https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SVL(TOTRB24)&QRYTEXT=Tales%20from%20the%20Riverbank&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3456735&CF=BIB Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie - and his life changes forever. Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie - and his life changes forever.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Ayres, Pam, 1947-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Macmillan Children's Books, 2023.<br />30 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 26 x 29 cm<br /><br />23 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3472201&CF=BIB Explore how rivers are made and how important they are while discovering some of the most famous waterways on the planet, from the Amazon to the Yangtze. Explore how rivers are made and how important they are while discovering some of the most famous waterways on the planet, from the Amazon to the Yangtze.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Walden, Libby<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>UK : Ladybird Books, 2023.<br />42 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 18 cm.<br />Series 234<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304076<br />Alton - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304078<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304075<br />Basingstoke Discovery Centre - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304081<br />Chineham - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304079<br />Overton - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304077<br />Whitchurch - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304080<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3494892&CF=BIB Clem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club. Every weekend they go mudlarking by the river, searching for treasures that have washed up on the shore. Clem has found old things, new things and a whole heap of rubbish. But one day, she finds something really special. Something magical that belongs in the river and must be returned to its rightful owner - or else. Before they know it, the Thames and Tide Club are on the weirdest, wildest, under-wateriest adventure they could possibly have imagined on a mission to save Under-water London! Clem and her friends Ash and Zara are members of the Thames and Tide Club. Every weekend they go mudlarking by the river, searching for treasures that have washed up on the shore. Clem has found old things, new things and a whole heap of rubbish. But one day, she finds something really special. Something magical that belongs in the river and must be returned to its rightful owner - or else. Before they know it, the Thames and Tide Club are on the weirdest, wildest, under-wateriest adventure they could possibly have imagined on a mission to save Under-water London!<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Balen, Katya<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2023.<br />147 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.<br />Thames and Tide Club<br /><br />32 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3563582&CF=BIB A visit to the rapid where she lost a cherished friend unexpectedly reignites Amy-Jane Beer's love of rivers setting her on a journey of natural, cultural and emotional discovery. On New Year's Day 2012, Amy-Jane Beer's beloved friend Kate set out with a small group of others to kayak the river Rawthey in the Howgill Fells. Kate never came home, and her death left her devoted family and friends bereft and unmoored. Finally visiting the Rawthey years later, Amy-Jane realises how much she misses the connection to the natural world she always felt when she was close to rivers, and so begins a new phase of exploration. The result is a book of many rivers and many voices. A visit to the rapid where she lost a cherished friend unexpectedly reignites Amy-Jane Beer's love of rivers setting her on a journey of natural, cultural and emotional discovery. On New Year's Day 2012, Amy-Jane Beer's beloved friend Kate set out with a small group of others to kayak the river Rawthey in the Howgill Fells. Kate never came home, and her death left her devoted family and friends bereft and unmoored. Finally visiting the Rawthey years later, Amy-Jane realises how much she misses the connection to the natural world she always felt when she was close to rivers, and so begins a new phase of exploration. The result is a book of many rivers and many voices.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Beer, Amy-Jane<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Bloomsbury Wildlife, 2023.<br />400 pages ; 20 cm<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">1 reserve</span><br /><br />34 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3566809&CF=BIB Peanut, Butter and Crackers are off to the great outdoors in a camper van. But when indoor cat Butter discovers that their human forgot to pack a litter tray, he's sure there must be one in the forest - how else do cats go to the toilet?! Together with puppy Peanut, he sets out to find one - only to get lost. And things go from bad to worse when Butter and Peanut fall into a river! Can Crackers pull off a river rescue and help his two friends get back home? Peanut, Butter and Crackers are off to the great outdoors in a camper van. But when indoor cat Butter discovers that their human forgot to pack a litter tray, he's sure there must be one in the forest - how else do cats go to the toilet?! Together with puppy Peanut, he sets out to find one - only to get lost. And things go from bad to worse when Butter and Peanut fall into a river! Can Crackers pull off a river rescue and help his two friends get back home?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Braddock, Paige<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Nosy Crow, 2023.