlinus to Ygrane, queen of the Celts, and she sets him a task to find her king, a man seen in vision and fated to be her love-match. Merlinus-Lailoken seeks and finds him: Theodosius, a stable worker. But Ygrane has commanded the demon-wizard to bring her a king, so Merlinus sets to work making one. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Common Ground Molly Bang, 1997 Imagines a village in which there are too many people consuming shared resources and discusses the challenge of handling our world's environment safely. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: How We Know What We Know about Our Changing Climate Lynne Cherry, Gary Braasch, 2010-03 This highly-acclaimed climate change education title, winner of twelve book awards, is now available in paperback When the weather changes daily, how do we really know that Earth's climate is changing? Here is the science behind the headlines - evidence from flowers, butterflies, birds, frogs, trees, glaciers and much more, gathered by scientists from all over the world, sometimes with assistance from young citizen-scientists. And here is what young people, and their families and teachers, can do to learn about climate change and take action. Climate change is a critical and timely topic of deep concern, here told in an age-appropriate manner, with clarity and hope. Kids can make a difference This book combines the talents of two uniquely qualified authors: Lynne Cherry, the leading children's environmental writer/illustrator and author of The Great Kapok Tree, and Gary Braasch, award-winning photojournalist and author of Earth Under Fire: How Global Warming is Changing the World |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Armadillo from Amarillo , 1999-03-31 When an armadillo named Sasparillo wants to know where on earth he is, he leaves his home in San Antonio and travels north through the canyons and prairies of Texas. In Amarillo he meets an eagle and, with her help, finds the answer to his question--as well as lots of adventures. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: River Ran Wild an Environmental History Lynne Cherry, 1992-01 |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Flute's Journey , 1997 A young wood thrush makes his first migration from his nesting ground in Maryland to his winter home in Costa Rica and back again. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: My First Green Book Angela Wilkes, 1991 A visual introduction to some of the problems facing our planet. This book includes everything needed for the projects shown in life-size illustrations, including the actual quantities required for immediate visual checking. A step-by-step method for every project is shown and accompanied by easy-to-follow instructions. The experiments are designed to help children understand what acid rain is, how air and water pollution affect the world and what biodegradable means. The topics of waste disposal, superflous packaging and the destruction of the rainforests are also covered. Young conservationists are shown how to create their own wildlife gardens, how to plant trees and how to make their own campaign badges, posters and leaflets. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Shaman's Apprentice Mark J. Plotkin, Lynne Cherry, 1998-04-01 In a Tirio village deep in the heart of the Amazon rain forest, the shaman Nahtahlah has a place of honor in his tribe. Young Kamanya wants to learn the healing secrets of the forest plants--he hopes that he, too, will become the tribe’s shaman, so that he can cure his people. When the villagers fall sick with an illness that Nahtahlah cannot cure, many lose faith in the shaman’s wisdom--until a foreign woman helps them understand its value while giving Kamanya an opportunity to realize his dream. Lynne Cherry returns to the rain forest with ethnobotanist Mark J. Plotkin to tell an important story about the healing plants of the earth-and why we must protect them. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Lost on a Mountain in Maine Donn Fendler, Joseph Egan, 2013-12-23 Based on the true account of a boy's harrowing journey through the vast wilderness of the Katahdin Mountains, Lost on a Mountain in Maine is a gripping survival story for all ages. Twelve-year-old Donn Fendler steps away from his Boy Scout troop for only a minute, but in the foggy mountains of Maine, a minute is all it takes. After hours of trying to find his way back, a nervous and tired Donn falls down an embankment, making it impossible for him to be found. One sleepless night goes by, followed by a second . . . and before Donn knows it, almost two weeks have passed, leaving him starving, scared, and delirious. With rainstorms, black bears, and his fear of being lost forever, Donn's journey is a physically, mentally, and emotionally charged story told from the point of view of the boy who lived it. Don't miss this thrilling survival story, a proven high-interest winner that pulls in readers the way Hatchet, My Side of the Mountain, and the I Survived books do. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Tremendous Tree Book Barbara Brenner, May Garelick, 1998 This delightful and informative book takes complex material about trees and pares it down to the basic facts that children can understand and enjoy. Full color. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Postcards from Pluto Loreen Leedy, 2006-07-15 What would it be like for a kid to tour our solar system? In this clever trip through the solar system, a diverse group of girls and boys explore every planet with their robot guide, Dr. Quasar. Facts about our galaxy, solar system, the sun, and each planet are revealed as the kids visit Mercury, Venus, Earth and its moon, through the asteroid belt, on to the planets in the outer reaches of the solar system, and finally to the dwarf planet Pluto. Scientifically accurate, full-color illustrations show young readers the difference between planets, comets, asteroids, and other parts of the universe. As the kids write funny postcards home, they share more facts about each planet in an appealing kid-friendly way that helps introduce space and the unique aspects of our solar system. A short list of space words at the back of the book reminds readers about important concepts and vocabulary. Great for classroom use to introduce the solar system and space as well as for young explorers interested in space and science. