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Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Envision a brighter future with this STEM-based subset of True Books.Thanks to the development of agriculture, our Earth can feed the almost 8 billion people that call it home. But the challenge facing us today is how to make the practice of large-scalefarming sustainable. We have learned how to use alternative energies - like solar and wind power - to run our farms. We have also learned how to use the land and the animals on it in a more environmentally...
2) Sustainable
Publisher
Bayview Entertainment
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A vital investigation of the economic and environmental instability of America's food system, from the agricultural issues we face - soil loss, water depletion, climate change, pesticide use - to the community of leaders who are determined to fix it. SUSTAINABLE is a film about the land, the people who work it, and what must be done to sustain it for future generations.
3) Burt's Buzz
Publisher
Films We Like
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Journey into the remarkable double life of Burt Shavitz, a reclusive beekeeper who reluctantly becomes one of the world's most recognisable brand identities.
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Language
Español
Description
El campo mexicano atraviesa una larga crisis que ya tiene una duración de más de medio siglo. Si bien esta crisis ha tenido sus altibajos, en términos generales ha sido caracterizada por la interrelación de problemas ecológicos, económicos, políticos y sociales, involucrando un gran número de diferentes actores sociales, quienes además actúan a nivel regional, estatal nacional e internacional. En otras palabras, la crisis rural se tiene...
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Language
English
Description
Unlocking the Secrets of Tropical Agriculture Are you struggling to cultivate thriving crops in tropical climates? Do the challenges of unpredictable weather patterns and soil conditions hinder your agricultural dreams? Look no further than "Growing Green in the Tropics: An Agricultural Odyssey" for the solutions you need. About This Book:Discover proven techniques for maximizing yield in tropical environments.Learn how to adapt to diverse soil types...
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Language
English
Description
Harvesting Paradise: Unlock the Secrets of Tropical Agriculture Are you fascinated by the lush landscapes of tropical regions and the bounty they offer? Dive into "Harvesting Paradise," an enthralling exploration of Tropical Agriculture that unveils the secrets behind the paradisiacal harvests. Discover the untold stories and challenges of cultivating in the tropics. Uncover sustainable practices that turn challenges into opportunities. Transform...
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Language
English
Description
Harvesting Paradise: A Guide to Tropical Agriculture Uncover the Secrets of Bountiful Harvests Amidst Palm Trees and Sunshine!Are you struggling to turn your tropical garden into a flourishing oasis? Do the challenges of cultivating exotic crops under the sun's relentless gaze leave you feeling overwhelmed? "Harvesting Paradise" is your ultimate guide to thriving in the vibrant world of tropical agriculture. Dive into this comprehensive handbook crafted...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Mining is one of the oldest applications of practical geology. Find out how metals are classified and how most are associated with igneous and metamorphic deposits. Some metals, like gold, can be mined in a pure—"native"—state that requires little processing. Discover how and where to go prospecting for gold, using the panning process perfected by the Forty-Niners in California.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Go outside and find an outcrop—a roadcut, cliff face, or other site where rocks are exposed. These are ideal places for practicing field geology. Professor Cotter gives tips on safety, maps, tools, and techniques. A notebook and careful record-keeping are essential. Amateur geologists can make important discoveries, so field geology is your chance to advance knowledge while enjoying the outdoors.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Visit the beach with a geologist's eyes and see how the interaction of waves, ocean currents, and winds lead to the ebb and flow of sediments and blending of landforms. Consider the four types of waves and what they reveal about the ocean floor just offshore. Also, zero in on individual grains of sand, identifying their minerals and tracing their origin. Reflect on why beaches are sandy at all.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Fossils are one of the most exciting components of field geology. The term covers not only preserved ancient life-forms, but also evidence of their activity, such as footprints. Look at different ways nature has of preserving fossils—by encasing in amber, freezing, pickling, chemical alteration, and other natural processes. Ask what life-forms are likely to be fossilized and in what environments.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Check out limestone, one of nature's most amazing rocks, with medical, economic, and sightseeing benefits. Not to mention, limestone provides insight into environments eons ago. Examine its chemistry and the ways it forms. Survey different kinds of limestone, including types that preserve detailed fossils. Finally, look at sinkholes and caves, which occur in limestone karst topography.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Metamorphic rocks form under conditions halfway between those of sedimentary and igneous rocks. A good analogy is the process of glacier formation that turns snow into dense, interlocking crystals of ice. Focus on foliated metamorphic rocks, such as slate and gneiss, which have lineation patterns. Geologists can read these patterns to reconstruct ancient mountain ranges and plate boundaries.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Geomorphology is the study of landscapes and their individual landforms. Learn the five major influences on landscape formation. Use this background to tour the United States, which is a remarkable laboratory of geomorphology with features such as the Appalachian and Rocky Mountains, the Grand Canyon and Channeled Scablands, and more.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Having studied igneous rocks that cool quickly, now turn to igneous rocks that cool deep underground over the course of millions of years. Find out how to distinguish granite from diorite, gabbro, and other intrusive igneous rocks. Learn about notable batholiths, such as Yosemite's Half Dome, and look at the abundant uses for granite and similar rocks.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The most highly prized rocks among non-geologists are gemstones. This episode covers all 12 birthstones, plus other gems, probing the shifting categories of precious and semi-precious gems. You learn how gems form and where to find them. Even more difficult to find are meteorites. Hear tips for identifying these extraterrestrial rocks, which are unlike anything native to Earth.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Consider how to put your knowledge of geology to use. Issues faced by your community may benefit from geologic insights about groundwater, watersheds, roadways, pollution, and historic questions such as abandoned mines and quarries. Practical geology will only grow in importance as the world deals with climate change, resource shortages, and the pressing need to live in harmony with the planet.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Trace the history of oil exploration and recovery, focusing on the geology of petroleum and natural gas formations. To strike oil, you need to find a source rock, a reservoir rock, a caprock, and a structural feature called a trap where oil can pool. Survey some of the world's most productive oil fields, and investigate the plusses and minuses of hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking."
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Steppes and deserts make up almost a third of Earth's land surface and are an ideal place to practice geology due to the distinctive landforms, often unobstructed by vegetation. Explore alluvial fans, washes, playa lakes, dunes, and other features typical of arid regions. Also ask why steppes and deserts are so dry. What combination of surface, ocean, and atmospheric conditions produce them?
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