Meinders Community Library Pipestone

Red doesn't remember who she is or where she came from. In fact, her only memory is a terrifying, repeating dream of a threatening shadow and a foggy field. But after many years, she wonders if that's just something she made up. Red does know that she now belongs with Yakaka, the witch who rescued Red when she was a little girl. Full of power and magic, Yakaka travels the world, healing the planet when it calls for her help. Yakaka carries Red between...

In Green, emergent readers will learn about plants, animals, and rocks that are green. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they discover where they can see colors in the natural world. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different shades of green, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the color green online using our safe search engine that provides relevant,...

A canoe ride on a northern lake during a summer day reveals the quiet beauty and wonder of nature in and around the peaceful water.

In Orange, early readers will learn about the different foods, insects, and rocks that are orange. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they discover where they can see colors in the natural world. A labeled diagram helps readers identify different shades of orange, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about the color orange online using our safe search engine...

"A monster searches everywhere to find the things he loves: bunnies!!!"-- Provided by publisher.

This book explains a wide range of natural phenomena including how old the universe is, why the continents look like disconnected pieces of a jigsaw puzzle, what causes tsunamis, why there are so many kinds of plants and animals, and who the first man, or woman, was. Starting with the magical, mythical explanations for the wonders of nature, the author reveals the scientific truths behind these occurrences.

"In The Comfort of Crows, Margaret Renkl presents a literary devotional: fifty-two chapters that follow the creatures and plants in her backyard over the course of a year. As we move through the seasons -- from a crow spied on New Year's Day, its resourcefulness and sense of community setting a theme for the year, to the lingering bluebirds of December, revisiting the nest box they used in spring -- what develops is a portrait of joy and grief: joy...

"Nature is all around us. By paying attention to the world outside and the way our bodies and minds experience it, mindfulness can help us find ways to appreciate the beauty of nature on our doorsteps. Mindful Spaces guides children through exercises and activities that help them slow down and pay attention to their minds, their bodies, their feelings, and their emotions"-- Page 4 of cover.

Up in the frozen north, life is harsh and dangerous. But this is where White Fang, the wolf-dog, feels at home--in the wild. When White Fang lives among man-animals, he must learn to fend for himself. And when he finds himself with a man who is kind to him, he must learn to love.