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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WilderShortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize 2022. Third Prize winner of the Laurel Prize 2022. What is still wild in us - and is it recoverable? The poems in Wilder, Jemma Borg's second collection, are acts of excavation into the deeper and more elusive...
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El GecoMeet the amazing gecko! Introduce elementary kids to these sticky climbers and their lives in the wild in this North American Spanish translation. Geckos are found on every continent except Antarctica and are popular reptile pets, but there's much more to know about this...
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True Tales from Dickerson Park ZooI pulled the croc back to me and bear-hugged him to my body. He was around seventy pounds and about all I could manage by myself. I put him in the bathroom, which curiously had no door. Hoping to keep him in there, I...
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Flora Analitica Della Toscana: Vol. 8, Tomi I E IIThe knowledge of the spontaneous flora of a region is essential for the management of territory and landscape. The vegetation of Tuscany, numerically one of the richest in Italy, is explored thoroughly in this publication, not only by listing all the species, but especially...
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The Rounding: A Book of DaysIn his new book, The Rounding, Rennie McQuilkin faces down the horrors of 2020-2021, seeing them clearly but focusing on ways in which he and other survivors have found ways to ride out the storm. The poet finds salvation in the natural world, the...
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Arts and AnimalsI first drafted a few of these poems as long ago as 50 years, when I branched out from landscape painting into poetry, expanding the direct observation of my surroundings from the visual to the verbal. The book divides distinctly into 3 thematic sections:...
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Hawaiian Legends of VolcanoesHawaiian Legends of Volcanoes (1916) explores Hawaiian folktales and myths collected by W. D. Westervelt. Connecting the origin story of Hawaii to the traditions of other Polynesian cultures, Westervelt provides an invaluable resource for understanding the historical and geographical scope of Hawaiian culture. Beginning...
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On the Hunt with Grizzly BearsGrizzly bears are top predators in their habitats. Their enormous size, keen senses, and ultra-sharp teeth and claws make them one of nature's greatest hunters. Learn about their lives and see them hunt down prey.Author: Sandra MarklePublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 08/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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On the Hunt with OwlsOwls are one of the world's top predators. These stealthy hunters can fly nearly silently, see long distances, and easily hear prey. Discover the hunting behaviors of owls and see how they train their owlets.Author: Sandra MarklePublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 08/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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Rhs Gardener's Five Year Record BookThe Gardener's Five-Year Record Book from the RHS is the perfect place to record what happens in your garden over a several years. Structured week by week, with five years to a view, it is flexible enough to personalise to suit your needs. Gardeners...
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Plant Words: 250 Terms for Plant LoversWhat is a perennial plant? What grows in herbaceous borders? Why are fungi not plants? And what would you find growing in a Wardian case? Plant Words is an eclectic collection of 250 botanical terms curated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This treasury...
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Debating Malthus: A Documentary Reader on Population, Resources, and the EnvironmentFor centuries, thinking about the earth's increasing human population has been tied to environmental ideas and political action. This highly teachable collection of contextualized primary sources allows students to follow European and North American discussions about intertwined and evolving concepts of population, resources, and...
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Pollen Grains & Honeydew: A guide for identifying the plant sources in honeyThis book describes, in detail, a simple approach for beekeepers, to identify the plant sources of their own honey. They will occasionally find they have a special honey, and then the jars can be labelled accordingly. From 2019 to 2021, beekeepers from The UK...
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Birds of Alabama Field GuideGet the New Edition of Alabama's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Alabama, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds...
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Backyard Pollinators: A Partnership with PlantsFeaturing over 60 exceptional illustrations by leading scientific illustrators, Backyard Pollinators is an invaluable companion for gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone wanting to learn more about their own backyard. This educational coloring book showcases key species across the diverse range of pollinators found in...
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Divining Chaos: The Autobiography of an IdeaA spirited memoir by artist Aviva Rahmani, offering a relatable narrative to discuss trigger point theory and the importance of eco-art activism. Divining Chaos is an intimate personal memoir of unparalleled transparency into the moments in Rahmani's life that shaped her as an artist...
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Mike O'Rhiza: Earth's Best FriendMeet Mike O'Rhiza, the friendly fungus. Mike O'Rhiza (mycorrhiza) has been around for hundreds of millions of years and this book brings this delightful and fun-loving character to life for children of all ages. The Earth provides precious resources that revolve around good health...
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A Catechism of NatureThis book considers the problem of ecological degradation from the perspective of a Christian clergyman and hunter. Drawing on the tradition of Christian mysticism, the author offers a series of meditations on various aspects of the natural world, including oceans and prairies, weather patterns,...
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Game: Animals, Video Games, and HumanityA playful reflection on animals and video games, and what each can teach us about the other Video games conjure new worlds for those who play them, human or otherwise: they've been played by cats, orangutans, pigs, and penguins, and they let gamers experience...
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Woodcraft: A Guide to Using Trees for Woodcraft and BushcraftA guide to reconnecting with the art of using trees and timber for bushcraft and woodcraft Woodcraft takes the reader on a very practical learning journey. From the safe use of tools and sustainable harvesting of wood to the subsequent uses for roots, bark...
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