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Meadowlands Thomas Yezerski, 2011-03 The history of the Meadowlands, from its pristine state, to its gradual transformation by European settlers, to the pollution caused by industrialization, and the changes brought by environmental organizations striving to protect it. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Yearling Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, 2011-06-28 An American classic—and Pulitzer Prize–winning story—that shows the ultimate bond between child and pet. No novel better epitomizes the love between a child and a pet than The Yearling. Young Jody adopts an orphaned fawn he calls Flag and makes it a part of his family and his best friend. But life in the Florida backwoods is harsh, and so, as his family fights off wolves, bears, and even alligators, and faces failure in their tenuous subsistence farming, Jody must finally part with his dear animal friend. There has been a film and even a musical based on this moving story, a fine work of great American literature. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Old Henry Joan W. Blos, 1990-08-22 The neighbors aren't too happy about Henry and his beat-up old house. Why doesn't he clean it up, and weed his garden and sweep his walk? Henry's got better things to do. Tired of being bothered, he finally gets fed up and moves away. The funny thing is, nobody's really happy when he does--not the neighbors, and not Henry. Here is a wise and witty tale about different kinds of people learning to get along. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change Harriet Shugarman, 2020-05-12 Building grit and hope in the face of the climate emergency With catastrophic global warming already baked into the climate system, today's children face a future entirely unlike that of their parents. Yet how can we maintain hope and make a difference in the face of overwhelming evidence of the climate crisis? Help is at hand. Written by Harriet Shugarman – the Climate Mama and trusted advisor to parents – How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change provides tools and strategies for parents to explain the climate emergency to their children and galvanize positive action. Coverage includes: The unvarnished realities of the climate emergency, where we are at, and how we got here Strategies for talking to kids of different ages about the climate crisis, including advice from engaged parents on the ground How to maintain our own hope and that of our children A list of practical actions families can take to tackle the climate change crisis Ideas for helping children follow their passions in pursuit of a livable, just, and sustainable world. A lifeline for parents who are feeling overwhelmed with fear and grief, this book provides both hope and practical ways to engage children in pursuit of a better world that is still possible. AWARDS SILVER | 2020 Nautilus Book Awards: Parenting & Family SILVER | 2020 Benjamin Franklin Awards - Parenting & Family FINALIST | 2020 Foreword INDIES: Family & Relationships |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Dragon and the Unicorn , 1998 Valerio the dragon and Allegra the unicorn are driven into hiding when humans begin to destroy their natural habitat, but they receive hope when they befriend the daughter of the man responsible. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Pecos Bill Steven Kellogg, 1992-09-18 The anecdotes associated with Texas's fabled cowboy hero burst from the pages in rapid succession, Kellogg's robust illustrations enlarging and enriching the energetic text.--School Library Journal. A read-aloud treat....One of Kellogg's best.--Booklist. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: A River Ran Wild Lynne Cherry, 1992 A remarkable environmental success story! |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Nothing but Trouble: The Story of Althea Gibson Sue Stauffacher, 2011-01-11 Althea is nothing but trouble! Everyone agrees: her mama, her daddy, her teacher, even the policeman. But when Buddy Walker, the play leader on Althea's street in Harlem, watches her play paddle tennis, he sees something more: pure possibility. Buddy buys Althea her very own stringed tennis racket, and before long, she's on her way to becoming a great athlete—and to proving that she's more than just trouble. Althea Gibson was the first African American ever to compete in and win the Wimbledon Cup. Born in 1927, she was a spirited child and became an enormously talented athlete. Sue Stauffacher's lively text, paired with vibrant paintings by artist Greg Couch, captures the exuberance, ambition, and triumph of this remarkable woman. Readers will cheer from the stands as Althea transforms from playground tomboy to Wimbledon champion. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: A to Zoo Carolyn W. Lima, John A. Lima, 1989 |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table Jacqueline Briggs Martin, 2018-01-01 A former basketball star, Farmer Will Allen is an innovator, educator, and community builder. When he looked at an abandoned city lot he saw a huge table, big enough to feed the whole world. This is the inspiring story of his determination to bring good food to every table. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Lincoln Clears a Path Peggy Thomas, 2021-01-19 Throughout his life, Abraham Lincoln tried to make life easier for others. Then during the darkest days of the Civil War, when everyone needed hope, President Lincoln cleared a path for all Americans to a better future. As a boy, Abraham Lincoln helped his family break through the wilderness and struggle on a frontier farm. When Lincoln was a young man, friends made it easier for him to get a better education and become a lawyer, so as a politician he paved the way for better schools and roads. President Lincoln cleared a path to better farming, improved transportation, accessible education, and most importantly, freedom. Author Peggy Thomas uncovers Abraham Lincoln's passion for agriculture and his country while illustrator Stacy Innerst cleverly provides a clear look as President Lincoln strives for positive change. