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City at the Water's Edge

A Natural History of New York

By: Betsy McCully

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City at the Water's Edge

A Natural History of New York

By: Betsy McCully

Concrete floors and concrete walls, buildings that pierce the sky, taxicabs and subway corridors, a steady din of noise. These things, along with a virtually unrivaled collection of museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and stock exchanges make New York City not only the cultural and financial capital of the United States, but one of the largest and most impressive urban conglomerations in the world. With distinctions like these, is it possible to imagine the city as any more than this? City at the Water's Edge invites readers to do just that. Betsy McCully, a long-time urban dweller, argues that this city of lights is much more than a human-made metropolis. It has a rich natural history that is every bit as fascinating as the glitzy veneer that has been built atop it. Through twenty years of nature exploration, McCully has come to know New York as part of the Lower Hudson Bioregion-a place of salt marshes and estuaries, sand dunes and barrier islands, glacially sculpted ridges and kettle holes, rivers and streams, woodlands and outwash plains. Here she tells the story of New York that began before the first humans settled in the region twelve thousand years ago, and long before immigrants ever arrived at Ellis Island. The timeline that she recounts is one that extends backward half a billion years; it plumbs the depths of Manhattan's geological history and forecasts a possible future of global warming, with rising seas lapping at the base of the Empire State Building. Counter to popular views that see the city as a marvel of human ingenuity diametrically opposed to nature, this unique account shows how the region has served as an evolving habitat for a diversity of species, including our own. The author chronicles the growth of the city at the expense of the environment, but leaves the reader with a vision of a future city as a human habitat that is brought into balance with nature.

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Rutgers University Press

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0813539153

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9780813539157

At the Glacier’s Edge

A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point

By: Betsy McCully

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At the Glacier’s Edge

A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point

By: Betsy McCully

Vast salt marshes, ancient grasslands, lush forests, pristine beaches and dunes, and copious inland waters, all surrounded by a teeming sea. These are probably not the first things you imagine when you think of Long Island, but just beyond its highways and housing developments lies a stunning landscape full of diverse plant and animal life. Combining science writing, environmental history, and first-hand accounts from a longtime resident, At the Glacier’s Edge offers a unique narrative natural history of Long Island. Betsy McCully tells the story of how the island was formed at the end of the last ice age, how its habitats evolved, and how humans in the last few hundred years have radically altered and degraded its landscape. Yet as she personally recounts the habitat losses and species declines she has witnessed over the past few decades, she describes the vital efforts that environmental activists are making to restore and reclaim this land—from replanting salt marshes, to preserving remaining grasslands and forests, to cleaning up the waters. At the Glacier’s Edge provides an in-depth look at the flora, fauna and geology that make Long Island so special.

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145

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Rutgers University Press

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197883893X

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9781978838932

You Can Do It!

By: Betsy Lewin

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You Can Do It!

By: Betsy Lewin

There's a big race on Sunday-- but can a little crocodile triumph? Find out in this Level B story, simple enough for young readers to read on their own. The crocodile is hopeful, but when a bigger, mean crocodile tells him there's no chance, he starts to wonder if he's good enough. But with a little motivation from his friend, and a lot of practice and hard work, he's ready to prove himself when the big race comes around! Using simple text and lots of sight words, Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin has created a story about determination-- and the importance of support from your friends! The easy-to-read story is accompanied by energetic ink and watercolor illustrations, adding interest and detail to the narrative, showcasing the little crocodile's practice and the shared joy of his triumph. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level B readers feature short sentences with high-frequency words, for kindergarten readers who've mastered Level A and are ready to build more fluency. The illustrations provide clues to word meanings. When you've mastered these simple stories, move on to level C! A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year

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Holiday House

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0823428079

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9780823428076

Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders

Physical Therapy Principles and Methods

By: Betsy Myers,June Hanks

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Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders

