Natural History
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The Jay, the Beech and the Limpetshell: Finding Wild Things with My KidsWeren't they richer, rock pools, wasn't the seashore busier, when I was a kid?Richard Smyth had always been drawn to the natural world, but when he became a father he found a new joy and a new urgency in showing his kids the everyday...
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The Book of the Barn OwlFew of us know what goes on after dark, underneath the moon. Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl, one of the most mesmerising and elusive icons of the countryside. 'Fascinating insights... An endearing book for lovers of the barn owl' Daily...
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The Myth Of The Negro PastThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...
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The Story of Vermont: A Natural and Cultural History, Second EditionIn this second edition of their classic text, Klyza and Trombulak use the lens of interconnectedness to examine the geological, ecological, and cultural forces that came together to produce contemporary Vermont. They assess the changing landscape and its inhabitants from its pre-human evolution up...
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Simply NutritionUnderstanding nutrition has never been easier. Combining bold graphics with easy-to-understand text, Simply Nutrition is the perfect introduction for those who are short on time but hungry for knowledge. Covering a range of topics - from the anatomy of the digestive system to the...
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Born of Ice and Fire: How Glaciers and Volcanoes (with a Pinch of Salt) Drove Animal EvolutionAn exploration of how the Cryogenian Period, when our planet was covered in ice for millions of years, created today's remarkable biodiversity More than half a billion years ago, our world was completely covered by glaciers, a "Snowball Earth" that persisted for millions of...
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The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the BeagleWhen naturalist Charles Darwin returned from South America on board the H.M.S Beagle in 1836, he brought with him evidence which would form the basis of his landmark theory of evolution of species by a process of natural selection. This theory sparked a fierce...
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The Lives of Sharks: A Natural History of Shark LifeA richly illustrated and comprehensive introduction to the world's sharks Sharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. In fact, sharks are characterful, exhibit...
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The Evolution of Charles Darwin: The Epic Voyage of the Beagle That Forever Changed Our View of Life on EarthFrom the Los Angeles Times Book Prize-winning historian, the colorful, dramatic story of Charles Darwin's journey on HMS Beagle that inspired the evolutionary theories in his path-breaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of ManWhen twenty-two-year-old aspiring geologist Charles Darwin boarded...
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One Planet, Many Worlds: The Climate ParallaxA historian offers a unique look at the pandemic, climate change, and the human versus nonhuman. Climate change represents a deep conundrum for humans. It is difficult for humans to give up the unequal and yet accelerating pursuit of a good life based on...
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Super Surprising Trivia about the World's Natural WondersThink you know a lot about Earth's natural wonders? Prepare to know even more about the world's biggest deserts, tallest mountains, and deepest canyons. You'll be surprised by how much you'll discover in this totally terrific book of trivia about natural wonders.Author: Ailynn CollinsPublisher:...
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The Mammals of Trans-Pecos Texas: Including Big Bend and Guadalupe Mountains National ParksOne hundred and five species of mammals are native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas. The greatly varied terrain, climate, and vegetation make its mammalian life exceptionally varied, ranging from tiny shrews to great elks, from bats to aquatic beavers and muskrats, from desert-dwelling...
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Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington StateFrom trilobites near the Idaho border and primitive horses on the Columbia Plateau to giant bird tracks near Bellingham and curious bear-like beasts on the Olympic Peninsula, fossils across Washington State are filled with clues of past life on Earth. With abundant and well-exposed...
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The Complete Insect: Anatomy, Physiology, Evolution, and EcologyA beautifully illustrated exploration of the world's most extraordinary animals With an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis....
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Wild New World: The Epic Story of Animals and People in AmericaIn 1908, near Folsom, New Mexico, a cowboy discovered the remains of a herd of extinct giant bison. By examining flint points embedded in the bones, archeologists later determined that a band of humans had killed and butchered the animals 12,450 years ago. This...
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The Unity of Science: Exploring Our Universe, from the Big Bang to the Twenty-First CenturyA journey guided by science that explores the universe, the earth, and the story of life For Irwin Shapiro, science starts with questions. This book provides a broad and entertaining survey of major scientific discoveries that have changed our views of nature and, in...
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The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives: A Natural History of CephalopodsAn engaging and beautifully illustrated introduction to some of the world's most interesting and charismatic marine creatures Dive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods--octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus--to discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of intelligent invertebrates and their...
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Our Oldest Companions: The Story of the First Dogs"A lively tale of dog domestication and migration."--Nature "When, where, and how did the partnership between dogs and humans begin? Was it an accident? Was it inevitable?...A tour de force drawing together under one proverbial roof what science can tell us to date."--Wendy Williams,...
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Secrets of the Forest: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by NatureA beautifully illustrated collection of 5 minute bedtime stories about the wildlife found in woods around the world. Every forest contains a thousand secrets... In this charming anthology of stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided into forests to meet the amazing animals...
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Dinosaurs Rediscovered Lib/E: The Scientific Revolution in PaleontologyOver the past twenty years, the study of dinosaurs has transformed into a true scientific discipline. New technologies have revealed secrets locked in prehistoric bones that no one could have previously predicted. We can now work out the color of dinosaurs, the force of...
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