Nature
Discover the best nature books and top titles about the natural world at our online bookstore, featuring books about nature and life, wildlife books, and nature biographies. Explore must-read and best-selling books, including naturalist books and nature short stories, perfect for every nature enthusiast.
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Wetland Plants of the Upper MidwestFirst published in 1998 as A Great Lakes Wetland Flora, this new (2022) work describes over 900 wetland and aquatic vascular plant species found in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. New in this edition are nearly 600 full-color photographs, new county-level distribution maps for each...
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Walden American Classics EditionOne of the Library of Congress's "Books That Shaped America"One of The Guardian's 100 Best Nonfiction Books"Walden...is arguably the most important work of literary nonfiction in the American canon."--New York Times In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud...
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Trees of the World: A Celebration of the Beauty and Diversity of Species Across ContinentsTrees of the World: A Celebration of the Beauty and Diversity of Species Across Continents profiles 380 tree species from every continent with vivid full-color photographs highlighting key identification traits such as shape, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Each entry includes detailed descriptions of...
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The Natural Navigator: The Rediscovered Art of Letting Nature Be Your GuideBefore GPS, before the compass, and even before cartography, we found our way by outdoor clues hiding in plain sight. A windswept tree, the depth of a puddle, or a trill of birdsong could point the way home, and they still do--if you know...
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The Complete Fungi: Evolution, Diversity and EcologyA richly illustrated natural history of fungi Occupying an entire kingdom of their own, fungi comprise over 155,000 species that include yeasts, rusts, and molds as well as the more familiar mushrooms and toadstools that we see in the wild and on our plates....
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The Book of the FrogFrogs are extraordinary creatures. Unlike most other animals, they have mastered both land and water, and are capable of breathing through their skins and their lungs. Some of them are so poisonous that just one tiny frog harbours enough toxins to kill ten people...
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The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant PandaA New York Public Library Best Nonfiction Book of 2025 - A New York Times Book Review Critics' Pick - A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of 2025 - Shortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature "A thrilling work of history that's...
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The Album of Plant Families: An Illustrated Exploration of Nature's Beauty and BountyMuch like our own family, plant families share characteristics, often in the arrangement of their flowers, leaves, and stems. In this oversized book, acclaimed botanical artist Wendy Hollender depicts twenty-four plant families most commonly encountered in the garden and in the wild. Her superb...
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Sonoran Desert Food PlantsSonoran Desert Food Plants is specifically designed for the outdoor enthusiast who is in need of a concise, no-nonsense booklet instructing on the collection, preparation, and utilization of 58 regional edible plants. Essentially: find it, gather it, and eat it. 160 color photos, 58...
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Sibley's Woodpeckers of North AmericaAll 22 woodpeckers and woodpecker-like species found in North America are covered, both common and rare. Each entry includes both in-flight and perched illustrations with call-outs, detailed range maps, and a caption which captures the gestalt of the bird. Also includes illustrated information on...
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Just a Shell . . . or Is It? (a Point-Of-View Picture Book)Author Becca McMurdie and Pura Belpré Honor Award-winning illustrator Paola Escobar explore the natural world with appreciation and empathy in this wildly imaginative, summer-themed picture book A seashell is just a seashell . . . or is it? To a clam, it's a door....
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How to Read Water: Clues and Patterns from Puddles to the SeaFrom oceans to puddles, lakes to streams, rain to fog, our planet is covered in water of all kinds. And once you learn to read water's hidden clues the way writer and navigator Tristan Gooley can, the world becomes a trove of secret signs....
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How to Read Nature: Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You've Never NoticedWhen most of us go for a walk, a single sense--sight--tends to dominate our experience. But when New York Times-bestselling author and expert navigator Tristan Gooley goes for a walk, he uses all five senses to "read" everything nature has to offer. A single...
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How to Read a Tree: Clues and Patterns from Bark to LeavesTrees tell a story, but only to those who know how to read it. They hold secrets about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, time--and their own lives, the good and bad. In How to Read a Tree, Gooley uncovers...
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Horse Country: Inside the World of Equestrian Style and Sport, from British Dressage to Western RidingAn unbridled ride through the beauty of horse country around the globe--from tack room to saddle, British dressage to Western cowboys-- and everywhere in between. Includes a foreword from India Hicks. "Horse lovers will relish this attractive book. It will be of interest to...
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Flower: Exploring the World in BloomA breathtaking celebration of flowers spanning centuries, cultures, and continents - now available in a compact format Flower invites readers to explore the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history. Now available in a sleek compact format, this critically acclaimed...
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Ecocivilization: Making a World That Works for All"One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living--one modeled on nature's design instead of capitalism's--for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut Economics It has often been said that it is easier to imagine the...
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Common Mosses of the Northeast and AppalachiansA comprehensive guide to the mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians This is the first book to help general readers recognize 200 common mosses of the Northeast and the Appalachian Mountains. With just this field guide, a hand lens, and a spray bottle--no microscopes...
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Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and MothsGet this handy guide to caterpillars found throughout North America, and learn how to identify them.The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature's most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars...
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Bitter Honey: Big Ag's Threat to Bees and the Fight to Save Them"An ambitious, important, and utterly captivating book."--Mary Roach, New York Times bestselling author of Replaceable You and Stiff A revealing investigation into how industrial farming poses a growing threat to America's bees Each February, a vast yet largely invisible migration takes place across the...
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