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Letting Swift River Go Jane Yolen, 1995-09 A young girl watches as her home and town are moved to create a reservoir in Massachusetts. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: March On! Christine King Farris, 2008 From Dr. Martin Luther King's sister, the definitive tribute to the man, the march, and the speech that changed a nation.On a hot August day in 1963, hundreds of thousands of people made history when they marched into Washington, D.C., in search of equality. Martin Luther King, Jr., the younger brother of Christine King Farris, was one of them.Martin was scheduled to speak to the crowds of people on that day. But before he could stand up and inspire a nation, he had to get down to business. He first had to figure out what to say and how to say it. So he spent all night working on his I Have a Dream speech, one that would underscore a landmark moment in civil rights history--the Great March on Washington. This would be one of the first events televised all over the globe. The world would be listening, as one of the greatest orators of our time shared his vision for a new day.From the sister of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., comes this moving account of what that day was like for her, and for the man who inspired a crowd--and convinced a nation to let freedom ring.London Ladd's beautiful full-color illustrations bring to life the thousands of people from all over the country who came to the nation's capital. They sing, they join hands, they march, and they listen as speaker after speaker inspires social change, culminating in Dr. King's I Have a Dream speech. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Rip-Roaring Russell Johanna Hurwitz, 2012-10-01 Russell's enjoying his first year in school. The trouble is his baby sister, Elisa. She's only a few months old, and she's a pest! But sometimes, as Russell is about to discover, it's not so bad to have a little sister. Because that also means he's something special: a big brother! |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Duck for President Doreen Cronin, 2004 When Duck gets tired of working for Farmer Brown, his political ambition eventually leads to his being elected President. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: A Seed Is Sleepy Dianna Hutts Aston, 2013-09-03 Award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which looks almost identical to the print edition. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Temptation Ridge Robyn Carr, 2013-12-31 Twenty-five-year-old Shelby MacIntyre discovers that opposites really do attract when, while visiting Virgin River, she meets Luke Riordan, a thirty-eight-year-old jaded former Blackhawk pilot who is afraid of commitment. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Bobbin Girl Emily Arnold McCully, 1996 A ten-year-old bobbin girl working in a textile mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1830s, must make a difficult decision--will she participate in the first workers' strike in Lowell? |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Teaching and Learning STEM Richard M. Felder, Rebecca Brent, 2024-03-19 The widely used STEM education book, updated Teaching and Learning STEM: A Practical Guide covers teaching and learning issues unique to teaching in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Secondary and postsecondary instructors in STEM areas need to master specific skills, such as teaching problem-solving, which are not regularly addressed in other teaching and learning books. This book fills the gap, addressing, topics like learning objectives, course design, choosing a text, effective instruction, active learning, teaching with technology, and assessment—all from a STEM perspective. You’ll also gain the knowledge to implement learner-centered instruction, which has been shown to improve learning outcomes across disciplines. For this edition, chapters have been updated to reflect recent cognitive science and empirical educational research findings that inform STEM pedagogy. You’ll also find a new section on actively engaging students in synchronous and asynchronous online courses, and content has been substantially revised to reflect recent developments in instructional technology and online course development and delivery. Plan and deliver lessons that actively engage students—in person or online Assess students’ progress and help ensure retention of all concepts learned Help students develop skills in problem-solving, self-directed learning, critical thinking, teamwork, and communication Meet the learning needs of STEM students with diverse backgrounds and identities The strategies presented in Teaching and Learning STEM don’t require revolutionary time-intensive changes in your teaching, but rather a gradual integration of traditional and new methods. The result will be a marked improvement in your teaching and your students’ learning. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Gleam and Glow Eve Bunting, 2005-08-01 Inspired by real events, master storyteller Eve Bunting recounts the harrowing yet hopeful story of a family, a war--and a dazzling discovery. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: Who's Sick Today? Lynne Cherry, 1998 Rhyming text and illustrations introduce a variety of animals with different ailments. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Lotus Seed Sherry Garland, 1997 A Vietnamese family is forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The People who Hugged the Trees Deborah Lee Rose, 1990 Beautifully retold, the story of how Amrita saves the village trees from the woodcutters. |
| a river ran wild by lynne cherry: The Book of Guys Garrison Keillor, 1995 |
Get Homework Help with Chegg Study | Chegg.com
1.^ Chegg survey fielded between Sept. 24–Oct 12, 2023 among a random sample of U.S. customers who used Chegg Study or Chegg Study Pack in Q2 2023 and Q3 2023.