<br />102 pages : chiefly illustrations (black and white, and colour), map (colour) ; 21 cm.<br />Peanut, Butter, & Crackers<br /><br />16 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3622017&CF=BIB Who wouldn't want to spend their days simply messing about on the river? Follow Mole on his adventures with his new friends, dreamy Ratty, wise Badger and the infamous Mr. Toad, as they venture into the Wild Wood and battle stoats and weasels to recapture Toad Hall. Who wouldn't want to spend their days simply messing about on the river? Follow Mole on his adventures with his new friends, dreamy Ratty, wise Badger and the infamous Mr. Toad, as they venture into the Wild Wood and battle stoats and weasels to recapture Toad Hall.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Sebag-Montefiore, Mary<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Usborne Publishing Limited, 2023.<br />128 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 21 cm<br /><br />28 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3241381&CF=BIB Times are tough for Cari and her mum. A violent storm has flooded the valley where they live, destroying their home and café business. Things seem bleak - but hope appears in the form of a plan to reintroduce beavers into the area, as the changes that these amazing animals make to the waterways might prevent another flood. Cari knows that she has to get involved. But with the project facing resistance from locals, can she convince them to give the beavers a chance - and will it be enough to save her home from being destroyed for a second time? Times are tough for Cari and her mum. A violent storm has flooded the valley where they live, destroying their home and café business. Things seem bleak - but hope appears in the form of a plan to reintroduce beavers into the area, as the changes that these amazing animals make to the waterways might prevent another flood. Cari knows that she has to get involved. But with the project facing resistance from locals, can she convince them to give the beavers a chance - and will it be enough to save her home from being destroyed for a second time?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Lewis, Gill<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Barrington Stoke, 2022.<br />96 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />40 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3241456&CF=BIB Rowan loves the river; it's just like he is. On some days, it's quiet and calm, on others it's light and playful, and then there are the days when it roars along, wild and angry. But when Rowan goes through a particularly difficult winter, the river freezes - just like Rowan. Can Rowan find a way to release his frozen feelings, and allow the river to flow freely once more? Rowan loves the river; it's just like he is. On some days, it's quiet and calm, on others it's light and playful, and then there are the days when it roars along, wild and angry. But when Rowan goes through a particularly difficult winter, the river freezes - just like Rowan. Can Rowan find a way to release his frozen feelings, and allow the river to flow freely once more?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Percival, Tom, 1977-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Simon & Schuster, 2022.<br />32 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 25 x 28 cm<br /><br />19 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3305724&CF=BIB Water voles are small, brownish, bewhiskered, and charming. Made famous by 'Ratty' in 'The Wind in the Willows', once they were a ubiquitous part of our waterways. They were a totem of our rivers. Now, however, they are nearly gone. This is their story, and the story of a conservationist with a wild hope: that he could bring them back. Water voles are small, brownish, bewhiskered, and charming. Made famous by 'Ratty' in 'The Wind in the Willows', once they were a ubiquitous part of our waterways. They were a totem of our rivers. Now, however, they are nearly gone. This is their story, and the story of a conservationist with a wild hope: that he could bring them back.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Moorhouse, Tom<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Penguin Books, 2022.<br />259 pages ; 20 cm<br /><br />30 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3312425&CF=BIB In this first river book, there are ducks floating on the river, beavers building dams, frogs catching insects and many more river creatures to bring to life with the moving parts. In this first river book, there are ducks floating on the river, beavers building dams, frogs catching insects and many more river creatures to bring to life with the moving parts.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Behl, Anne-Kathrin<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Nosy Crow, 2022.<br />10 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 18 cm.<br />Big outdoors for little explorers<br /><br />17 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3324399&CF=BIB Traditional folk tales, including history, folklore and nature observations about the rivers, streams and lakes of Britain and Ireland. Traditional folk tales, including history, folklore and nature observations about the rivers, streams and lakes of Britain and Ireland.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Schneidau, Lisa<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Cheltenham : The History Press, 2022.<br />1 volume : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm.