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Nature out of balance : how invasive species are changing the planet / Merrie-Ellen Wilcox.
"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle readers and illustrated with color photographs. Find out about the global problem of invasive species, the good and the bad, and what you can do to support the ecosystems around you."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459823952
- ISBN: 1459823958
- Physical Description: 47 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm.
- Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2021.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (page 44) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | What is an invasive species, anyway? -- Movers and shakers -- Accidental hitchhikers -- It seemed like a good idea at the time -- Not quite according to plan -- Invader number one -- All systmes go -- All together now -- New kids on the block -- Taking over -- The story of Guam and the brown tree snake -- Making eco-mischief -- Harming humans -- Stemming the flow -- Sounding the alarm -- Stamping them out -- Keeping a lid on them -- Easier said than done -- Thinking differently -- Finding the silver lining -- The story of Puerto Rico and the African tulip tree -- Living with climate change -- Africanized honeybees: "killers" or friends? -- Helping ecosystems repair themselves -- What you can do -- In my own backyard. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1200L Lexile |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic formats. |
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| Subject: | Introduced organisms > Juvenile literature. Biological invasions > Juvenile literature. |
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lawrence County Federated Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at New Castle Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle Public Library | JNF 578.6 Wilcox (Text)
Memorial:
In Memory of Sam B. Biasucci, given by Laurie and Tim Hollern.
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31902005425665 | NWCM Juvenile Non-Fiction | Available | - |
