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2020.
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"Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that the United States does not share with Canada. Its shoreline is considered one of the most scenic parts of the United States. Find out more in Lake Michigan, one of the titles in The Great Lakes. Each title in this series explores key topics such as geological history, ecosystems, and human impact in order to help readers better understand the importance of the Great Lakes and why they must be protected"--Back...
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Pub. Date
[2016]
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Climate variability and change is causing perturbations to natural systems (agriculture, water regimes, forestry, ecosystems, coasts and oceans, temperature extremes, etc.) and human systems necessitating that communities, states, and nations around the world take action to enhance their resilience to climate impacts. Adapting to climate change requires decision makers to have information in hand that is relevant to solve their problems,...
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©2014.
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Published as part of the 50th birthday celebration of the UCCS campus, " ... this field guide provides valuable perspective on the people whose efforts formed the university as well as the events that created its unique natural environment over the last several million years"--Foreword.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
"As the world's climate changes, two areas are being significantly affected. Deserts are expanding and becoming even more dry and arid. Forests are disappearing, thanks in part to logging by humans. The Earth doesn't need more deserts, and it desperately needs more forests. Inside, find out more about these vital biomes and how people are working hard to make sure they survive properly"--Back cover.
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Pub. Date
2017.
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"Companies need High Potential leaders (Hi-Pos) more than ever before to help them adapt to todays tumultuous, digitally-driven business environment. If you meet the Hi-Po criteria, you're in high demand--and this book explains how to fast-track yourself. Criteria for Hi-Pos are changing markedly. In the past, fast-track leaders were tapped mainly because of their cognitive abilities, analytical skills, imagination, thoroughness in finding solutions...
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Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"An engaging look at how the animals, people, and seasons within an ecosystem are intertwined. To the Gitxsan people of Northwestern British Columbia, the grizzly is an integral part of the natural landscape. Together, they share the land and forests that the Skeena River runs through, as well as the sockeye salmon within it. Follow mother bear as she teaches her cubs what they need to survive on their own. The Mothers of Xsan series uses striking...