Natural History
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The Truth about Animals: Stoned Sloths, Lovelorn Hippos, and Other Tales from the Wild Side of WildlifeMary Roach meets Bill Bryson in this "surefire summer winner" (Janet Maslin, New York Times), an uproarious tour of the basest instincts and biggest mysteries of the animal world Humans have gone to the Moon and discovered the Higgs boson, but when it comes...
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Stronghold: One Man's Quest to Save the World's Wild SalmonPNBA BESTSELLER - "A powerful and inspiring story. Guido Rahr's mission to save the wild Pacific salmon leads him into adventures that make for a breathtakingly exciting read."--Ian Frazier, author of Travels in SiberiaEditors' Choice: The New York Times Book Review - Outside Magazine...
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Lots and Lots of Zebra Stripes: Patterns in NatureWith a simple text and vivid full-color photographs, Stephen R. Swinburne shows children a wide range of nature's exquisite designs. He invites children to open their eyes and look for patterns in water and on land, in the air and on the ground, and...
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Gods, Wasps and Stranglers: The Secret History and Redemptive Future of Fig Trees"If you're looking for a dose of wonder in your reading life, I recommend this beautiful book about the magic of fig trees."--Book Riot Over millions of years, fig trees have shaped our world, influenced our evolution, nourished our bodies and fed our imaginations....
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Crabs: A Global Natural HistoryA richly illustrated natural history of the world's crabs that examines their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and more This lavishly illustrated book offers a remarkable look at the world's crabs. More than 7,000 crab species, in 100 different families, are known today. Their unique...
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Earth Clock: The History of Our Planet in 24 HoursThe entire history of Planet Earth as you've never seen it before. Our planet has been spinning in the blackness of Space for 4.5 billion years. People have only been around for a tiny part of it. But what happened before we arrived on...
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On Time and WaterA few years ago, Andri Snaer Magnason, one of Iceland's most beloved writers and public intellectuals, was asked by a leading climate scientist why he wasn't writing about the greatest crisis mankind has faced. Magnason demurred: he wasn't a specialist, he said; it wasn't...
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Heads and Tails: UnderwaterA side-shuffler with nippy claws. A gentle giant who can sing. Which creature is on the next page? Discover a gorgeous book for all those who love water dwellers, or following clues. I have eight long, flexible arms.Which creature am I? Swimming, gliding, croaking,...
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Plants That Cure: Plants as a Source for Medicines, from Pharmaceuticals to Herbal RemediesA full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of plants with medicinal properties Of the nearly 400,000 plants that have evolved on Earth, around seven percent of them have been used in traditional herbal medicine or as local remedies. More recently, scientific studies have...
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Once Upon Another TimeOnce upon another time, the world was young and new. If you want to know this world, there's something you can do...With sweeping landscapes and up-close details of the natural world, Once Upon Another Time takes readers through a lyrical exploration of the world...
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On Time and WaterA few years ago, Andri Snaer Magnason, one of Iceland's most beloved writers and public intellectuals, was asked by a leading climate scientist why he wasn't writing about the greatest crisis mankind has faced. Magnason demurred: he wasn't a specialist, he said; it wasn't...
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Great Adaptations: Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution's Mysteries Solved"The irresistible enthusiasm of Great Adaptations couldn't come at a better time."--David P. Barash, Wall Street Journal "Be very amazed."--Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words and Becoming Wild How one scientist unlocked the secrets behind some of nature's most astounding animals From star-nosed moles...
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Red: A History of the RedheadRed is a brilliantly told, captivating history of red hair throughout the ages. A book that breaks new ground, dispels myths, and reinforces the special nature of being a redhead, with a look at multiple disciplines, including science, religion, politics, feminism and sexuality, literature,...
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Wisconsin State Parks: Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural HistoryHit the trail for a dramatic look at Wisconsin's geologic past. The impressive bluffs, valleys, waterfalls, and lakes of Wisconsin's state parks provide more than beautiful scenery and recreational opportunities. They are windows into the distant past, offering clues to the dramatic events that...
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Natural Wonders of the WorldVisit the world's greatest natural wonders in this spectacular visual guide. Your journey gets underway with an inspiring foreword by celebrated naturalist Chris Packham, before you explore our planet as never before. Cross the continents to enjoy the most breathtaking landscapes and natural features...
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In the BeginningThis book is a sequel (or better: a prequel) to Immanuel Velikovsky's main work, the best-selling Worlds in Collision, in which he gave a detailed reconstruction of two global natural catastrophes based on information handed down by our ancestors. He mentioned there that, as...
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Red: A History of the RedheadRed is a brilliantly told, captivating history of red hair throughout the ages. A book that breaks new ground, dispels myths, and reinforces the special nature of being a redhead, with a look at multiple disciplines, including science, religion, politics, feminism and sexuality, literature,...
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El Libro de la Naturaleza: Enciclopedia del Mundo Natural En EmagenesA monumental and beautiful guide to Earth's wildlife and natural history--its rocks, minerals, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms--this landmark of reference publishing has been extended and updated. In the 11 years since this book was released, thousands of new species have been identified, and...
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Fossil Men: The Quest for the Oldest Skeleton and the Origins of Humankind"Riveting. ... Pattison's uncanny ability [is] to write evocatively about science. ... In this, he is every bit as good as the best scientist writers." --New York Times Book Review (Editors' Choice) "Brilliant. ... A work of staggering depth." --Minneapolis Star TribuneA decade in...
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On Ancient Wings: The Sandhill Cranes of North AmericaRising from sandbars on the Platte River with clarion calls, the sandhill crane (Grus canadensis) feels the urgency of spring migration. Elegant, noble, and spiritual, the sandhill crane is one of the most ancient of all birds. More than a half-million strong, flying in...
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