Examines the functions and features of a vernal pool where salamanders, wood frogs, tree frogs, and other native inhabitants live and breed, enhanced with full-color photographs from the author of Bizarre Bugs.

In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

While big changes are coming to her Mexican village, 9-year-old Rosalba hears that the Mayan calendar predicts the end of the world in 2012 and dreams of an ancient Mayan boy, eyes bound in a shamanistic ritual, who hints at what Rosalba can do to make a difference.

A compendium of information and trivia about Mount Ranier and the surrounding national park, with fun facts and statistics in sections on early exploration, the human and natural history of the area, the park service, colorful characters, Indian tribes, park facilities, glaciers, landmarks, events, spiritual aspects, trails, roads, wildlife, activities, and volcanology. Includes b&w photos and maps. c. Book News Inc.

An ebook exclusive, Moon Central America combines Moon's full-length guides to seven Central American countries into one comprehensive digital guide. Moon Central America includes the following country guides: Moon Belize Moon Costa Rica Moon El Salvador Moon Guatemala Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands Moon Nicaragua Moon Panama For each country, you'll find trustworthy advice from Moon's experienced travel authors. Professional photographer Al Argueta compiles the best places to take in Guatemala's awe-inspiring volcanoes, and adventure traveler Amy Robertson shares her list of Honduras's best places to get face-to-face with nature—from caves to cloud forests. If you're dreaming of a Central American trip of any length or mix of destinations, Moon Central America is the travel companion for you.

Students looking to build their skills through extra practice worksheets or teachers seeking already-created workbooks, reinforcing key concepts for their students, need look no further. Anyone in a foundation program or first year-college math course is bound to find this workbook approachable and immensely useful.The workbook is written by a teacher, who understands the needs of math students and has been teaching the material covered in this workbook for over five years to a diverse host of students from different backgrounds and needs. Material presented includes Linear Equations and Matrices, Quadratic and Cubic Equations, Sequences and Series, Indices and Logarithms, Trigonometry, Differentiation, and Integration. With over 2,000 level-appropriate created questions to practice, mathematical skills and confidence are sure to be reinforced and boosted.