Solved Flow speed (cm/s) 0.1 10 100 1000 0,001 0,01 - Chegg
Question: Flow speed (cm/s) 0.1 10 100 1000 0,001 0,01 Transport Erosion 0.1 Grain size (mm) 10 Deposition 100 1000 a According to Figure 1, sediment with a diameter of 0.1 mm and a river …
Framework for Marketing Management 6th edition - Chegg
Jan 16, 2015 · For graduate and undergraduate courses in marketing management. A Succinct Guide to 21st Century Marketing Management Framework for Marketing Management is a …
Solved Problem 1 (25 pts)You are to analyze an ideal - Chegg
Superheated watervapor enters the turbine at 8 MPa and 480°C. Saturated liquid water leaves the condenser at 8kPa . River water enters the condenser to cool down the …
Solved You are to analyze an ideal Rankine cycle with water
River water enters the condenser to cool down the process water exiting the turbine. The inlet temperature of river water is \ ( 1 5 { } ^ {\ circ} \ mathrm {C} \) and it exits at \ ( 3 5 ^ {\ circ} \ …
Solved Suppose that a paper mill is located on a river. - Chegg
Question: Suppose that a paper mill is located on a river. Making paper also produces waste, which runs off into the river and pollutes the downstream area. The people who live in the …
Solved ALong this section of the Iowa River, we should - Chegg
ALong this section of the Iowa River, we should expect intense erosion at Your solution’s ready to go! Enhanced with AI, our expert help has broken down your problem into an easy-to-learn …
Solved Cooper River Glass Works (CRGW) produces four - Chegg
Cooper River Glass Works (CRGW) produces four different models of desk lamps as shown on the flowchart. The operations manager knows that total monthly demand exceeds the capacity …
Solved Dredging is required to deepen a portion of the Pasig
This particular river segment spans 200 meters in length and 15 meters in width, and the intention is to increase its depth by 1.5 meters. During the dredging process, the resulting effluent holds …
Solved The ideal Rankine cycle with water in Problem 1 - Chegg
River water enters the condenser to cool down the process water exiting the turbine. The inlet temperature of river water is 1 5 ° C and it exits at 3 5 ° C. The Rankine cycle is producing 1 …
Get Homework Help with Chegg Study | Chegg.com
1.^ Chegg survey fielded between Sept. 24–Oct 12, 2023 among a random sample of U.S. customers who used Chegg Study or Chegg Study Pack in Q2 2023 and Q3 2023.
Solved Flow speed (cm/s) 0.1 10 100 1000 0,001 0,01 - Chegg
Question: Flow speed (cm/s) 0.1 10 100 1000 0,001 0,01 Transport Erosion 0.1 Grain size (mm) 10 Deposition 100 1000 a According to Figure 1, sediment with a diameter of 0.1 mm and a …
Framework for Marketing Management 6th edition - Chegg
Jan 16, 2015 · For graduate and undergraduate courses in marketing management. A Succinct Guide to 21st Century Marketing Management Framework for Marketing Management is a …
Solved Problem 1 (25 pts)You are to analyze an ideal - Chegg
Superheated watervapor enters the turbine at 8 MPa and 480°C. Saturated liquid water leaves the condenser at 8kPa . River water enters the condenser to cool down the …
Solved You are to analyze an ideal Rankine cycle with water - Chegg
River water enters the condenser to cool down the process water exiting the turbine. The inlet temperature of river water is \ ( 1 5 { } ^ {\ circ} \ mathrm {C} \) and it exits at \ ( 3 5 ^ {\ circ} \ …
Solved Suppose that a paper mill is located on a river. - Chegg
Question: Suppose that a paper mill is located on a river. Making paper also produces waste, which runs off into the river and pollutes the downstream area. The people who live in the …
Solved ALong this section of the Iowa River, we should - Chegg
ALong this section of the Iowa River, we should expect intense erosion at Your solution’s ready to go! Enhanced with AI, our expert help has broken down your problem into an easy-to-learn …
Solved Cooper River Glass Works (CRGW) produces four - Chegg
Cooper River Glass Works (CRGW) produces four different models of desk lamps as shown on the flowchart. The operations manager knows that total monthly demand exceeds the capacity …
Solved Dredging is required to deepen a portion of the Pasig
This particular river segment spans 200 meters in length and 15 meters in width, and the intention is to increase its depth by 1.5 meters. During the dredging process, the resulting effluent holds …
Solved The ideal Rankine cycle with water in Problem 1 - Chegg
River water enters the condenser to cool down the process water exiting the turbine. The inlet temperature of river water is 1 5 ° C and it exits at 3 5 ° C. The Rankine cycle is producing 1 …
