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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River of Love in an Age of Pollution: The Yamuna River of Northern IndiaCelebrated as an aquatic form of divinity for thousands of years, the Yamuna is one of India's most sacred rivers. A prominent feature of north Indian culture, the Yamuna is conceptualized as a goddess flowing with liquid love--yet today it is severely polluted, the...
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Parrots of the Wild: A Natural History of the World's Most Captivating Birds"Parrots of the Wild is an exhaustive compendium of information about parrots, from their evolutionary history to their behavior to present-day conservation issues. A must-have for anyone interested in these amazing creatures." --Irene M. Pepperberg, Professor at Harvard University and author of Alex &...
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Mammals of CaliforniaFrom river otters and minks to bobcats, pikas, and flying squirrels, California boasts a diverse and intriguing fauna. But many of these animals can be secretive, shy, and nocturnal and observing them in the wild can be difficult. During the past two decades, the...
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Birds of New York: Over 100 PlatesIn 1910 and 1914, a two-volume study of New York's native birds was issued as part of the State Museum's annual report. A vast catalog of hundreds of species, the survey was illustrated by Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927), a rising star in scientific bird...
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Animal Lore and Legend: The Wisdom and Wonder of Animals RevealedWhat makes owls wise and foxes sly? How did the lion become the king of beasts, and why do serpents symbolize evil? This survey of legends, folk tales, myths, and superstitions chronicles the human fascination with the animal kingdom. Assembled by a noted naturalist,...
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First Lessons in BeekeepingIn light of the dwindling honey bee population, this century-old guide is more relevant than ever. Written by the scion of a celebrated family of beekeepers that continues to operate today, the richly illustrated volume is the perfect companion for beginning beekeepers as well...
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The Mountains of CaliforniaA great hero of America's conservation movement, John Muir (1838-1914) was active in establishing the Yosemite Valley as a protected national park and in awakening interest in the importance of safeguarding natural resources. In this tribute to the grandeur of the Sierras, Muir recounts...
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Creative Haven Birds Dot-To-Dot Coloring BookDiscover unexpected images of favorite birds with this collection of dot-to-dot puzzles. Connect the numbered dots to create 30 complex images of a peacock, horned owl, raven, pelican, roadrunner, shoebill, and other species. Then add color to the finished pictures for extra entertainment. Answers...
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Bliss Nature Coloring Book: Your Passport to CalmPlayful designs and patterns fill this travel-size coloring book that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime. The 46 pages overflow with creative allover patterns featuring nature-inspired combinations such as frogs and water lilies, flamingos and pineapples, monkeys and bananas, bees and honeycombs, and many other...
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The Life of the BeeIn an exuberantly poetic work that is less about bees and more about life, Maurice Maeterlinck expresses his philosophy of the human condition. The renowned Belgian poet and dramatist offers brilliant proof in this, his most popular work, that no living creature, not even...
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Field Guide to the Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes of the United StatesWith its clear, easy-to-use format, accurate line drawings, and concise descriptions, Edward Knobel's Field Guide can help make you an expert at identifying the common grasses, sedges, and rushes of the United States. Over 370 of the most common species are accurately described in...
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To the Ice and Beyond: Sailing Solo Across 32 Oceans and SeawaysAll alone for 193 days in his purpose-built yacht Astral Express, New Zealand yachtsman Graeme Kendall crossed 28,000 miles of ocean, facing some of the Earth's most challenging seas. An enthralling adventure, To The Ice And Beyond will inspire you to live your dreams...
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Insects of the Great Lakes RegionThe insects are the world's most amazing animals and comprise over eighty-five percent of the known animal species. Insects of the Great Lakes Region is the first comprehensive guide to document the rich and diverse insect fauna of the Great Lakes region. In Insects...
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Indian Names in MichiganVogel traces the origin of hundreds of Indian place namesAuthor: Virgil J. VogelPublisher: University of Michigan RegionalPublished: 02/07/1986Pages: 244Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60dISBN: 9780472063659This title is only available via back order
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Kanzi: The Ape at the Brink of the Human MindThe remarkable story of a "talking" chimp, a leading scientist, and the profound insights they have uncovered about our speciesHe has been featured in cover stories in Time, Newsweek, and National Geographic, and has been the subject of a ""NOVA"" documentary. He is directly...
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Penguins and Other SeabirdsPenguins are among the world's most beloved birds. In this enchanting guide, Matt Sewell captures 50 species of penguins and other sea bird favorites like puffins and albatrosses. From the Little Penguin, who is only 13 inches tall, to the Fiordland Crested Penguin, who...
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In the Loyal MountainsTo quote the Los Angeles Times: "Impelled by a profound love of the land, the ten stories in In the Loyal Mountains are a reminder that American literature draws its unique strength from a powerful sense of place." In this luminous collection, Rick Bass...
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Stealing Sugar from the Castle: Selected and New Poems, 1950-2013Selected from throughout Robert Bly's monumental body of work from 1950 through the present, Stealing Sugar from the Castle represents the culmination of an astonishing career in American letters. Bly has long been the voice of transcendentalism and meditative mysticism for his generation. Influenced...
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Great Transition: Shifting from Fossil Fuels to Solar and Wind EnergyAs oil insecurity deepens, the extraction risks of fossil fuels rise, and concerns about climate instability cast a shadow over the future of coal, a new world energy economy is emerging. The old economy, fueled by oil, natural gas, and coal is being replaced...
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About a MountainWhen John D'Agata helps his mother move to Las Vegas one summer, he begins to follow a story about the federal government's plan to store nuclear waste at Yucca Mountain; the result is a startling portrait that compels a reexamination of the future of...
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