<br />Folk tales<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 398.26 - Onloan - Due: 01 Jun 2024 - C017304365<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 398.26 - Onloan - Due: 04 Jun 2024 - C017304364<br />Basingstoke Discovery Centre - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 398.26 - Available - C017304366<br />Overton - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 398.26 - Available - C017304358<br />Whitchurch - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 398.26 - Available - C017304367<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3070579&CF=BIB 'The Wind in the Willows' is one of the most famous and bestselling animal stories of all time. This exclusive 90th anniversary paperback edition celebrates E.H. Shepherd's classic illustrations that brought Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad to life 90 years ago and have captivated children and adults alike ever since. 'The Wind in the Willows' is one of the most famous and bestselling animal stories of all time. This exclusive 90th anniversary paperback edition celebrates E.H. Shepherd's classic illustrations that brought Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad to life 90 years ago and have captivated children and adults alike ever since.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Grahame, Kenneth, 1859-1932<br />90th anniversary [edition] / with decorations by E.H. Shepard.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Farshore, 2021.<br />257 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017089090<br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304058<br />Alton - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304061<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304059<br />Overton - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304060<br />Waterlooville - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017211252<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3166303&CF=BIB A fact-filled, colourful celebration of Earth's waterways. Discover religious celebrations, stunning waterfalls and weird wildlife, including hungry bears and giant salamanders, as you take a tour of amazing rivers. A fact-filled, colourful celebration of Earth's waterways. Discover religious celebrations, stunning waterfalls and weird wildlife, including hungry bears and giant salamanders, as you take a tour of amazing rivers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Agnone, Julie Vosburgh<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Maidstone : What on Earth Books, 2021.<br />59 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 29 cm<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Onloan - Due: 06 Jun 2024 - C017304064<br />Alton - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Onloan - Due: 24 May 2024 - C017304062<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304065<br />Chandlers Ford - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Item unavailable/missing (Set: 11 Nov 2023) - C017188513<br />Tadley - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Onloan - Due: 06 Jun 2024 - C017304063<br />Totton - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Onloan - Due: 07 Jun 2024 - C017186683<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3178841&CF=BIB In Christopher Somerville's workroom is a case of shelves that holds 450 notebooks. Their pages are creased and stained with mud, blood, flattened insect corpses, beer glass rings, smears of plant juice and gallons of sweat. Everything Somerville has written about walking the British countryside has had its origin among these little black-and-red books. 'The View from the Hill' pulls together the cream of this unique crop, following the cycle of the seasons from a freezing January on the Severn Estuary to the sight of sunrise on Christmas morning from inside a prehistoric burial mound. In between are hundreds of walks to discover randy natterjack toads in a Cumbrian spring, trout in a Hampshire chalk stream in lazy midsummer, a lordly red stag at the autumn rut on the Isle of Mull, and three thousand geese at full gabble in the wintry Norfolk sky. In Christopher Somerville's workroom is a case of shelves that holds 450 notebooks. Their pages are creased and stained with mud, blood, flattened insect corpses, beer glass rings, smears of plant juice and gallons of sweat. Everything Somerville has written about walking the British countryside has had its origin among these little black-and-red books. 'The View from the Hill' pulls together the cream of this unique crop, following the cycle of the seasons from a freezing January on the Severn Estuary to the sight of sunrise on Christmas morning from inside a prehistoric burial mound. In between are hundreds of walks to discover randy natterjack toads in a Cumbrian spring, trout in a Hampshire chalk stream in lazy midsummer, a lordly red stag at the autumn rut on the Isle of Mull, and three thousand geese at full gabble in the wintry Norfolk sky.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Somerville, Christopher<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Armchair Traveller, 2021.<br />330 pages : illustrations<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Available - C017304368<br />Alton - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Onloan - Due: 28 May 2024 - C017304372<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Available - C017304374<br />Chineham - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Available - C017304371<br />Farnborough - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Available - C017165097<br />Hythe - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Available - C017242112<br />Overton - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Onloan - Due: 15 Jun 2024 - C017304373<br />Totton - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Available - C017146286<br />Whitchurch - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 914.10486 - Available - C017304375<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2820579&CF=BIB A beautifully lyrical collection of essays on the natural world in Britain by the Guardian's country diary writer Paul Evans. With a title taken from the 1940 Batsford book, this is nature writing for the modern reader. It is a book both for those that live in the country and those that don't, but experience nature every day through brownfield edge lands, transport corridors, urban greenspace, industrialised agriculture and fragments of ancient countryside. A beautifully lyrical collection of essays on the natural world in Britain by the Guardian's country diary writer Paul Evans. With a title taken from the 1940 Batsford book, this is nature writing for the modern reader. It is a book both for those that live in the country and those that don't, but experience nature every day through brownfield edge lands, transport corridors, urban greenspace, industrialised agriculture and fragments of ancient countryside.