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010565
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England, Oneworld Publications, 2009.
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182pGreen Spine
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Beginners Guides
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Biodiversity: A Beginner's Guide combines the most up-to-date scientific thought with a genuine passion for the natural world. From the Kyoto agreement to ecotourism, and from mass extinctions to population explosions, John Spicer explores the causes behind and consequences of the current crisis in biodiversity, and urges us to take steps now to ensure that nature's wonders are enjoyed by future generations.
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Preface
The wood among which the trees are found
All creatures that on earth do dwell
Where on earth is biodiversity?
Diversity, extinction and deep time
Crisis? What crisis?
No such thing as a free lunch
Leaving the world as you would like to find it
The ring of living beauty
Further reading and website references
Appendix
Index
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9781851684717 Pb.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| 010887 | 333.95/SPI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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023668
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Washington, D.C., National Geographic Society, 1999.
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132pYellow spine
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National Geographic
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Hosting an astonishing array of living things, our hospitable planet is becoming less for many species. Humans have begun to grasp the staggering variety and value of life on earth just as we push many species towards extinction. How will we save them?
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| 021770 | 333.95/NAT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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017020
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London, Penguin Books, 2006.
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xxi, 340pGrey Spine
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A brilliant and controversial book which vividly explores how the unconscious, automatic, blind, yet essentially non- random process discovered by Darwin is the only answer to the most important question of all: why do we exist?
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Introduction to the 2006 edition
Preface
1. Explaining the very improbable
2. Good design
3. Accumulatin small change
4. Making tracks through animal space
5. The power and the archives
6. Origins and miracles
7. Constructive evolution
8. Explosions and spirals
9. Puncturing punctuationism
10. The one true tree of life
11. Doomed rivals
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9780141026169 Pb.
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| I01009 | 576.82/DAW | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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014749
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Essex, Heinemann Library, 2009.
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56pLight Blue Spine
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Timeline: Life on earth
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This book explains how the diversity of life on Earth developed through gradual processes of change occurring over millions of years. It looks in depth at biological adaptation over time and how it might continue in the future. It covers topics, such as genetic mutation, environmental change, extinction, and theories of evolution. It explains relevant aspects of Earth Science, such as geological processes. Ages 12+.
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Diversity of life
Trees of life
How evolution works
Adaptations
Species
Glossary
Index
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9780431064710 Hb.
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| 014484 | 578.7/BRI | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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023847
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New Delhi, Centre for Science and Environment,
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22 min.video recording
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The Norwegian government has built an underground vault to guard against a major catastrophe – nuclear war, asteroid strikes or severe climate change. It’s a seed bank on a wild Arctic island 500 miles from the North Pole: a store for all the known varieties of the world’s crops – just in case.
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1 DVD.
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| Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
| N00551 | 631.521/DOO | Main | On Shelf | Non Book Material | |
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014993
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Illinois, Raintree Publishers, 2009.
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48pGreen Spine
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Sci-hi: Life science
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Explores the different areas, or biomes, of our planet. Examines the different physical elements that make these areas unique, and how these differences have influenced the evolution of all living things.
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What's a Biome?
Adaptation
Threats to Biome
The temperate deciduous forest
The tropical rain forest
Temperate grasslands and tropical savannas
The desert
The Tundra
Marine regions
Freshwater regions
Logging: a threat to sea creatures?
Meet the Tollund man!
What do you know about biomes?
Glossary
Find out more
Index
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9781410933294 Hb.
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| 014743 | 577/LAT | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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009936
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USA, Charlesbridge, 1999.
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32pGreen Spine
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Describes some of the exotic plants and animals that live in the cloud forest of Costa Rica, and discusses some environmental threats faced by this region.
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088106985X Hb.
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| 010342 | 577.34/COL | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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012381
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Philadelphia, Chelsea House Publishers, 2006.
