Forces Of Nature

"Ever since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's window, Zack's life has gone in some unexpected directio... (more)

"Ever since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's window, Zack's life has gone in some unexpected directions. But when everything goes wrong on the McGee family camping trip, Zack's going to need Amp's alien scouting skills to navigate the great outdoors and find their way back to civilization!"--Back cover. (less)

Roscoe the raccoon happily lives alone in a junkyard, but when three visitors come looking for a new home, he discovers ... (more)

Roscoe the raccoon happily lives alone in a junkyard, but when three visitors come looking for a new home, he discovers he can create more with others than he ever could on his own--and together they can build an environment that is better for everyone. (less)

"Crystal Hughes is mad as hell. . .No one is going to tear down the farmland that's been in her family since the turn of... (more)

"Crystal Hughes is mad as hell. . .No one is going to tear down the farmland that's been in her family since the turn of the century--certainly not multimillion dollar Welco Industries. And until Welco's president meets with her, Crystal will wage a fiery one-woman protest to prove it! But when he finally appears, Douglas Wellington III is far from the elderly curmudgeon she expected... Tall, lean, and fabulous, Douglas is in for a surprise of his own. Crystal's cafe au lait beauty takes his breath away. Still, if she had any sense, she'd realize his project will save the impoverished community. With battle lines drawn, Crystal issues Douglas a challenge: spend one week on the land he wants to destroy. He agrees, if only to be alone with her. But when nature takes over amid North Carolina's lush countryside, these two warriors just may discover what happens to even the best laid plans... "Count on Cheris Hodges to deliver a sassy, sexy romantic read." --Farrah Rochon, author of Always and Forever "This is a winning romance that readers will love." --RT Book Reviews on Too Hot For TV."-- (less)

No one is going to tear down the farmland that's been in Crystal's family since the turn of the 20th century--especially... (more)

No one is going to tear down the farmland that's been in Crystal's family since the turn of the 20th century--especially not the multimillion dollar suits behind Welco Industries. And until Welco's president meets with her, Crystal wages a fiery one-woman protest to prove she means business. When he finally appears, Douglas Wellington III is far from the elderly curmudgeon she expected. Crystal issues a challenge: spend one week on the land he wants to destroy. He agrees, if only to be alone with her. (less)

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Forces of Nature profiles the inspirational grassroots work of 12 young people recognized with the nation's top youth en... (more)

Forces of Nature profiles the inspirational grassroots work of 12 young people recognized with the nation's top youth environmental prize - the Brower Youth Awards. Named after famed environmentalist David Brower, the awards recognize people ages 13 to 22 in North America who have shown outstanding leadership on a project or campaign with positive environmental and social impact. Forces of Nature is a beautiful examination of service work. Teachers who promote service learning and community engagement will find this an inspirational tool with their classes. The awardees are charismatic young heroes for planet Earth, whose stories, struggles, and victories inspire people of all ages.. (less)

Take a global tour in four themed episodes, answering the simplest questions about the complex forces that shape our pla... (more)

Take a global tour in four themed episodes, answering the simplest questions about the complex forces that shape our planet. Why is water blue? How can a shape defy gravity? Why do bees make hexagonal honeycombs? And how do these things affect our own lives? Discover what lies beneath Earth's startling beauty as we reveal the secrets of our cosmos and the natural forces that govern everything within it. (less)