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Author
Publisher
Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Adapting to picture book format an essay that has never been published in its entirety from a pioneering environmentalist, a cut-paper master brings this wonderous ode to clouds and the natural world to vivid life, in this art-meets-science tribute to curiosity and wonder.
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
This Applied Professional Project by Kathy Fournier synthesizes the work from a practicum and an independent study to explore the aesthetics and business of nature photography. The practicum focused on nature photography, while the independent study concentrated on a business plan for the author's own nature photography business. Therefore, this Applied Professional Project was twofold: 1) Create a photo project that applies to an interest in nature...
Publisher
Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., No. 13 Astor Place
Pub. Date
[not after 1882].
Language
English
Description
A collection of poems on flowers, primarily by English and American authors. Includes an introductory essay on flowers and a separate section (pages 213-264) on the language and symbolism of flowers.
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Climate refers to the average weather pattern of a particular area. Weather is the state of the atmosphere of a particular region. The factors that contribute to the weather of a given place are rainfall, temperature, air pressure, and humidity. Weather changes every day. Climate change, however, is a much more complex phenomenon, with great consequences on ecology. The rise in global temperatures over the decades has proved that climate is indeed...
Author
Publisher
Tundra
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"While visiting her mother's family, a young girl notices she's never seen her mother so happy as they both explore this lush place, but when they return home, her mother's smile disappears until the girl shows her nature here can be wondrous, too"--
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
For an applied professional project, I created and developed environmental education programs for Watchung Reservation. Watchung Reservation is a 2,060-acre area located in Union County; it is owned by the State of New Jersey and is operated by the Union County Parks and Community Renewal. Education Programs have the ability to increase public awareness for the necessity and value of open space to preserve biodiversity in New Jersey. Environmental...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The Art of Science thesis project is a compilation of an interdisciplinary curriculum for an elective science course incorporating the fundamentals of photography with biological and environmental science concepts. The use of digital photography will provide the opportunity for the incorporation of art within the science classroom; an approach based on the fundamental principles outlined in the transition from STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The purpose of this applied project was two-fold. One goal of this research was to further the collective knowledge of environmental attitude formation and change. This study aimed to determine if participation in an outdoor education program at White Pines Ranch had any effect on a student's attitude toward the environment. To measure attitudes, about 100 sixth graders were asked to complete Malkus' (1992) Adults' Attitudes Toward the Environment...
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
There is a need for public education in the western Mojave Desert about the many human impacts on the desert ecosystem, how to reduce these impacts, and how to recreate responsibly while in the desert. In coordination with the Desert Tortoise Preserve Committee, Inc. (DTPC) an integrated environmental education and responsible recreation program (IEERRP) was developed to reach out to off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts, as well as the general public...
17) Mapping Sam
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"An adventurous cat named Sam explores her neighborhood at night, and maps of all types reveal her journey, illuminating different points of view and the various spots Sam visits"--
Author
Publisher
Green Mountain College
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
The purpose of this professional project was to develop a guide for program design and function of a natural play space off the Schiele Museum Nature Trail. Research was conducted for one month. Multi-modal questionnaires and focus group interviews were used to collect information. Data were gathered from visitors and stakeholders both on-site and online. Data about how the Museum is used, the Nature Trail, opinions about the play space and play values...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
This fantastic dinosaur interactive book is perfect for pre-reading toddlers, and children just learning to read. Little ones can enjoy the spectacular scenery in the Jurassic world along the way, as Diplodocus camouflages, explores, and munches on plants.--