Peggy Kochanoff – lisa·èÂíÐã Publishing and Vagrant Press lisa·èÂíÐã Publishing is the largest English-language publisher east of Toronto Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:06:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 153484567 Be a Camouflage Detective /store/be-a-camouflage-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-camouflage-detective-2 Tue, 04 Jun 2024 12:15:33 +0000 /store/be-a-camouflage-detective-2 Silver Birch – and Hackmatack-nominated Be A Nature Dectective series explores animal camouflage How do insects hide themselves in the woods? Can flounders really change the texture of their skin […]

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Be a Weather Detective /store/be-a-weather-detective-2.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-weather-detective Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:56:22 +0000 /store/be-a-weather-detective-2 Unravel the secrets of weather, from hurricanes to snowflakes, with naturalist Peggy Kochanoff's newest book in the Be A Nature Detective series. This fascinating and entertaining guide, packed with detailed watercolour illustrations, is the perfect tool for young readers to learn about the mysteries of weather patterns in Atlantic Canada and beyond.

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Be a City Nature Detective /store/be-a-city-nature-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-city-nature-detective Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:52:38 +0000 /store/be-a-city-nature-detective.html/be-a-city-nature-detective How do bedbugs get into your home? Why are some grey squirrels black? Does goldenrod cause hay fever?

Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries in the city.

From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be a Nature Detective series comes a new adventure full of fascinating facts and original watercolours. From scuttling cockroaches to waves of starlings to burdock heads on your clothes, Kochanoff takes the reader through city streets to show them the amazing nature growing there. Features a glossary, identification page, and further reading.

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Be a Night Detective /store/be-a-night-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-night-detective Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:49:31 +0000 /store/be-a-night-detective.html/be-a-night-detective Why are moths drawn to light at night? Why do some flowers only bloom under the moon? Are stars really falling from the sky?

Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving nature mysteries after dark. From the author of Silver Birch-nominated Be a Wilderness Detective and Hackmatack-nominated Be a Beach Detective comes a new adventure full of fascinating facts. From tiny cicadas in the grass and skunks digging in your backyard, to the Northern Lights dancing in the sky, Kochanoff shines a light on the intriguing nightlife of Atlantic Canada's nocturnal creatures.

Features a glossary, identification page, and further reading.

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Be a Beach Detective /store/be-a-beach-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-beach-detective Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:45:12 +0000 /store/be-a-beach-detective.html/be-a-beach-detective Can anything eat prickly sea urchins? Can dead jellyfish still sting you? Why does water squirt up when you walk along the beach?

Biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving beach mysteries. From the puzzling tidal life of barnacles to the stunning variety of seaweeds, Kochanoff dives deep into our coastal habitats and comes up with an entertaining and enlightening look at life by the ocean. Full of fascinating facts and surprising solutions, Be a Beach Detective is the perfect book for curious beachcombers of any age!

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Be a Wilderness Detective /store/be-a-wilderness-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-wilderness-detective Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:42:09 +0000 /store/be-a-wilderness-detective.html/be-a-wilderness-detective Why is that tree lumpy? How do insects stay alive in the winter? What are tides, anyway?In Be a Wilderness Detective, biologist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these and many more questions. With simple language and beautifully accurate paintings, Kochanoff walks young readers through many nature puzzles, including identifying different types of animal poop and understanding how maple trees can be tapped without being harmed.Clear, precise, and engaging, Be a Wilderness Detective is the perfect book for budding naturalists—and it will also convince couch potatoes to get outside. Science and nature have never been more fun!

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Be a Close-up Nature Detective /store/be-a-close-up-nature-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-close-up-nature-detective Mon, 03 Jun 2024 18:06:47 +0000 /store/be-a-close-up-nature-detective Silver Birch— and Hackmatack-nominated Be A Nature Detective series explores tiny nature mysteries in the woods, on the beach, and in your own backyard! Is all sand made the same? […]

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Be a Pond Detective /store/be-a-pond-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-pond-detective Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:28:55 +0000 /store/be-a-pond-detective.html/be-a-pond-detective Do dragonflies bite? What is the difference between a frog and a toad? Are leeches dangerous? Naturalist and artist Peggy Kochanoff answers these questions and more in this illustrated guide to solving the many nature mysteries of freshwater ponds.

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You Can Be a Nature Detective /store/you-can-be-a-nature-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=you-can-be-a-nature-detective Sat, 18 Feb 2023 06:55:31 +0000 /store/you-can-be-a-nature-detective.html/you-can-be-a-nature-detective This wonderful book explains how children and adults alike can have fun using nature’s clues to figure out such conundrums as which bird built what nest, what butterfly or moth a caterpillar will turn into, and which animal made what tracks.

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Be a Camouflage Detective /store/be-a-camouflage-detective.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=be-a-camouflage-detective Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:27:46 +0000 /store/be-a-camouflage-detective Silver Birch – and Hackmatack-nominated Be A Nature Dectective series explores animal camouflage How do insects hide themselves in the woods? Can flounders really change the texture of their skin […]

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