Central Skagit Library District

A photo essay about the range of plants and animals found in fresh water throughout the year, examining the living conditions and survival mechanisms of creatures dwelling at the edge of the water, on its surface, or under the mud.

Describes how plants, animals, and humans survive in the Arctic regions, including facts on prehistoric life, sea ice, and the growing threat to the biome due to climate change.

An exploration of underground and undersea life depicts creatures and elements that vary from burrowing animals to man-made tunnels.

Describes the history of the Great Barrier Reef, including how it was discovered, the creatures that call the reef home, and what is being done to protect it.

"Using a highly visual approach and a "slow build" of concepts, Whales To the Rescue explores how whales help to maintain a healthy ocean and, by extension, a healthy and biodiverse planet. Whales are ecosystems engineers -- animals that create, modify or maintain a habitat or ecosystem. In its lifetime, a whale can improve our planet's health by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide, one of the most abundant greenhouse gases, in the atmosphere. How?...