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Evans, Paul (Nature writer)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Batsford, 2020.<br />175 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 22 cm<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 508.41 - Onloan - Due: 01 Jun 2024 - C017304344<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 508.41 - Available - C017304357<br />Overton - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 508.41 - Available - C017304382<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2867817&CF=BIB Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of water and discover the story of H20 from its very beginning. Engaging, informative poetry flows over the pages and stunning illustrations bring this story to rushing, gushing life. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of water and discover the story of H20 from its very beginning. Engaging, informative poetry flows over the pages and stunning illustrations bring this story to rushing, gushing life.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Carter, James, 1959-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Caterpillar Books, 2020.<br />25 unnumbered pages : illustrations (colour) ; 28 cm<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 821.9 - Available - C017304067<br />Alton - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 821.9 - Available - C017304072<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 821.9 - Available - C017304066<br />Basingstoke Discovery Centre - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 821.9 - Available - C017304069<br />Chineham - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 821.9 - Onloan - Due: 07 Jun 2024 - C017304070<br />Overton - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 821.9 - Available - C017304068<br />Tadley - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 821.9 - Available - C017304071<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2721930&CF=BIB 'The Pull of the River' is an invitation to explore the hidden wilderness that might be sitting right in front of us. It is a beautifully written exploration of nature, place and friendship, and an ode to the great art - and joy - of adventure. 'The Pull of the River' is an invitation to explore the hidden wilderness that might be sitting right in front of us. It is a beautifully written exploration of nature, place and friendship, and an ode to the great art - and joy - of adventure.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gaw, Matt<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Elliott & Thompson, 2019.<br />xvii, 268 pages ; 20 cm<br /><br />29 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=3706135&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Holmes, Nigel<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Bloomsbury Wildlife 2018<br />432<br /><br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 577.640941 - Onloan - Due: 30 May 2024 - C017304376<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2606986&CF=BIB Renowned nature writer Jim Crumley gets up close and personal with some of Britain's most iconic and loved animals and birds. With his inimitable passion and vision, Jim describes some of his most memorable encounters with British wildlife - and reveals the startling ways they continually adapt to the relentless encroachment of humans on their habitats. With the addition of two new titles, 'Kingfisher' and 'Otter,' joining the much-praised 'Barn Owl,' 'Fox,' 'Swan,' 'Badger,' 'Skylark' and 'Hare,' this delightful series not only offers insights into the creatures' secret lives, but also considers the conservation efforts to protect them and how the future looks for these much loved animals. Renowned nature writer Jim Crumley gets up close and personal with some of Britain's most iconic and loved animals and birds. With his inimitable passion and vision, Jim describes some of his most memorable encounters with British wildlife - and reveals the startling ways they continually adapt to the relentless encroachment of humans on their habitats. With the addition of two new titles, 'Kingfisher' and 'Otter,' joining the much-praised 'Barn Owl,' 'Fox,' 'Swan,' 'Badger,' 'Skylark' and 'Hare,' this delightful series not only offers insights into the creatures' secret lives, but also considers the conservation efforts to protect them and how the future looks for these much loved animals.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Crumley, Jim, 1947-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Salford : Saraband, [2018]<br />58 pages ; 19 cm.<br />Encounters in the wild<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 598.78 - Available - C017304356<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 598.78 - Available - C017304355<br />Winchester Library - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 598.78 - Available - C016877027<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2643876&CF=BIB Guidebook to walking the 71km (44 mile) Test Way in Hampshire from high on the chalk downs of Inkpen Beacon to the Eling Tide Mill near Southampton Water. Following the beautiful, crystal clear River Test, it passes picturesque villages and fascinating historic sites. Also includes 15 day walks to explore this lovely part of pastoral England. Guidebook to walking the 71km (44 mile) Test Way in Hampshire from high on the chalk downs of Inkpen Beacon to the Eling Tide Mill near Southampton Water. Following the beautiful, crystal clear River Test, it passes picturesque villages and fascinating historic sites. Also includes 15 day walks to explore this lovely part of pastoral England.