Natural History
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Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of ScienceFilled to the brim with far-out facts, this wickedly informative narrative from the author of National Geographic's popular Gory Details blog takes us on a fascinating journey through an astonishing new reality. Blending humor and journalism in the tradition of Mary Roach, acclaimed science...
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of WherePreschoolers are full of "Where?" questions, and this next book in the best-selling Little Kids First Big Book series is full of fascinating and often surprising answers for them. This charming reference book zeroes in on location, location, location. More than 200 colorful photos...
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Wildflowers of Hells CanyonThis easy-to-use field guide contains more than a hundred full-color photos of wildflowers found in and around Hells Canyon, North America's deepest river gorge. Look up plants by family, common name, and color. Author: Janet HohmannPublisher: Lucky Marmot PressPublished: 04/24/2023Pages: 128Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize:...
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The Jon Boat Years: And Other Stories Afield with Fine Friends, Fair Dogs, a Shotgun, and a Fly RodDelightful tales of hunting and fishing, family, friends, dogs, and precious time well spent. Nationally recognized and award-winning writer Jim Mize captures the true essence of sport and living life to the fullest in this collection of stories about his outdoor escapades. In tales...
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Loren Eiseley: Collected Essays on Evolution, Nature, and the Cosmos Vol. 1 (Loa #285): The Immense Journey, the Firmament of Time, the Unexpected UniAn eminent paleontologist with the soul and skill of a poet, Loren Eiseley (1907-1977) was among the twentieth century's greatest inheritors of the literary tradition of Henry David Thoreau, Charles Darwin, and John Muir, and a precursor to such later writers as Stephen Jay...
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Origin Africa: A Natural HistoryA richly illustrated journey through the evolution of Africa's extraordinary natural world across deep time Origin Africa is a unique introduction to the natural history and evolution of the most misrepresented continent on Earth. Celebrated evolutionary biologist and artist Jonathan Kingdon, a leading expert...
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Future Stories: What's Next?The New York Times bestselling author of Origin Story, who Bill Gates has "long been a fan of," turns his attention to the future of humanity -- and how we think about it -- in this ambitious book. The future is uncertain, a bit...
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Black Elk Peak: A HistoryThe history of Black Elk Peak--previously known as Hinhan Kaga and, more recently, as Harney Peak--remained segmented and scattered throughout the shadows of antiquity, until now. The natural landmark's namesake, Black Elk, experienced his great vision here, solidifying his status as a Sioux holy...
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Beetles of the World: A Natural HistoryA richly illustrated guide to the astonishing variety of beetles around the world Beetles make up about a quarter of known animal species and are arguably the most diverse group of organisms on Earth: almost 400,000 species have been formally described so far, and...
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What Is Extinction?: A Natural and Cultural History of Last AnimalsLife on Earth is facing a mass extinction event of our own making. Human activity is changing the biology and the meaning of extinction. What Is Extinction? examines several key moments that have come to define the terms of extinction over the past two...
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of HowThis charming reference book answers questions kids ask every day, taking a closer look at the things that surround them and how they work--from cars to vacuum cleaners, storms to seasons, animal bodies to humans. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate...
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When Planet Earth Was New: A Short History of Our Planet's Long JourneyThe story of planet Earth's evolution, from 4.5 billion years ago to today It has taken billions of years for Earth to become the planet it is today. When Planet Earth Was New looks back to the very beginning, using a poetic approach grounded...
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Marsh Mud and Mummichogs: An Intimate Natural History of Coastal Georgia"This book," writes marine biologist Evelyn B. Sherr, "is meant to give others an understanding of the fascinating life of the region, from the smallest creatures in marsh mud and estuarine water, to the mummichogs and multitudes of other animals that find food and...
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National Geographic Illustrated Guide to Nature: From Your Back Door to the Great OutdoorsBursting with beautiful images and completely authoritative text, this comprehensive nature field guide will help families, amateur adventurers, and empty nesters enjoy and understand nature--from wilderness camping to their own backyard. This nature guide introduces you to constellations and weather, rocks and minerals, plants...
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Wild IslesThis beautifully illustrated overview of the wildlife of the British Isles showcases the diversity of our plant and animal life.Wild Isles is a celebration of the wildlife found on a relatively modest collection of islands positioned at a latitude so northerly to be unattractive...
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Chance in the House of Fate: A Natural History of HeredityAward-winning science writer Jennifer Ackerman investigates the endless mysteries of genetics, offering an elegant natural history of humanity as seen through the lens of our genes and cells. Combining the gifts of vision and language with in-depth knowledge, Ackerman explores the ways in which,...
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Woolly: The True Story of the de-Extinction of One of History's Most Iconic CreaturesScience fiction becomes reality in this Jurassic Park-like story of the genetic resurrection of an extinct species--the woolly mammoth--by the bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and The 37th Parallel. -With his knack for turning narrative nonfiction into stories worthy of the best thriller...
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Around the World in 50 Plants 1000 Piece Puzzle: A 1000-Piece Jigsaw PuzzleTake a trip across the globe with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring 50 of the most stunning plants known to humans. Lucille Clerc's sumptuous illustrations provide the perfect puzzle challenge, while Jonathan Drori reveals how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history,...
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North American Yellow Bats, 'Dasypterus, ' and a List of the Named Kinds of the Genus Lasiurus GrayNorth American Yellow Bats, 'Dasypterus, ' and a List of the Named Kinds of the Genus Lasiurus Gray, has been acknowledged as a major work throughout human history, and we have taken precautions to assure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern...
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Seeking the American Tropics: South Florida's Early NaturalistsFor centuries, the southernmost region of the Florida peninsula was seen by outsiders as wild and inaccessible, one of the last frontiers in the quest to understand and reveal the natural history of the continent. Seeking the American Tropics tells the stories of the...
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