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xiv,140pAqua Blue Spine
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The New Global Society
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Argues for a new ethic that can motivate the public and their reluctant governments to build a sustainable future for ourselves and for our children.
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9780791081914 Hb.
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| 012338 | 333.72/JEO | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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026765
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Ahmedabad, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
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268pBrown spine
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Wonders of the Indian Wilderness
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This book provides a historical background of the discovery of the diversity of India's plants and animals, highlighting milestones in biodiversity conservation. It makes people responsible for conserving the threatened biological heritage and share stories of conservation efforts made. The volume also provides the current stsus of wildlife in the country.
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The evolution of early conservation practices in India
Biodiversity conservation in modern times
A history of Indian botany
The history of zoology in India
The history of forestry in India
Leaders in conservation - the last fifty years
Programmes, instituions and legislations for biodiversity conservation
Biodiversity conservation: current status and future strategies
Epilogue: the spirit of nature
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8188204811 Hb.
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| 024530 | 333.95160954/BHA | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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022790
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London, Candlewick Press, 2017.
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36pCream spine
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There are living things everywhere: the more we look, the more we find. There are creatures on the tops of the tallest jungle trees, at the bottom of the coldest oceans, even under the feathers of birds and in boiling volcanic pools. So how many different kinds are there? One, two, three ... lots!
A stylish non-fiction picture book that conveys the magnificent diversity of life on this planet, from the award-winning team behind Tiny: a beautifully illustrated introduction to the concept of biodiversity for younger readers. Ages 5+
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9781406360486 Hb.
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| 023947 | 591/DAV | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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026763
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Ahmedabad, Mapin Publishing Pvt. Ltd., 2006.
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365pDark blue spine
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Wonders of the Indian Wilderness
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The first volume in the series 'Wonders of the Indian Wilderness'describes the rich and unique biodiversity of India. Bharucha describes the plant and animal species of India and the varied ecosystems in the country; bringing out the growing threat to winderness. Looking at the topic from a historical perspeciave it even addresses evolution and extinction. The urgent need to conserve biodiversity - an incredible natural resource with immense economic potential - is an important issue addressed in this volume. It focuses attention on the nature of the flora and fauna of the country and their interdependence and complex linkages which form intricate webs of life in each of the different ecosystems.
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Humankind and the web of life
The biodiversity of India
The nature of the Indian wilderness
India's floral heritage
India's rich faunal heritage
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818820479X Hb.
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002403
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Great Britain, Evans Brothers Ltd., 1999.
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96pBlack spine
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Introduces young people to the environmental challenges that await us in the 21st century, and what action government and young people, are taking to address the problems we face.
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Atmosphere
Freshwater
Marine and Coastal Areas
Land and Food
Forests
Biodiversity
Urbanisation
Polar regions
Pull the Strings!
...and Action!
If We Ruled the World
Emerging Issues
What Scientists Say
What Others Think
What You Can Do
Eco Times
How Green Are You?
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0237521199 Pb.
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| 004269 | 363.73874/WOO | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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018119
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Toronto, Kids Can Press, 2013.
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32pLight Blue Spine
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Explains how young people can be modern-day Noahs who protect the world's plants and animals from extinction by making small but significant changes in everyday habits.
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9781554537532 Hb.
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023038
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Mumbai, Last Wilderness Foundation, 2016.
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80pBrown spine
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Last Wilderness Foundation in association with Kalpavriksh brings to you 'Secrets of the Jungle' (English) and 'Jungle ke Rahasya' (Hindi), an activity book that provides a gamut of information about the Indian forests and the species living within. A treat especially for children, filled with activities that enhance knowledge about the wilderness in a fun way, the book can be enjoyed as a teacher's handbook too.
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9788187945697 Pb.
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ID:
009945
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Great Britain, A & C Black Publishers, 2008.
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40pGreen Spine
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CitizenKid collection
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Shows the interdependancy of every living thing and how every species is important.This book is a part of CitizenKid: A collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.
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9780713689723 Pb.
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