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Leatherdale, Malcolm<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Kendal : Cicerone Press, 2018.<br />160 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour)<br /><br />36 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2644373&CF=BIB In this story Toad becomes an airborne amphibian and launches his riskiest mission yet, with the help of his young friends, to stop the environmentally unfriendly weasels in their tracks. In this story Toad becomes an airborne amphibian and launches his riskiest mission yet, with the help of his young friends, to stop the environmentally unfriendly weasels in their tracks.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Moorhouse, Tom<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2018.<br />152 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 20 cm.<br />New adventures of Mr Toad<br /><br />13 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2215706&CF=BIB Packed to the gills with far-out facts and fascinating information, this series makes standard geography topics lively, fun, pacey, and interesting. This title takes you on a journey along the world's rivers, from the Amazon to the Nile, answering questions such as how old is river water? Where can you hear a river wave roar? And which river creatures spell danger? It also looks at flesh-eating turtles, river festivals, the Grand Canyon, the world's biggest waterfall, the water cycle and much, much more. Packed to the gills with far-out facts and fascinating information, this series makes standard geography topics lively, fun, pacey, and interesting. This title takes you on a journey along the world's rivers, from the Amazon to the Nile, answering questions such as how old is river water? Where can you hear a river wave roar? And which river creatures spell danger? It also looks at flesh-eating turtles, river festivals, the Grand Canyon, the world's biggest waterfall, the water cycle and much, much more.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Brooks, Susie<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Wayland, 2017.<br />31 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 27 cm.<br />Where on Earth?<br /><br />Aldershot - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Onloan - Due: 08 Jun 2024 - C017210912<br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304074<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017304073<br />Farnborough - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C017211806<br />Fordingbridge - (HANTS) - Children's Information - 551.4 - Available - C016396879<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2546129&CF=BIB Over 60 years after Virginia Woolf drowned in the River Ouse, Olivia Laing set out one midsummer morning to walk its banks, from source to sea. Along the way, she explores the roles that rivers play in human lives, tracing their intricate flow through literature, mythology and folklore. Lyrical and stirring, 'To the River' is a passionate investigation into how history resides in a landscape - and how ghosts never quite leave the places they love. Over 60 years after Virginia Woolf drowned in the River Ouse, Olivia Laing set out one midsummer morning to walk its banks, from source to sea. Along the way, she explores the roles that rivers play in human lives, tracing their intricate flow through literature, mythology and folklore. Lyrical and stirring, 'To the River' is a passionate investigation into how history resides in a landscape - and how ghosts never quite leave the places they love.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Laing, Olivia<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Edinburgh : Canongate, 2017.<br />281 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />28 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2549541&CF=BIB From the bestselling author of Landmarks, Robert Macfarlane, and acclaimed artist, Jackie Morris, Lost Words provides spells to conjure nature with. All over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. These are the words of the natural world - Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and Acorn, all gone. The rich landscape of wild imagination and wild play is rapidly fading from our children's minds. The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood. It is a joyful celebration of nature words and the natural world they invoke. With acrostic spell-poems by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane and hand-painted illustration by Jackie Morris, this enchanting book captures the irreplaceable magic of language and nature for all ages. From the bestselling author of Landmarks, Robert Macfarlane, and acclaimed artist, Jackie Morris, Lost Words provides spells to conjure nature with. All over the country, there are words disappearing from children's lives. These are the words of the natural world - Dandelion, Otter, Bramble and Acorn, all gone. The rich landscape of wild imagination and wild play is rapidly fading from our children's minds. The Lost Words stands against the disappearance of wild childhood. It is a joyful celebration of nature words and the natural world they invoke. With acrostic spell-poems by award-winning writer Robert Macfarlane and hand-painted illustration by Jackie Morris, this enchanting book captures the irreplaceable magic of language and nature for all ages.