Physical Therapy Principles and Methods

By: Betsy Myers,June Hanks

Combining the latest research with a proven, “how-to” approach, Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders: Physical Therapy Principles and Methods, 5th Edition, offers a practical overview of commonly seen pathology and accompanying treatment options for orthopaedic patients. This fundamental textbook of orthopaedic physical therapy demonstrates therapeutic techniques in vibrant detail and emphasizes practical application to strengthen clinical readiness. Thoroughly updated and now presented in full color, the 5th Edition reflects the latest practice standards in a streamlined organization for greater ease of use

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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1975158970

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9781975158972

Transforming Preschool Storytime

Modern Vision and a Year of Programs

By: Betsy Diamant-Cohen,Melanie A. Hetrick

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Transforming Preschool Storytime

Modern Vision and a Year of Programs

By: Betsy Diamant-Cohen,Melanie A. Hetrick

According to recent research, the best way to make new connections in a child’s brain is by building on something already known. A child who loves a book will listen to it repeatedly, maintaining interest. Using a selected book in a number of consecutive preschool storytimes, but presenting it differently each time, can help children learn new skill sets. This book presents a new approach to storytime, one that employs repetition with variety to create an experience which helps children connect and engage with the story on a higher level. Diamant-Cohen, recently awarded the 2013 ASCLA Leadership and Professional Achievement Award, and Hetrick offer a year’s worth of activities specifically designed to address multiple intelligences through a repetition-based process. Incorporating recent theories on developmental learning, this book includes Scripts for 8 different books, with enough activities to repeat each one for six weeks, along with lists of optional alternative books Planning aids such as outlines of storytime sessions, a fill-in-the-blanks planning sheet, questions for evaluation, and tips for enhanced storytimes using props and crafts Detailed but straightforward explanations of theory and research that will help readers communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders From setup to execution, here’s everything you need to create and implement a successful, elevated storytime.

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337

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American Library Association

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1555708056

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9781555708054

Choosing Books for Children

A Commonsense Guide

By: Betsy Gould Hearne,Deborah Stevenson

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Choosing Books for Children

A Commonsense Guide

By: Betsy Gould Hearne,Deborah Stevenson

Presents a tool for choosing books for children of all ages. This title offers practical guidance on sorting through the bewildering array of picture books, pop-up books, books for beginning readers, young adult titles, classics, poetry, olktales, and factual books.

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252

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University of Illinois Press

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0252069285

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9780252069284

The Moon and I

By: Betsy Cromer Byars,Cullinan

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The Moon and I

By: Betsy Cromer Byars,Cullinan

While describing her humorous adventures with a blacksnake, Betsy Byars recounts childhood anecdotes and explains how she writes a book.

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120

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0153022647

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9780153022647

The Call to Hawaiʻi

A Wellness Vacation Guidebook

By: Laura L. Crites,Betsy Crites

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The Call to Hawaiʻi

A Wellness Vacation Guidebook

By: Laura L. Crites,Betsy Crites

The Call to Hawaii invites the reader to a deeper understanding and experience of the native culture and healing resources of Hawaii. The authors define wellness travel as a vacation taken with the intention of enhancing balance and harmony on all levels?mind, heart, body, and spirit. Their definition includes seven ways to structure a vacation to meet your personal needs for renewal.

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0972754806

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9780972754804

At the Glacier’s Edge

A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point

By: Betsy McCully

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A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point

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Rutgers University Press

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City at the Water's Edge

A Natural History of New York

By: Betsy McCully

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A Natural History of New York

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0813540100

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City at the Water's Edge

City at the Water's Edge

At the Glacier’s Edge

At the Glacier’s Edge

You Can Do It!

You Can Do It!

Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders

Management of Common Orthopaedic Disorders

Transforming Preschool Storytime

Transforming Preschool Storytime

Choosing Books for Children

Choosing Books for Children

The Moon and I

The Moon and I

The Call to Hawaiʻi

The Call to Hawaiʻi

At the Glacier’s Edge

At the Glacier’s Edge

City at the Water's Edge

City at the Water's Edge

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