Lakes Ponds category: 88 books

Perhaps no other natural setting has as much literary, spiritual, and environmental significance for Americans as Walden Pond. Some 700,000 people visit the pond annually, and countless others journey to Walden in their mind, to contemplate the man who lived there and what the place means to us today....

Under the corn and soybean fields of southern Minnesota lies the memory of vast, age-old wetlands, drained away over the last 130 years in the name of agricultural progress. But not everyone saw wetlands as wasteland. Before 1900, Freeborn County's Big Marsh provided a wealth of resources for the...

Nature, by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a fabulous philosophical interpretation of nature and how it influences man physically and spiritually. Emerson's writing is redolent with the wonder of the true romantic, but never sinks to the level of maudlin fluff.

If you love nature and being outdoors - hiking, smelling the fresh air, and feeling the warm sun on your skin - you will love this book! This little book is filled with activities to increase your enjoyment and understanding of the natural world. Not only will you understand nature at a deeper level,...

At first glance the pond is an idyllic place so Mr. and Mrs. Warbler pick it as the perfect location to raise their family.  But everything is not as smooth as it seems and danger is prevalent in the animal kingdom.  An interesting and detailed look at the delicate ecosystem of a pond. ...

Twenty-five years ago they bought a homestead, in the middle of Vancouver Island, on the water’s edge. There are still reflections off the small lake at the foot of Mount Benson- of gardens and vineyards and woodland encounters.  Westwood Lake Chronicles is a dreamscape diary, a backyard...

I wish to speak a word for Nature, for absolute freedom and wildness, as contrasted with a freedom and culture merely civil--to regard man as an inhabitant, or a part and parcel of Nature, rather than a member of society. I wish to make an extreme statement, if so I may make an emphatic one, for there...

Frogs of Southern Africa: A Complete Guide remains the most authoritative and comprehensive treatment of the frogs of the region ever produced, covering all aspects of frog and tadpole biology and behaviour. This new edition (with a slight name change) has been thoroughly updated to reflect taxonomic...

Floodplains provides an overview of floodplains and their management in temperate regions. It synthesizes decades of research on floodplain ecosystems, explaining hydrologic, geomorphic, and ecological processes and how under appropriate management these processes can provide benefits to society...

A wealth of information. - Booklist "A nice range of accessible information and activities." - Orion Afield

Should kids be scared of reptiles? No, they shouldn't be! Use this educational book as an introduction into the wonderful world of reptiles. Here, your child can see these animals in full color. Interesting facts accompany each picture so there's immense knowledge waiting at every turn of the page. Grab a copy today!

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? You aren’t the only one. TV shows like "Man vs. Wild" and "Survivor" are popular for a reason: Everyone loves adventure. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a first-time hiker, you’ll be able to survive most anything...

In the next decade, a 60-metre-high wall of compacted earth will stretch more than a kilometre across the main stem of the Peace River, causing the waters behind it to swell into a 93-square-kilometre artificial lake, drowning the best topsoil left in the BC north. The waters will swallow fifty islands...

Explore the connection between people and places on the rugged shore of Lake Superior, the world’s largest freshwater lake. Conor Mihell offers a compelling image of Lake Superior’s Canadian shore through colourful personality sketches, adventure stories, and environmental accounts. Admire...