Orem Library

"A surprising and moving romance set in an old-fashioned seaside town on the verge of unwelcome change Liza McCullen will never fully escape her past. But the unspoiled beaches and tight-knit community of Silver Bay offer the freedom and safety she craves--if not for herself, then for her young daughter, Hannah. That is, until Mike Dormer arrives as a guest in her aunt's hotel. The mild-mannered Englishman with his too-smart clothes and distracting...

An award-winning author's stirring quest to find and understand an elusive and exceptionally rare species (saola) in the heart of Southeast Asia's jungles.

"Part of the nonfiction Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at wild birds around the world, the threats to their survival and what young people are doing to conserve their populations."--

"The Rescue Effect shows us the regenerative systems that help nature survive in the face of stressors like climate change, and how we can use this natural resiliency to help reverse it"--

Presents inexpensive methods of irrigating plants with efficient water systems, discussing such techniques as clay pots, wicks, porous hoses, vertical pipes, and grow tubes.

Offers an account of the largest-ever forest fire in America, which cemented Teddy Roosevelt's legacy because the heroism shown by the forest rangers turned public opinion permanently in favor of the forests, which Roosevelt wanted to conserve.

"Introduces early readers to environmentalist concepts including deforestation, animals and their habitats, and conservation, and what they can do to help the environment. Features real-life examples of kids who have made a difference"--

Joe Pickett investigates the disappearance of a local businessman, who recently had his intended retirement property declared wetlands and is suspected in the murder of two EPA employees.