Washoe County Library System

Follows the history of the nefarious and pesky mosquito and its impact on humanity throughout the ages and around the globe, explaining how the tiny insect influenced the results of wars, colonization, and the modern world order.

Looks at the various kinds of plants and animals, including camels, cactuses, and snakes, that survive in desert ecosystems throughout the world.

Provides information on ways to strengthen and cultivate the soil food web to grow healthy plants without the use of chemicals.

A simple introduction to food chains and webs, featuring both herbivores and carnivores and discussing energy, food production, and decomposition in various ecosystems.

Explains how energy is transferred from plants to animals via the food chain.

"An unprecedented portrait of the hidden patterns in human society--visualized through the world of data. Award-winning geographer-designer team James Cheshire and Oliver Uberti transform enormous datasets into rich maps and cutting-edge visualizations. In this triumph of visual storytelling, they uncover truths about our past, reveal who we are today, and highlight what we face in the years ahead."--

Describes the physical features of a coral reef, its community of plants and animals, and environmental threats.

"In all about deserts & grasslands, young viewers will discover the characteristics that make these regions unique, while exploring the plants and animals that make their homes in these environments. A visit with a scientist examines the world of the hummingbird, while a hands-on experiment demonstrates how different plants have adapted to survive in different ecosystems."--Container.

"Artist, technologist, and philosopher James Bridle's Ways of Being is a brilliant, searching exploration of different kinds of intelligence--plant, animal, human, artificial--and how they transform our understanding of humans' place in the cosmos"--