Natural history
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Bird Brain: An Exploration of Avian Intelligence
$29.95 Add to cartWhy birds are smarter than we think
Birds have not been known for their high IQs, which is why a person of questionable intelligence is sometimes called a “birdbrain.” Yet in the past two decades, the- Author: Emery, Nathan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: September 06 2016
- ISBN10: 0691165173
- Language: English
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The Extreme Life of the Sea
$17.95 Add to cartA thrilling tour of the sea’s most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world’s leading marine scientists
The ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments- Series: Princeton Science Library #122
- Author: Palumbi, Anthony R.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 264
- Publish Date: October 26 2021
- ISBN10: 0691229236
- Language: English
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Origin Africa: A Natural History
$39.95 Add to cartA 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 misr- Author: Kingdon, Jonathan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 472
- Publish Date: July 25 2023
- ISBN10: 0691228531
- Language: English
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The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the ‘Beagle’: Introduction by Richard Dawkins
$42.00 Add to cartEasily the most influential book published in the nineteenth century, Darwin’s The Origin of Species is also that most unusual phenomenon, an altogether readable discussion of a scientific subject. On
- Series: Everyman’s Library Classics
- Author: Darwin, Charles
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 1024
- Publish Date: October 14 2003
- ISBN10: 1400041279
- Language: English
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White Pine: The Natural and Human History of a Foundational American Tree
$30.00 Read moreAmerica was built on white pine. From the 1600s through the Civil War and beyond, it was used to build the nation’s ships and houses, barns, and bridges. It became a symbol of independence, adorning t… [more below]
- Author: Pastor, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 276
- Publish Date: January 05 2023
- ISBN10: 1642831417
- Language: English
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The Truth about Animals: Stoned Sloths, Lovelorn Hippos, and Other Tales from the Wild Side of Wildlife
$16.99 Add to cartMary 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 t- Author: Cooke, Lucy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: April 30 2019
- ISBN10: 1541674081
- Language: English
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Wisconsin State Parks: Extraordinary Stories of Geology and Natural History
$26.95 Read moreHit 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 o- Author: Spoolman, Scott
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 228
- Publish Date: April 27 2018
- ISBN10: 0870208497
- Language: English
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Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History
$18.99 Add to cartHigh in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It hold the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived–a forgott… [more below]
- Author: Gould, Stephen Jay
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: September 17 1990
- ISBN10: 039330700X
- Language: English
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Why Sharks Matter: A Deep Dive with the World’s Most Misunderstood Predator
$26.95 Read moreGet submerged in the amazing world of sharks! Your expert host, award-winning marine biologist Dr. David Shiffman, will show you how–and why–we should protect these mysterious, misunderstood guardia
- Author: Shiffman, David
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 312
- Publish Date: May 24 2022
- ISBN10: 1421443643
- Language: English
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Math 100 Ideas in 100 Words: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Science’s Key Concepts
$16.99 Add to cartGet to grips with the essential topics in maths today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words.
Math: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, satisf- Author: DK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: March 26 2024
- ISBN10: 0744081610
- Language: English
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The Book of Nature Connection: 70 Sensory Activities for All Ages
$24.99 Add to cartUnplug from technology and “plug in” to nature through the wonder of your senses.
The Book of Nature Connection is packed with fun activities for using all our senses to engage with nature in a deep a
- Author: Rodenburg, Jacob
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: April 19 2022
- ISBN10: 0865719713
- Language: English
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The Goat: A Natural and Cultural History
$27.95 Read moreA richly illustrated introduction to the goat–from livestock to beloved pet
It may come as no surprise that goats are highly intelligent. They are also curious, gentle, independent, social, and full- Author: Weaver, Sue
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: October 13 2020
- ISBN10: 0691191336
- Language: English
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Physics 100 Ideas in 100 Words: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Science’s Key Concepts
$16.99 Read moreGet to grips with the essential topics in physics today through 100 key ideas, each one explained clearly in 100 words.
Physics: 100 Ideas in 100 Words offers the essential facts at your fingertips, s- Author: DK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: March 26 2024
- ISBN10: 0744081629
- Language: English
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Future Stories: What’s Next?
$18.99 Read moreThe 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.
T- Author: Christian, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: June 06 2023
- ISBN10: 0316497460
- Language: English
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Dragonflies and Damselflies: A Natural History
$29.95 Read moreA lavishly illustrated introduction to the world’s dragonflies and damselflies
Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers’ insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and d- Author: Paulson, Dennis
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: March 26 2019
- ISBN10: 0691180369
- Language: English
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Wasps of the World: A Guide to Every Family
$32.00 Add to cartA richly illustrated guide to wasps around the world
Wasps have been around since before the dinosaurs and are one of the world’s largest insect groups. More than 150,000 species have been identified,- Series: Guide to Every Family #8
- Author: Noort, Simon Van
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: February 06 2024
- ISBN10: 0691238545
- Language: English
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Sun Moon Earth: The History of Solar Eclipses from Omens of Doom to Einstein and Exoplanets
$30.00 Read moreWith beautiful illustrations and a detailed map, Sun Moon Earth has everything you need to get ready for the next solar eclipse.
On April 8, 2024, millions of Americans will experience an awe-inspir- Author: Nordgren, Tyler
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 264
- Publish Date: September 13, 2016
- ISBN10: 0465060927
- Language: English
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Local Wonders: Seasons in the Bohemian Alps
$18.95 Add to cartTed Kooser describes with exquisite detail and humor the place he calls home in the rolling hills of southeastern Nebraska–an area known as the Bohemian Alps. Nothing is too big or too small for his … [more below]
- Series: American Lives
- Author: Kooser, Ted
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 153
- Publish Date: March 01 2004
- ISBN10: 080327811X
- Language: English
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The Princeton Field Guide to Prehistoric Mammals
$35.00 Read moreThe ultimate illustrated guide to the lost world of prehistoric mammals
After the mass extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, mammals became the dominant terrestrial life form on our planet- Series: Princeton Field Guides #112
- Author: Prothero, Donald R.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: December 06 2016
- ISBN10: 0691156824
- Language: English
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Coral Reefs: A Natural History
$35.00 Add to cartAn illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearance
Corals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging- Author: Kelley, Russell
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 17 2021
- ISBN10: 0691198683
- Language: English
