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" The teeth of the lion : "
by Anita Sanchez ; illustrations by Joan Jobson.
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BL
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891769
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Sanchez, Anita,1956-
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| Title & Author
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The teeth of the lion : : the story of the beloved and despised dandelion /\ by Anita Sanchez ; illustrations by Joan Jobson.
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| Publication Statement
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Blacksburg, Va. :: McDonald & Woodward Pub. Co.,, ©2006.
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viii, 136 pages :: illustrations ;; 21 cm
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093992322X
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: 9780939923229
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 130-134) and index.
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| Contents
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Putting down roots -- The golden road -- Early seed -- The many-headed tribe -- The teeth of the lion -- Swine's snout and dead men's fingers : a meadow of magic -- Dr. Diligence and Mr. Honesty -- Bitter herbs -- The devil's invention : are dandelions bad? -- The devil's arsenal -- The green fuse.
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The Teeth of the Lion tells the story of the common dandelion, that remarkably widespread plant that is known, for better or worse, by just about everybody. Through a series of short essays, written in accessible language and a thoroughly engaging style, Anita Sanchez takes the reader on a journey through the natural history of the dandelion and its long association with humans. Joan Jobson's illustrations add important details and subtle accents that enhance this journey. Well adapted ecologically to spread into and thrive within disturbed sites - such as the lawns, playgrounds, roadsides, and parking lots in which they are most often encountered today, and viewed as weeds - dandelions also have had a lengthy, welcomed association with humans as medicine, food, and objects of ritual, magic, and folklore. The Teeth of the Lion will be a source of enjoyable, fascinating, memorable information of interest to all users. It will provide naturalists, wildflower enthusiasts, gardeners, interpreters, teachers, landscapers, and homeowners a better understanding of one of the most common, well-known, and perhaps underappreciated plants to be found anywhere.
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Common dandelion.
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Plants.
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Common dandelion.
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| Dewey Classification
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583/.99
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QK495.C74S25 2006
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