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Macfarlane, Robert, 1976-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Hamish Hamilton, 2017.<br />128 unnumbered pages : illustrations (colour) ; 38 cm<br /><br />15 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2440320&CF=BIB Teejay, Mo, and Ratty really shouldn't be exploring the overgrown grounds of Toad Hall - but that's never stopped them before. This time, though, they fall into a tunnel. Undaunted by tales that the Hall is haunted, they find something - someone - in the ice house. It's none other than Mr Toad, and he's been there for a hundred years. Teejay, Mo, and Ratty really shouldn't be exploring the overgrown grounds of Toad Hall - but that's never stopped them before. This time, though, they fall into a tunnel. Undaunted by tales that the Hall is haunted, they find something - someone - in the ice house. It's none other than Mr Toad, and he's been there for a hundred years.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Moorhouse, Tom<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2017.<br />149 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 20 cm.<br />New adventures of Mr Toad<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304033<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304038<br />Chandlers Ford - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - FICTION - Available - C016326479<br />Chineham - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - FICTION - Available - C016327295<br />Farnborough - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - FICTION - Available - C016327163<br />Havant - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - FICTION - Available - C016325549<br />Romsey - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - FICTION - Available - C016328031<br />Whitchurch - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - FICTION - Onloan - Due: 12 Jun 2024 - C016327339<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2095291&CF=BIB This title records a year in the life of an essentially English waterscape, one that is home to a vast array of wildlife and natural habitat of the keen angler - the chalkstream. This title records a year in the life of an essentially English waterscape, one that is home to a vast array of wildlife and natural habitat of the keen angler - the chalkstream.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Cooper, Simon, 1960-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : William Collins, 2015.<br />314 pages : map (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 577.640942 - Onloan - Due: 15 Jun 2024 - C017304352<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 577.640942 - Available - C017304351<br />Overton - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 577.640942 - Available - C017304353<br />Romsey - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 577.640942 - Available - C016022973<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2002542&CF=BIB Four small water voles are about to embark upon a long and perilous journey along the Great River, but will they ever find a safe place to call home? Four small water voles are about to embark upon a long and perilous journey along the Great River, but will they ever find a safe place to call home?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Moorhouse, Tom<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.<br />230 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Onloan - Due: 15 Jun 2024 - C017304048<br />Alton - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304047<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304045<br />Basingstoke Discovery Centre - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304046<br />Whitchurch - (HANTS) - Children's Fiction (Stories) - Available - C017304044<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2038223&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Deakin, Roger<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Vintage Classic, 2014<br />352<br /><br />42 copies <br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1775559&CF=BIB This is an account of the author's search for wild otters in the most remote parts of Britain. It is a beautifully written blend of natual history, memoir, literary history and travel. This is an account of the author's search for wild otters in the most remote parts of Britain. It is a beautifully written blend of natual history, memoir, literary history and travel.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Darlington, Miriam<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Granta, 2013.<br />363 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 599.76920941 - Onloan - Due: 16 May 2024 - C017304354<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 599.76920941 - Available - C017304387<br /> https://hampshire.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1367463&CF=BIB Inspired by Hughes's love of fishing and by his environmental activism, these poems are a passionately attentive chronicle of change over the course of the seasons. West Country rivers predominate ('The West Dart' and 'Torridge'), but other poems imagine or recall Japanese rivers or Celtic rivers. Inspired by Hughes's love of fishing and by his environmental activism, these poems are a passionately attentive chronicle of change over the course of the seasons. West Country rivers predominate ('The West Dart' and 'Torridge'), but other poems imagine or recall Japanese rivers or Celtic rivers.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hughes, Ted, 1930-1998<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Faber, 2011.<br />x, 95 p. ; 20 cm.<br /><br />Alresford - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 821.914 - Available - C017304370<br />Andover - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 821.914 - Available - C017304388<br />Basingstoke Discovery Centre - (HANTS) - Adult Non-Fiction - 821.914 - Available - C017304369<br />